Sunday Order Of Worship
10:30am
*Opening Song
All Creatures Of Our God And King
*Welcome
Stewart McWhorter
*Worship Songs
Jesus What A Savior // I Surrender All // It Is Well With My Soul
*Message: The Rev. Jimmy McIlrath
Series: Rooted
Sermon: "The Root of Joy"
*Announcements // Dismissal
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Please join me and Shannon in praying for the cities of Buffalo and Uvalde and everyone who has been affected by the horrific and tragic shootings. Our hearts are broken for the families and friends of the victims. In times like these, may we remember these words from the Psalmist, "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those whose spirits are crushed." (34:18)
Here is a message from the Bishop of the Rio Texas and New Mexico Annual Conferences:
“Our hearts are broken for the people of Uvalde, Texas. We are devastated over the multiple lives lost during the tragic shooting at Robb Elementary School. We mourn those who died today and fervently pray for the families of the victims and surround the larger community of Uvalde in prayer. We have been in touch with our own Rev. Steve Peyton and are grateful for his presence and the presence of other clergy on the ground. We are grateful for those who care for the wounded and care for the families. More details will come forth, and we know more will need to be done, but for now the grief is indescribable and deeply painful. Lord have mercy; hear our prayers.”
*Bishop Robert Schnase
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Remember and Honor
There is no greater love than to lay down one's life for one's friends.
- John 15:13, NIV
We honor those who paid the ultimate price for the freedom we enjoy. We are grateful for the sacrifice of so many.
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Don't Settle For Less
... your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven.
- Matthew 6:10, NIV
Are you excited about your life? Or do you feel as if you’re merely existing, drifting along from day to day without any sense of purpose or direction?
Through the years, I’ve met countless people who’re living what I call a “settled-for-life.” Somewhere along their journey, they became complacent and content in their circumstances. They settled for what they believed was adequate or satisfactory instead of exerting the effort and work necessary to living a life that’s truly excellent and outstanding.
The truth is, it’s easy to find ourselves settled and complacent in life. And there are many reasons we can feel stuck, discouraged, or adrift; lose our enthusiasm for life; and forfeit our hope, sense of purpose, and peace.
In my opinion, the foremost reasons are because many people have lost sight of who God made them to be and what He designed them to do. As a result, countless people are not actively, intentionally, and purposefully pursuing what the Father has planned for them.
If you truly want to pursue your purpose and reach your full potential in life, then you must face up to these two truths:
Truth #1: God has placed more within you than you realize.
Truth #2: You likely have settled for the life you’re living now.
You must remember that your heavenly Father sees you through the eyes of love and forgiveness (Eph. 2:4-5). He sees where you are, but He also sees the person He made you to be. God sees all the awesome potential and possibilities He’s created you to fulfill.
If you’re willing to discover and align yourself with His plan and purpose for you, He’ll bless you more than you could ever imagine and open doors of opportunity you never dreamed possible. He’ll restore the joy, peace, and hope you’ve lost and show you the path to the accomplishment He wants in your life. And He promises to bless you with life at its very best.
God has placed you in this time and your current location to allow you to maximize your role in establishing His will “on earth as it is in heaven” (Matt. 6:10). If you’ve ever wondered why you’re on this earth, understand that God has placed you here as a unique person with a unique mission aimed at establishing and extending His kingdom—and your potential lies securely and completely in that purpose.
The question is, do you truly believe it? And more importantly ... are you ready to get started?
*Passion and Purpose - Charles Stanley
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And now, just as you accepted Christ Jesus as your Lord, you must continue to follow him. Let your roots grow down into him, and let your lives be built on him. Then your faith will grow strong in the truth you were taught, and you will overflow with thankfulness.
- Colossians 2:6-7, NLT
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Men's Ministry
Movie Night // May 26th
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Join us on (opening night) for Top Gun 2.
Movie details:
AMC CLASSIC Columbus Park 15 // 8pm // May 26th (Thursday)
Preorder your tickets today!
Dinner details:
6:00pm @ Five Guys
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Fall Conference // October 28-29
More info coming soon.
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Special Events:
*June 22nd - Women's dinner at Pure Taqueria
*August 19th - Bunco night
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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!
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Alaska // July 16th-23rd, 2022
On our Alaska mission trip, our team will have the opportunity to partner alongside local churches, as well as colleges, nonprofits, and Christian camps. These established ministries have targeted specific struggles and we will work together to make a difference.
Come experience the last frontier. The Church is active and ready to have you!
Our next meeting is this Wednesday (25th) at 5:30pm.
More information and registration link: click here.
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We'll be seeing Top Gun 2 on May 26th.
If you would like to be notified about when and where to meet us, send us an email and let us know. We'd love to have you!
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Thank you for the support. If you'd like to give, click here.
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The church doesn't function without everyone getting involved and making it happen. Have you been thinking of volunteering? Now’s the perfect time to start!!
If you aren't on a serving team but would like to register: click here.
