Youth Ministry at the Ridge
Youth Group Stuff
Thank
you, Thank you, Thank you! God is so awesome! Last month I
wrote on Michael and Emily's marathon run. They made it the whole
way. Michael developed a knee problem that resulted in them
slowing way down, BUT they made it.
This month I am thinking about thankful living.
Thank you God, that I have made it through this year. If I had
known ahead of time what was going to happen this year in our family, I
probably would have said "No Thanks". God had different plans.
He asked Michael and I to walk through grief, anxiety, worry, and
sorrow. He also journeyed with us through joy, peace, and
blessings. Our perspective on things is so important. Do you
suppose that God looks at us and sees things way differently
than we do? I'm reminded of what the apostle Paul says in
Romans 8:28....
"And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who
love him, who have been called according to his purpose."
Soooooo... maybe the stuff in our lives
that doesn't make sense to us makes sense to God. Think about it.
AND in the middle of it all, I can tell you that WE MADE IT!!!!
With love,
Stephanie
We are still collecting aluminum cans to recycle for cash.
Please continue to bring them to Group or to the Fruths.
- Nov 7 Goodwill
Bowling 7:30 PM
- Nov 8 Food
Pantry Open 8-10 AM
- Nov 9 Group at the
Ridge 6 PM
- Nov 22 Food Pantry Open
8-10 AM
- Nov 23 Group at the Ridge 6
PM
- Dec 13 Food Pantry Open 8-10 AM
- Dec 14 Group at the Ridge 6 PM
- Dec 17 Christmas Caroling 6-9 PM
God has asked us to step up
and be more involved with His work outside the church walls.
This year we will be doing more work in the Carthage community.
Projects that we will assist with are: the food pantry, coat
distribution, nursing home visits, and winterizing low-income homes in
Carthage. Look for other ways we can love our neighbors.
$$$$ Opportunities for the Group+Continue to bring aluminum cans to the Ridge for $ redemption. The last trip
was a truck & trailer with aluminum gutter donated by the Cochranes.
It netted $230!!!
+Pizza fundraiser in February. Orders will be
taken in January and pizzas made in February!
+
Me a Missionary? You
Bet! God has blessed us with a
partnership with Charles & Judy Dillon. Carpenters House 2 is their
mission in the lower ninth ward of New Orleans. Josh's Chip the Cow 1
has been found! He visited the butcher one too many times and was
presented to Josh in the form of hamburger at the Block Party. Visit
www.crescentcitycarpentershouse.org
to find out more about Chip.
Live God Way Loud!!!
Helping Hands ---- Ways
to serve in our Community!
Kids Night Out.... Nov 20 from 5-8 PM at the Ridge.
Volunteers needed to help with activities with kids in our community.
Food Pantry......... The food pantry is open on the 2nd &
4th Saturdays of each month from 8-10 AM. Talk to Robin G. if you want
to help.
Meals to the Homeless...Meals
are served to the homeless in Indianapolis. We will set up a time to go to
deliver these meals using little red wagons. :)
Hurricane Katrina Cleanup in New Orleans, LA. Contact Jennifer at cochrane@iupui.edu
WHATEVER YOU DO, DO IT FOR GOD!
Thank you to CGS for allowing us to work with them
the last few years. The recycling program has been discontinued,
but we appreciate the chance to work with them & raise money for our
mission projects.
The youth group at the Ridge meets on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month at 6 PM. The Group is open to teens from 7th grade on up. Special events are planned once a month. Let us know if you would like to be a part of a regular Bible Study! Camp W
Camp W is Sunday morning worship for ages preschool - upper elementary.
Singing, stories and snacks around the campfire in the "back woods" at the Ridge beginning at 9 AM.
Childrens Church is available for children from 2
years - 6th grade. Bible stories, games and memory verses are part
of the fun for this alternative for children during the last half of the worship service.
Slime Time Fall Festival was on
Halloween night in Carthage. What a blast we had! 100+
children and their families heard that God loves them. Thank you
Jesus!
A Thankful Kids Night Out is set for Nov 20. Join
us at the Ridge from 5-8 PM to celebrate Jesus!
Coffee House
Sunday mornings at 9 AM, coffee & snacks are available.
Join us for great fellowship.
Youth Leaders:
Michael & Stephanie Fruth
