Bulletin Archives - Ridge Pointe Fellowship

Bulletin Nov 27, 2022

Posted on 11/20/2022 in Bulletin |

Welcome to Ridge Pointe!
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!

Memory Verse
“Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel,” which is translated, “God with us” (Matthew 1:23).

Life Lessons
Jesus’ virgin birth fulfilled Isaiah’s prophecy (Isa 7:14). A “virgin [was to] be with child.” Such a supernatural sign indicated that an unusual child was to be born—unusual because His name reflected His divine nature and presence: “ ‘Immanuel,’ which is translated, ‘God with us.” ’ A virgin birth through the Holy Spirit is a fitting way for God to take on flesh. It provides an explanation for Jesus’ sinless nature (2 Cor 5:21) and qualifies this infinite divine Person to bear an infinite number of sins for all humanity on the cross.

Mens’ Prayer Breakfast
The monthly prayer breakfast will be this Saturday, December 3rd at 9 am. Cost is $5.00 per person, there is a sign-up sheet outside the office.

Ladies Bible Study
The Ladies’ Bible Study will meet t a10:30 am in the JOY/ Steadfast classroom on Wednesday, November 30th.

Happy Birthday
Lucy Murrey 30th

Ladies’ Brunch
The ladies’ monthly brunch will be on Saturday, December 17th at 10 am. At the home of Kelly Vacendak, address is 4701
Breckinridge Ct. Richardson, TX 75082-3869. Please bring a brunch dish to share and a Christmas ornament in a gift bag to exchange.

Annual Christmas Offering
Throughout the month of December, we are asking all of you to give a special offering (above your regular giving) to help
us end the year in good shape financially. This is very important to the continuation of God’s work. And as we give, we will remember the words of Scripture: “God loves a cheerful giver.” When we all take part joyfully, God will use us to share the Word faithfully both here and around the world.

Christmas Candlelight Service
December 25th
We will celebrate the day of our Lord’s birth with a special Christmas Candlelight Communion service on December 25th at 11:00 AM. (Please note that there will be no Bible Fellowship that day.) We encourage all of our families to open gifts on Christmas Eve or early on Christmas morning so everyone can be with us for this very special Christmas celebration!

2022 Giving Totals
Weekly Budget Amount $3,700.00
Amount Given Last Week $2,937.00
Year to Date Budget $168,000.00
Year to Date Giving $142,148.22
Missions Project $2,280.00

Online RPF Prayer Meeting and Bible Study
Wednesday @7:00PM
We hope you will join us ONLINE and enjoy our time of fellowship, prayer and a short devotion from God’s Word.
If you’re new to using the app “GoToMeeting,” get it to be ready when our meeting starts. Go here:
http://global.gotomeeting.com/install/454076013 Then, to join our Prayer Meeting @ 7PM 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

also access this form by texting “Give” to 972-656-0445.

Another way to give is by using the app ZELLE. Simply enter the email: ridge.pointe.church@gmail.com to give.
Finally, as always, if you are attending in person you may give by cash or check DIRECTLY in the offering boxes
located just outside the sanctuary. One is in the back foyer, the other is just outside he entry door of the sanctuary.
Thanks always for your generosity to God’s kingdom work!

Bulletin Nov 20, 2022

Posted on 11/20/2022 in Bulletin |

Memory Verse
Then Jesus said to him [Bartimaeus], “Go your way; your faith has made you well.” And immediately he received his sight and followed Jesus on the road (Mark 10:52).

Life Lessons
Bartimaeus, in the Gospel of Mark is a blind man who sees better than anybody we meet in the Gospel. He knows that Jesus is the Son of David (the Messiah). He is born-again. He believed before he was healed of his blindness. But there is a spiritual blindness relating to discipleship that a believer can have. The disciples in Mark had that problem. Bartimaeus does not have that problem. He “followed Jesus on the road.” Unlike the blind man at Bethsaida, and the disciples themselves, Bartimaeus is one who sees clearly.

