Sunday, August 16, 2026
GIRLS FOR JESUS (ages 8-16)
We invite all young ladies ages 8-16 for our Bible Study. We will be meeting right after the morning service Sunday, August 16th -12-3:30pm in the lower fellowship hall. Lunch will be provided. We look forward to seeing you all!
THE KINGDOM CREW AT THE GROVE
Kingdom Crew Family Finale
Get ready for an unforgettable day of FUN on Saturday, August 22, from 10 AM to 2 PM.
Bring the whole family and enjoy:
Hamburgers & Hot dogs
Inflatables
Games
Foam party will be from 12 to 2 PM. Bring a towel!
Don't miss this exciting day of food, fellowship, laughter, and fun! Invite your family and friends--we can't wait to see you! Make sure to sign up at the Welcome Center.
SENIOR ADULTS TRAIN DAY PAYMENT DUE
Just a reminder for everyone that has signed up to go on the Bryson City Day Train Trip - Thursday, October 29th - your deposit is due on TODAY. You can place your money in an “Event Envelope” and place it in the Church Ministry Box located at the Welcome Center. Thank you!
SENIORS BEACH TRIP FINAL PAYMENT
For everyone going on the upcoming beach trip that is September 21st -25th, your final payment is due on Sunday, August 23rd. You can place your money in an envelope and place it in the Church Ministry Box. Please call the church office to find out your balance at 828-324-7267. Thank you!
CHICKEN PIES SUPPLIES
The seniors have a list of items needed to make chicken pies. If you are interested, please sign up at the Welcome Center. All frozen items need to be place in the upper fellowship TODAY following the morning worship service or you can drop them off at the church office - Monday thru Friday between 8am-4pm. Please make sure and place your name on the items so you can receive credit for the items donation. Thank you!
SENIOR ADULT TRIP TO STRAWBERRY HILL FOR PEACHES
Our Senior Stars are heading to Strawberry Hill on Friday, August 21st. We will leave at 9:15am for a fun day of fellowship and good food at Strawberry Hill. Lunch will be on your own. After lunch, we’ll head across the road to the produce shed where you’ll have an opportunity to shop for some delicious fresh peaches and other produce to take home.
When: Friday, August 21st
Departure Time: 9:15am
Lunch - on your own
Come enjoy a wonderful day with our Senior Stars - and don’t forget to save room for something peachy!
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD SHOEBOXES
The suggested items for your Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes for August are: School Supplies. Don’t miss out on those Back-to-School sales or tax-free weekends!
MEMBER’S CANCER LIST
Please continue to lift up our “Church Member’s Cancer List” in prayer. They are: Rick Abee, Barbara Abernathy, Faye Brittain, Vickie Brown, Ralph Davis, Jewel Fields, Jessica Frye, Barbara Huffman, Bill Kistler, Jeff Myers, Terry Petty, Steve Roberts, Jerry Richardson, Sharon Spears, Connie Stephens, and Charlotte Young.
LADIES FALL RETREAT FINAL PAYMENT
For all the ones going on the upcoming Ladies Fall Retreat that is October 2nd - 4th, your final payment is due on Sunday, August 30th. You can place your money in an envelope and place it in the Church Ministry Box. Please call the church office to find out your balance at 828-324-7267. Thank you!
LADIES RETREAT MEETING
All ladies attending the Ridgecrest Ladies Fall Retreat will need to meet Sunday, September 13th following the morning worship service to receive an itinerary and information about the retreat. Also, please fill out an Adult Trip Form, which are located at the Welcome Center. Please complete form and place in the church ministry box at the Welcome Center.
LADIES’ BIBLE STUDY
Ladies, You're Invited! Join us for our Ladies' Bible study beginning Thursday, September 17, and continuing every Thursday through October 29 at 6:00 p.m. in the Upper Fellowship Hall. We will continue this study in the spring. Together, we'll be studying Full Disclosure: Real Talk About Raw Emotions by Amy Edwards as we grow in God's Word, encourage one another, and build lasting friendships. Books are $18. If you already have a copy, there is no need to purchase another one. Please sign up at the Welcome Center and, if you're able, sign up to bring snacks or drinks for one of our evenings. Whether you've attended every Bible study or this is your first one, we'd love to have you! Invite a friend, come expecting encouragement, meaningful conversation, and a closer walk with the Lord. We can't wait to see you there!
THANK YOU
We want to thank all of you in our Church family for all of your prayers and cards. They have meant the world to Joe and I and because of your prayers we know that God is listening and He has answered so many prayers for us. Please continue to pray for us in the days ahead that first of all God will be first in our lives, and that God‘s will - will be done. To God be all the glory! Joe and Vickie Brown
We invite all young ladies ages 8-16 for our Bible Study. We will be meeting right after the morning service Sunday, August 16th -12-3:30pm in the lower fellowship hall. Lunch will be provided. We look forward to seeing you all!
