Bulletin May 28, 2023

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
“…return to the LORD your God and obey His voice, according to all that I command you today…and…the LORD your God will bring you back from captivity, and have compassion on you, and gather you again from all the nations where the LORD your God has scattered you” (Deut 30:2-3).
 
Life Lessons
The Land Covenant (Deut 28-30) specifies the conditions under which the nation of Israel would enjoy the land of Israel, to which it unconditionally holds the title deed (based on the Abrahamic Covenant). When the nation conformed to the Land Covenant provisions, God would bless them. Whenever they rebelled, God would curse them, even evicting them from the land that they unconditionally owned. Deuteronomy 30 sets national repentance (“return” Deut 30:2) as the prerequisite for regathering the nation when it was dispersed among the nations for rebellion against the Land Covenant
 
Happy Birthday
Michael Steller, Sr                    30th
Sharon Daugherty                    2nd 
 
Mens’ Prayer Breakfast
This Saturday, June 3rd at 9AM in the Fellowship Hall. Cost is $5.00 per person.
 
No Wednesday Prayer Meeting
We will not have an online prayer meeting this week. We will resume on June 7th.
 
2023 Giving Totals
Weekly Budget Amount          $3,800.00
Amount Given Last Week         $1,873.79
Year to Date Budget              $79,800.00
Year to Date Giving                $62,708.24
Missions Project                          $735.00
 
Online RPF Prayer Meeting and Bible Study
There will be no meeting this week.
 
Zoom Meeting on Sunday Evening
Romans Bible Study on Zoom at 8:00PM Study sheets with zoom meeting info: https://tinyurl.com/vnh8jf6r. Or contact Trent at muller.trent@gmail.com. You can also talk to Trent here at church for more information.
 
Ways to Give in 2023
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!

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Bulletin May 14, 2023

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
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding: In all your ways acknowledge Him and He shall direct your paths (Proverbs 3:5-6).

Life Lessons
In this life, tests come in all shapes and sizes. Some we anticipate; others blindside us. Some tests require us to endure; others involve making the right decision immediately. Regardless
of the difficulty, God instructs us to come to Him for the wisdom we so desperately need.

Happy Birthday
Gary Crabtree          15th
Vince Deegan           15th
Mark Lloyd                19th

Ladies Bible Study
Wednesday at 10:30 AM in the JOY classroom. See Marilyn Kottemann for more information.

Summer Camp
Teen Camp –June 26th-July 1st. Junior Camp — July 10th-15th. Forms and deposits are due now. The cost is $330.00 per camper. See Naomi Searle for more information.

Monthly Luncheon
The luncheon is next Sunday, the theme is Mom’s Favorite. The sign-up sheet is outside the church office. We will also celebrate Pastor Bob for finishing his doctoral. Feel free to bring him a card or just shake his hand and congratulate him. Celebrate Kelly as well as she has been there all along this journey.
 
2023 Giving Totals
Weekly Budget Amount      $3,800.00
Amount Given Last Week    $2,976.40
Year to Date Budget           $72,200.00
Year to Date Giving             $59,389.45
Missions Project                       $675.00
 
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.

Zoom Meeting on Sunday Evening
Romans Bible Study on Zoom at 8:00PM Study sheets with zoom meeting info: https://tinyurl.com/vnh8jf6r. Or contact Trent at muller.trent@gmail.com. You can also talk to Trent here at church for more information.

Ways to Give in 2023
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!

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Bulletin April 16, 2023

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
“Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stands in the path of sinners, nor sits in the seat of the scornful; but his delight is in the law of the LORD, and in His law he meditates day and night” (Psalm 1:1–2).

Life Lessons
A godly person is influenced not by unrighteous people but by his meditation on the Word of God. Such meditation necessarily involves study and retention. This is possible only if he has a desire to do so, here referred to as a delight. The psalmists found direction, not drudgery, from the Law of God.

Happy Birthday
No Birthdays this week.

