Welcome to the Family! Our goal is to help you take a next step to Follow Jesus and Fearlessly Make Him Known! March 6 & 7, 2022
HIGHLIGHTS:
Life with God | Books Available!
If you’ve questioned your purpose, wondered if you’re settling in life, or struggled to have a vibrant faith, join us for a 42 day journey as we discover the life we were made for. Pastor Kevin has written a 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. Books are now available for pickup at the Next Steps areas following services or at the office front desk Mon-Thurs. Teaching series starts March 6, readings on March 7. Get the book today and join a group.
Fearless 101 | Learn About Ridge Point
Are you new or new-ish? Looking to get connected? Wonder what we believe? Join us for a Fearless 101 lunch — we’d love to meet you! Sunday, March 13 at 12p in Room 40 (across from the Ground Floor Café). Register
Saved to Share | March 26th
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 20, 12-2p. Event day: March 26, 9a-12p. Email AbbyS@fearlessfollower.org to learn more. Register Here
Believer Baptism | Date Change – April 10
Have you made the decision to follow Jesus? Believer Baptism is your next step. Going through the waters of baptism is symbolic of being raised to new life in Christ. It is also an opportunity to publicly declare your decision to follow Jesus. Baptism Class: March 27 after 2nd service. Baptism Service: April 10
Email: LindsayS@fearlessfollower.org
Journey of 100ft: 4 Practices | March 15
Have you ever been confused about how national conversations of race relate to where we live? Or don’t quite understand some of the terms that are used when people talk about race relations? Join us on March 15th as we welcome Esther Fifelski to help answer some of our questions. We will have dinner together at 6:00p, and our conversation will begin at 6:30p in the Commons. Let us know you are coming for dinner Here.
GIVING:
Thank you for your generosity and continued support of our Fearless Churches. Last weekend, $71,924.89 was given to our Fearless Churches, with $54,948.19 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 $583,732.08 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 at fearlessfollower.org/giving. Learn More About Giving
ADULTS:
Women’s Lent Bible Study
Do you want to study the death and resurrection of Jesus in a meaningful way during Lent? We would love to have you join us as we study Luke and walk through the Lent journey with Jesus through his trial, death and resurrection. Pastor Cathy will join us on Tuesday, March 8, 6:30-8:00 as we study Luke 22 and the Last Supper. Communion will be served as well. Also meeting March 15 & 22. Come and bring a friend as we celebrate the victory we have in Jesus! We meet in room 132. Please email Bonni with questions at bmelton86@gmail.com.
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.
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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.
March 6 topics: open Q&A, on possible topics of miracles, fulfilled prophecies, reasons to believe God exists.
Contact Bob Hazen for more info and for the book we’re using: 651-324-3004 or Evergreen.Apologetics@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: April 7
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:
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Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser | March 26
Come support 2022 Student Mission trips by joining us for a Pancake Breakfast on Sat, March 26 from 8-10a in the Ridge Point Admin Lobby. Middle School students will be serving locally and High School students will be serving in Pullman or Guatemala. Come enjoy breakfast and hear from our students why they are excited for their trips this summer! All proceeds will go to support the students for their summer mission trips!
TRIBE (5th – 8th) | Wed 6:30-8p
Hey middle schoolers, are you looking for a place to be known and belong? A place where you can find your purpose? A place with snacks, pizza, games, and people who want to get to know you? Then come on out to Tribe on Wednesday nights from 6:30-8:00p in the Center! Contact hannahp@fearlessfollower.org for more details.
AMPLIFY (9TH – 12TH) | Sun 6-8p
Hey high schoolers, we know that you have a lot on your plate. School, work, relationships, family…it can be a lot. If you’re looking for a place to just be you and make connections with other Christians, we’d love for you to join us at Amplify. We are starting a new series on how to share your faith and we’d love to have you join us! Contact derekl@fearlessfollower.org for more details.
FAMILIES:
Adventure of a Lifetime
This month, Ridge Kids would like partner with you as your children learn that the best kind of plans for their life is the ones that help them grow in faith, and through the life of Jesus, we are going to find out what that plan for our life is.
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
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:
Prayer Team Volunteers
We are working to build up a team of prayer persons for Sunday and Monday services. If this is something you are interested in learning more about please contact LA Gibson at lgibson@fearlessfollower.org or 616-395-2600 extension 432.
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.