Church Luncheon
We are having our annual Thanksgiving luncheon after the morning service today. Pastor Bob will pray for the meal and
then dismiss everyone in groups after the speaker is done.

Please Take Note
NO Wednesday activities this week sin observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. The Ladies’ Bible Study and our weekly
Prayer meeting will resume on Wednesday, November 30th.

Happy Birthday
Jana Murrey 21st
Sharlette Key 23rd

ShoeBox Sunday
Praise the Lord our church was able to collect over one hundred shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child.

2022 Giving Totals
Weekly Budget Amount $3,700.00
Amount Given Last Week $2,419.00
Year to Date Budget $168,000.00
Year to Date Giving $139,211.22
Missions Project $2,270.00

Ways to Give in 2022
First, you may donate to God’s kingdom work ONLINE by going to the website at 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.
Another way to give is by using the app ZELLE. Simply enter the email: ridge.pointe.church@gmail.com to give.
Finally, as always, if you are attending in person you may give by cash or check DIRECTLY in the offering boxes
located just outside the sanctuary. One is in the back foyer, the other is just outside he entry door of the sanctuary.
Thanks always for your generosity to God’s kingdom work!

Bulletin Nov 13, 2022

Posted on 11/13/2022 in Bulletin |

Memory Verse
Luke 18:14—- “…everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted.”

Life Lessons
What the Pharisee said about himself was strictly true, but the spirit of the prayer was all wrong. There is no sense of sin nor of need nor of humble dependence on God. The Pharisee came short of congratulating God on the excellence of his servant, but only by an inch! He glances at God but contemplates himself. After his opening word he does not refer to God again, but he himself is never out of the picture. A key principle here is that a person who exalts his or her self will be humbled.

November Church Luncheon
Today is the last day to sign-up for the luncheon next week. We are taking donations to help cover the cost of the meal, that will be prepared by Becky Steller and others. A donation of $5.00 per person with a $20.00 limit per family is suggested but not required.

ShoeBox Sunday
If you took a ShoeBox to fill for Operation Christmas Child, please remember to bring it back next Sunday. We will collect

them and then take them to the drop off center after church.

Happy Birthday
No birthdays this week.

Ladies Bible Study
Wednesday morning at 10:30 am, see Marilyn Kottemann for more information.

2022 Giving Totals

Weekly Budget Amount $3,700.00
Amount Given Last Week $2,570.10
Year to Date Budget $164,300 .00
Year to Date Giving $135,652.22
Missions Project $2,220.00

Online RPF Prayer Meeting and Bible Study
Wednesday @7:00PM
We hope you will join us ONLINE and enjoy our time of fellowship, prayer and a short devotion from God’s Word.
If you’re new to using the app “GoToMeeting,” get it to be ready when our meeting starts. Go here:
http://global.gotomeeting.com/install/454076013
Then, to join our Prayer Meeting @ 7PM 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

Ways to Give in 2022
First, you may donate to God’s kingdom work ONLINE by going to the website at 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.
Another way to give is by using the app ZELLE. Simply enter the email: ridge.pointe.church@gmail.com to give.
Finally, as always, if you are attending in person you may give by cash or check DIRECTLY in the offering boxes
located just outside the sanctuary. One is in the back foyer, the other is just outside he entry door of the sanctuary.
Thanks always for your generosity to God’s kingdom work!

Bulletin Oct 30, 2022

Posted on 10/30/2022 in Bulletin |

Memory Verse
If You, Lord, should mark iniquities, O Lord, who could stand? But there is forgiveness with You, that You may be feared.

Life Lessons
The psalmist recognized that no one could stand if God dealt with sinners according to what they deserved. To “mark” (or keep a record of) sins means to hold one accountable for his sins. The comfort is that with God there is forgiveness The reason the Lord does not keep a record of sins is that He forgives. Apart from this, none could endure His judgment!

Ladies’ Lunch
Saturday, November 12th. Lunch at Square Burger in McKinney, TX. See the signup sheet outside the office for more information.