Ladies Bible Study
Wednesday at 10:30 AM in the JOY classroom. See Marilyn Kottemann for more information.

Summer Camp
Teen Camp –June 26th-July 1st. Junior Camp — July 10th-15th. Cost–$330.00 per camper. Forms and a deposit of $60.00 per camper is due by April 30th. See Naomi Searle for more information.

Monthly Luncheon
This month our luncheon will be on the 23rd. Our theme is Mexican food. There is a signup list on the table outside the church office.
 
2023 Giving Totals
Weekly Budget Amount        $3,800.00
Amount Given Last Week      $2,329.00
Year to Date Budget           $57,000.00
Year to Date Giving             $44,400.75
Missions Project                       $535.00
 
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

Zoom Meeting on Sunday Evening
Romans Bible Study on Zoom at 8:00PM
Study sheets with zoom meeting info: https://tinyurl.com/vnh8jf6r. Or contact Trent at muller.trent@gmail.com. You can also talk to Trent here at church for more information.

Ways to Give in 2023
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!
 
 
 

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Prayer Requests April 2, 2023

 

RIDGE POINTE FELLOWSHIP
Prayer Requests
(For the week of  April 2nd-8th)

Praises

Terrie Searle—Thankful for God’s protection over my daughter Naomi; my sister Linda Cole gets to go to church on Easter Sunday, her first outing since her bone marrow transplant!

Kelly Vacendak—praise to God that her co-worker, Lori Ochsner, did not have cancer!

Bob Vacendak—praise to God that friend Diane Niemelä is doing well in her recovery from knee replacement surgery; also, praise for success in dissertation defense this past Friday. Thank you for every prayer you lifted to God on my behalf!

Lupe Williams—son Jonathan is now officially “on the beat” as a patrol office. Also, praise for his new baby boy Ezra!

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Link to this week’s sermon by Steve Elkins: The Letter of 1 Peter (1 Peter): https://youtu.be/O5L1lv-nRQc

Link to send offering (Credit/Debit Card): https://www.ridgepointefellowship.com/give/

You can also use the app ZELLE. Simply enter the email: ridge.pointe.church@gmail.com to give.

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Prayer

Bob Vacendak—Please pray that 2023 will be our most fruitful and God-glorifying year ever; pray that God will open doors for all of us as His body to share the Message of Life with others. Each one, reach one!!!!! 

Please pray for Jamey and Sharlette Key and family. Jamey’s brother, Tony, went home to be with the Lord after a courageous battle with cancer. Funeral arrangements will be shared as soon as they are available.

Pray for Doug Newbauer and family in the loss of his brother-in-law Tom Johnson due to ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease).

Pray for James Cook and family in the wake of Jerrie’s homegoing.

Mary Wriedt – recovering from surgery on Wednesday

Aleyna Muller—pray that all will go well for mom and baby due on May 25th!!!!

Becky Steller—Makenzie (co-worker) s being tested for breast cancer, she has a mass and pain.

Janet Autrand—depression/car trouble; cousin Laney has health issues.

Kelly Vacendak—father, Russell Anderson having shortness of breath and shoulder pain.

Debbie Copelin –My boss, Sarah is battling depression.

Madelyn Wood—Pray for several situations that they are having to deal with.

Unspoken—for baby who may need heart surgery.

Diane Vargas –unspoken.

Anthony Gomez—pray for Anthony and Dorothy as he battles cancer!

Leslie Turney – friend Ann Johnson; health issues.

Pray for Patricia Johnson—recovering from surgery.

Vince Deegan—I am having bouts of vertigo, pray that the Lord will heal it; brother-in-law Jim has COPD.

Pray for the people of Ukraine.

Loretta Kelton— that the Lord will bless our Mother’s Day Out program.

Stephen & Jonathan Klehm; Christopher Thompson— serving in the military

Doug Newbauer—pray for his family and friends.

Pray for those with SPIRITUAL NEEDS

Maya Kinney—former attendee having severe spiritual battles.

Mike Steller—son, Elijah to see the many blessings the Lord has provided to him.

