September 24, 2023 Bulletin

The bulletin announcements for September 24th are listed below:

We want to Celebrate-Elijah Gher and Libby McNulty have recently been obedient to Christ and were baptized into God’s family. If you see them let them know that you are praying for them as they begin walking with Christ.

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

See You At the Pole-This annual time of prayer will be happening at Paris High School, Mayo Middle School, and Crestwood this coming Wednesday morning at 7:45 AM at the flagpole of the schools.

Love Offering for IDES- We are receiving a Love Offering to help the people of Hawaii and Florida recover from the wildfires and hurricane. Please mark your gifts to go to IDES.

Dollar Club- We selected Mary Switzer to receive our gift from last month. We are in need of nominations.

Nursery Workers needed- We would like to provide a nursery at first service, if you are willing to help please let Kurt know.

Sign-Up Sheets for Junior Church- we need volunteer leaders for October, November and December.

Ladies Aid September Project- we are collecting shampoo, bar soap, soft toothbrushes and toothpaste for the Compassionate Clothing Closet.

Operation Christmas Child September Project- our emphasis this month is hair accessories (barrettes, hair ties, ribbons, etc) and nail clippers. Thank you for your continued support.

Bible Study –We continue to meet on Thursday evenings at 7 PM. We began a new series, “Truly Free.” Come join us!

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 meet on Wednesdays after school.  Parents pick up your child at the church at 5:30 PM.

Jr. High Youth Group – Meets on Sunday evenings at 5:30 PM.  Bring your friends.

Sr. High Youth Group – Will be meeting on Wednesday evening.  Bring your friends. 6:00 – 8:00 PM. 

Sr. High Hebrews on Friday evenings at 7:00 PM.

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.

Gratitude and Appreciation

Thank you to everyone that helped and donated food for the Bowers’ funeral dinner! Please remember to pick up your dishes in the kitchen.

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, 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.

September 17, 2023 Bulletin

The bulletin announcements for September 17th are listed below:

Jacob and Camille Scott are with us today to share about their trip to Bangladesh. The Mission’s ministry will meet with Jacob and Camille at 5 PM tonight.

Dollar Club- We selected Mary Switzer to receive our gift from last month. We are in need of nominations.

Bowers Funeral Dinner- Becky Bayes is organizing the meal for the Bowers family on Tuesday following his service. If you would like to help provide food or assist with kitchen duty, please let Becky know. Her phone number is 217.822.2658.

Edgar County Brotherhood-will be meeting on Tuesday at Kansas Christian Church at 7 PM.

Nursery Workers needed- We would like to provide a nursery at first service, if you are willing to help please let Kurt know.

We will be serving at the Compassionate Clothing Closet in September- We still need a couple of people to work the last week of the month.

Sign-Up Sheets for Junior Church- we need volunteer leaders for October, November and December.

Ladies Aid September Project- we are collecting shampoo, bar soap, soft toothbrushes and toothpaste for the Compassionate Clothing Closet.

Operation Christmas Child September Project- our emphasis this month is hair accessories (barrettes, hair ties, ribbons, etc) and nail clippers. Thank you for your continued support.

Bible Study –We continue to meet on Thursday evenings at 7 PM. On Sept. 21st we begin our 6-week video series, “Truly Free.” The study guide is $6.00. Come join us!

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 meet on Wednesdays after school.  Parents pick up your child at the church at 5:30 PM.

Jr. High Youth Group – Meets on Sunday evenings at 5:30 PM.  Bring your friends.

Sr. High Youth Group – Will be meeting on Wednesday evening.  Bring your friends. 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Sr. High Hebrews will not be meeting on Sept. 22nd.

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.

Gratitude and Appreciation

Thank you to Matt Stone for donating meat to the Oblong Christian Children’s Home.

The Ladies Aid would like to thank the congregation for donating school supplies to the Oblong Christian Children’s Home.

Have you thanked your Sunday School teacher lately?

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, 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.