The bulletin announcements for November 22nd and 23rd are listed below:
SERVICE TIMES
Saturday Evening Service: 5:00 p.m.
Sunday Morning Services: 8:15 a.m. & 10:40 a.m.
Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.
“And the Lord added”- We are thrilled that James and Kim Stewart placed their membership with us last week. Payton Stewart came forward and made his confession of faith and was obedient in baptism.
There will be a Congregational Meeting this morning at 10:15 AM to approve the hiring of Caitlin Stewart as our Children’s Ministry Director. {This is a part-time position}
Paris Community Thanksgiving Service-Bell Ridge will be hosting this service this evening, November 23rd at 6 PM.
This is Newsletter Week- We will be meeting on Tuesday morning at 10:30 AM.
Youth Sunday will be next week, Nov. 30th. An offering will be taken to support our youth activities.
Our annual Thanksgiving Dinner will be on November 30th. This event will be at Betty Jane’s at 5:30 PM. It is not only for us to enjoy good food and fellowship but an opportunity to bring a friend to a church gathering to meet people of Christ. The meat and drinks will be provided; you may bring a dish or a dessert.
Ladies Aid Christmas Dinner and Cookies Plates- will be Saturday, December 6th at 5:30 PM. If you can supply some cookies for the plates, there is a sign-up sheet in the foyer.
Thank You to everyone that helped with Operation Christmas Child last week.- We packed 230 boxes. Pray that God will use these boxes to make a difference in a child’s life.
The Dollar Club –We need more nominations to consider next month.
Bible Study –Our group will not meet this week due to the Thanksgiving holiday. We’ll meet again on Thursday, December 4th at 6:30 PM in the Faith Café classroom.
Ridge Runners- Need a little help with a project around your home? Call the Church and ask if a Ridge Runner can help you. Brochures are in the foyer on the bulletin table.
Youth News!
BASK – We will not be meeting this week because of Thanksgiving.
Jr. High Youth Group – We will not be meeting tonight.
Sr. High Youth Group meets on Wednesday evenings at 6 PM.
Jr. Church …is looking for volunteer teachers for the 10:40 service. Students dismiss before the sermon. The curriculum will be provided to you two weeks ahead of time. See Don with any questions.
Gratitude and Appreciation
What a season of jubilation with Bell Ridge Christian Church and our OCC 2025 Samaritan’s Purse project this year! So many volunteers, donations, helpers, packers getting the boxes filled to the top, and our VBS missions for their offering support. A GREAT BIG THANK YOU TO ALL!
Also, thank you to Betty Jane’s Kitchen of Paris, IL for providing yummy danish for the group. God surely provides for His little ones through BRCC and all the many other churches and organizations in the United States.
Our final total was 230 boxes sent, our highest total yet!
Misc
Sermons are available online- If you are unable to be here on a given Sunday you can hear the sermon on our website. Just go to http://www.bellridge.org, click on the Media tab, click on sermons, and choose a sermon preference. The YouTube and Facebook options allow for both audio and video. By clicking on the scripture reference, you will be able to read the associated sermon notes and start the recording. The sermons will be in date order with the most current one at the top of the list. If you have any questions, please call the church. We are happy to help.
Bulletin Announcements- By accessing Media on our webpage you will see a new page titled “Bulletins.” Our announcements will be posted in that location every week.
Online Giving- Is available on our website by clicking on “Giving.” There is a “Give to Bell Ridge” button that you can click on and then follow the directions.