New Series: "Contraband"

Perhaps more impressive than any of the miracles in the Bible is the Bible itself. A collection of 66 books written over a span of 1500 years by over 40 different authors, the Bible remarkably tells one single story. Don’t miss this week as we discover what God’s story is all about and what this means for our own life story. This week we are moving times to 7.00 to 8.30.  Bring a friend and be fired up.  Things are moving, so be a part of the story.

Step Up to a New Challenge

So Jamie Steele, one of the sound guys at RPC, has challenged us as a group yet again.  If we reach 30 teenagers this week Jamie has agreed to let us shave his head to the scalp the following Thursday night.  Lets work hard and get this, because we all know that only I look good with really short hair (even though he wouldn't have any).  

Thanks

Our services went exactly as planned yesterday from start to finish.  With that being said, I cannot thank all of our volunteers enough.  Without every single one of you pitching in and helping out we could not have had such an awesome day.  From the bottom of my heart, every single one of you mean the world to me and to this church.  What you do matters, and the attitude you worked with yesterday was the attitude and heart of Christ.  I could not have asked for anything more.  Thanks guys.

View From The Lock-In

-So we are still at the lock-in...it's 6:45 and I've been up since 7:15 yesterday morning

-About to crash, but we still have another two hours and thirteen minutes left of this marathon 

-SO SLEEPY

-looking forward to the launch on Sunday (nervous/excited/want to throw up/anxious)  

The Time Has Come

So I've really began realizing since Sunday the weight of the situation that Ridge Pointe Church is in...this Sunday we will know what path we are on.  We will see and get a taste of the impact that we as a church can have on the community around us.  It's unreal to me to think that this Thursday we will have somewhere between 10 and 20 teens on Thursday, but what about next Thursday?  30, 40, 50, 70?  Who knows?  

I just have to trust that God is working and that something huge is going to happen (not to mention gameplan for a few different scenarios).  Be praying for us that God would give all of us as individuals and as a church a direction and that we will be absolutely BLOWN AWAY by what God does.  

Selfish

Selfishness is something that comes naturally to all of us.  We often view life and think "how does this affect me?"  Selfishness, however, is a learned behavior.  Join us from 6.30-8.00 for the next two Thursday nights at The Pointe as we discuss what would happen if we began to take the "I" out of our lives.

Monday Night Football!!!

So as I write this I just watched the Bengals score their first touchdown of the 2008 not-really-season.  It's great to have football back.  It's unreal to notice how much you miss something until you see it again.  I just keep smiling over and over and over.  And by the way, all you Aaron Rodgers haters need to SHUT UP.  He looks good (granted the Bengals defense is not that hot an item) but he has a lot of poise and is really putting some zip on the ball.  

FYI For The Schedules

The schedules will be occasionally tweaked/changed.  This will only happen if someone needs off or something changes, but I will do my best to let everyone know about the changes when they happen if they affect you that given week.  Thanks guys and if you have any questions please call me at 201-0953 or email me at anthony@ridgepointechurch.com

Volunteer Schedule for 8/24 and 8/31

Now this schedule will format a little differently from the previous one.  If you are a greeter for these two weeks then we would like it if you could greet for the 1st service and 2nd service.  The catch is that you can leave after you get done greeting 2nd service, making it so you only have to stay for one complete service each Sunday.  This is the same for Kids Pointe Check In and the Parking Lot Greeter.  

Whoever is doing Cafe is being asked to stay in the lobby during the entire 1st service to ensure that everything gets cleaned up and restocked in the Cafe.  So if you work the entire first service you can worship in the 11 o'clock service.  

Volunteers with kids have no need to worry.  During the 2nd service we will have a completely separate room for your kids where they will be able to sit and watch a movie and will be watched by Candy Stone.  This will make less stress for them and you so that they only have to be in one service instead of learning the same thing twice each Sunday.  