Dan & Teresa—for God to heal their lives.

Hankins Family—going through very difficult time right now with various issues.

Debbie Copelin — personally need prayer for encouragement.

Robert Searle––my son Glenn to return to faith in God.

Leslie Turney—pray for spiritual transformation in the life of my brother-in-law Steve; step-son Jason—that he would come back to the Lord. Steve is also very frail physically.

Katherine Odie—Pray that my whole family would choose to serve God openly. That we may all look to Jesus for deliverance from our sins, especially addictions that take us away from serving God.

Rodney Campbell—for our young generation of kids to be soldiers for God even though the world tries to pull them away; for our president and our country.

 

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Pray for those with CANCER

Brian Saxon (brain cancer)

David Carmichael (prostate cancer)

Terry (75) skin/lung cancer

Jack Padgett (friend of Debbie Copelin)

Anthony Gomez—pray for Dorothy also!

Ruth Wright (Gerald W sis-in-law)

JoAnn Kirkland (friend of Cooks)  

Rusty Morris (Debbie C friend;)

Sharon (Peggy M friend)                 

Dr. Zellabes (brain cancer)

Chip (Janet A friend)            

Cindy West (Helen M)

Gary Stephens (prostate cancer)               

Kelly Burns (leukemia)

Carolyn Pierce (breast cancer)          

  Donna H (cancerous polyp)

Pat (Diane V sister)

Pat Patterson (strength & encouragement)

Linda Cole bone marrow transplant

  Andy (Debbie C. friend stg. 4 throat cancer)

David Behnke (Mike’s uncle;
has bone cancer and is unsaved).

Barbara Clinton
(Sharon D friend; Stage 4 kidney disease)

Craig Parker (throat cancer)
Bob Ernst’s friend

David Dodd
Debbie Copelin’s friend

Pray for those with GENERAL HEALTH issues:

Erica Strahan (lupus)

Pat
(Diane V sister)

Mamie
(Helen M sister)

Janet Autrand (hiatal hernia)

Ed Kelton

Stan Fujarski

Loretta Kelton

Beth Foster

Eula Williams

Bonnie Trousdale

Peggy Murray

Gerald Wright

Wilma Hickson

Gary Cook

Diane Peavey

Virginia Gourd

Gene Wood

Helen Maupin

Terry Leverett

Barbara Leverett

Bert V (Diane V husband)

Karen Leupold (cancer in remission)

Noami (friend of Debbie Copelin) tumor

Linda & Larry Garrett (Madelyn friends)

Kerrie Decker (Becky S friend)

Sandra Baxley (Terrie S friend)

Mrs. Baird (Becky S friend)

Danielle Kenny (Maya K mom)

Earnestine Jordan (Cook’s friend)

David (Suzanne P son-in-law)

Edie (friend of Janet A)

Peggy Carroll (COPD)

David & Linda Durom (Doug N friends)

Rene Lopez (post-stroke recovery)

Kristen Cook (congestive heart failure)

Bryce Turney (migraines)

Mrs. Clayton (Christy C mom; dementia/hip recovery)

Chad Copelin
(spiritual/emotional issues)

Mom of Mayra Ramos

Shay Searle (spiritual/emotional issues)

Dan T’s aunt (beginning of Alzheimer’s)

Mayra Ramos

Meredith Long (Marilyn’s sister) dementia

Russell Anderson (91) (Kelly V’s dad)

Dwayne Wood  (Peggy C friend)

 

Praising God with you for many answered prayers,
 

Pastor Bob

RPF Missionary Prayer List


Pray for our co-laborers around the world!