November Church Luncheon
Our luncheon will be on the 20th right after the morning service. However, it will be a little different. We really need you to sign up as soon as possible. We will be taking donations to help cover the cost of the meal, that will be prepared by Chef Becky Steller and others. A donation of $5.00 per person with a $20.00 limit per family is suggested but not required.

Praying Men Of Faith
The monthly prayer breakfast will be this Saturday, 5th at 9 am in the Fellowship Hall. The cost is $5 per person.

Fall Back!
Next weekend is time change, be sure to set your clocks back this Saturday night.

ShoeBox Sunday
Shoebox Sunday is November 20th. There is still time to take a shoebox and a gift list for shopping. Fill the box and return it on the 20th.

2022 Giving Totals
Weekly Budget Amount $3,700.00
Amount Given Last Week $2,414.000
Year to Date Budget $156,900.00
Year to Date Giving $127,883.10
Missions Project $2,140.00

Online RPF Prayer Meeting and Bible Study
Wednesday @7:00PM
We hope you will join us ONLINE and enjoy our time of fellowship, prayer and a short devotion from God’s Word.
If you’re new to using the app “GoToMeeting,” get it to be ready when our meeting starts. Go here:
http://global.gotomeeting.com/install/454076013
Then, to join our Prayer Meeting @ 7PM 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

Ways to Give in 2022
First, you may donate to God’s kingdom work ONLINE by going to the website at 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.
Another way to give is by using the app ZELLE. Simply enter the email: ridge.pointe.church@gmail.com to give.
Finally, as always, if you are attending in person you may give by cash or check DIRECTLY in the offering boxes located just outside the sanctuary. One is in the back foyer, the other is just outside he entry door of the sanctuary.
Thanks always for your generosity to God’s kingdom work!

Bulletin Oct 23, 2022

Posted on 10/23/2022 in Bulletin |

Memory Verse
Unless the Lord builds the house, they labor in vain who build it; unless the Lord guards the city, the watchman stays awake in vain (Psalm 127:1).

Life Lessons
Those with faith in God may rest assured that He knows their needs and will provide for them, and that agonizing and laboring in fear and anxiety will not get any more done than what He chooses to give. The life of faith is a life that rests in God; it may be diligent and industrious but will be free of restless anxieties.

Happy Birthday
No birthdays this week.

Fall Fest
Our Fall Fest event will be this Saturday from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. All are welcome to attend. If you would like to help run a game booth, see Becky Steller today. Helpers are still needed to ensure a well-run event.

Ladies’ Lunch
Saturday, November 12th. Lunch at Square Burger in McKinney, TX. See the signup sheet outside the office for more information.

2022 Giving Totals
Weekly Budget Amount $3,700.00
Amount Given Last Week $1,320.00
Year to Date Budget $156,900.00
Year to Date Giving $125,469.10
Missions Project $1,960.00

Online RPF Prayer Meeting and Bible Study
Wednesday @7:00PM
We hope you will join us ONLINE and enjoy our time of fellowship, prayer and a short devotion from God’s Word. If you’re new to using the app “GoToMeeting,” get it to be ready when our meeting starts. Go here:
http://global.gotomeeting.com/install/454076013
Then, to join our Prayer Meeting @ 7PM 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

Ways to Give in 2022
First, you may donate to God’s kingdom work ONLINE by going to the website at 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.
Another way to give is by using the app ZELLE. Simply enter the email: ridge.pointe.church@gmail.com to give.
Finally, as always, if you are attending in person you may give by cash or check DIRECTLY in the offering boxes located just outside the sanctuary. One is in the back foyer, the other is just outside he entry door of the sanctuary. Thanks always for your generosity to God’s kingdom work!

Bulletin Oct 16, 2022

Posted on 10/16/2022 in Bulletin |

Memory Verse
Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God (1 Corinthians 10:31).

Life Lessons
A country needs a government, a house needs parents or guardians, a church needs leadership, and the Kingdom of God needs workers who use their gifts for the purpose determined by the Lord of the Kingdom. Every saint is called to serve! And the righteous King enables you to serve Him for his glory!