If you have any questions about the format or the schedule please do not hesitate to call me at 201-0953 or 472-7016 ext. 102. You can also email me at anthony@ridgepointechurch.com

August 24th (the LAUNCH!!!)

Front Door Greeter: Heather Cothran/Mac McNeill
Parking Lot Greeter: David Green
Cafe: Evodia Rabadan
Kids Pointe Check In: Elisa Rogers/Jessica McNeill
Preschool: 
9.30: Bonnie Miller
11.00: Kristy Steele
Kindergarden: 
9.30: Keri Reese
11.00: TBD
Nursery: 
9.30: Dawn
11.00: Caley England
Ushers: TBD

August 31st:
Front Door Greeter: Heather Cothran/Mac McNeill
Parking Lot Greeters: David Green/Jason Williams
Cafe: Evodia Rabadan
Kids Pointe Check In: Marie Steadings/Amanda Williams
Preschool: 
9.30: Bonnie Miller
11.00: Kristy Steele
Kindergarden: 
9.30: Keri Reese
11.00: Lori Crooke
Nursery:
9.30: Dawn
11.00: Caley England

Ushers: TBD

Volunteer Schedule for August 10th and 17th

August 10th:

Greeter: Elisa Rogers
Cafe: Evodia Rabadan
Kids Pointe Check In/Out: Jessica McNeill/Marie Steadings

Preschool/Kindergarden: Bonnie Miller/Kristy Steele
Ushers: Al Rogers/Mac McNeill

Nursery: April Green

August 17th: 
Greeter: Heather Cothran/Mac McNeill
Cafe: Evodia Rabadan
Kids Pointe Check In/Out: Elisa Rogers
Preschool/Kindergarden: Candy Stone
Ushers: Shannon Crooke/Al Rogers

Nursery: Dawn

Attacking the Day

So I've pretty much decided that I'm a lazy person.  I don't like to do much when I get off work.  I really need to study more and spend more time being in the Word.  Because of all of this I now have a new approach that I'm going to try....I'm going to wake up and attack the day.  I want every day to be approached like I am on the offensive.  I want to wake up and begin working for God when I wake up, whether it be through studying, praying, working, or spending time doing God's work with my wife.  Do you attack your day?  Or does it attack you?

A HUGE PROPOSAL

So it's official.  The Pointe has been given a challenge by a partner in our church.  He said that if we get 40 teens in one service on thursday night (before the 24th) then he will let the youth group shave his head COMPLETELY BALD!  Time to step up and represent.  Seriously, this is freaking awesome...lets pull it off!

Sunday Recap

-So had a pretty good day today.  Had a pretty productive volunteer meeting.  We have some really great volunteers who are willing to serve God with their time.  

-Evodia has been awesome in the cafe the past couple months  

-Just got an awesome proposition from Caley to work in the nursery some.  I don't think she knows how big that is for us.  It's hard to get people to work in nursery when very few of them have young babies.  

-excited to see so many teens in service today (10 today).  Our attendance for youth stuff is up which is a plus. 

-found out the music guy from the church I grew up in is moving to Alabama.  He's awesome and I'm sure the church he is going to is going to be blown away by the talent and sincerity he brings to the position.

What A Freaking Blast

So I can honestly say that tonight was about as much fun as I've ever had in ministry.  The teens came out in full force and helped tonight be a freaking awesome night.  Katie and I are so proud of our teens that keep coming out to support our group and have a good time.  Big props to Zach for winning tonight and getting the free trip to Carowinds.  Our 2nd and 3rd place were Samantha and Lydia...come on guys, you gotta represent a little better.  Also, tonight was the first night we used our microphone system and we are gonna keep using it because it's so loud.  I love it and we can also make it to where it echoes.  So cool.

Olympics Tonight

Tonight is the first ever Bizarro Olympics from 7-9.  Remember to wear stuff you can get somewhat dirty and that I need to know if anyone is allergic to any food (I really don't want the teens to die).  Come ready for a good time and weird events.  Should be a blast.