Views from The Ridge 1.17.23
Sunset Ridge is a church that desires to follow Jesus, reach people, and radiate God’s love and hope to all.
This week…
Wednesday, January 18, 7pm: Youth Parent Meeting in the Fellowship Hall
Sunday, January 22:
9:15am— Roots Children’s Class and Life Groups (see list below of current Life Group offerings)
10:30am— Worship in the Sanctuary
Sermon: “No Bull”
Text: Exodus 32:1-8, 19-24, 30-34
4:30pm— Outdoor Worship on the Lawn
Upcoming…
Wednesday, January 25, 10am: Women’s Wednesday Fellowship
Sunday, January 29, 4:30 pm: Chapel Liturgy & Worship
Sunday, February 5, 4:30pm: Supper Church
Sunday, February 12, Noon: Waffles & Worship
“A Song for the Wilderness”
Riley Stirman
Preparing for the sermon this week - about how God is still God regardless of how formidable the desert appears - made me think repeatedly of the song Lay It All Down by United Pursuit. I’d invite you to listen to it and dwell on what your wilderness wandering looks like. As you do, consider what needs laying down at the feet of Jesus. Remember that he goes before and behind us, even in the desert.
“Bring your worry, grief, and pain
Every cause you have for shame
Lay it all down
Lay it all down
When your cares have buried you
And there's nothing left to do
Lay it all down
Lay it all down
At the feet of Jesus
At the feet of Jesus
Carried on but your heart was tired
Feared the worst and felt the fire
Lay it all down
Lay it all down
Filled with all those anxious thoughts
And your doubts became your god
Lay it all down
Lay it all down
At the feet of Jesus
At the feet of Jesus”
Daily Bible Readings
These passages supplement the upcoming Sunday sermon:
Monday: Exodus 19:5-6
Tuesday: Exodus 19:8
Wednesday: Exodus 20:2-4
Thursday: I Kings 18:36-37
Friday: Habakkuk 2:18, 20
Saturday: Psalm 115:2-4
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Life Groups: Open To All!
At Sunset Ridge, Life Groups are an integral part of our process of spiritual formation as we seek to grow in faith and knowledge to assist us in living out our mission. We welcome you to review our current Life Group offerings and choose one that suits your availability and interest. Contact the group facilitator(s) for more information.
Sunday Mornings, 9:15-10:15am:
Gay & Dewey Carlson, facilitators - Fellowship Hall - The Parables of Jesus
Joann Thompson, facilitator - Fellowship Hall - The book of James using William Barclays Daily Bible Study
Randy Rutland, facilitator - Fellowship Hall - Poured Out: The Spirit of God Empowering the Mission of God by Leonard Allen
Anthony & Glenna Miranda, facilitators - Chapel Classroom - The Good And Beautiful Community by James Bryan Smith; TBD
Ashley Lockridge, facilitator - Library - Approaching the Daily Bible Readings with guided questions
Sundays, 2pm (Zoom meeting every other Sunday afternoon)
Bill Wards, online facilitator - Misreading Scripture With Western Eyes: Removing Cultural Blinders to Better Understand the Bible by E. Randolph Richards and Brandon J. O'Brien
Mondays, 6-8pm (every other Monday night starting January 9)
Anne Kiehle, facilitator - homes of members - sharing a meal - Video Series of Lectures by Luke Timothy Johnson on the history of how we got our Bible
Tuesdays, 6:30-7:45pm (2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month)
John & Linda Tuller, facilitators - Fellowship Hall - Textual study of the book of Romans
Requests for Prayer
Geraldine Kiser’s daughter, Ellen Kiser, is still awaiting a biopsy, then surgery.
Elaine Thorne is out of the hospital and has returned to Franklin Park Memory Care.
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