Happy Birthday
Bob Vacendak 17th

Fall Fest Donations
We are collecting money to cover the cost of our fall Festival on Saturday, October 29th. It will be from 6:30-8:30 pm. See the donation board outside the office, see Becky Steller for more information. Please note, Becky needs to meet with all Fall Fest group leaders after the morning worship service today.

Shoebox Sunday
Boxes and a list of gift ideas are available outside the church office. Collection Sunday will be November 20th.

Church Luncheon
Our luncheon will be on October 23rd this month. Bring your favorite Fall meal and join us for a time of fellowship, food and fun. We will also honor the Cook’s for their many years of service. They are stepping down as leaders and will enjoy their retirement.

2022 Giving Totals
Weekly Budget Amount $3,700.00
Amount Given Last Week $2,589.00
Year to Date Budget $153,200.00
Year to Date Giving $124,149.10
Missions Project $1,420.00
A/C Repair Project $11,200.00

Online RPF Prayer Meeting and Bible Study
Wednesday @7:00PM
We hope you will join us ONLINE and enjoy our time of fellowship, prayer and a short devotion from God’s Word. If you’re new to using the app “GoToMeeting,” get it to be ready when our meeting starts. Go here:
http://global.gotomeeting.com/install/454076013
Then, to join our Prayer Meeting @ 7PM 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

Ways to Give in 2022
First, you may donate to God’s kingdom work ONLINE by going to the website at 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.
Another way to give is by using the app ZELLE. Simply enter the email: ridge.pointe.church@gmail.com to give.
Finally, as always, if you are attending in person you may give by cash or check DIRECTLY in the offering boxes located just outside the sanctuary. One is in the back foyer, the other is just outside he entry door of the sanctuary. Thanks always for your generosity to God’s kingdom work!

Bulletin Oct 2, 2022

Posted on 10/02/2022 in Bulletin |

Memory Verse
As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the Lord surrounds His people from this time forth and forever (Psalm 125:2).

Life Lessons
The city of Jerusalem is surrounded by mountain peaks, and the psalmist uses this to picture the truth that the Lord is a
protective hedge around his people. As Jerusalem’s location made it difficult to besiege and attack, so the Lord provides
secure protection for His people. He covers us on every side so that nothing can reach us without first passing through His loving hands.

Happy Birthday
Jazmine Henderson 5th
Dalton Key 7th

Shoebox Sunday
Shoeboxes have been ordered.

Ladies’ Tea
We will be having a ladies’ tea here at the church on Saturday, October 15th at 10 am in the Fellowship Hall. There is a signup sheet on the table outside the office.

2022 Giving Totals
Weekly Budget Amount $3,700.00
Amount Given Last Week $2,850.00
Year to Date Budget $145,800.00
Year to Date Giving $118,178.50
Missions Project $1,350.00
A/C Repair Project $11,200.00

Online RPF Prayer Meeting and Bible Study
Wednesday @7:00PM
We hope you will join us ONLINE and enjoy our time of fellowship, prayer and a short devotion from God’s Word. f you’re new to using the app “GoToMeeting,” get it to be ready when our meeting starts. Go here:
http://global.gotomeeting.com/install/454076013
Then, to join our Prayer Meeting @ 7PM 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

Ways to Give in 2022
First, you may donate to God’s kingdom work ONLINE by going to the website at 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.
Another way to give is by using the app ZELLE. Simply enter the email: ridge.pointe.church@gmail.com to give.
Finally, as always, if you are attending in person you may give by cash or check DIRECTLY in the offering boxes located just outside the sanctuary. One is in the back foyer, the other is just outside he entry door of the sanctuary. Thanks always for your generosity to God’s kingdom work!

Bulletin Sept 25, 2022

Posted on 09/25/2022 in Bulletin |

Memory Verse
My God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:19).

Life Lessons
Paul had experienced God’s glorious provision through the believers in Philippi, and he assured the church that the Lord was going to bless them for their generosity. Sometimes believers fail to give what God calls them to because they are afraid they will not have enough for themselves. We can never out give the Lord. Be confident that He can and will meet every need that you have as you follow Him in obedience.

