Sunday, August 23, 2026

 SENIOR ADULT BEACH TRIP 
For everyone going on the upcoming beach trip that is September 21st -25th,  your final payment is due TODAY.  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!

SENIOR MAKING APPLE BUTTER
The Senior Adults will be making Apple Butter on Tuesday, September 1st at 7:30am in the upper fellowship.  If you are able to come and help we will be peeling apples - so please bring an apple peeler or paring knife.  Also, we are in need to pint and half pint jars. Thank you~

SENIORS MAKING BEETS
The Senior Adults will be making beets and they are in need of sugar and vinegar.  You can drop them off at the church office - M-F- 8-4pm.  Thank you~
                                                                                                                                       
CHICKEN PIES FOR SALE
The Senior Adults have made more Home-made Chicken Pies for $15.00 each. If you would like to purchase any they are available for pick up at the upper fellowship hall after the morning worship service this morning.   It will be 1st come 1st serve!

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!

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 - New start Date:
Ladies, You're Invited!  Join us for our Ladies' Bible study beginning Thursday, September 10th, 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!
                                                                   
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, Junior Crotts,  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.