March 26, 2023 Bulletin

The bulletin announcements for March 26th are listed below:

Wedding Shower- Robin Trapp will be hosting a Wedding Shower for Blake Farris and Becca Phillippi today after second service. Robin is inviting all the Ladies of the Church to attend.

Missions Ministry Meeting this evening at 5 PM.

Choir Practice for Easter this evening at 6 PM.

Newsletter Week-We will be preparing “The Link” for mailing on Tuesday morning at 10:30 AM.

The Elders will be meeting on Tuesday evening at 7 PM.

VBS Planning Meeting April 2nd at 4:30 PM.

Dollar Club –Be looking for others to nominate.

New Instruments- Our Piano and Organ are old and have developed some problems so we are looking at replacing them to meet our present needs. If you would like to have the piano or organ they are available; first come first serve, as is, and you need to move them.

Operation Christmas Child April Project- brightly-colored kerchiefs and bandanas and baseball hats (farmers/logos decaled would be perfect.)

Sign Up Sheets- Still looking for volunteers to help with Jr. Church during 2nd service and people willing to provide food for Son Rise Service. If you are willing sign up in the foyer. Thanks!

Ladies Aid April Project-will support Camp Illiana. Gallon storage bags, scrubbing bubbles, magic erasers and toilet bowl cleaners are requested.

Ladies Aid Mission Project-there is a basket in the foyer to collect travel size bar soap, shampoo, mouthwash, lotion, toothbrushes & paste, etc. We will collect all Spring and Summer and give them to the Clothing Closet in September.

Bible Study –We meet on Thursday evenings at 7 PM. Our study continues to grow. Our series by Charles Stanley, “Relying on the Holy Spirit: Discover Who HE Is and How He Works” has brought much discussion in the group. We would love to have your input also.

Needs of Choices – They need some volunteer help in remodeling their entry way.  They need volunteers to work there on a regular basis. They have training coming up at Kansas Christian Church.  They are in need of a RN nurse to give sonograms to expecting mothers.

Youth News!

BASK – From after school until 5:30 on Wednesdays when students are in school. Send a note to school if you would like your child to ride the van from Paris and Marshall schools. Please contact Tammy Burgett so that she won’t miss any children from Marshall. 217.232.5758.

Jr. High Youth Group on Sunday evenings from 5:30-7:30 PM.
Bring your friends.

Sr. High Youth Group on Wednesday evenings at 6 PM.
Sr. High Hebrews on Friday evenings from 7-10 PM.
Bring your friends.

Jr. Church …is looking for volunteer teachers for the 10:40 service. Students dismiss before the service. Curriculum will be provided to you two weeks ahead of time. We will have a high school helper to assist you. See Don with any questions.

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 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, and the SoundCloud option is just audio. 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.

 

March 19, 2023 Bulletin

The bulletin announcements for March 19th are listed below:

Faith Promise Commitments-Praise the Lord! Our Faith Promise commitments met the goals that the Mission’s Ministry laid out for the coming year. Pray that God will use our gifts to win souls to Christ.

Edgar County Brotherhood – will be meeting this Tuesday evening at Paris Christian Church at 7 PM.

Building Projects- To maintain our building we are going to have to replace part of our roof ($17,200) and a door ($4,500) that has started to show its age. Please consider a gift to the Building Fund to help with these expenses. This work will begin in a couple of months.

Wedding Shower- Robin Trapp will be hosting a Wedding Shower for Blake Farris and Becca Phillippi on March 26th after second service. Robin is inviting all the Ladies of the Church to attend. The couple has a table at Betty Jane’s and is registered at http://www.amazon.com/wedding/rebecca-phillippi-blake-farris-june-2023/registry/259SET1UTYJJ5 .

Dollar Club – We selected the family of Athena Terrian of Paris to receive our gift. She is a 12 year old that has been diagnosed with cancer and travels to Indianapolis for treatments.

Operation Christmas Child March Project- we will be collecting stuffed animals and beanie babies this month.

Sign Up Sheets- Still looking for volunteers to help with Jr. Church during 2nd service and for scripture readers. If you are willing sign up in the foyer. Thanks!

Ladies Aid March Mission – Supplies needed for Choices Pregnancy & Health; Monetary gifts for formula, diaper wipes, newborn & premie diapers.

Ladies Aid Mission Project-there is a basket in the foyer to collect travel size bar soap, shampoo, mouthwash, lotion, toothbrushes & paste, etc. We will collect all Spring and Summer and give them to the Clothing Closet in September.

Bible Study –We meet on Thursday evenings at 7 PM. Our study continues to grow. Our series by Charles Stanley, “Relying on the Holy Spirit: Discover Who HE Is and How He Works” has brought much discussion in the group. We would love to have your input also.

Needs of Choices – They need some volunteer help in remodeling their entry way.  They need volunteers to work there on a regular basis. They have training coming up at Kansas Christian Church.  They are in need of a RN nurse to give sonograms to expecting mothers.

Right to Life of Edgar County Rummage Sale – will be held at St. Mary’s Parish Hall on Friday, March 31st from 3-7:00 PM and Saturday, April 1st from 8-11:00 AM.   

Youth News!
BASK – From after school until 5:30 on Wednesdays when students are in school. Send a note to school if you would like your child to ride the van from Paris and Marshall schools. Please contact Tammy Burgett so that she won’t miss any children from Marshall. 217.232.5758.

Jr. High Youth Group on Sunday evenings from 5:30-7:30 PM.
Bring your friends.

Sr. High Youth Group on Wednesday evenings at 6 PM.
Sr. High Hebrews on Friday evenings from 7-10 PM.
Bring your friends.

Jr. Church …is looking for volunteer teachers for the 10:40 service. Students dismiss before the service. Curriculum will be provided to you two weeks ahead of time. We will have a high school helper to assist you. See Don with any questions.

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 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, and the SoundCloud option is just audio. 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.