Welcome to the Family!
Our goal is to help you take a next step to Follow Jesus and Fearlessly Make Him Known! May 29 & 30, 2021
HIGHLIGHTS:
The Backyard Summer Concert Series:
We are SO excited to host a concert series that brings local, regional, and national bands, along with amazing food truck vendors, together. We have 7 Wednesday night concerts throughout the summer. Grab your lawn chairs and blankets for a community night of music, food, and fun!
Tickets: $5 ea/$20 per family | Season tickets available
Learn more
I Wonder – VBS
Join us for singing with a live band, Bible story dramas, crafts, and small group time all outside in the Amphitheater and surrounding grounds of Ridge Point! June 21-23, 6-8p; family celebration on June 24, 6-7p.
Register!
-Make sure to grab a VBS yard sign!
ADULTS:
Women‘s Bible Study | Summer Session!
Whether you are new to the Bible or been studying the Bible for years, studying the Word of God will nourish you for the journey of faith. The only requirement is a desire to dig into the Word. This June, we will start a five-week journey through the book of James. Join us on June 1st and every Tuesday evening from 6:30p-8:00p. Contact bmelton86@gmail.com for more information.
Diversity, Faith and Race
As a Fearless Family of Churches we are excited to grow in our understanding of diversity, faith and race. Our Diversity Team has created a list of resources, support for those in need and opportunities to learn more about different cultures in a 12 month journey. Learn More.
Young Lives Partnership!
We are so excited to be welcoming Young Lives into our Ridge Point local missional initiatives family! If you have a heart for supporting and walking alongside teen moms or pouring into their little ones, contact the Holland Young Lives Coordinator Chris Bakker at christinebakker24@gmail.com for ways you can get involved.
Celebrate Recovery
Worship and Open Share groups meet every other Thurs from 6:30-8:30p. Join us if you want to find out to how you can journey to health from your hurts, habits, and hang ups. Please use entrance E (main entrance). Next meeting: June 10th
Email celebraterecovery@fearlessfollower.org for more information.
Morning Women’s Bible Study
This study group meets weekly on Wednesday mornings 9a to 11a for fellowship and study. They are currently going through the book Trustworthy by Lysa Terkeurst. For more information, please contact Deb DeVries at debdv36@gmail.com.
Bible Study | Men’s Study Group
Are you looking to dig deeper into the word of God together with fellow men on the journey of following Jesus and Fearlessly making Him known? Join the Men’s Bible Study Group for an enriching time of prayer and study. Every Thursday morning 6-7a in the Prayer Room.
Email Jerry Rawlings at jerryr@fearlessfollower.org.
Ridge Point Parkinson’s Support Group
Have you or someone you know been living with Parkinson’s? You are not alone! The Parkinson’s Support Group is here to offer encouragement and support to you and your family. Join us at our next meeting on Thurs, June 3 at 12:30p at Ridge Point, Room 159. For more information, please contact linda.zoerhof@gmail.com
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. None of us have life or faith figured out, but together we can share our insights and stories to help us understand better who Jesus is, who we are and how we can share Him with others.
Email Jerry Rawlings at jerryr@fearlessfollower.org
Care and Support
We would love to help you! Do you need a meal or care in this COVID season? Our care team is here to help! Contact: care@fearlessfollower.org
Our Family is Growing!
Our Fearless Staff Family is growing. If you believe God has called you into ministry, we invite you to review the available positions and our staff values.
Learn More!
STUDENTS:
We just completed our school year ministry season and are excited for the Summer!
You can also follow us on Facebook (Ridge Point Parent Group 5th-12th) or on Instagram (@triberpcc or @amplifyrpcc).
TRIBE (5th – 8th)
Middle School Mission Trip
Join us for our mission trip with Cultivate and Third Coast as we seek to bring hope and healing in our community. Learn More Here.
High School Mission Trip!
High School students, join us for our mission trip to Logan, West Virginia! The week of June 13th is going to be the best way to start off the Summer. Graduating 8th graders – current Seniors are welcome.
Learn More Here
FAMILIES:
Wild for Wednesdays!
Mark your calendars for “Wild for Wednesday”! Every Wednesday from July 7-August 18 from 9:30 – 11:30 Lower level playground. For families with young children.
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
MISSIONAL INITIATIVES – LOCAL & REGIONAL:
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? Come join a group of people who are walking that path as well. Benefit from the council, love, and support of those who have been down that path. Meets the 2nd & 4th Thursday each month at 6p. Light dinner and child-care provided. Email lubbersc@yahoo.com for more information.
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.
Building Men for Life
Be part of journeying with men that are working hard to put their lives back together. Learn more atRidgePointFF.org/next-steps/missionallife/local
Kids Food Basket
Interested in making sure that kids in our community are well fed to thrive in school and in life. Become part of the community solution to end childhood hunger. Email MaryJob@fearlessfollower.org
MOSAIC
A ministry designed to help Foster and Adoptive families flourish. There are a number of ways that you can help families and children. Email 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 Mikej@fearlessfollower.org
MISSIONAL INITIATIVES – GLOBAL:
For more information go to FearlessFollower.org/Global or email MaryJoB@FearlessFollower.org
Short Term Mission Trips: We Go – Come With Us
Come with Us to Guatemala!
We have a trip scheduled in October that includes visiting Cambacol, the village we adopted. Join us October 19-26, 2021! Contact Maureen@Paradisebound.org to learn more.
Honduras with Avance Misionero: November 5 – 9, 2021 (Medical Missions)
Apply Here or Contact MaryJoB@FearlessFollower.org to learn more.
The Jubilee Centre Child Sponsorship Program
This program in Zambia supports children with their school fees and related items. A second component are Savings Groups which help children and their families move toward becoming self-sustaining. Contact MaryJoB@FearlessFollower.org to learn more.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:
Exciting Update from Holland Middle School
Holland Middle School’s greenhouse is up and growing for its 2nd summer season and the students have big plans to bless the school and community with this upcoming harvest. If you have a green thumb and would enjoy working alongside the students to serve the community this summer there are opportunities for you to jump in! Email abbys@fearlessfollower.org for more info.
Pullman Serve
High school students who want to serve locally this summer, here is your opportunity. Register for Pullman Serve June 13-18 and go on mission to as you show the love of Jesus to children, their families and the Pullman community. Run VBS and participate in work projects that will have you doing everything from painting to splitting wood. Cost $300. Register and Learn More.
Fearless Food Pantry –Accepting Donations
Over the past year our food pantry has provided over 400 freezer meals to families who were sick, quarantined, or in need. Please help us to continue serving our community by donating individual and/or family size frozen dinners. Frozen dinners can be dropped off at door C during office hours; Monday-Thursday 9am-5pm, and Friday 9am-12pm. Need more information? Contact care@fearlessfollower.org.
The Holland Hundred at Ridge Point July 17, 2021!
They are thrilled about their new start/finish at Ridge Point and their ability to bring a little bit of awesome back to West Michigan this summer. Registration is open with mileage options between 18-100 miles. IF you would like to show Fearless hospitality by welcoming riders to our property or help park cars the day of the event email Kateb@fearlessfollower.org.
Front Desk Volunteers
Do you like talking on the phone and chatting with people in the lobby? Sounds like the Front Desk volunteer position would be a perfect fit for you!
Contact Moses for more information: Mosesm@fearlessfollower.org.
Café Volunteers
If you feel called to serve in church ministry, we would love to have you join us on the Ground Floor Cafe team! No prior experience is necessary. We all work together as a team and help each other out. If you are interested, please let someone in the café know. Or email Jaysen at jaysenp@fearlessfollower.org. We would love to have you as part of our team!