Welcome to the Family! Our goal is to help you take a next step to Follow Jesus and Fearlessly Make Him Known! February 13 & 14, 2022
HIGHLIGHTS:
Life with God | Take the Journey!
You’re Invited on a 42 Day Journey! Pastor Kevin, our Sr. Pastor, has written a powerful book about “Life With God.” Life is a precious gift and God wants us to have a full and vibrant existence. Together, all Fearless Followers and Friends are invited on this exciting 42 Day journey that will inspire, challenge, and help you to thrive in your journey through life. Book available Feb 27. Learn More & Pre-order the book
Princess Dance | March 19
Young ladies of all ages and the men who play the role of “father” in their lives are invited to attend a princess-themed evening with dancing, dessert, and a photo opportunity with Disney Princesses. $25 per couple, $5 for each additional person. Register & learn more
Journey of 100ft: 4 Practices
Journey of 1000 feet is year of experiences aimed at helping participants learn and grow in relationships with others who are different from themselves culturally and ethnically. Each month, members will have the opportunity to go through an experience with the group and debrief afterwards.
Next Meeting: Feb 15, Dinner at 6pm. Discussion at 6:30p. Located in The Commons. Learn more
Parent Talk on Depression & Anxiety
On Feb 28, we’ll be joined by Dr. Emilie DeYoung from Winning at Home as she guides parents in a discussion around childhood and adolescent depression and anxiety. February 28 at 6p at Cultivate. Free childcare provided. RSVP & learn more
Travel with a short-term Mission Trip Team!
- Zambia: June 25-July 5, 2022
- Africa Partners: (Zambia & Kenya) June 25 – 11, 2022
- Guatemala: July 14 -21, 2022
Contact MaryJoB@FearlessFollower.org
Learn more
GIVING:
Our goal for ALL IN was 100% participation of those who call themselves Fearless Followers and to raise $15 million dollars for our mission, vibrancy, and expansion activities.
In December of 2019, you made pledges totaling $14,561,000. As of this letter, 93% of you who committed have fulfilled or exceeded what you initially pledged. That is astounding. Well done! We have collected about $11 million, which is also remarkable given that a couple of our larger gifts have been delayed. Our ministries are making a significant difference in so many lives. As we increase ministry activities and pay-down our investments in facilities, we will only expand our future opportunities. As always, we will continue to put everything in Jesus’ hands. Learn More
ADULTS:
Saved to Share | March 12
Saved to Share is an opportunity for Fearless Followers to learn about and experience evangelism. We will bless people with free coffee and invite them into meaningful conversations. Training: March 6. Event day: March 12, 9-11a. Celebration: March 20. Learn More
Big Daddy Weave in Concert
Friday, April 22, 7pm at Ridge Point.
Get tickets
Whether you are new, wonder what it means to be a Fearless Follower, or want to find your place in community, join us for a Fearless 101 lunch. Sunday, March 13 at 12p in Room 40 (across from the Ground Floor Café). We can’t wait to get to know you and to help you get to know us! Register
God/ Jesus/ the Bible: Evidence?!
Is it only blind faith – or a reasonable conclusion – to believe that an intelligent Creator really exists, that the Bible is simply true, and that Jesus is God in human form? Sundays from 10:30a-12p in Conference Room 3.
February topics: How can Christians believe miracles are possible? How were the books in the Bible selected? How do we know we can trust the Bible’s authors?
Contact Bob Hazen for more info and for the book we’re using: 651-324-3004 or Evergreen.Apologetics@gmail.com
Women’s Bible Study | Tues Evenings
Inviting women of all ages to Bible study on Tuesdays, 6:30-8pm, in room 132. Join us as we study the gospel of Luke. This time together includes worship, prayer, and Bible study. Please email Bonni with questions at bmelton86@gmail.com.
Bible Study | Men’s Study Group
Join the Men’s Bible Study Group for an enriching time of prayer and study. Every Thursday morning 6-7a in the Prayer Room. Learn More: KarenV@fearlessfollower.org
Ridge Point Parkinson’s Support Group
The Parkinson’s Support Group is here to offer encouragement and support to you and your family. Meets monthly on Thursdays at 12:30pm in Room 159. For more information, contact linda.zoerhof@gmail.com Next Meeting: March 3
Life Groups | A Family of Disciples on Mission
When you join a life group, you can expect to meet new people and find a relational environment offering helpful conversations about life and faith. Contact: KarenV@fearlessfollower.org Learn More
Care and Support
Do you know we have a full team of people that love to encourage and support our Fearless Family? If you are in need of prayer or support please send us a note at Care@FearlessFollower.org. Don’t do life alone. There is a faith family here that cares.