  ∙ Dalvino and Iara Sousa (Brazil)

   ∙ Guy and Tali Cohen (Israel)

   ∙ James & Judith Gutinyu (Zambia)

   ∙ International Justice Mission (Africa)

  ∙ Victor and Carole Hartsfield (Cambodia)

  ∙ Davey and Marie Jank (Venezuela)

  ∙ Ed & Cecilia Kofi (Liberia)

  ∙ Steve and Shan Lewis (Jordan)

  ∙ Paul and Lena Miles (Ukraine)

  ∙ James and Phyllis Myers (Ukraine)

  ∙ Leah Rigsby (New Guinea)

  ∙ Jeff and Pat Ropp (Philippines)


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Bulletin April 2, 2023

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
“…but as He who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, because it is written, ‘Be holy, for I am holy’” (1 Peter 1:15-16).
Life Lessons
The Apostle Peter is quoting from the Old Testament book of Leviticus here. God commanded the people He set free from slavery in Egypt to be holy like Him. He commands us, His New Covenant people, to be holy like Him as well. This is only possible through the power of His Spirit. Human strength alone could never accomplish this.
Happy Birthday
Aleyna Muller               5th
Ladies Bible Study
Wednesday at 10:30 AM in the JOY classroom. See Marilyn Kottemann for more information.
Summer Camp
Teen Camp –June 26th-July 1st. Junior Camp — July 10th-15th. Cost–$330.00 per camper. Forms and a deposit of $60.00 per camper is due by April 30th. See Naomi Searle for more information.
Camp / MDO Fundraiser
We will be having a garage sale here at the church on Saturday, April 15th. Proceeds from the sale will benefit both summer camp and our Mother’s Day Out program. Many of the items being donated are from the MDO families. Our MDO could really use a little help at this time. The sale will take place from 8 am to 3:30 pm. Set up will begin at 6 AM. If you are interested in helping with this event, please sign up on the sheet provided outside the church office. If you have items to donate that need to be picked up, see Naomi Searle to arrange for pickup.
 
2023 Giving Totals
Weekly Budget Amount          $3,800.00
Amount Given Last Week         $5,150.00
Year to Date Budget              $49,400.00
Year to Date Giving                 $38,727.80
Missions Project                          $450.00
 
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.
Zoom Meeting on Sunday Evening
Romans Bible Study on Zoom at 8:00PM Study sheets with zoom meeting info: https://tinyurl.com/vnh8jf6r. Or contact Trent at muller.trent@gmail.com. You can also talk to Trent here at church for more information.
Ways to Give in 2023
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!

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Bulletin Mar 26, 2023

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
If we confess or sins, He is faithful and just to forgive our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness (1 John1:9).

Life Lessons
If we pursue a life emulating the holiness of God and abiding in His presence we will have fellowship with our fellow believers as well as with God. As we walk this life while we have already been judicially cleansed of sin before the throne, we will fail, yet the
blood of Jesus will actively repair our fellowship from the damage these sins cause as we continue to walk in the light.

Happy Birthday
Jeffrey Mingle            30th
Doug Newbauer          31st
Becky Steller              31st

Ladies Bible Study
Wednesday at 10:30 AM in the JOY classroom. See Marilyn Kottemann for more information.

Mens’ Prayer Breakfast
This Saturday, April 1st at 9 AM in the Fellowship Hall. Cost is $5.00 per person.

Summer Camp
Teen Camp –June 26th-July 1st.
Junior Camp — July 10th-15th.
Cost–$330.00 per camper. Forms and a deposit of $60.00 per camper is due by April 30th. See Naomi Searle for more information.
 

Camp / MDO Fundraiser

We will be having a garage sale here at the church on Saturday, April 15th. Proceeds from the sale will benefit both summer camp and our Mother’s Day Out program. Many of the items being donated are from the MDO families. Our MDO could really use a little help at this time. The sale will take place from 8 am to 3:30 pm. Set up will begin at 6 AM. If you are interested in helping with this event, please sign up on the sheet provided outside the church office. If you have items to donate that need to be picked up, see Naomi Searle to arrange for pick-up.

