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What To Expect This Sunday

Opening Song : Jesus Paid It All
Welcome: Worship Leader
Worship Songs : I Stand Amazed // The Heart Of Worship // Center
Announcements // Offering
Message : "You Don't Know Your Own Strength" - The Rev. Jimmy McIlrath
(Current Series: Holy Spirit)
Prayer and Dismissal

Future Building Process

As I prepared for last Sunday's presentation for our new worship center, I ran across this verse in my daily reading:

"Be strong and courageous, and do the work. Don't be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord God, my God, is with you. He will not fail you or forsake you. He will see to it that all the work related to the Temple of the Lord is finished correctly." Jeremiah 29:11, NIV

Let me provide a little context on these verses:
King David is nearing the end of his reign and is giving his son, Solomon, some advice on the upcoming construction of God's temple. Up until this point, Jerusalem never had an official place of worship. That would all change with the new construction of the temple.

We are venturing into our own project with the goal of having our first opportunity for a permanent worship space. How cool is it that on the weekend we share the building plans with the church, God orchestrates my daily reading to be about the construction of God's temple? I don't think it's a coincidence. I'm claiming this scripture as a promise for us also. I believe God clearly wants to give us encouragement as we move into this next phase.

With all that being said, if you missed last week's meeting, take a minute to watch the ten-minute presentation: Click Here . This will help prepare you for Sunday's Church Conference.

If you have any questions about the upcoming project, please email me: jimmy@theridgecolumbus.com.

We'll have our Church Conference this Sunday (following the 10:30 a.m. service) to approve the upcoming loan for the future building project. I hope you'll plan to be there.

It is truly an exciting time to be at The Ridge!

-Jimmy Mac
Current Series:

The tomb is empty, and Jesus is alive. But it's common for many to forget the Holy Spirit is Jesus in us and with us.

Who is the Holy Spirit? What does He do? What are His gifts, and how do we experience Him? In this series, we remove the mystery that surrounds the third person of the Trinity. We are meant to know God the Holy Spirit as fully as we do God the Father and God the Son.
Road Work
Please use the east entrance to Brookstone (main parking lot)

*From the Ledger-Enquirer:
The section of Bradley Park Drive between State Route 219/River Road and Brookstone Boulevard will be closed starting May 28. The section will be closed so city-hired contractors can complete work as part of the River Road Roundabout project.

The road is expected to be closed for about 12 weeks.

A signed, detour route will be posted along Bradley Park Drive, SR 219/River Road and U.S. 80/J.R. Allen Parkway.
Church Conference

May 26th - We'll hold a Church Conference immediately following the 10:30 a.m. service with our District Superintendent to approve the building project.
RidgeRunners
Theme - Honesty (Telling the truth)

Hi, Parents!
We want our kids to know they can always tell us the truth. Let's work to build open communication with them now so we'll have it when we need it later (like when they're teenagers).

Car Talk :
1. When did you have a hard time telling the truth?
2. How does it make you feel when someone lies to you?
3. Why is it so important to tell the truth?

Memory Verse - Learn it TOGETHER :)
"The Lord detests lying lips, but he delights in people who are trustworthy." Proverbs 12:22
Student Ministry

Souled Out Parent/Student meeting - June 2nd (immediately following the 10:30 a.m. worship service)

Souled Out Beach Camp: June 3rd-7th
RidgeRunners Pool Party

We're having an end-of-school pool party for parents and RidgeRunners on Sunday, June 9th at Coca Lake subdivision from 2-4 p.m. Put on your swimmies (maybe a little sunscreen) and plan to have a great time swimming with your friends!
Women's Ministry - Yogurt and Yoga

Ridge Ladies! 

We would love for you to join us for our next women's event, Yoga and Yogurt. We will have a short devotion, eat some yummy yogurt, and relax with a yoga class.

And don't worry:
*We welcome all fitness levels
*You don't have to participate in the yoga if you don't feel like it :)

Details: Tuesday, June 18th, 6:30 p.m. // St. Paul UMC // 2101 Wildwood Ave. // Childcare will be provided

Registration link: click here
Father's Day - June 16th
Don't forget to bring Dad to church!

Dads are often our biggest champions, loving and guiding us through life as we grow up. Join us as we celebrate Dad!
Upcoming Summer Message Series
06.23 - 07.07

Can we really find faith in film? Join us for our new series to find out!

Family Movie Event: June 30th - "Toy Story 4"
How Are You Gifted To Serve?

Have you ever wondered how you can "do more" at The Ridge? Or make use of all of your talents? Let us help you help others!! We are compiling a list of all our Ridge members and their gifts/talents/resources! No matter what you can do or what you have, there is a place for you to pitch in!

Join our "Ridge To The Rescue" list: click here.
Registration is now open for Camp 4:12
Pine Eden in Hamilton, GA
June 23rd - 27th

Your kids are invited to join us for an awesome overnight camp full of worship, crafts, swimming, canoeing, recreation, and Bible study! This is a great way for your kids to feel more connected to The Ridge family. They will make lifelong friendships and grow in their relationship with Christ. We hope you can join us!

To register please click here .
Series: Afterlife

Mother's Day: Click Here

Series: Holy Spirit
Rose Hill Ministry

The Ridge is in charge of feeding the homeless every second Tuesday of the month. All meals are served at Rose Hill Church on Hamilton Road.

Our next service date is June 11th at 5pm.

Please email us if you would like more information: info@theridgecolumbus.com .
Volunteer Registration

 Did you know that God has gifted you to serve Him? Did you know that the church can't possibly live into its potential without your help?

Scripture says that just as each part of our body plays a specific role, the members of a church are vitally important. (1 Corinthians 12)

Are you willing to do "Whatever It Takes" to reach people for Jesus? If so, join one of our volunteer teams and help us reach more!

Registration link: Click here
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