STUDENTS:
Follow us on Facebook (Ridge Point Parent Group 5th-12th) or on Instagram (@triberpcc or @amplifyrpcc).
TRIBE (5th – 8th) | Wed 6:30-8p
Middle school students, we’d love for you to join us this week for food, friends, worship, games and our second teaching on Anxiety. When anxiety comes, community can be a huge help so come on out and find community at Tribe.
AMPLIFY (9TH – 12TH) | Sun 6-8p
No Amplify tonight because we are at Winter Camp!! It’s been an amazing weekend going through the book of Colossians and we are excited to get back to our teaching on Anxiety next week. We’ll see you then!
FAMILIES:
MOMS
Enjoy the company of fellow moms with breakfast, speakers, crafts, and childcare. Meeting every other Thursday from 9-11a, September through April. Contact: moms@fearlessfollower.org
If you have struggled with miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant loss, Faith 45 has support for you. Visit their website at faith-45.com or email info@faith-rt.com
LOCAL INITIATIVES:
Local & Regional Missional Initiatives work with partners where we live, work, and play to provide you with your next step in reaching others with the hope and love of Jesus and restoring what’s broken in the world around us.
Stronger Together 70×7
Do you have a loved one who is incarcerated or know someone who does? Be encouraged by the council, love, and support of others who are walking that path as well at Stronger Together. Meets the 2nd and 4th Thursday each month at 6p. Dinner and child-care provided. Email georgevanderwoude@gmail.com for more information.
Young Lives Partnership
Do you know a pregnant or parenting teen mom looking for community? They can join Young Lives as they meet at Ridge Point for a meal, games, and mentorship from Christ-loving women. Email abbys@fearlessfollower.org for info on the gatherings and how you can get involved.
E.C. Brooks Prison Ministry
Building relationships with the men at E.C. Brooks. Learning to work out our differences and to experience hope. Email Doug at dcupery@cpministries.org for more information.
Kids Food Basket
Join us in partnership with Kids Food Basket to fight child food insecurity in our city. Serve opportunities range from hosting meal packing parties to serving onsite directly at KFB in Holland. Email abbys@fearlessfollower.org if you’re interested.
MOSAIC
A ministry designed to help Foster and Adoptive families flourish. Let us know you are here! Contact mosaicfosteradopt@gmail.com or go to mosaicfosteradopt.org.
Pullman Ministries
Make a meal, teach a child, come to serve in a ministry dedicated to showing the love of Jesus by serving our friends in Pullman. Email mike@phppullman.org
GLOBAL INITIATIVES:
Sponsoring a child is the most personal and effective way to fight poverty!! When you sponsor a vulnerable child, you get to build a relationship that encourages “your child” with hope for the future. Your support helps promote the physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being of this beautiful Child of God. For more information go to FearlessFollower.org/Global or email MaryJoB@FearlessFollower.org.
Zambia with Jubilee Centre
Jubilee Centre is a Christian NGO that exists to equip and serve pastors & professionals and support young people. Fearless Family walks alongside JC to support vulnerable children, provide leadership development workshops and share best practices for church leaders.
- Sponsor a Child through the Jubilee Centre Child Sponsorship Program
- Mission Trip: June 25 – July 5: a cultural experience that includes encouraging students on child sponsorship & college scholarship, kinship care, and home repair.
- Africa Partner Trip:June 25 – July 11,2022 (Zambia as above AND Kenya with Mavuno Church, attend the Fearless Summit at Mavuno Hill City!) Trip Led by Kevin Pike and Mary Jo Busscher
Email: MaryJoB@FearlessFollower.org
Honduras with Advance Misionero
Growing God’s Kingdom by bringing Christian education, building, and training community leaders, and promoting health in La Canada Honduras
- Sponsor a Child who lives in Honduras through Compassion International
- Mission Trip: Date: May 20-28
Contact MaryJoB@FearlessFollower.org or HPDCaptainJack@yahoo.com
Guatemala with Paradise Bound
A ministry designed to continue the earthly ministry of Jesus by ministering to others through addressing physical needs and sharing the gospel.
- Mission Trip: July 14-21, 2022
Email: Maureen@ParadiseBound.org
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:
Monday Evening Café Volunteers
As we transition from Saturday evening to Monday evening services with a meal, our food services director is looking to recruit more people for his volunteer team. Contact Jaysen Perkins to learn more about how you can serve in this way: jaysenp@fearlessfollower.org.