 
2023 Giving Totals
Weekly Budget Amount       $3,800.00
Amount Given Last Week     $2,572.00
Year to Date Budget         $46,460.00
Year to Date Giving           $33,577.80
Missions Project                     $380.00
 
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

Zoom Sunday Evening Romans Bible Study
Starts at 8:00PM
Study sheets with zoom meeting info: https://tinyurl.com/vnh8jf6r. Or contact Trent at muller.trent@gmail.com. You can also talk to Trent here at church for more information.

Ways to Give in 2023
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!

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Bulletin Mar 19, 2023

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
I lay down and slept; I awoke, for the Lord sustained me (Psalm 3:5).

Life Lessons
Every time you lie down and sleep each night—or wake up each morning—you are enjoying a good gift from God (Psa 127:2). The Lord has given you beneficial rest. He also promises to sustain you, both waking and sleeping, no matter what is going on in your life.

Ladies Bible Study
Wednesday at 10:30 AM in the JOY classroom. See Marilyn Kottemann for more information.

Monthly Luncheon
Sunday, March 26th. Favorite Italian dish. Sign-up sheet is outside the church office.

Summer Camp
Teen Camp –June 26th-July 1st. Junior Camp — July 10th-15th.
Cost–$330.00 per camper. See Naomi Searle for more information.

Camp Fundraiser
There will be a fundraiser for camp on Saturday, April 15th. Details will be available soon.
 
2023 Giving Totals
Weekly Budget Amount       $3,800.00
Amount Given Last Week    $2,069.00
Year to Date Budget         $42,600.00
Year to Date Giving           $31,005.80
Missions Project                     $350.00
 
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
 
Sunday Evening Romans Bible Study on Zoom at 8:00PM
Study sheets with zoom meeting info: https://tinyurl.com/vnh8jf6r. Or contact Trent at muller.trent@gmail.com. You can also talk to Trent here at church for more information.

Ways to Give in 2023
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!

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Bulletin March 12, 2023

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
“My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me. And I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; neither shall anyone snatch them out of My hand” (John 10:27-28).

Life Lessons
Some commentators make much of the fact that Jesus says of His sheep, “and they follow Me.” They think He is saying that if a person believes in Him, then he perseveres in discipleship. But the context does not support this assertion. Jesus is using figurative language. That sheep hear and follow their shepherd illustrates people believing in Jesus for eternal life. Those who believe will NEVER perish in hell!

Celebration Of Life Service
We will celebrate the life of our beloved sister-in-Christ Jerrie Cook on Saturday March 18, 2023 in the church sanctuary. Visitation will be from 10:00-11:00 AM and the memorial service will follow from 11:30 AM-12:30 PM.

Happy Birthday
No birthdays this week.

Ladies Bible Study
Wednesday at 10:30 AM in the JOY classroom. See Marilyn Kottemann 
for more information.

Monthly Luncheon
Sunday, March 16th. Favorite Italian dish. Sign up sheet is outside the church office. 

Summer Camp
Teen Camp –June 26th-July 1st. Junior Camp — July 10th-15th. Cost–$330.00 per camper. See Naomi Searle for more information.
 
2023 Giving Totals
Weekly Budget Amount          $3,800.00
Amount Given Last Week        $4,452.40
Year to Date Budget              $38,000.00
Year to Date Giving                $28,936.80
Missions Project                           $320.00
 
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

Zoom Meeting on Sunday Evening
Romans Bible Study on Zoom at 8:00PM Study sheets with zoom meeting info: https://tinyurl.com/vnh8jf6r. Or contact Trent at muller.trent@gmail.com. You can also talk to Trent here at church for more information.

Ways to Give in 2023
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!


