Are you ready for what's coming??

Tired of the view? Experience The Ridge!

*Psalm 23:4

Sunday Worship

Service Times: 9:15 and 10:30am

(Nursery and elementary activities provided for all ages)

Opening Song -

Fierce

Welcome

Worship -

Anchor

Oceans

Give Me Faith

Announcements

Offering

Message By Pastor Jimmy McIlrath

Message: I Gotta Have Faith

Series: Miracles

Prayer and Dismissal

Weekly Devotional

"Miracle"

He alone is your God, the only one who is worthy of your praise, the one who has done these mighty miracles that you have seen

with your own eyes. Deuteronomy 10:21, NLT

We're looking for God to work a miracle through our upcoming Capital Campaign. However, I want you to know that this church is already a living miracle!

There are so many reasons to say this.

For instance:

*I could focus on the miracle of how we started eight years ago during a terrible economic crisis. I can't tell you how many times people said that we wouldn't be able to raise the money needed to start this church.

God worked a miracle.

*I could also focus on how various reports state that 40% of new churches don't make it past their first year. And if they are fortunate to make it past that first birthday, 80% eventually collapse within the first five years.
(http://enrichmentjournal.ag.org/200004/022_why_new_chuches_fail.cfm)

But God worked a miracle at The Ridge.

*I could also focus on how this church started with around 20 people in our house eight years ago. God multiplied the efforts of a few to benefit so many and began a new church family.

Again, God worked a miracle.

I am so excited that we now have the opportunity to see God work another miracle as we generously consider our contributions to the upcoming capital campaign.

I can't wait to see what God has in store for us next!

If you'd like to view our Campaign Brochure online, click here.

Please remember that Commitment Sunday is March 18th.

Blessings,

Rev. Jimmy McIlrath

Current Series: Miracles

How strong is your faith? Is it strong enough to move mountains? God calls us to fully rely on Him. To trust God in all that we do and all that we go through. Is nothing impossible when it comes to God?

This series is meant to take your faith deeper than just surface level. What is causing us to lack faith? Do we find comfort in our career, family, finances? Do we truly believe that God is in complete control? And do we relinquish that control and trust God to take care of us? Miracles happened all throughout Scripture. Are miracles happening now around us?

This series is a great opportunity to see a miracle take shape as we consider how to be generous in building God's kingdom on earth.

You can check last week's message out here:

How To Prepare For A Miracle

Next Meeting - February 25

Join us February 25th from 5-7pm at Hollywood Connection for Miniature Golf and Skating! Bring $10. Meet Pastor Jimmy at the roller skating ticket counter at 5pm.

Ridge Student Spring & Summer Retreats

Registration is OPEN!

Propel Spring Retreat - April 27-29 $60

Registration is now open for our Propel Spring weekend retreat. This weekend retreat will take place in LaGrange at the Boy Scout Camp and is open to all 6th - 12th graders and your FRIENDS! This is a great way to invite new people to learn about Jesus. Grab a buddy and join us! The deadline to register for this awesome event is April 16th. To register click HERE!

Souled Out Summer - June 4-8th $325

Registration is now open for the Souled Out summer conference! The deadline to register is March 25th! Over 400 students from the Columbus area attend this amazing week of biblical teaching. This year's speaker is Adrian Despres. This conference is open to current 6th - 12th graders. To register for Souled Out, click HERE!

What Is Fasting?

Fasting is a spiritual discipline that is taught in the Bible. Jesus expected His followers to fast, and He said that God rewards fasting. Fasting, according to the Bible, means to voluntarily reduce or eliminate your intake of food for a specific time and purpose.

We'll be fasting and praying together for the future of our church family on Sunday, March 11th.

If you choose to participate, you can select from three types of fasting - a Full Fast, a Daniel Fast or give up at least one item of food.

*The Daniel Fast - Eat no meat, no sweets and no bread. Drink water and juice. Eat fruits and vegetables.

*Partial Fast - A partial fast is from sunup to sundown.

For more information: click here.

In preparation for Easter Sunday, we're inviting everyone to read through the gospels. We'll begin on March 1st. The reading plan can be accessed on The Ridge website and app.

Link to the study guide: click here.

Maundy Thursday is an alternate name for Holy Thursday, the first of the three days of solemn remembrance of the events leading up to and immediately following the crucifixion of Jesus. As recorded in the Gospels, on His last night before His betrayal and arrest, Jesus shared the Lord's Supper. Christians therefore keep this night with celebrations at the Lord's Table (Holy Communion).

This service will be held on Thursday, March 29th, at The Ridge Office Complex (5624B Whitesville Road). Since space is limited, registration is required. Each service will last no longer than thirty minutes.

Childcare will be provided.

Registration coming soon.

Easter Sunday is April 1st. Invite someone you know to "Experience The Ridge!" If you would like to donate candy for our Easter Egg Hunt, please bring donations of individually wrapped, non-chocolate candy to the RidgeRunners check-in desk.

Are you interested in being a part of a serving team on Sunday mornings? Here are some of the ways to get plugged in:

*Safety Team. This team offers a watchful and helpful presence during the worship hour.

*Greeters. The Greeters Team are the warm hearts and big smiles of The Ridge Church. Without them, there would be no Golden Donuts, no one telling you good morning and no coffee!

*Parking Lot Party. The Parking Lot Party has the special task of making sure people find the way to the worship area. This includes putting out directional signs and welcoming our members and visitors.

*RidgeRunners. At The Ridge, we have one of the best kids' environments around. Children of all ages learn about Jesus in a way that is relevant, biblical and engaging.

*Student Ministry. We do student ministry a bit differently at The Ridge. We have monthly gatherings, monthly worship (3rd Night) and weekly small groups that meet in restaurants across Columbus before school starts.

*Worship. The worship team is both on stage and offstage. Everything you see happen on Sunday morning is made possible by this amazing team. Opportunities range from singing to running the lights.

*Setup/Teardown Team.

This team is the hands and feet of Christ. No expert skills needed, just the heart of service that comes from a heart of worship.

Email us and let us know if you're interested in being on one of these amazing teams: info@theridgecolumbus.com

Good Works Project

Big thanks to everyone who helped with ideas for future service projects. Here's a link to a video of Don and Jimmy putting one of your ideas into practice:

For more information on Good Works Project:

Click Here website

Click Here Facebook page

RidgeRunners PARTY!

March 21st

Come JUMP with your friends!

RidgeRunners Launch Party!

Wednesday, March 21st from 6:30-8pm

$10 for 2 slices of pizza, a drink, socks and jumping fun!

While you are with us, learn all about our awesome summer camp for 2nd - 7th graders called CAMP 4:12.

5k Walk and Run to end poverty. To register go to www.odch.org and click on the Open Door Classic logo. Individuals or teams are welcome to walk or run. Event features: Live music, prizes and awards.

Ridge Students

CONFIRMATION - We will leave at noon on March 2nd from the Ridge Offices to head out to the retreat. Don't forget to bring a lunch and some extra cash for ice cream on Saturday and lunch on Sunday.