The Ridge Journey Groups
For the Love What? Ladies! Join us for a wise and hilarious journey through the roller coaster of modern womanhood. Author, Jen Hatmaker, explores the myths that make us miserable and charts a path to freedom. She declares the answer for our lives: the liberating, soul healing, grace of God. So grab some coffee, put on your comfy clothes and lets study!
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Our Journey Groups meet weekly in members’ homes for a six-week period of Bible study, fellowship, and service. Groups usually last 1 1/2 hours and are a great way to get more connected to the Ridge family. You can register for a group through the communication card, online, on the Ridge app, or using the enclosed form.
Led by: Donna Trawick Who? Women When? Sundays 5pm Where? Panera Childcare? No
7 Questions that Rattle in the Minds of Most Men What? The Bible has some surprising and counterintuitive things to say about being a man. This study will enable you to explore God’s design for manhood. It’s the start of a journey that will lead you to be the husband, father, brother, boss—man—you've always wanted to be.
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Registration 9/6 - 9/20 Kick Off Potluck - 9/20
We will kick off the study season this fall with a good Ol’ fashioned church Potluck Lunch. Journey Groups will share some great food and fellowship immediately following the 10:30 service on September 20th. Your leaders will be contacting you regarding this fun event!
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Led by: Jimmy McIlrath Who? Men When? Thursdays at noon (1 hour only) Where? The Ridge Office Childcare? No
What? In this six-part series, Andy Stanley unpacks the compelling simplicity of Jesus’ message. Follow. Believe. Obey. We will unpack the stories of people who accepted Jesus’ offer to “Follow me” and discover how they found themselves captivated by an extraordinary faith leading them to adopt a lifestyle that turned the world upside down. This is such an awesome study we are offering it three times!
Calling All Middle School & High School
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Check out the Journey Groups just for you! Sundays 5pm Ridge Office
High School Generation Change is a Bible study designed to lead teens to a better understanding of God, themselves and their money— and how it all works togethID# 15 er. Students are equipped with biblical principles to BE who God created them to be.
Middle School
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In Jesus Is _______. Student Edition, Judah Smith reveals the character of Jesus and the importance of Christ’s message. This best seller shows students that discover who Jesus is will change who they are!
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Led by: Allison & Brycen Freeman Who? Anyone When? Wednesdays at 6:30pm Where? The Freemans’ Home Childcare? Yes Led by: Astrid Wightman Who? Anyone When? Thursdays at 6:30pm Where? Rotating Homes Childcare? Yes Led by: Jami Conroy Who? Women When? Thursdays at noon. (1 hour only) Where? The Ridge Office Childcare? No
Life. Money. Legacy. What? In Life. Money. Legacy., Dave Ramsey presents a biblical view of money in five entertaining, practical messages. Each message helps us understand how to handle our personal finances God's ways and how to build a lasting legacy that will transform generations to come.
Name(s):____________________________________________ Group #:________ Email Address:_______________________________________________________ Phone Number:_______________________________________________________ Number of children requiring childcare*:__________________________________ *Journey Groups will be responsible for covering their own child care.
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Led by: Caroline Castle Who? Anyone When? Thursdays at 6:30pm Where? Rotating Homes (Phenix City) Childcare? Yes
Future Family
Game Plan
What? Family. We all have one. Many of us want our Future Family to be a step up from our families of origin. Most of us want something better for our children. This six session study will help you decide what you want your family’s future to look like and help you plan how to get there.
What? Discovering God's plan for our lives can be frustrating. Some have described it as the most challenging experience of the Christian life. But it shouldn't be. In this 6-part series, Jeff Henderson explains, in the most practical ways imaginable, how to discover and embrace God's game plan for your life
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Led by: Jay Cannon & Phil Patterson Who? Anyone When? Thursdays at 6:30pm Where? The Pattersons’ Home (Springlake) Childcare? Yes
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Twisting the Truth
Keep Calm & Carry On
What? This six session series exposes some common ways God's truth gets twisted and how we can recognize and overcome it. Each one has the potential to destroy your relationships, cloud your decisions, and distort your perception of him.
What? "In This Life You Will Have Trouble..." These are Jesus' own words. And they should come as no surprise. We all face troubles in life. In this six-week study, we'll take a close look at six troubles we face. And we'll examine Jesus' message to us, in summary, to Keep Calm and Carry On. We have His hope, peace and guarantee.
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Led by: Tee & Shannah Mabry Who? Anyone When? Sundays at 4pm Where? The Mabrys’ home (Harris Co.) Childcare? Yes
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What? If you crave a simpler life anchored by the priorities that matter most, roll up your sleeves: Simplified living requires more than just cleaning out your desk drawer. It requires uncluttering your soul. Join us for a great study on how to get rid of the stuff that leaves your spirit drained. Stop doing what doesn’t matter and start doing what does.
What? What time is it? Where did all the time go? Maybe we think about time so much because there never seems to be enough of it. Maybe there is only one question we need to ask. What am I doing with my time? Simple question? Easy answer? It’s time you found out. In this 5part series, Time of Your Life, Andy Stanley will help you discover that answer. Led by: Brett Willis Who? Single Parents When? Wednesdays at 6:30pm Where? The Brocks’ home (Springlake) Childcare? Yes
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Led by: Jade Tamaski Who? Anyone When? Wednesdays at 7pm Where? The Ridge Office Childcare? Yes
Counter Culture
Jesus is ___.
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Led by: Daniel Burnette Who? Anyone When? Wednesdays at 6:30pm Where? The Burnettes’ Home (Midland) Childcare? Yes
Simplify
Time Of Your Life
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Led by: The Conroys & The Havicans Who? Couples When? Mondays at 6pm Where? The Ridge Office Childcare? Yes
What? Jesus is ____. by Judah Smith will help you discover how to have a deep, lasting relationship with Jesus, and to commune with and grow in him. Judah will show you that Jesus is more than a good teacher or an inspiring leader. He is the point of all life.
What? This study is a pointed yet winsome call for readers to faithfully follow Christ in countercultural ways. There will be a cost. There will be a reward. Do Christians in the contemporary church have the courage to counter the culture? Pastor and Author David Platt believes the gospel should compel us to respond to social issues.
Led by: Allie Mugavin Who? Young Adults When? Tuesdays at 7pm Where? The Ridge Office Childcare? No
Led by: Joey Anglin Who? Anyone When? Sundays at 6:30pm Where? The Anglins’ Home (Fortson) Childcare? Yes
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