Ridgecrest Baptist Church

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in this issue
:: Last Sunday Breakfast
:: Starting Point 4 Kids
:: Man Food
:: Concerts
:: The Lord's Supper
:: Harvesting Hearts
:: Deacon Ordination
:: Building A Family Legacy
:: Serving Opportunities
:: What Every Christian Ought To Know
:: Let's Have A Food Drive!
  

Monday. I was ready to leave for work; however, I couldn't find my keys or my phone. So I looked in alllll the 

usual spots. On the counter, in my closet, in my purse, in my work bag, in my purse, on the counter, my 

pockets. After 10 minutes, I was reassured by one thought: My car was in the garage. Keys would have been anecessity. I walked back to my closet, picked up the previous day's shoes. And found both my keys and my phone. Interesting placement. Drove to work. Parked. Leaned over to grab my lunch only to find no lunch to be grabbed. I forgot my packed lunch. (sigh) Went home at lunchtime to retrieve said lunch. Came back to work. Finished the day. Decided to drive to a new-to-me hair salon and make an appointment.

 

I couldn't find it. #awesome

 

Tuesday. I was eating my lunch and heard a knock at the door. Went to see who was visiting. Lo and behold, it was my across-the-hall buddy, Pastor Wayne. "Were you looking for these?" he said, holding my office keys. "No, " I said, being all honest. I hadn't missed them at all. "This never happens, huh?" Wayne has a great memory of previous conversations, especially when he's able to drive home a point.

 

I told him all about looking for that salon and how I had looked at the map on their website and how Monday was really an off day. Well. Come to find out, Wayne was the person I needed to talk to. I, apparently, went the exact opposite way down Republic Road in which I should have. And he knows the owner! #SoMuchForInternetMaps

 

There's more to this story. If you wish to read it, visit our blog or click here ~~> "Remaining Hopeful."

 

Questions about our events? Send me an email. I hope this finds you well!


Julie

 

jjohnson@ridgecrestbaptist.org


Creative Design Director

Striving for Christ-centered lives, 
seven days a week.


Young Adults Last Sunday Breakfast
Sunday, Sept. 28, 9 a.m., Remington's

Dear Young Adults: If you haven't been to a Small Group, Sunday is THE day to go. Not only do our young adult Small Groups offer awesome Bible teaching and super great friends (trust me on both!), on the last Sunday of the month, they also offer FREE.BREAKFAST. I'm not talking about a granola bar. Though I don't know what's on Sunday's menu, I know it will be yummy. [please note: I'm not saying granola bars aren't yummy. I'm saying a granola bar is a snack. Not breakfast.]

SO. Sunday. Go to Remington's. 9 a.m. Eat free food. Meet great friends. Learn more about Jesus in Bible study. Questions? Contact James Copeland at jcopeland@ridgecrestbaptist.org. We are also on Facebook! 

ages 18.25 (and Twitter @rbcyoungadult)

p.s. On Oct. 12, join us for TEN31: Exchange Worship Night. Craig Wieneke, Tyler Greene and more will be leading an evening of worship in the FC. 
Starting Point 4 Kids 
Sunday, Sept. 28, 5:30 p.m., Ridgecrest Room

Starting Point 4 Kids is Sept. 28, 5:30-7 p.m., in the Ridgecrest Room. Cost is $5 per family. A pizza dinner is included. 

SP4K is for K-6th graders who are new Christians but who haven't been baptized. Registration ends today (Sept. 26), but if you wish for your child to be included, see Shayla Hale Sunday morning. An adult should attend with the child. 

For information about the next SP4K, contact Bev Jestes at 417.885.5213 or bjestes@ridgecrestbaptist.org.
Man Food 
Saturday, Oct. 4, 8-9:30 a.m., FC

Men! Man Food is back on Oct. 4, 8 to 9:30 a.m., in the FC. Bring your buddies and join Pastor Chad Grayson as he speaks on temptation. You know the food will be good too!  

Tickets are $5 or $4 when two or more are purchased. $6 at the door. Purchase said tickets on Sunday in the Worship Center foyer or the FC foyer -- your choice! You can also purchase tickets through the week at the receptionist desk. Questions? 417.887.2317.

