Welcome to the Family! Our goal is to help you take a next step to Follow Jesus and Fearlessly Make Him Known! February 20 & 21, 2022
HIGHLIGHTS:
In Training Workshop | February 27
Our desire is for every Fearless Follower be discipled and then disciple others. On Sunday, Feb 27 we will be discussing discipleship relationships, encouraging those who are discipling or have done this, and sharing insights. A great time for questions and connections. 12:00 – 12:45pm after the second service in the Prayer room by the Commons. Cookies & coffee will be served.
Life with God | Book, Series, Groups
Join us for a 42 day journey as we discover the life we were made for. Our Senior Pastor, Kevin Pike, has written an exciting book called Life With God. This book, featuring daily readings and reflective questions, will help all of us lean into the exciting and full life that God created us for and invites us into. The books will be available on February 27 and we will follow the readings with a teaching series starting March 6. Get the book today and join a group.
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
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
GIVING:
Thank you for your generosity and continued support of our Fearless Churches. Last weekend, $84,424 was given to our Fearless Churches, with $60,099 to Ridge Point. Our giving initiative, ALL IN, ended halfway through our fiscal year, so as we project forward our generosity goal is $1.9 million between January and June of 2022. This averages to a weekly giving amount of $73,000 per week, with $55,375 for Ridge Point, gifts to-date currently equal $460,207.94 towards the $1.9 million. Each week your giving invests in our ministry activities and pays down the debt we made into facilities at all three churches. Learn More About Giving
ADULTS:
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
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Wednesday Morning Women’s Study | Elijah
On March 16, this Bible Study group will be starting a 7-week study from the book Elijah by Priscilla Shirer. Participants are responsible for purchasing their own book. For more information, please contact Deb DeVries at debdv36@gmail.com.
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).
Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser | March 26
Come support our students and enjoy a Pancake Breakfast on Sat, March 26 from 8-10a in the Ridge Point Admin Lobby. All proceeds will go to support students for their summer mission trips.
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 final teaching on Anxiety. Where do you find hope when anxiety is rising in you? Come out Wednesday and let’s find out together!
AMPLIFY (9TH – 12TH) | Sun 6-8p
Amplify, we are back tonight!! Join us for our 2nd week of our series on anxiety. We all experience it, but who do you have to support you through it? Join us tonight as we gather together around games, food, worship and small groups. See you at 6p in the Center!
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.