Welcome to the Family!
Our goal is to help you take a next step to Follow Jesus and Fearlessly Make Him Known! August 14 & 15, 2021
HIGHLIGHTS:
Fearless 101 | Learn More About Ridge Point
Whether you are new, wonder what it means to be a Fearless Follower, or want to find your place in community, join us on Sunday, August 15 from 11:15a – 12:30p for a Fearless 101 lunch. We can’t wait to get to know you and to help you get to know us! RSVP and Learn More
Outdoor Discovery Center | August 16
Join us as we host the ODC on Monday, August 16 from 6:00-8:00pm in the Amphitheatre. The Outdoor Discovery team will be bring nets so we can catch and study some cool insects! This is a drop-off for kids Kindergarten – 4th grade.
Summer Concert Series | The Insiders
Join us on August 18th as we welcome The Insiders (Tom Petty cover band) to The Backyard! Invite a friend or neighbor, grab your beach chairs, and enjoy a night of music, food, and fun! What a great night to build community!
Tickets: $5 ea/$20 per family
Learn More
Faith & Race Meet Up | August 21
Join the Faith, Race & Culture group on Sat, August 21 from 12 – 2:30p as they visit the 2021 International Festival of Holland to explore Asian culture. Meet at Ridge Point at 12pm and carpool to the Holland Civic Center.
Learn more or contact tonyal@fearlessfollower.org.
Join us on Sunday, August 22 at 4pm for our annual All-Church Baptism where we’ll celebrate those making a decision to follow Jesus. It will be held outside at Third Coast. Bring a picnic dinner or cash for a food truck, along with blankets and chairs to sit on. Interested in believer baptism? Learn More
Outdoor Service – Sunday ONLY | August 29
Save the date of Sunday, Aug 29! We’ll be holding our service outside in our new amphitheater! Please bring blankets or chairs to sit on. Saturday’s service will be indoors as usual.
ADULTS:
Walk Through the Word | Women’s Bible Study
Whether you are still seeking what faith in God looks like or have been in church your entire life, this Bible study is meant to educate, inspire, and build confidence. We will learn how to read the Bible with the goal of understanding the greater story from Genesis to Revelation.
Meeting Thursdays, 6:30-8pm, beginning Sept 16.
Contact Renee LaVere at reneelavere@gmail.com.
Evidence!?
Is it only blind faith – or a reasonable conclusion – to believe that God exists, the Bible is true, and Jesus is who he claimed to be? ? 10:30-12 noon, Sundays.
September’s topics: What evidence is there for God’s existence? How could a good God allow evil and suffering? Why would God command the genocide of the Canaanites?
Contact Bob Hazen: 651-324-3004 or Evergreen.Apologetics@gmail.com
Rooted Fall-Launch | Sept 12
Rooted is a 10-week faith experience that connects you with God, the church, and your purpose. The fall session for Rooted kicks-off on Sunday, September 12th at 4pm.
Learn More & Register
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.
Learn More.
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. 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. Learn More
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
STUDENTS:
Follow us on Facebook (Ridge Point Parent Group 5th-12th) or on Instagram (@triberpcc or @amplifyrpcc).
Fall Kick-Off!
Tribe will be kicking off on Sept 15th and Amplify on September 12th. There will be a parent meeting at 10:15a in the Centre on Sunday, Sept 12.
FAMILIES:
Check out all our Summer Opportunities!
MOMS | Sept 23
The Ridge Point MOMS group is set to kick-off again on Thurs, Sept 23. What mom doesn’t need a break?! Enjoy the company of fellow moms with breakfast, speakers, crafts, and childcare.
Contact: moms@fearlessfollower.org
Fall Kick-Off
Get ready for a super fun Ridge Kids kick-off on Sept 11 & 12!
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.
Gateway Center | Thank You Ridge Point!
Ridge Point is in partnership with the Corners of Your Field program at the Gateway Center. Recently, they shared that your donations of goods (noting RP as your home church) equaled $27,075 in value between April 1 – June 30, 2021.
That results in two things: First, many people get to purchase items to help them along their way. And secondly, Community Life is able to assist people here who are in need because that has resulted in $1,355.00 worth of gift cards we can disperse.
Thank you so much! The blessing goes full circle.
Celebrate Recovery
Journey to health from your hurts, habits, and hang ups. Join us for worship and open share groups the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month from 6:30-8:30p. Childcare available beginning August 12th. Please use entrance E (main entrance) and turn left to the 1st classroom near the windows/elevator.
Next meeting: Aug 26th
Email celebraterecovery@fearlessfollower.org for more information.
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.
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 georgevanderwoude@gmail.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 at RidgePointFF.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 Mike@phppullman.org.
MISSIONAL INITIATIVES – GLOBAL:
For more information go to FearlessFollower.org/Global or email MaryJoB@FearlessFollower.org
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: October 19-26. 2021 (Full)
Email: Maureen@ParadiseBound.org
Honduras with Avance Misionero
Growing God’s Kingdom by bringing Christian education, building and training community leaders, and promoting health in La Canada Honduras
- Sponsor a Childthrough Compassion International
- Mission Trip; November medical mission trip canceled due to COVID.
Contact MaryJoB@FearlessFollower.org to learn more.
Zambia with Jubilee Centre
We walk alongside Jubilee Centre to support vulnerable children, provide leadership development workshops and share best practices for church leaders.
- Sponsor a Childthrough the Jubilee Centre Child Sponsorship Program
- Mission Trip:June 11-23, 2022: a cultural experience that includes encouraging students on child sponsorship and college scholarship, kinship care, and home repair.
Email: MaryJoB@FearlessFollower.org
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:
Community Life Need
We have a Ridge Point Mosaic family that needs our help. Medical issues have entered their lives and a kitchen project of installing hardwood flooring remains partly finished. Could you help finish it?
E-mail Care@fearlessfollower.org
Fearless Food Pantry – Donations Needed!
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.