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The Ridgecrester
Volume No. 61 A New Beginning
it did? The early Christians themselves reply: We exist because of Jesus resurrection. There is no evidence for a form of early Christianity in which the resurrection was not a central belief. Nor was this belief, as it were, bolted on to Christianity at the edge. It was the central driving force, informing the whole movement." The resurrection of Jesus sets Christianity apart from every religion, every philosophy and every attempt to understand God and mans relationship to Him. It proves that Jesus is the Son of God, the Christ and the Savior. It verifies the truth of scripture. It gives power for Christian living. The resurrection gives hope for the present and guarantees the future of all who trust in Jesus. This month as we sing those beloved Easter hymns, and we open Gods Word to the wonderful story of that resurrection morning, and as we decorate the cross on the steps of the Church may our hearts be filled with the joy and wonder of a risen Savior who died on a cross so that we might live with Him eternally! Let me add how delighted I am that our church unanimously voted to call Reverend John Russell as our Minister of Worship and Family Ministries. Both he and Laura Leigh will make a blessed addition to the Ridgecrest family. John will be joining us the last week of May and Laura Leigh will join him in July after they celebrate their marriage. Lets begin now to pray for this wonderful couple as they make preparations for their move to Montgomery. Serving the risen Savior, Bro. Mike words proclaim the Good that T hose threedeath and the grave, and sin Newslost itsJesus overcame had grip
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Serving others can bring such joy to your heart. You are showing Gods love whether you help keep the Nursery on Sunday morning, teach Sunday School, Childrens Choir, G.A.s & R.A.s, lead an AWANA class, assist with the Easter Festival or work with Vacation Bible School. There are so many opportunities in which you can help at Ridgecrest. Please pray about where God wants you to serve. Our Easter Festival will be here at Ridgecrest on Saturday, April 7th, from 10:00 a.m. till 12:00 p.m. We will have games, hot dogs, a puppet show and an egg hunt. This is open to all ages from babies to 6th grade. We still need several volunteers - please let me know if you would like to help. We are already making plans for our Vacation Bible School which will be Sunday, June 10th through Wednesday, June 13th, from 5:30 8:30 p.m. each night. Plan now to attend the Amazing Wonders Aviation and help our children learn of Gods great love for us and His awesome power! In His service, Susan Campbell
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So what would bring the disciples out of hiding? Why would the men who denied Friday was horrible, knowing Jesus, for fear of what would happen on all those who believe. Those three words give hope to the to them, so boldly and unabashedly proclaim hopeless. but Sunday was coming! the name of Jesus (10 of the 11 were martyred How often do we feel like we are in a hopeless situation? for preaching the Gospel)? The answer is Whether at school, work, in relationships, with finances or simpleJesus!!! Sunday came and He overcame the grave!!! Just with medical issues, we all face issues at times that seem like Jesus told them He would!!! hopeless. The disciples witnessed one of their own (Judas) betray the Lord leading to His arrest, and all of a sudden their world was turned upside down. Im sure the disciples felt hopeless on the Friday before Resurrection Sunday. On that Friday, they watched as Jesus was beaten, mocked, ridiculed, tried, scourged, and crucified. Everything the disciples were so sure of was over! Fearing for their lives they escaped into hiding. Peter, The Rock, was so terrified he denied his Lordjust like Jesus told him he would. Friday was horrible, but Sunday was coming! So if you are in need of a Savior or if you feel like youre in a situation that is hopeless, look to Jesus! Whatever the situation, focus on Him and He will give you peacejust like Jesus told us He would! Jesus tells us in John 16:33, I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world. Happy Easter, Tom
Friendly Reminders
Budget & Finance Meeting Apr 15 - 4:00 p.m., Rm 103 Deacons Meeting Apr 22 - 4:30 p.m., Rm 301
4 - Salisbury Steak, Rice, Gravy, English Peas, Rolls, Salad & Dessert Apr 11 - Parmesan Chicken, Noodles, String Beans Texas Toast, Salad & Dessert Apr 18 - Sloppy Joes, Chips and Dip, Salad and Brownies (with all the trimmings) Apr 25 - Chicken Tetrazzini, Cream Corn, Rolls, Salad & Dessert
Servers
Apr 4 - Linda Nelson & Ethel Weathers Apr 11 - Marianne Harrell, Lorene Jones & Jerry Sims Apr 18 - Luverne Bethay & Linda Nelson Apr 25 - Tom Anderson & Vida Wilder
Collectors
Apr 4 - Merigold Caldwell & Joyce Ottinger Apr 11 - Reba Lisenby & Ethel Weathers Apr 18 - Ray & Carolyn Williams Apr 25 - Edith Hicks & Reba Lisenby Note: Please contact Carolyn, 277-0011, or Angie, 320-5179, in advance when not able to serve or collect on your scheduled date.
Dot Casey, Tyson Thompson & Carolyn Williams Merigold Caldwell, Edith Hicks Betty Brown, Velita McFarland & Marianne Harrell Sheila Kelley & Judy Wilson Merigold Caldwell, Edith Hicks
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9:30 Maxine Moseley WOM FLC Guest Speaker for Mens Ministry Breakfast will be State Missionary Steve Stephens, an Associate in the Office of Global Missions/Disaster Relief for Alabama State Board of Missions.
Do you have the gift of speaking? Then speak as though God himself were speaking through you. Do you have the gift of helping others? Do it with all the strength and energy that God supplies. Then everything you do will bring glory to God through Jesus Christ. All glory and power to him forever and ever! Amen. 1 Peter 4:11
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