Today’s Sermon
“I want to believe, but…Christianity is Boring” -Pastor Mike
Announcements
Welcome Tanya Nace from World Hope! – We want to welcome Tanya Nace who is the Executive Director of World Hope International. World Hope International is a Christian organization working with vulnerable and exploited communities to alleviate poverty, suffering, and injustice. The Youth Group at The Ridge sponsors a Girl named Luba through World Hope’s work in Ukraine!
I want to believe, but… – It can be difficult to believe in a God we cannot see. We wonder why God didn’t answer our prayers, why God allows suffering, or why we can’t feel His presence. God may not meet all your expectations—but that’s good news! Today we’ll be talking about whether or not Christianity is boring. Our messages are posted on the church website and can be found on Spotify. Everyone has questions, and church should be the safest place to ask them!
Christmas Events on The Ridge! – The time has come where we celebrate the birth of Jesus who is the Saviour of the world! There are a lot of different events happening in December in which you and your family can take part – everything from carolling, to variety shows, to parties! Check out the insert or go to christmasontheridge.ca to get more information about what’s going on at our church!
Advent Begins Next Sunday –For the following four weeks, we will be taking time during our service to reflect on the coming of Jesus and the real reason we celebrate Christmas.
Community Corner
RVCA Christmas Wreath Fundraiser Locally Made 12” Balsam Fir wreaths for sale. $10.00 each without bow or $14.00 with festive Christmas Bow. Decorate your home, your business, or give as gifts. Our students will be taking orders, or you may stop by the school to place your order. Full payment is due at the time of your order, with delivery/pickup at RVCA Dec. 4th.
Metrics
Attendance (Last Week) – 126
Giving (Last Week) – $2,945
Baptisms (2019) – 5
Salvations (2019) – 13
Groups (Last Week) – 27
Serving (Last Week) – 30
Heat Pumps
Raised – $7,980
Needed – $17, 019
About our Church
Purpose
We are a group of people who love God, grow together, and serve others.
Staff
Lead Pastor – Mike Agrell
Family Life Pastor – Ryan Genereaux
Missions
We support Global Partners including: Allan & Sheri Stevens (Albania), The Tattons (Haiti), and Amplified Leaders which provides biblical training for pastors in developing countries.
We also support Caton’s Island, located in Browns Flat, NB, providing Christian Summer Camps for children and teens. Additionally, several of our church family have personal prayer and financial commitments to ministries local to our area and around the world.
We are a part of the Atlantic District of the Wesleyan Church.