Happy Birthday
Santiago Escalante- Bradshaw 27th

Fall Fest Donations
We are collecting money to cover the cost of our Fest Festival on Saturday, October 29th. It will be from 6:30-8:30 pm. See the donation board outside the office for more information or speak to Becky Steller.

Praying Men of Faith
Men’s prayer breakfast will be held on Saturday, October 1st at 9am in the Fellowship Hall. The cost is $5 per person.

Shoebox Sunday
Shoeboxes have been ordered.

Ladies’ Tea
We will be having a ladies’ tea here at the church on Saturday, October 15th at 10 am in the Fellowship Hall. There is a signup sheet on the table outside the office.

2022 Giving Totals
Weekly Budget Amount $3,700.00
Amount Given Last Week $2,827.00
Year to Date Budget $142,100.00
Year to Date Giving $115,328.50
Missions Project $1,300.00
A/C Repair Project $11,200.00

Online RPF Prayer Meeting and Bible Study
Wednesday @7:00PM
We hope you will join us ONLINE and enjoy our time of fellowship, prayer and a short devotion from God’s Word.
If you’re new to using the app “GoToMeeting,” get it to be ready when our meeting starts. Go here:
http://global.gotomeeting.com/install/454076013
Then, to join our Prayer Meeting @ 7PM 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

Ways to Give in 2022
First, you may donate to God’s kingdom work ONLINE by going to the website at 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.
Another way to give is by using the app ZELLE. Simply enter the email: ridge.pointe.church@gmail.com to give.
Finally, as always, if you are attending in person you may give by cash or check DIRECTLY in the offering boxes
located just outside the sanctuary. One is in the back foyer, the other is just outside he entry door of the sanctuary.
Thanks always for your generosity to God’s kingdom work!

Bulletin Sept 18, 2022

Posted on 09/18/2022 in Bulletin |

Memory Verse
Whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure… meditate on these things (Philippians 4:8).

Life Lessons
If we dwell on negative or sinful thoughts, our thinking degenerates. Feelings of pride, pessimism, selfishness, shame,
and destruction tempt us to turn aside from God. But if we fill our minds with the holy and acceptable things of God, the
opposite happens. We begin to see and respond to the world as He does–in truth, righteousness, and in accordance with His will (Rom, 12:2; 2 Cor. 10:5; Col. 3:2).

Happy Birthday
No birthdays this week

Socks for Children’s Home
We are collecting men’s size socks, both crew and no show for the Children’s Home in Lubbock. There is a container outside the office for you to place the socks in. The deadline is September 25th.

Church Luncheon
Sunday, Sept 25th is this month’s Church Luncheon. The theme is: Salad, Sandwiches and Soup. There is a signup list outside the church office.

Shoebox Sunday
We will begin our Shoebox Sunday campaign soon. Keep watching for the poster and the brochures. As soon as they
arrive we will make them available.

2022 Giving Totals
Weekly Budget Amount $3,700.00
Amount Given Last Week $3,061.68
Year to Date Budget $138,400.00
Year to Date Giving $112,501.50
Missions Project $1,270.00
A/C Repair Project $11,200.00

Online RPF Prayer Meeting and Bible Study
Wednesday @7:00PM
We hope you will join us ONLINE and enjoy our time of fellowship, prayer and a short devotion from God’s Word. If you’re new to using the app “GoToMeeting,” get it to be ready when our meeting starts. Go here:
http://global.gotomeeting.com/install/454076013
Then, to join our Prayer Meeting @ 7PM 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

Ways to Give in 2022
First, you may donate to God’s kingdom work ONLINE by going to the website at 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.
Another way to give is by using the app ZELLE. Simply enter the email: ridge.pointe.church@gmail.com to give.
Finally, as always, if you are attending in person you may give by cash or check DIRECTLY in the offering boxes
located just outside the sanctuary. One is in the back foyer, the other is just outside he entry door of the sanctuary.
Thanks always for your generosity to God’s kingdom work!