Read Jimmy's letter of support for Andy here.

Devotion: Be Content with What You Have

Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, "Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you."

Hebrews 13:5 (NIV)

As a teenager, one of my favorite pastimes was visiting a local hobby shop to play trading card games with my friends. Every Saturday from 10 AM to 2 PM, we would gather to participate in card tournaments, sharing in camaraderie and fun. The gentleman who ran the shop had a profound love for all things nerdy, from trading cards and comic books to sci-fi movies. For a young man who found these same things fascinating, it was refreshing to see an adult who enjoyed them as well.

Unfortunately, as I transitioned out of my teenage years, the hobby shop closed down. The place where my friends and I congregated every weekend was gone, leaving only memories of a kind man who shared our love for nerdy hobbies. I cherished the tournaments and the relationships we had built at that shop. After it closed, I thought I would never have such a place to be with my friends again.

About five years later, I unexpectedly ran into the man from the card shop. He shared with me how our presence in his store had left a great impact on his life. He described us as “respectful young men” who “remained content even when things didn’t go our way.” This encounter reminded me of the profound message in Hebrews 13:5, urging us to be content with what we have, for God has promised never to leave or forsake us.

The Bible calls us to be thankful for and content with everything we have. Our families, health, meals we can share with loved ones, and life itself—these are all precious gifts from the Lord. Yet, discontent, greed, or fears can prevent us from fully appreciating and treasuring these gifts. We don’t know what the future holds. There may be times when our social settings or comforts are taken away, or we may face even greater challenges. However, as children of God, we are assured of His continuous love and care. The Lord Himself is our helper in this perilous life.

Prayer:

Father in heaven, thank You for being our reliable helper and protector. Teach us to be content with what we have and to recognize the abundant blessings You have given us. Fill our hearts with thanksgiving, even in difficult times. Through Jesus, Your Son, we pray. Amen.

Thoughtful Questions:

1. Reflect on a time when you felt content despite a challenging situation. What helped you to feel that way?
2. How can you remind yourself of God's promise to never leave you or forsake you in your daily life?
3. What are some practical ways you can cultivate a heart of contentment and gratitude for the blessings you have?
4. In what areas of your life do you struggle with discontentment or greed, and how can you address these feelings with faith?

Live by faith, be known by love, and serve as a voice of hope for others.

Andy Ginn

Sunday At The Ridge

9:30 and 11:00am ET

3021 Williams Rd.

*Welcome

*Worship Songs

My Testimony // Anchor

Do It Again // Broken Vessels



*Message

Reverend Andy Ginn



*Closing Announcements

Please take a moment to update your family pictures and info in the Realm Connect App and help Andy & Leslie get to know us! Realm is the church database software we use for records, giving & attendance. The Connect App allows church members to view and update your own information and to connect with other families through the church directory. You can also use the Connect app to view your giving history, to initiate mobile check-in for childcare and events, and to log your attendance. If you don't yet have the app, just search "Realm Connect" in your App Store. If you do not yet have a Realm account with the church, please email info@theridgecolumbus.com to request to be added and Clay will send you an invitation.

Save the Date!

Mark your calendars for the 10th Annual Marriage Retreat!  

Dates: January 17th - 20th

Location: Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort

Click HERE for more information on room rates,

activities, and study details.

Calling all children for this year's Children's Nativity! "An Unexpected Christmas"

Performances will take place December 22 at both the 9:30 and 11:00am services. Children may be assigned to perform for one or both of the services depending on numbers. 

There are 3 mandatory rehearsals for K-5th-grade participants. Each will be held at the church following the 11:00am services on December 1, December 8 and December 15. Rehearsals will end close to 1:00pm. It is possible we will need to extend one or more of these rehearsals with advanced notice based on how they are going. 

Pre-K kids will rehearse their parts in their regular Sunday morning classes and will need to be present for the December 15 rehearsal. 

Afton Pownall, who leads music education at Britt David Magnet Academy, will once again be directing this year's production. We will assign parts at the first rehearsal on December 1.  

Click HERE to register your child!

RidgeRunners

Angel Breakfast 2024

Imagine the angels singing in heaven, celebrating God's great plan to send Jesus to redeem us. Imagine what the shepherds felt when angels appeared in an instant above them bringing the good news of Jesus' birth!

Come and celebrate with the angels! Our Li'l RidgeRunner Angel Breakfast will take place on Saturday, December 7th at 9:00am! We will make a craft, eat a delicious breakfast, and share the Christmas story along with a special ornament for each child. Each child is encouraged to bring a special guest (parent, grandparent, mentor, etc.)

Let's take the opportunity to slow down and teach our little ones the true meaning of Christmas! The Angel Breakfast is open to 3-year-olds through children in first grade. Register HERE!

To contribute to Samaritan's Purse, click here.

To contribute to The Global Methodist Church Disaster Relief Fund, click here.

To contribute to the UMCOR Disaster Response, click here.

Did you know that you can earmark your state tax dollars for

The Methodist Home?

Rev. Lynn Meadows-White was our guest preacher a few weeks ago and she shared with us the unique potential the Foster Child Organization Credit offers to support students at the Methodist Home. If you have to pay state income taxes, why not earmark them for The Methodist Home? Thanks to the Foster Child Organization Credit, your tax dollars can now bring new hope for older youth in foster care who are served by The Methodist Home. As a taxpayer of the state of Georgia, you can redirect your state income taxes to The Methodist Home and help youth transitioning out of the foster care system toward adulthood and independence. When you participate, you receive a 100% tax credit on your state income tax bill for your donation --- which means that this way of contributing to The Methodist Home is ultimately not costing you any additional money (beyond what you would already have to pay in state income taxes).

For more information about how to apply, click here.

Questions? Contact Rev. Lynn Meadows-White at 706-464-6231 or

lynn.meadowswhite@themethodisthome.org.

We'd love to have you join one of our amazing Sunday Monthly Ministry Teams. We ask our volunteers to "work one, worship one" so no one misses out on the worship experience.

For more information on teams and to register: Click here. 

RYM Fall Schedule

SAVE THE DATES

Fall '24

Backpacking Trip - November 23-25

Christmas Party - December 15

2025

Ski Retreat - February 14-17

Souled Out - June 2-6

Sunday Nights

November 24 – Backpacking & Thanksgiving Break (no meeting)

December 1 – 5:30-7:30pm @ The RYM

December 8 – 5:30-7:30pm @ The RYM

December 15 – 5:30-8:30pm Christmas Party @ The RYM

December 22 – Christmas Break - No Meeting

December 29 – Christmas Break - No Meeting

Middle School Small Group

11:20am-12:00noon during the 11:00 service only.

No Meeting November 24 (Thanksgiving Break)

Questions? - Contact Nathan at 706-464-7548 or nathan@theridgecolumbus.com.

Parent and Student GroupMe

We have a student and a parent GroupMe account to help keep everyone up to date on what's going on in student ministry. GroupMe is a group texting app that's a great forum for staying connected and asking questions. If you or your student would like to be added, just text or email Nathan at 706-464-7548 and nathan@theridgecolumbus.com.

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, studies and activities are scheduled during school breaks.

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.

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