11:00am ET

January 18

Online Worship Only

On The Ridge YouTube Channel

11:00am-Live on YouTube

Message:

"Go and Make Disciples"

-Reverend Andy Ginn

*Last Sunday: January 11

Power of the Holy Spirit

(Acts 1:1-9)

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Marriage as a Mirror of Love


This weekend, many couples from our church family will be away at our Marriage Retreat. Because of that, it feels right to pause and reflect on the gift and purpose of marriage. But even as we focus on this topic, this devotion is for everyone, married or not. Scripture speaks about marriage not to elevate one group over another, but because marriage gives us a powerful picture of the kind of love God desires for all His people to know and practice.


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🌅 21‑Day New Year Devotional: Prayer & Fasting


As we step into a brand‑new year, we’re inviting our Ridge family to begin 2026 with 21 days of focused prayer and fasting. This devotional journey is designed to help us reset our hearts, seek God’s direction, and start the year grounded in His presence.



Whether you’re new to fasting or have practiced it for years, this is a simple, meaningful way to grow spiritually and unite as a church family. Let’s begin the year pursuing God together.

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📖 New Bible Reading Plan for 2026!


We’re excited to journey through Scripture together this year with the F260 Reading Plan — a simple, meaningful way to stay rooted in God’s Word. This plan focuses on key passages each week, making it easy to follow and perfect for all ages and stages of faith. Let’s grow together in 2026 as we read, reflect, and live out God’s truth as a church family.



To follow along with this year's Bible Reading Plan, click below to view each week's schedule and feel free to comment and let us know that you are on this journey with us!



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- Upcoming -

Events & Sign Ups

RYM Winter Ski Retreat, February 13-16, 2026 at Winterplace Ski Resort in West Virginia! 


For more info & to register, click HERE.


We will experience two days of skiing plus a group excursion with lodging at the Cabins at Pine Haven. Winterplace is one of the East's best ski resorts featuring 8 beginner runs, 6 intermediate runs, 4 advanced runs, a terrain park, and a snow tubing hill! 


We’ll also spend time meeting together for worship and devotion sessions where we’ll grow closer to one another and focus on how we can grow in Christ as a group. 


Cost is $425/student which includes most meals, ski equipment, helmet, lodging, transportation and activities. Scholarships are available to all Ridge students to help offset the cost. 


If your student needs ski clothes, goggles, etc, we can help you find/borrow the gear you need! 

Women's Conference Weekend 2026



👉 Registration Steps:

Step 1: Register in Realm: Click Here to Register

Step 2: Click on the payment link provided in your confirmation email,

or Click Here to Make Payment

- The RYM -

We will hold a

Youth Parent Meeting on Sunday, February 1

at the church during the youth meeting.

We're excited to share about upcoming opportunities for youth and families including Confirmation, Missions, The Resilient Parenting Series, Souled Out, and more. We also want to encourage you as parents and lay out vision for student ministry moving forward at The Ridge. We would love to have every parent attend who is able, and at least one parent in attendance from each family will help us be united as we grow together!



RYM Winter/Spring Schedule

January 18 – No Meeting - MLK/Marriage Retreat

January 25 – 5:30-7:30pm at The RYM - Small Groups

February 1 – 5:30-7:30pm at The RYM - Deep Dive

February 8 – 5:30-7:30pm at The RYM - Super Bowl Party

February 15 – No Meeting - Ski Retreat

February 22 – 5:30-7:30pm at The RYM - Prayer and Praise

March 1 – 5:30-7:30pm at The RYM - Game Night

March 8 – 5:30-7:30pm at The RYM - Small Groups

March 15 – 5:30-7:30pm at The RYM - Deep Dive

March 22 – 5:30-7:30pm at The RYM - Deep Dive

March 29 – No Meeting - Spring Break

April 5 – No Meeting - Easter Sunday


Full Semester Schedule Click HERE


Save the Dates: Ski Retreat - February 13-16, Souled Out - June 1-5


Middle School Small Group - 11:20am-12:00noon during the 11:00 service.

  • No meeting January 18 or February 15.


High School Guys' and Girls' Bible Study Groups

Girls - Meeting 2 times/month on Mondays from 6:30-8:00pm in The RYM. Check with Autumn for dates.


Guys - Meeting 2 times/month on Mondays from 6:30-8:00pm. Check with Nathan for dates and locations.

-RidgeRunners-

Children's Ministry

January Themes

Pre-K ~ A Baby and A Bush

Elementary ~ Wisdom


Hey Parents!


Our January Pre-K RidgeRunners theme is "A Baby and A Bush" We're learning through the story of Moses how God made us to do big things for him and that we can grow in strength by obeying his commands every day.


Bible Point: How can I do big stuff for God? I obey God more each day!

Key Verse: "Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much..." Luke 16:10a


This January in Elementary RidgeRunners, we're learning how to make wise choices and how God loves to help us grow in wisdom!


Car Talk:


1. Why is making wise choices important to you?

2. What is harder for you to say: “I’m sorry,” “I was wrong,” or “You were right”?

3. Tell about a time you said something you wished you could take back.


Memory Verse: “If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.” James 1:5 

-College Ministry-

Summit College Ministry connects and supports our college-age young adults by providing a bridge between their involvement in on-campus ministries and The Ridge. With that in mind, many of our studies and activities are scheduled during school breaks, but with a few more students and young adults in town, we will be adding some opportunities during the semester as well.


High school graduates ages 18 through 25 are invited to Summit events. Sam Lord is our college ministry coordinator under the direction of Nathan and Autumn Carr.



Questions: Contact Sam Lord at sam@theridgecolumbus.com,

706-617-4051.

Please Join Us In Prayer


Prayer & Celebration


As a church family, we believe in the power of prayer and the gift of walking alongside one another in every season. We invite you to lift up the following individuals and families in prayer this week:


Emmie Brand

Please lift one of our youth students, Emmie Brand, and her family up in prayer as doctors have discovered a tumor on her frontal lobe.

Emmie is currently at Scottish Rite, and is schedule for surgery on January 16th at 8AM. We ask for the Lord’s healing hand to rest upon Emmie, for wisdom and clarity for her doctors, and for peace that surpasses understanding to surround her and her loved ones. Pray for strength, comfort, and the steady presence of God in every moment.


Gabbie Watson

Please pray for Gabbie as she begins her second round of three to five chemotherapy treatments. We ask the Lord for effective results, minimal side effects, and His comforting, steady presence to surround both Gabbie and her family. We also give thanks for her strength and for God’s faithfulness in every step of this journey.


Marietta Webb

Please keep Marietta in your prayers as she recovers from a fall that resulted in a torn Achilles tendon. She will have surgery on January 21st and we pray for wisdom for her medical team and peace as she navigates this season.


Charleigh Kate Alana Graham

We joyfully celebrate the birth of Charleigh Kate Alana Graham, born December 28, 2025, at 6:48 p.m. CT, to proud parents West and Abby Graham. Charleigh Kate is now home and enjoying some extra time with Mom, Dad, and siblings.



If you have a prayer request or know someone in need of prayer, please email Andy at andy@theridgecolumbus.com. It is our joy and privilege to pray with and for you.


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