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Upcoming Schedule
Sunday Night Youth
May 29 - Memorial Day - No youth meeting.
June 5 - 5:30-7:00 Dinner - Sapos
June 12 - 5:30-6:45 at the church office Suite E. Bowling
afterglow from 7:00-9:00 p.m. at Bowlero
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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. It can be muted, so you won't get notifications constantly. If you or your student would like to be added, just text or email Nathan at 706-464-7548 and nathan@theridgecolumbus.com.
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Only a few spaces left...
Register today using the links below!
Souled Out Dates: Monday, June 6 - Friday, June 10
Souled Out is a Christian conference for middle and high school students. It is held at Laguna Beach Christian Retreat on the west end of Panama City Beach, Florida and it focuses on students’ relationship with Christ. Morning and evening worship and speakers set the tone for each day. The conference is discipleship oriented, and each student will participate in a D-Group (disciple group) made up of students of their grade and gender. Each D-group is led by college-age Discipleship Leaders (D-Leaders) whose focus is on helping students open up and grow closer to Christ. Lots of free time is scheduled into each afternoon for individual activities, swimming at the pools or beach, playing in the basketball/Ultimate Frisbee/volleyball, etc. tournaments, competing in the strong man/woman contest, or just hanging out and relaxing. Souled Out is the perfect setting for students to open up and be real before God and with each other.
This year’s Souled Out theme is “SOAR,” based on Isaiah 40:31: "But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint."
Worship will be led by Jonathan and Lisa and their band, MOORE.
This year’s evening speaker is Charlie Marquis and this year's morning speaker is Christian comedian Lee McBride.
Click HERE for more information and to register online.
Click HERE for the packing list, info packet and paper forms.
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RidgeRunners
Children's Ministry
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Theme - Give/Save/Spend
This May at RidgeRunners, our theme is Give/Save/Spend, based on
Matthew 6:21: “For where your treasure is,
there your heart will be also.”
Masks are optional on Sunday morning. If you wish to send your child with a mask, we will support that and will require them to wear it while at RidgeRunners. Extra kn-95 masks are available in the greeting area near kid's check-in.
Hi, Parents!
We've re-opened our Pre-K room on the Turner Auditorium main hallway. Children who are potty-trained through Pre-K5 should be dropped off in the upstairs hallway. Look for the banner outside their room. Infants through Toddlers will remain in the last classroom on the right. Kindergarten through Elementary will continue to meet in the gym. Check in at the hallway table just inside the Turner Auditorium doors.
Online
If you're looking for some more online options for children's programming check out:
*Rightnowmedia.org: This is a free video resource for our church. Check out the kids' section (VeggieTales, etc.) and watch with the family! Registration link: click here.
*Ridge resources for Sunday morning activities/lessons. Just in case you missed out this weekend: click here.
Car Talk:
*Why do we treat stuff as more important that people sometimes? (We're thinking about ourselves and forget what is most important)
*What is one thing you could do this week to show someone you treasure them?
*What does it mean to give God our first and our best? (To trust God with our money before we spend on other things and to give God our energy before we do other things.)
*How could you use saved money to help someone?
*Which is easier for you: to give, save or spend? How can you do better with the ones that are harder?
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Memory Verse (learn it together):
Matthew 6:21 “For where your treasure is,
there your heart will be also.”
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Spaces for girls are full
...but we do have a waiting list!
Space for boys is filling up fast!
Camp 4:12 is an amazing summer camp experience for kids!
Camp is a 5-day, 4-night event held at Pine Eden Christian Retreat Center in Hamilton, GA and is specially designed for girls and boys entering 2nd grade thru 6th grade (2022-2023 school year). Campers stay in boys or girls cabins with other kids in their age-range along with adult and high school counselors. Camp includes interactive teaching and worship and exciting activities including swimming, electives, crafts and much more.
Click HERE for more information and to register!
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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 14th.
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United Methodists and others wishing to provide humanitarian assistance to the Ukrainian people in the wake of the Russian invasion of their country may contribute to Advance #982450, UMCOR International Disaster Response and Recovery. This fund will provide direct assistance to those in Ukraine as well as assistance to Ukrainians fleeing to neighboring countries.
Gifts to support the people of Ukraine can be made in the following ways:
*By toll-free telephone: 888-252-6174
*By check made out to Global Ministries/UMCOR with “Advance #982450-Ukraine” written on the memo line, either mailed and addressed to Global Ministries/UMCOR, GPO, P.O. Box 9068, New York, NY, 10087-9068 or given at or through any United Methodist church
One hundred percent of all Advance contributions go to the designated cause.
The United Methodist community in Ukraine, though quite small, is actively engaged in assisting neighbors in need. Global Ministries is in touch with the church’s leadership as well as with church leaders in countries welcoming those who are fleeing from violence in Ukraine.
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Ridge Office: 5624B Whitesville Rd., Columbus, GA 31904 |
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