It is always good to get our life fixed on what is most important, especially during the Christmas season. This advent season we will do just that as we fix our eyes on Jesus. We will look at the person and work of Jesus through the book of Hebrews. The recipients of this great letter were tired and weary in their faith. They needed strengthened to stand firm in their faith. This letter hits the spot on calling believers to persevere with a fresh look at the person and work of Jesus. Let us be strengthened this advent season to persevere in our commitment to Christ as we seek to be fixed on Him.

To encourage you this advent season we have provided daily devotions online at ridgeonline.org. We also have provided a weekly memory verse.

Advent Giving. This advent, let’s give to change our community and world through our advent giving with a goal of $70,000. In years past, as a body we have given above and beyond to help fund the work of the gospel both locally and globally. We want to invite you to pray and join in doing the same again this year. As you pray let me encourage you to meditate on 2 Corinthians 9.5-15. Let this be a joyful get to this advent season. Here is how the funds will be distributed this season. $50,000 will go toward our normal monthly giving and the over and beyond amount of $20,000 will go toward specific ministry endeavors locally and globally. $20,000 will be committed to the following efforts: The Israel Family in Serbia, Lottie Moon mission offering, The Marshall Family and the support of four churches in Lyon, France, Guadalajara Mission Work and Nafian’s Bible Training Classes in Papua New Guinea ($1,000), Dallas Baptist Association, Baptist General Convention of Texas, Real Options for Women, LINC Creekview HS Work and Young Life.

Look forward to seeing you Sunday!

For your advent joy,
Jerry