Sunday, August 30, 2026
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 pickup at the upper fellowship hall after the morning worship service this morning. It will be first come first served!
SENIOR ADULTS MAKING APPLE BUTTER
The Senior Adults will be making Apple Butter on Tuesday, September 1st at 7:30 a.m. in the Upper Fellowship Hall. 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 of 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 apple cider vinegar. You can drop them off at the church office - M-F- 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Thank you!
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!
CHURCH DIRECTORY UPDATE
We are excited to announce that our new church directories are officially in production! We anticipate they will be available in the upcoming months to everyone who had their picture made for the directory.
ONLINE CHURCH DIRECTORY AVAILABLE NOW!
While we wait for the printed directories, we are pleased to offer an online church directory app that is available now.
To access the online directory, your email address must be on file with the church office.
Stop by the Welcome Center to pick up a brochure with step-by-step instructions on how to sign up and access the directory.
If you have questions or need to add or update your email address, please contact the church office, and we will be happy to help!
Stay connected with your church family—anytime, anywhere!
LADIES MINISTRY
LADIES FALL RETREAT FINAL PAYMENT
For all the ladies attending the Ladies Fall Retreat that is October 2nd - 4th, your final payment is due on Sunday, August 30th. You can place your payment 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 29th 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!
CHURCH MEMBERS’ CANCER LIST
Please continue to lift up our “Church Members’ 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.
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 pickup at the upper fellowship hall after the morning worship service this morning. It will be first come first served!
SENIOR ADULTS MAKING APPLE BUTTER
The Senior Adults will be making Apple Butter on Tuesday, September 1st at 7:30 a.m. in the Upper Fellowship Hall. 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 of 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 apple cider vinegar. You can drop them off at the church office - M-F- 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Thank you!
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!
CHURCH DIRECTORY UPDATE
We are excited to announce that our new church directories are officially in production! We anticipate they will be available in the upcoming months to everyone who had their picture made for the directory.
ONLINE CHURCH DIRECTORY AVAILABLE NOW!
While we wait for the printed directories, we are pleased to offer an online church directory app that is available now.
To access the online directory, your email address must be on file with the church office.
Stop by the Welcome Center to pick up a brochure with step-by-step instructions on how to sign up and access the directory.
If you have questions or need to add or update your email address, please contact the church office, and we will be happy to help!
Stay connected with your church family—anytime, anywhere!
LADIES MINISTRY
LADIES FALL RETREAT FINAL PAYMENT
For all the ladies attending the Ladies Fall Retreat that is October 2nd - 4th, your final payment is due on Sunday, August 30th. You can place your payment 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 29th 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!
CHURCH MEMBERS’ CANCER LIST
Please continue to lift up our “Church Members’ 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.