South Dakota Mission Trip Announcement
We’re excited to share that our next South Dakota mission trip is scheduled for June 6–12, 2026! This trip will focus on meeting needs on the ranch as well as serving the surrounding community, including potential construction projects. Final details TBA. The trip is limited to 20 people, 16 years or older. Cost is $300 plus travel and includes background check, shirt, lodging, and meals on the ranch. Deadline to sign up with $50 deposit is February 22, 2026. For more information, contact Heather at heather@myridgecrest.info.
Ministry Opportunity
Do you like to greet people? Do you like to smile and help people feel welcome? Then the Greeter Ministry is for you. Your smiling face is needed on Sunday mornings to greet members and guests. If this is you, please let Dell Walker or the office know.
Pill Bottle Ministry Opportunity
RBC is collecting clean, empty pill bottles for inclusion in shipments of medical supplies to developing countries where people often walk miles for medical help. The only way they can get medication home is often in their hand or pockets where it gets sweaty or lost. These bottles will be given to the patients to transport their meds. Bottles can be prescription or over-the-counter, large or small, must have lids, ALL LABELS & RESIDUE MUST BE REMOVED and bottles should be washed/dried before donating. See collection bin in Commons Area.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR! Vacation Bible School is July 12-15, 2026.
GriefShare
A new GriefShare Class will start on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in Room B5. Cost is $20 for the book. If you already have the edition 4 book, there is no cost to attend. To register, go to www.griefshare.org, click on Find a Group, and find Ridgecrest or contact the church office at 205-661-3722. Please share with your grieving friends or family so we can help them get on the path to healing.
Food, Fun and Fellowship
Ministry in Motion is planning a time of Fellowship on Monday, February 2, 2026, at 11 a.m. in the Gathering Room. Bring your favorite casserole, salad, vegetable or dessert. Drinks will be provided. We will eat at 11:00 a.m. followed by a speaker. Our speaker will be Dr. Eddie Thomas, a physician in the Trussville area. He will be speaking about Type 2 Diabetes and other health issues that concern senior adults. Please sign up at information desk so we know how many people to plan for. Everyone is welcome.