The bulletin announcements for November 24th are listed below:
This is 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.
Community Thanksgiving Service will be Tuesday evening at 7 PM at Nevins Christian Church.
Upcoming Dates;
Our annual Thanksgiving Dinner will be December 1st at Betty Janes’ Kitchen at 6 PM. The meat and drinks will be provided. Bring a dish and friends to celebrate all that we have to be thankful for.
Hanging of the Greens will be December 1st during the Sunday School hour. Be looking for more info that will be coming in the next couple of weeks.
Ladies Aid Christmas Dinner and Cookie Plates will be December 7th at 5 PM. If you would like to help you can donate cookies, sign up in the foyer. If you cannot attend but would like to contribute, please bring your items to the Fellowship Hall no later than 4 PM on Saturday, December 7th. This year we are preparing 25 cookie plates.
Annual Congregational Meeting will be December 8th at 10:10 AM for the purpose of the election of leaders and officers for 2025 and our annual treasurer’s report.
The Dollar Club- We selected Sherry Norman of Terre Haute to receive our gift from last month.
Gift Card Shower- Blake and Becca Farris’ baby will be here soon. Instead of a Baby Shower we are going to shower them with cards. There will be a basket in the foyer to put your cards in.
2024 Sign-Up Sheets – There is a sign-up sheet in the foyer for Nursery workers for first service and for Poinsettias. The deadline for poinsettia orders is Dec. 1st.
Bible Study –we continue to study “Your Devine Design” by Chip Ingram. Learning to discover, develop and deploy your spiritual gifts. We meet on Thursday evenings at 7 PM in the Fellowship Hall. Everyone is welcome!
Fundraising for Winter Retreat: We are trying to raise $3,000 specifically for our High School Winter Retreat. It is a four day event where students have the opportunity to ski and snowboard, but most importantly, will have the opportunity to hear the word of Jesus preached in a unique way. Students are looking forward to growing together as a group through this shared experience and the life long memories made and lessons learned. If you would like to contribute, make your donation out to “Bell Ridge Youth” or use an envelope on the back table.
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.
Navy Corpsman Skylar Foote- Skylar is now in training in Texas. Cards may be sent to her address at: 3288 Corporal Johnson Rd Unit 2589, Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234.
Youth News!
BASK – Meets on Wednesdays after school. Pick up time is 5:30.
Jr. High Youth Group meets on Sunday evenings at 5:30 PM.
Sr. High Youth Group will meet on Wednesday evening at 6 PM.
Sr. High CIY Registration has begun – Get it on your calendars.
Sr. High Winter Retreat: December 27-30, 2024
Jr. Church …is looking for volunteer teachers for the 10:40 service. Students dismiss before the sermon. Curriculum will be provided to you two weeks ahead of time. See Don with any questions.
Gratitude and Appreciation
Thank you to everyone that contributed to another successful year of participating in Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child. Bell Ridge filled 220 shoeboxes so children around the world can celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. This might be the first opportunity that many of these children will hear about Jesus and find out that they are loved by God. Pray that God will take our gifts and touch a soul with His love.
Thank you to the Adult Sunday School classes for donating suggested items for each one of the boxes and shipping costs, and others who donated as well to “stuff those boxes full.” Thank you to the high school, junior high and BASK youth for putting the boxes together and making artwork for the tops. Thank you to Betty Jane’s Kitchen for the breakfast sweets, others that brought treats to share and the Jr High youth for serving.
Thank you to the large group of people who came on Saturday to organize tables. A special thanks to Brenda Bright and the Bridwell family for all their donations and support. And to the many new faces this year, helping and boxing! BRCC – you are awesome!!
Worship Emphasis
Worship Emphasis Request
We are inviting our congregation to contribute to our Worship Emphasis column. Would you consider participating by sharing your favorite scripture(s) along with a brief explanation why? Steve Brinkerhoff and Kurt will be answering any questions and accepting your submissions.
Are You Stumbling in the Darkness?
“The one who is the true light arrived to shine on everyone coming into the world.” (John 1:9)
Light is used in the Bible as a symbol of life, knowledge and goodness. Jesus echoes this in John 14:6 by claiming to be the “the way, the truth and the life.” (exclusively) He is the one and only, the sole and true way. And Jesus, this light, is given to everyone: to the entire world!! The children’s song, “This Little Light of Mine” is a simple form of worship. It serves as a prayer of thanks and also an expression of commitment.
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.