Men. #BeHere. Bring your buddies. 
Upcoming Concerts 
#Excited

The Neon Steeple Tour with Crowder, All Sons & Daughters and Capital Kings is Sept. 30 at Remington's. More information at crowdermusic.com and remingtons.tv. By the way, Crowder is bringing his front porch. Any concert played from a front porch is going to be awesome. 

in the Worship Center at Ridgecrest on Oct. 18 at 6:30 p.m. General admission tickets ($20) are available at the table in the Worship Center foyer on Sunday or at the receptionist desk, Monday-Friday. For a meet and greet option, visit itickets.com
The Lord's Supper/Family Supper 
Sunday, Oct. 5, 6:30 p.m., Worship Center

The Lord's Supper is Oct. 5, 6:30 p.m. in the Worship Center. 

For this family supper, we are all coming together to celebrate our Lord with worship, music and preaching. 

Childcare available for PreK and under. For more information, call us at 417.887.2317.
Harvesting Hearts 
Thursday, Oct. 16, 6:30 p.m., Chapel

"Harvesting Hearts," a woman's ministry event with guest speaker Lenora Grayson and worship with Joy Steele, is Oct. 16, 6:30 p.m., in the Chapel.

Childcare deadline is Oct. 2. 

Tickets ($5) are available in the Worship Center foyer. For more information or to register your child, contact Julie Ellis at 417.885.5217 or jellis@ridgecrestbaptist.org

Also, "Cultivating Relationships," a women's ministry retreat, is Nov. 14 (7 p.m.) to Nov. 15 (4 p.m.) in Branson. Early bird deadline is Oct. 19. Final deadline is Nov. 2. Register at ridgecrestbaptist.org/ladies-retreat. Contact Julie for more information. 
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Deacon Ordination and Installation 
Sunday, Sept. 28, 2 p.m., Chapel

We are so excited to recognize our newest deacons: Ryan Bliss, Mark Brooks, Mike Crighton and Gary Lange! 

The Deacon Ordination and Installation Service is this Sunday, Sept. 28, at 2 p.m. You are invited! A very special, God-centered service is planned that includes a time to pray over the deacons and a challenge by Pastor Chad.
Building A Family Legacy 
Wednesday, Oct. 1, 6:30 p.m., Ridgecrest Room

Join us Oct. 1, 6:30 p.m., in the Ridgecrest Room for "Building a Family Legacy" simulcast with Dr. James Dobson as he gives insight on what is most important in leaving our own legacy. 

For more information and to watch promo videos, click here ~~> http://buildingafamilylegacy.com

Register using the calendar on our website (coming very soon) or by calling 417.885.5213.
Serving Opportunities! 

1) Shuttle Bus Drivers: Transport folks to and from Ridgecrest and Remington's. We need CDL and non-CDL drivers to serve on a rotational basis.  Volunteers begin picking up people by 8 a.m., so they are needed by 7:45 a.m. Ending times are dependent on service ending time. For more information or to serve, contact Beth Hall at 417.885.5265 or bhall@ridgecrestbaptist.org.

2) Photography MinistryTake pictures of new members, baptisms and other events on a weekly or rotational

basis.

 

3) rbckidsTeach our children about Jesus on Sunday mornings. Training provided. Teach at 9 a.m. (five people needed.) Teach at 10:30 a.m.

(five people needed.)


 
4) Baptism MinistryAssist brothers and sisters in Christ before and after their baptisms. Needs: (male) during TEN31 Modern Worship. (female) during TEN31 Modern Worship.


 

For more information about #2-4 or to serve, contact Julie Ellis at jellis@ridgecrestbaptist.org or 417.885.5217.

What Every Christian Ought To Know 
begins Oct. 5, 9 a.m., #113/115

"What Every Christian Ought To Know" is for new believers and anyone with questions about being a Christian. 

Join Pastor Wayne Barron each Sunday in October at 9 a.m. in Room 113/115. 

Questions? Contact Wayne at 417.887.2317 for more information or to let us know you'll be here.
Let's Have a Food Drive! 
Oct. 5, 12 and 19

Our community is home to lots of hungry bellies. Let's have a food drive and show our neighbors big love! In October, Ridgecrest takes seriously our responsibility of re-stocking shelves at Grand Oak Mission, a ministry of Greene County Baptist Association and located in Springfield.

Bring non-perishable food items on Oct. 5, 12 and 19. Collection bins will be at the main entrances. Ideas: Boxed spaghetti with a jar of marinara, soup, fruit cups, can of tuna, packages of cheese and crackers, etc. 

 

Read more about Grand Oak in Sunday's bulletin and in GO, our missions magazine, found at the Welcome Centers.