Views from The Ridge 5.9.23
Sunset Ridge is a church that desires to follow Jesus, reach people, and radiate God’s love and hope to all.
This Week…
Saturday, May 13:
10am— Family Second Saturday on the front lawn
11am— Groundbreaking Celebration for Charis Park at Sunset Ridge
You’re Invited! Please read more below and RSVP to hello@chariscollective.org if you plan to attend.
Sunday, May 14:
9:15am— Roots Children’s Gathering and Life Groups (see hall signs for current offerings and meeting locations)
10:30am— Worship in the Sanctuary
Sermon: “When Kingdoms Collide”
Text: Daniel 6:1-28
4:30pm— Liturgy & Worship in the Chapel
Upcoming…
Sunday, May 21: Anniversary Sunday
Everyone’s invited to the Churchwide Anniversary Sunday Lunch immediately following morning worship. Fried chicken, bread & drinks will be provided. Please sign up to bring side dishes and/or volunteer to help. Sign-up sheets are available in the Fellowship Hall and foyer, or you may call the church office at (210) 824-4568. Every volunteer job has a different time slot, and many volunteers are needed. All are welcome to come to this time of fellowship.
Saturday, June 3, 8pm: Family Night at Toyota Field (5106 David Edwards Dr.)
Contact Riley Stirman (riley@sunsetridgechurch.org) to reserve your San Antonio FC Soccer game tickets.
At the very beginning of the Vision Team process, the entire group spent a concentrated amount of time walking the grounds and facility in prayer.
When we came back we were asked to write what we noticed and those words were placed on the glass doors in the Fellowship Hall.
Many of our members wrote “green space”, “park”, “garden”, and the seeds for what is now being cultivated were planted.
Often the question is asked “Why build a park?” There are many “whys” that came to mind that day as we all walked and prayed, and some that we couldn’t have anticipated would be present in 2023, all informing the mission of the park.
Charis Park at Sunset Ridge will be a peaceful, natural oasis that invites neighbors to connect with one another and nature. Each visit, neighbors of all ages experience wonder as they discover new ways to gather, to learn, to eat, to play and to rest.
The prayer for this place is that the goodness of God, and the goodness of God’s creation would be so evident at each visit. That people would feel less lonely, less isolated, and more connected to one another.
We can’t wait to celebrate with the formal groundbreaking ceremony this coming Saturday at 11:00. Please check our social media accounts for any weather delays - the ceremony will happen rain or shine!
Leadership Transition
We are so thrilled to be able to share the names of the nominees for our future trustees and shepherds…
TRUSTEES: Gregg Alba, Melanie Fry, Kim Gilbert, Dick Ihfe, Nathan Lowry, Glenna Miranda
SHEPHERDS: Kelly Alba, Kyle Fry, Steve Gilbert, Holly Glasgow, Shirley Hightower, Patti Jennings, Ashley Lockridge
We are grateful to each of these people and their willingness to help lead our community. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to a minister or elder by May 21st. Anonymous concerns will not be considered.
Daily Bible Readings
These passages supplement the upcoming Sunday sermon:
Monday: Psalm 91:9-10
Wednesday: Psalm 23:4
Thursday: Psalm 27:7-8
Friday: Psalm 121:1-2
Saturday: Psalm 94:18-19
Good News
Last week, our pastoral leader, Jess Lowry, was invited to speak on a panel at the Pepperdine Bible Lectures in Malibu, California. As one of the few women that hold lead ministry positions in the Church of Christ, Jess spoke alongside three influential women working for the goodness of those in their communities.
Our team and friends came to support Jess and hear her speak about her work with Sunset Ridge Church and Charis Collective over the years. We’re so proud of all the goodness pouring from her heart into the community and the world. Thank you, Jess!
Prayers & Praises
Mary Lee Embry has returned to assisted living at Adante.
Carol Gerhardt requests prayers for strength at this time.
Connie Hailey is doing well following surgery for a broken arm.
We Express Our Deepest Sympathy To:
Chelsea Stirman and her family for the loss of her brother, Colby Flow, this morning in Amarillo from a heart attack. The funeral service will be May 12.
The family of former member Marie Laman, who passed away April 28. Services at Sunset Funeral Home (1701 Austin Hwy.) will be held as follows:
Visitation: May 9, from 4-7pm Funeral service: May 10, 2pm
God, we gather in gratitude, thankful for the ways you seek to revive us! Let the words of our mouths and the meditations of our hearts work together to praise you in this hour. Grant your Spirit to move our hearts and inspire each of us to share your steadfast love with all whom we encounter. Help us to join in giving only what is good, not only today, but every day. Amen
