Views from The Ridge 10.30.2024
Sunset Ridge is a church that desires to follow Jesus, reach people, and radiate God’s love and hope to all.
This Week
REMEMBER TO TURN YOUR CLOCKS BACK 1 HOUR THIS SATURDAY NIGHT!
Sunday, November 3
9am Worship in the Sanctuary (Scott Heare preaching: Mark 12:28-34)
10:15am Classes for all ages
Adult classes in the Fellowship Hall: Bible Class; BEMA podcast discussion
Women’s Group: Chapel Classroom
Youth Group
Roots & Roots 456 (PreK-3rd grade in Roots Room; Grades 4-6 in Rm 104)
11am Worship in the Chapel (Scott Heare preaching: Mark 12:28-34)
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A Look at November
Sundays, 9 & 11 am Worship
Wednesdays, 7 pm BLESSING Group (no meeting 11/27)
Wednesday, November 6 Monthly Men’s Assembly 12pm Fellowship Hall
Wednesday, November 6 Elementary Girls’ Bible Study 6pm Charis Park
Saturday, November 9 Second Saturday & first weekly Farmers Market
Sunday, November 10 Camelot Christmas Volunteer Meeting 12:30PM
Saturday, November 16 Farmers Market
Sunday, November 17 Additional contribution for budget shortfall
Wednesday, November 20 Elementary Girls’ Bible Study 6pm Charis Park
Saturday, November 23 Farmers Market
November 27-29 Campus Closed (BLESSING Group will not meet 11/27)
Saturday, November 30 Farmers Market
Around Our Community
All are welcome to an informational meeting in preparation of Camelot Christmas, our biggest service event of the year! This event is centered around empowering parents of Camelot students to pick and purchase Christmas gifts for their little ones while providing a fun Christmas party for the families to enjoy together. If you are interested in volunteering for this event, please meet in the Chapel Classroom immediately following 11am worship, Sunday, November 10th.
An Island and a Seed
Taylor Bates, Deputy Director, Sunset Ridge Collective
At the Grand Opening for Charis Park this past weekend Jess and I shared in our remarks about how Charis Park was created from a shared dream within this community. When we envisioned this space, we also imagined it becoming a 'seed' for something bigger.
I recently learned about how biologists are now using biomimicry, or nature-inspired design, to restore forests. Rather than planting rows of trees in uniform patterns, they’re planting 'tree islands' – small clusters that mimic how forests naturally grow. These islands encourage grasses and shrubs to fill in, stabilizing the soil and creating favorable conditions for other plants. Gradually, seeds from nearby trees take root, larger trees sprout, and eventually, an entire ecosystem flourishes, all born from these small beginnings.
We envision Charis Park as one of those tree islands – an acre of hope and inspiration, a space that promotes both human connection and environmental resilience. Our vision is not only for this park to bring joy and flourishing to our neighborhood, but for it to begin a process of re-seeding other vacant areas around San Antonio.
With the guidance of our friends at Good Acres and the sustainable creativity of Coral Studio and Agave Design Studio, we’ve reimagined this former asphalt parking lot into a place that seeks to mimic nature’s divine intelligence.
Every material from the former parking lot was repurposed with intention, staying onsite to avoid landfills. The asphalt was buried to form the berms around us; concrete curbs and logs from damaged trees were transformed into art installations. The dry creek bed and rain garden capture stormwater, and native plants help conserve water, reduce heat, and anchor biodiversity, making the park more resilient.
As Charis Park is now officially open, I hope this little island reminds us of the power in small beginnings. May it be a source of joy, a catalyst for community, and a seed for sustainable growth, here and beyond.
Prayers & Praises
Bill Jackson is home following his heart valve procedure.
