7469 Old Canton Road Madison, MS 601.853.1090 ridgecrest.net

Michael Estes, Senior Pastor Matt Cloyd, Executive & Discipleship Pastor

Brian Wright, Pastoral Care & Connections Pastor Greg O’Neal, Worship & Sr. Adults Pastor • Tim Blocker,

Stewardship Director

Logan Ellzey, Student Pastor • Stacie Albritton, Preschool & Children Ministry Director

Stephen Collier, Media CoordinatorHillery Johnson, Ridgecrest Preschool Director

Babbe May, Weekday School Age Ministry Director

WEEKLY OPPORTUNITIES January 26th – February 1st

Sunday: 7:30am Men’s Adventure (Room 103) 9:00am Life Groups (lists at the Information Center)10:30am Morning Worship - Michael Estes (Worship Center) 5:00pm Student Choir (Choir Room) 6:00pm PM Worship – Glenn Shows (Worship Center) Slave of Sin vs. Slave of God, Part 2 - Romans 6:22-23

Adult Open Life Groups (Horn-Room 103; Thomas-Room 105) Students (High School & Middle School-Chapel) Ridgecrest Kids (2nd Floor/Space Room)

Preschool - 3s through K5 (The Ark-Monkey Room)Childcare-infants through 2s (The Ark-Elephant Room)

Monday: 5:30pm Bible Study - Precept (Rooms 102, 105 & 106)

Tuesday: 9:00am Ladies Bible Study (Room 105) 6:30pm College Ministry (601-624-5549)

Wednesday: 4:00pm Prayer Meeting (RAC) 4:45pm Wednesday Fellowship Meal

(Baked & Fried Chicken,Turnip Greens, Fried Okra, Butter Beans & Salad Bar) 6:00pm Next Steps U (lists at Information Center/hallway kiosk)

Kids’ Worship (grades 1-5 – 2nd floor – Space Rm)Preschool Choir (age 3-K – The Ark)Childcare (infants – toddlers – The Ark Elephant Rm)

7:00pm Worship Choir & Band (Choir Room)

Friday: 6:00pm Parents’ Night Out (The Ark)

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Pastor Michael Estes

January 26, 2020

WELCOME GUESTS! We’d like to get to know you and let you know about Ridgecrest opportunities. Please fill out the Connect Card (s) in the pew rack and return it to the Information Center as you leave today. We’re glad you are worshipping with us this morning!

STAFF ANNIVERSARY - Congratulations to Stacie Albritton who has served in our Preschool and Children Ministries for 15 years. Stacie leads this ministry with God at the center and parents as partners to achieve the ultimate goal of planting seeds of faith in the hearts and minds of our children. Thank you for your love and leadership to our young families.

Next Steps U - Join us as we meet Wednesdays at 6:00pm with many ways to Know God through relational discipleship. This

session for adults includes a Women’s Ministry study, Men’s Adventure, Sew Missions, Sign Language classes, English as a Second Language, and ServePrep: How to Find Your Best Fit in Service. We’ll also offer activities for all age groups. We have complete lists at the Information Center and the hallway kiosk. If you have questions, please contact Brian Wright at bwright@ridgecrest.net

Mission Trip Opportunity - Come explore the possibility of going on an international mission trip. There will be a brief meeting in the

Choir Room after the morning worship service today to talk about a possible trip to Colombia.

Syston, England Mission Trip - Deadline is February 5th to register for this UK mission trip. Register at ridgecrest.net/missiontrips or you can contact Matt for more information at mcloyd@ridgecrest.net.

Parents’ Night Out!! Mark your calendars – this Friday, January 31st, 6:00-9:00pm. Our FREE PNO is open to infants to 5th graders. Middle school siblings may attend. Parents will provide a sack supper with drink. Online registration starts today. Deadline for registration is January 29th.

Volunteer for Parents’ Night Out - Help us provide a no-cost much-needed night out for parents of our youngest Ridgecrest family members on December 13 th. If you would like to serve as one of 15-20 adult volunteers, please contact Stacie Albritton at salbritton@ridgecrest.net

Cornerstone WMU – All ladies are invited to meet this Thursday, February 6 th at 11:00am in Room 105. Our focus is missions and we enjoy a time of fellowship together.

IF: Gathering - Ladies register now! We will host the 2020 IF: Gathering in the Chapel on February 7th & 8th. Our schedule is 5:30 - 9:00pm on Friday (dinner provided) and 8:30am - 5:00pm on Saturday (light refreshments provided, lunch on your own). The cost is $25. Our

entire focus will be Jesus! Let’s get in the Word, experience powerful teaching, dive into authentic conversations, worship Jesus, and hear stories that will compel you to take your next steps towards life and peace. To register use the QR code on your phone.

Reception for Pastor Michael & Julie Estes – We are excited to welcome Pastor Michael as our Senior Pastor! We will gather in the RAC on February 16 th

immediately after our morning worship service to celebrate Pastor Michael, Julie, Jackson, Lorelei and Micah. We are in a new chapter at Ridgecrest and believe God is doing great things in our church and community.

GRAPHIC All Nations Worship – Sunday, February 23rd is a day to celebrate people in our community who are from other nations. Please plan to join us as we welcome all nations to a great day of worship together. Please consider inviting someone you have met from another country.