It is our hope today that you will sense our love and devotion for God, our love of great worship music to God, and our love of the timeless and powerful Word of God. Have a blessed day as you
worship with us!

And with many such parables He spoke the word to them as they were able to hear it. But without a parable He did not speak to them. And when they were alone, He explained all things to His disciples (Mark 4:33–34).

Commentary
Mark concluded his account of Jesus’ kingdom parables by explaining His purpose and approach in teaching this way. Mark recorded only a few of the parables that Jesus gave (as opposed to Matthew and Luke). They were given to pique the interest of people (and to hide truth from the rebellious. Jesus would reveal their true meanings in private—truths concerning His kingdom—-so that they might prepare for it.

Wednesday morning at 10:30. Meet in the JOY classroom. See Marilyn Kottemann for more information.

Sunday, August 24th. Theme Family Favorites. Sign-up sheet is available on the table outside the church office.

 

 

Weekly Budget Amount                               $3,500.00
Amount Given Last Week                              $1,835.30
Year to Date Budget                                  $105,000.00
Year to Date Giving                                      $88,388.70
Missions Project                                               $1,025.00

 

 

Wednesday Evening 7:00PM
We hope you will join us online and enjoy our time of fellowship, prayer and a short devotion from God’s Word.
Download the app “GoToMeeting.” Go here: http://global.gotomeeting.com/install/454076013.
Then, join us at 7:00 PM on Wednesday night from your computer, tablet, or smartphone. Go here:
https://www.gotomeet.me/RidgePointeFellowship.
You can also dial in using a landline or cell phone: Dial: 1–646–749–3122, then enter Access Code: 454–076–013.

First, you may donate to God’s kingdom work online by going to the website at www.ridgepointefellowship.com and clicking on the menu item at the top right listed as GIVE. Simply fill out the form provided, and the rest is easy. You can also access this form by texting “Give” to 972-656-0445.
Second, you may give by using the app ZELLE. Simply enter the email: ridge.pointe.church@gmail.com to give.

Third, as always, if you are attending in person, you may give by cash or check directly in the offering boxes located at the entrances to the sanctuary. One is in the back foyer, the other is just outside the entry door of the sanctuary.

Thank you so much for your faithful generosity to God’s kingdom work!

“God loves a cheerful giver” (2 Corinthians 9:7).