THE KINGDOM CREW AT THE GROVE
Kingdom Crew Family Finale
Get ready for an unforgettable day of FUN on Saturday, August 22, from 10 AM to 2 PM.
Bring the whole family and enjoy:
Hamburgers & Hot dogs
Inflatables
Games
Foam party will be from 12 to 2 PM. Bring a towel!
Don't miss this exciting day of food, fellowship, laughter, and fun! Invite your family and friends--we can't wait to see you! Make sure to sign up at the Welcome Center.
SENIOR ADULTS TRAIN DAY PAYMENT DUE
Just a reminder for everyone that has signed up to go on the Bryson City Day Train Trip - Thursday, October 29th - your deposit is due on TODAY. You can place your money in an “Event Envelope” and place it in the Church Ministry Box located at the Welcome Center. Thank you!
SENIORS BEACH TRIP FINAL PAYMENT
For everyone going on the upcoming beach trip that is September 21st -25th, your final payment is due on Sunday, August 23rd. You can place your money in an envelope and place it in the Church Ministry Box. Please call the church office to find out your balance at 828-324-7267. Thank you!
CHICKEN PIES SUPPLIES
The seniors have a list of items needed to make chicken pies. If you are interested, please sign up at the Welcome Center. All frozen items need to be place in the upper fellowship TODAY following the morning worship service or you can drop them off at the church office - Monday thru Friday between 8am-4pm. Please make sure and place your name on the items so you can receive credit for the items donation. Thank you!
SENIOR ADULT TRIP TO STRAWBERRY HILL FOR PEACHES
Our Senior Stars are heading to Strawberry Hill on Friday, August 21st. We will leave at 9:15am for a fun day of fellowship and good food at Strawberry Hill. Lunch will be on your own. After lunch, we’ll head across the road to the produce shed where you’ll have an opportunity to shop for some delicious fresh peaches and other produce to take home.
When: Friday, August 21st
Departure Time: 9:15am
Lunch - on your own
Come enjoy a wonderful day with our Senior Stars - and don’t forget to save room for something peachy!
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD SHOEBOXES
The suggested items for your Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes for August are: School Supplies. Don’t miss out on those Back-to-School sales or tax-free weekends!
MEMBER’S CANCER LIST
Please continue to lift up our “Church Member’s Cancer List” in prayer. They are: Rick Abee, Barbara Abernathy, Faye Brittain, Vickie Brown, Ralph Davis, Jewel Fields, Jessica Frye, Barbara Huffman, Bill Kistler, Jeff Myers, Terry Petty, Steve Roberts, Jerry Richardson, Sharon Spears, Connie Stephens, and Charlotte Young.
LADIES FALL RETREAT FINAL PAYMENT
For all the ones going on the upcoming Ladies Fall Retreat that is October 2nd - 4th, your final payment is due on Sunday, August 30th. You can place your money in an envelope and place it in the Church Ministry Box. Please call the church office to find out your balance at 828-324-7267. Thank you!
LADIES RETREAT MEETING
All ladies attending the Ridgecrest Ladies Fall Retreat will need to meet Sunday, September 13th following the morning worship service to receive an itinerary and information about the retreat. Also, please fill out an Adult Trip Form, which are located at the Welcome Center. Please complete form and place in the church ministry box at the Welcome Center.
LADIES’ BIBLE STUDY
Ladies, You're Invited! Join us for our Ladies' Bible study beginning Thursday, September 17, and continuing every Thursday through October 29 at 6:00 p.m. in the Upper Fellowship Hall. We will continue this study in the spring. Together, we'll be studying Full Disclosure: Real Talk About Raw Emotions by Amy Edwards as we grow in God's Word, encourage one another, and build lasting friendships. Books are $18. If you already have a copy, there is no need to purchase another one. Please sign up at the Welcome Center and, if you're able, sign up to bring snacks or drinks for one of our evenings. Whether you've attended every Bible study or this is your first one, we'd love to have you! Invite a friend, come expecting encouragement, meaningful conversation, and a closer walk with the Lord. We can't wait to see you there!
THANK YOU
We want to thank all of you in our Church family for all of your prayers and cards. They have meant the world to Joe and I and because of your prayers we know that God is listening and He has answered so many prayers for us. Please continue to pray for us in the days ahead that first of all God will be first in our lives, and that God‘s will - will be done. To God be all the glory! Joe and Vickie Brown