The bulletin announcements for July 25th and 26th are listed below:
SERVICE TIMES
Saturday Evening Service: 6:00 p.m.
Sunday Morning Services: 8:15 a.m. & 10:40 a.m.
Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.
We rejoice with the angels in heaven- Lelan Pickens gave his life to the Lord last week and was obedient in baptism.
A new Worship Schedule, Website, and App are coming to Bell Ridge- Beginning August 9th we will have three worship services on Sunday morning. The first service (traditional) will start at 8 AM. The second one (contemporary) will start at 9:30. The third service (contemporary) will be at 11. To accomplish this the Saturday evening service will stop and we will not have opening exercises at the beginning of Sunday School. Our Sunday School classes will be at 9:30 except the high school class will meet at 11. There will be Jr. Church at the first and third services.
This is Newsletter Week-we will meet on Tuesday morning at 10:30 AM to prepare The Link for mailing.
We need to remove everything from the fellowship hall by Tuesday so they can clean the floor- If you can help this afternoon please let Kurt know.
Work Day – On August 1st at 8 AM we will be working on the playground area digging out the old mulch. We will need shovels, wrenches, cordless drills, and manpower.
Back to School Night- Mark your calendars for this event on Sunday, August 9th from 4-6 PM. If you would like to help there is a supply list in the foyer or just speak to Caitlin.
The Dollar Club- Please be looking for others that God can bless through us.
Operation Christmas Child-July gift ideas include colored markers and pencils, glue sticks, and small stuffed animals (all colors but white.)
There are Sign Up Sheets in the Foyer- We need volunteers to sign up for Jr. Church Workers, Wee Worship Class, and First Service Nursery.
Bible Study –Our new series “The Parables” by John Wick has begun. Everyone is welcome to join us on Thursday evenings at 6:30 PM for a time of scriptures, material study, prayer, and fellowship.
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!
Jr. High Youth Group – No Youth Group tonight.
Sr. High Youth Group – 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. Caitlin will be happy to answer any questions.
Back to School Night Donation List
sharpened No. 2 pencils (Ticonderoga preferred)
hi polymer white erasers (due to allergies)
pointed scissors
glue sticks
box of 24 Crayola crayons
box fine tip Crayola markers
box of 8 Crayola washable markers
box of Crayola Colored Pencils
Notebook
Mead plastic 2 pocket folders
plastic pencil box (No large ones)
pair of Velcro/slide on gym shoes to keep at school
Paint shirt for Art
roll of paper towels
container of Clorox disinfecting wipes
large boxes of Kleenex’s
box of zipper sandwich baggies
Backpacks
New or gently used coats (all sizes)
New or gently used shoes (all sizes)
If you are interested in serving for our back to school night please contact Caitlin Stewart. We are in need of:
Hairstylist for free haircuts, Craft Station Help, Bible Story, School Supply Station Help, Water game supplies (water guns, slip and slide, water balloons, sprinklers)
Gratitude and Appreciation
We want to thank Dale Tally for donating the 6X6 wood beams that will be used for the borders of our playground.
THANK YOU to the adult sponsors who went to CIY: John and Koen Brinkerhoff, Alex and Caitlin Stewart, Kristy Speece, Kendra Stone, and Katey Ehlers. You made a huge impact on the lives of 51 students. Thank you for the sacrifices that you made to make it happen. CIY would not have happened without you!
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.