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Bulletin Mar 5, 2023

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
“Most assuredly, I say to you, he who hears My word and believes in Him who sent Me has everlasting life, and shall not come into judgment, but has passed from death into life” (John 5:24).
Life Lessons
To believe in God the Father one must hear/believe Jesus’ words since the Father sent Him to give this message (see John 5:23). All three major verb tenses—past, present, and future—are used here in reference to the eternal destiny of the believer. Eternal life is the present possession (“has everlasting life”) of all who believe in Jesus. Believers have already “passed from [the sphere of] death to [the sphere of] life” in a positional sense. And those who believe in Jesus are guaranteed that they “shall not come into judgment,” (i.e., they will not appear at the great white throne judgment; see Rev 20:11-15).
Baby Shower
For Aleyna Muller and her baby. Leslie Turney is hosting it. The date of the event is Saturday, March 11, 2023. The address is 251 River Bend Trail in Seagoville. Aleyna is registered online at Amazon and Babylist. Please note: this will be our ladies meeting for March.
Celebration Of Life Service
We will celebrate the life of our beloved sister-in-Christ Jerrie Cook on Saturday March 18, 2023 in the church sanctuary. Visitation will be from 10:00-11:00 AM and the memorial service will follow from 11:30 AM-12:30 PM.
 
Time Change
Spring is here. So set your clocks forward one hour this Saturday night. 
 
Happy Birthday
Marlynn Murrey                    10th
 
Summer Camp 2023
Plans for Summer camp are in the works. Teen camp—going into the 8 th grade thru 2023 grads is June 26 th -July 1 st . Junior camp—going into 3 rd thru 7 th grade is July 10 th -15 th . For more information see Naomi Searle. Naomi works the nursery during church so you may have to go there to find her.
 
Ladies Bible Study
The ladies Bible study group meets at 10:30 AM in the JOY classroom every Wednesday. See Marilyn Kottemann for more information.
 
2023 Giving Totals
Weekly Budget Amount             $3,800.00
Amount Given Last Week           $4,252.30
Year to Date Budget                 $34,200.00
Year to Date Giving                   $24,484.40
Missions Project                              $290.00
 
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
Zoom Meeting on Sunday Evening
Romans Bible Study on Zoom at 8:00PM
Study sheets with zoom meeting info: https://tinyurl.com/vnh8jf6r. Or contact Trent at muller.trent@gmail.com. You
can also talk to Trent here at church for more information.

Ways to Give in 2023
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!


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Bulletin Feb 26, 2023

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
Jesus answered and said to her, “Whoever drinks of this water will thirst again, but whoever drinks of the water that I shall give him will never thirst. But the water that I shall give him will become in him a fountain of water springing up into everlasting life” (John 4:13–14).
Life Lessons
John 4:13-15 negate the idea that saving faith must be continuous or life-long in order to be “true” saving faith. Drinking symbolizes believing (cf. 6:35). One drink, that is, one moment of faith in Jesus, results in eternal life. Jesus specifically denies that one must keep on drinking in order to gain life. The living water is the saving message which once received springs up into everlasting life. A believer will “never” again thirst” for eternal life! Hallelujah!
Baby Shower
For Aleyna Muller and her baby. Leslie Turney is hosting it. The date of the event is Saturday, March 11, 2023. The address is 251 River Bend Trail in Seagoville. Aleyna is registered online at Amazon and Babylist.  Please note: this will be our ladies meeting for March.
 
Praying Men of Faith 
Prayer breakfast will be this Saturday, at 9 AM in the Fellowship Hall. Cost is $5.00 per person.
Home With The Lord
Our much-beloved sister-in-Christ Jerrie Cook went home to be with the Lord this past Thursday. She was a faithful servant of Christ, a founding-member of our church, and the precious wife of our church elder and friend Jim Cook. Please be in prayer for Jim and the entire family. Jerrie will be greatly missed by all! We will let you know about funeral arrangements once they become available.
 
2023 Giving Totals
Weekly Budget Amount       $3,800.00
Amount Given Last Week     $2,016.00
Year to Date Budget           $30,400.00
Year to Date Giving              $20,232.10
Missions Project                       $240.00
 
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
 
Zoom Meeting on Sunday Evening
Romans Bible Study on Zoom at 8:00PM
Study sheets with zoom meeting info: https://tinyurl.com/vnh8jf6r.   Or contact Trent at muller.trent@gmail.com. You
can also talk to Trent here at church for more information.
Ways to Give in 2023
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!
 
 

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