November Calendar!!!

If you don't have a November Calendar, grab one here!

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Some dates to note:

Saturday, November 8th is Backyard Brawl! Flag-Football

(see details below)

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Sr. High Night at Barnes & Noble Sunday, November 9th

4:30-6PM

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No WNL! on Wednesday, November 12th

Annual Church Meeting

1st Annual Backyard Brawl!

Next weekend, November 8th, will be the

1st Annual Backyard Brawl! Flag-Football Game.

Here's the deal:

1st Annual Backyard Brawl! Flag-Football Game

Saturday, November 8th

12:30 - 3:30ish PM

@ Ridgeland Community Church

Home-cooked chili (the food, not town) lunch included!

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Email, call, or talk to John if you can come...

(jcleghorn@ridgelandchurch.org) or 334-6722

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Students are encouraged to bring friends!

Parents are encouraged to play!

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**For safety reasons, this event is limited

to students in grades 6-12**

"Blessed are the merciful..."

We're continuing our series on the Beatitudes, tonight being:

"Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy." (5:7)

Some questions to think about:

(1) What does it mean to be "merciful?"

(2) What sort of attitude is Jesus teaching us to have?

(3) What does being "merciful" look like in my everyday life?

(4) What sort of grudges or frustrations exists that may be holding me back from the life God wants for me?

"Blessed are the hungry & thirsty..."

Last week, Luke Cymbal spoke a message on what it is to be meek. He shared with us that meekness, by definition, is simply demonstrating humility in our actions towards others. By being meek (or humble), we demonstrate that we are people who recognize their need for God and His provision. We realize that we are nothing without God and must depend on Him daily.

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Tonight, our very own Rei Pizarro will be sharing about his recent trip to the Dominican Republic. Rei is a volunteer through Compassion International, an organization that is committed to providing basic life necessities to children and families in need while sharing the truth of Jesus.

Wednesday Night Live! meets tonight at 6:30PM!

Be there!

Weekend of Opportunities!!!

This weekend is what I'm calling the "Weekend of Opportunities."

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Make a Difference Day, October 25th!

We're partnering with organizations across Henrietta to impact

our community. We'll be raking leaves for senior citizens in need of help.

If weather is uncooperative, we're going to Sperry High School

to assist in projects that aid Henrietta.

Meet @ RCC, 9AM - 11AM

*Parents - please sign in your student upon arrival*

Harvest Party, October 25th!

A time for the church body to hang out, play games, and eat food.

Youth... we're in charge of the games!

Join us @ Mendon Ponds, 3:30PM

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Hope to see you @ these events.

If you have any questions, let me know!

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American Red Cross Blood Drive

Saturday, October 25th

Sperry High School

10AM-2PM

No appointments needed,

takes approximately 30 minutes

Sr. High Students!!!!

This is just for you...

Sr. High Hang Out!

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Pizza Hut, West Henrietta Road

Sunday October 19th, 6:30PM

I'm buyin'!

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Something I've been wanting to do is give you, the Sr. High students at Ridgeland, is time to just hang out. This Sunday, October 19th, we're going to meet at Pizza Hut to eat and relax... and I'm paying the bill for everyone. This will be a time to just chill out and get to know one another better. I encourage you to think about it... free food, time to relax, hang out with friends... not a bad deal, eh?

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Email me and let me know if you're coming!

jcleghorn@ridgelandchurch.org

What does "meek" even mean, anyway?

For the past few weeks we've been studying the Beatitudes (Matthew 5). Last week we talked about the mourning and discovered that they are those people who recognize their mistakes and faults, seek forgiveness, and turn to Jesus to be comforted. We unpacked the truth that the Cross is no longer just a symbol of His death, but our hope and life. Through Jesus and the Cross, we can be forgiven and be comforted.

Tonight, Luke Cymbal will be sharing with us the next Beatitude:

"Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth." (Mt. 5:5)

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We'll also discuss the intended reasons behind our study. Some questions to think about in regards to the background are:

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(1) Who was Jesus teaching? In respect to their ethnicity, what sort of things would they be wanting to know from Jesus?

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(2) Why are the Beatitudes important, anyway? What's the big deal?

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(3) How should they affect our lives for the better? What changes should be made?

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(4) Can I see the Beatitudes demonstrated in my life and the life of others?

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Don't forget! Wednesday Night Live! meets

TONIGHT at 6:30PM!

Quickly Upcoming Events!!!

Here are some rapidly approaching events to keep in mind!

RIT HOCKEY GAME!

Friday, October 17th

Meet @ RIT Ice Arena, 6:15-6:30PM

Tickets $9, only a few left!

Permission Form Required

Ask John for details...

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Make a Difference Day!

Saturday, October 25th

Meet @ RCC 9AM, Return @ 11AM

We'll be raking leaves for senior citizens...

Bring Your Own Rake!!!

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RCC Harvest Party!

Saturday, October 25th

Mendon Park, 3:30PM

The Youth are in charge of games!

See, call, or email John for details for any of the upcoming events.

Sign ups and flyers are available in the Youth Room.

"Blessed are those who mourn..."

Last week, we touched on the first Beatitude and came to the conclusion that to be "poor in spirit" means to simply recognize that we don't have what it takes within ourselves to please God. We all make mistakes, live unperfect lives, and need to depend on God for everything. He is the source of all our eyes can see, including our very own lives. And He is the source of salvation, giving us a second chance to being in relationship with Him through Jesus. Being "poor in spirit" simply means to remember that we must constantly depend on God!

Tonight we'll be looking into the second Beatitude Jesus teaches:

"Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted."
(Matthew 5:4)

Some questions to consider:

(1) What does it mean to "mourn" and what does that look like in everyday life?

(2) What are they mourning about, anyway?

(3) What should my attitude be as a result?

Wednesday Night Live! meets on Wednesday nights at 6:30PM in the Youth Room. See you there!

Don't Give Me that Beatitude!!!

We're starting a series on the Beatitudes, trying to discover what Jesus really meant and how they should affect our lives today. Found in Matthew 5, tonight will focus on the first...

"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." (Matthew 5:3).

Some questions to consider are:

(1) Who are the "poor in spirit" and what does that mean?

(2) What does it teach me about myself, my relationship with others, and with God?

(3) Am I living as one who is "poor in spirit"? If not, why?


Wednesday Night Live! meets tonight at 6:30PM in the youth room! See you there!