Following Jesus and Fearlessly Making Him Known September 18, 2022
HIGHLIGHTS:
FEARLESS FEAST
September 29, 6-8:30pm
Celebrate God’s faithfulness with us at our 2nd annual Fearless Feast. We’ll start at Third Coast for appetizers, head to Cultivate for the main course, and finish off with dessert at Ridge Point, each with live music and fellowship. There’s even a fun scavenger hunt planned for the kids. RSVP Here!
ROOTED
Sundays, Beginning THIS SUNDAY!
New or newer to Ridge Point? Rooted is your next step! Sign up for this 10-week experience designed to connect you with God, the church, and your purpose. Begins SUNDAY (Sept 18) at 4pm. Show up and we’ll get you into a group! Learn more.
FILL A BAG, FILL A BELLY
September 4-26
Help us fill supper packs for Kids’ Food Basket between Sept 4 and Sept 26. As we fill bags, our goal is to provide 4,000 meals for kids in our community! Learn more
KIDS’ FOOD BASKET FALL FEST
October 1, 1-4pm
Join us for the Kids’ Food Basket Fall Fest as we welcome fall and celebrate our growing partnership! There will be learning activity stations, fall treats, and family fun. This is a free, open house style event, so bring your family, friends, and neighbors to celebrate and find out how we can work together to end childhood hunger in West Michigan.
ADULTS:
Women’s Bible Study: Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30pm, beginning Sept 13. Study through the book of Daniel. Contact Bonni at bmelton86@gmail.com.
Women’s Bible Study: Wednesdays, 9-11am, beginning Sept 28. For more info and the current book they’re studying, contact Deb at debdv36@gmail.com.
Men’s Bible Study: Thursdays, 6-7am. Prayer and Bible study. Contact Tom at tomm@htc.holland.mi.us.
Leaning on God’s Hope: Thursdays, 9:30-11am, beginning Sept 12. Journey with others experiencing grief through this 6 week class with the book’s author, Jamie Tidd. Contact Ami at AmiR@fearlessfollower.org.
Evidence Based Bible Study: Tuesdays, 7-8:30pm, beginning Sept 13. Does an intelligent Creator really exist? Is the Bible simply true? Discuss these questions and more. Contact Bob at evergreen.apologetics@gmail.com.
Learn more about these groups and journeying with others to be a Family of Disciples on Mission! Contact KarenV@fearlessfollower.org.
MOMS: Every other Thursday, 9-11am, beginning Sept 29. Build community with other moms of infants through elementary-aged children—breakfast and childcare included! Contact Kelly at moms@fearlessfollower.org.
Young Lives: 3rd Monday evenings beginning in Sept. Offers supportive, Christ-centered community for pregnant and parenting teen moms.
Contact Abby at abbys@fearlessfollower.org.
Strong Together: 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 6pm. Having a loved one in prison is a hard journey, but not one you have to walk alone.
Contact George at georgevanderwoude@gmail.com.
Parkinson’s Support Group: Upcoming meetings: Oct 6 (12:30-2pm) & Oct 15 (1:30-3pm). Here to offer encouragement and support to people with Parkinson’s and their caregivers. Contact Linda at linda.zoerhof@gmail.com.
Journey of 100ft: Meets once a month on Tuesdays, 6-8pm, beginning Oct 11. Join us this year as we learn about the Art of Diversity in the Holland/Zeeland area! Learn More Here. RSVP Here.
CARE & 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.
FAMILY LIFE:
Join us as we begin a new year and “Track the Story” together. Come each week to class, collect the train trading cards, memorize verses, and earn prizes. Contact Amanda at AmandaB@fearlessfollower.org.
We are starting our series called Distinct as we talk about what makes our faith in Christ different than other religions and how we each are made distinct. Contact Derek at DerekL@fearlessfollower.org.
MISSIONS:
Contact Wendy at mosaicfosteradopt@gmail.com.
Contact Abby at AbbyS@fearlessfollower.org.
Faith 45: If you have struggled with miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant loss, Faith 45 has support for you. Visit faith-45.com or email info@faith-rt.com.
Paradise Bound in Guatemala: Addressing physical needs and sharing the gospel. Contact Maureen@paradisebound.org.
Avance Misionero in Honduras: Christian education, building, training community leaders, and child sponsorship.
Hope of the Nations in Tanzania: Raising up leaders through school, Bible College, church planting, village outreach, trade school, farming, youth camps, and kid’s clubs. Contact Ami at AmiR@fearlessfollower.org.
Jubilee Centre in Zambia: Support vulnerable children, provide leadership development workshops, share best practices for church leaders, and child sponsorship.
Contact Mary Jo at MaryJoB@fearlessfollower.org
VOLUNTEER:
CARE TEAMS
Prayer Team: Every Be a part of our team that prays over our church family and our services. Contact Cathy at care@fearlessfollower.org.
Meal Team: Every Be a part of our team that cares for people bringing home a new baby or recovering from surgery, or someone who just needs to know we care about them. Contact Cathy at care@fearlessfollower.org.
CAFÉ TEAM
We would love to have you join us on the Ground Floor Café team! No prior experience is necessary. If you are interested, please let someone in the café know or email Jaysen at JaysenP@fearlessfollower.org.
FRONT DESK
Weekday Office Volunteers are the hands and feet of Jesus when welcoming guests, helping staff members with ministry projects, answering the phone, and doing light administrative activities. If you are a “people person,” email MeganZ@fearlessfollower.org.
GIVING:
Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give,
not reluctantly or under compulsion,
for God loves a cheerful giver.
-2 Corinthians 9:8