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Summer Missions Report
This summer I was on staff for the high school missions program, Bonfire, at YWAM Mendocino Coast. This program consists of 2 weeks on the YWAM base, followed by a missions trip for the final week. This year, we had 7 staff and 9 students.
On the base, we had classes on the Holy Spirit, values & culture, the Father heart of God, discerning God’s voice, spiritual warfare, some valuable tools for ministry, and more! We also had team-building activities, prayer and worship times, and fun field trips, including ocean kayaking and bonfires on the beach. These two weeks were packed full of fun and challenges as we got to know each other and both students and staff were learning a lot. God did so many little miracles, and several of our students had major growth and breakthrough with God in various areas of their lives!
For the third week, we drove to Vicente Guerrero, Mexico, and partnered with some ministries in the area; helping build a school for adults who didn’t have access to education, and spending time visiting a ministry for women and their children who are leaving situations of abuse. Getting to know and bless the women and children even for a couple days was beautiful and impactful, and it was also very encouraging to see what the long-term workers have accomplished as they follow God and build this ministry.
Also on outreach, I got to, with our school leader, baptize 4 of the students! I love baptisms because they are such a tangible picture of what God is doing in someone’s life, and it’s very exciting to see them taking that step of commitment, so I was very honoured to be a part of that for our students.
Throughout this program, I learned a lot about my gifts and leading along with the Holy Spirit. It is amazing to see God bring things I dreamed of into reality as I step forward in faith, and I’m so thankful to my church family for supporting me in this!
Thanks for reading, and let me know if you want to hear more! God bless!
Alexis Cooper
Kids at the Ridge Ministry Minute - Focus - Aug 14 22
Hey Kids!
Join us this week as Jaimie leads us to understand our new assignment. How can changing our focus help us overcome an obstacle or difficult task? You don’t want to miss this!
PS – Don’t forget to fill out your kids sermon notes page!
Check out this week’s Kids Ministry Minute!
4HG - August 6th at 5 pm
Note there is NO YOUTH this week.
Here is our summer schedule. If you have any questions please contact me!
Friday, August 12th – No Youth
Friday, August 19th – Junior Youth Canoeing
Friday, August 26th – Senior Youth Canoeing
Friday, September 2nd – Youth Movie Night
Friday, September 9th – Youth Kickoff the New Year!
Again, to those who have graduated grade 12, you are welcome to join us for the events during the Summer, and anyone coming into grade 6 same for you! You’ll be able to join the main events and the ones for your respective small groups.
Have an amazing Summer everyone!
Rudy
Kids at the Ridge Ministry Minute - Set Apart - August 7, 2022
Hey Kids,
Tune into this weeks Ministry Minute with Mrs. Jacoba! Will the next assignment find her mailbox this week? Let’s find out!
Check out this week’s Kids Ministry Minute:
4HG - August 6th at 5 pm
This week: WATERFIGHT at the church for everyone (grades 6-12) 5:00, Saturday, August 6th.
Bring water guns, a towel and a change of clothes!
Here is our summer schedule. If you have any questions please contact me!
August 6th – WATERFIGHT (For everyone!)
August 12th – No Youth
August 19th – Junior Youth Canoeing
August 26th – Senior Youth Canoeing
September 2nd – Youth Movie Night
September 9th – Youth Kickoff the New Year!
Again, to those who have graduated grade 12, you are welcome to join us for the events during the Summer, and anyone coming into grade 6 same for you! You’ll be able to join the main events and the ones for your respective small groups.
Have an amazing Summer everyone!
Rudy
4HG - August 5th @ 5 pm
This week: WATERFIGHT at the church for everyone (grades 6-12) 5:00, Saturday, August 6th.
Bring water guns, a towel and a change of clothes!
Here is our summer schedule. If you have any questions please contact me!
August 6th – WATERFIGHT (For everyone!)
August 12th – No Youth
August 19th – Junior Youth Canoeing
August 26th – Senior Youth Canoeing
September 2nd – Youth Movie Night
September 9th – Youth Kickoff the New Year!
Again, to those who have graduated grade 12, you are welcome to join us for the events during the Summer, and anyone coming into grade 6 same for you! You’ll be able to join the main events and the ones for your respective small groups.
Have an amazing Summer everyone!
Rudy
Kids at the Ridge Ministry Minute - Mustard Seed Faith - July 31, 2022
Hey Kids,
Join us this week as we discover a new assignment! This one takes us back to last summer for a fun experiment to teach us a lesson. I hope your summer is going well! Don’t forget to hold onto your Sermon Notes pages and bring them in for our Fall Kick off Sunday!
Check out this week’s Kids Ministry Minute:
UPDATE: 4HG Summer Update - July 29
Please note: This week Sr. Boys (not Jr. Boys) meet on Saturday at from 2 – 4 pm (note time) at the home of the Coopers – 340 Duffield St.
Here is our summer schedule. If you have any questions please contact me!
July 30th – Senior Boys Night
August 5th – WATERFIGHT (For everyone!)
August 12th – No Youth
August 19th – Junior Youth Canoeing
August 26th – Senior Youth Canoeing
September 2nd – Youth Movie Night
September 9th – Youth Kickoff the New Year!
Again, to those who have graduated grade 12, you are welcome to join us for the events during the Summer, and anyone coming into grade 6 same for you! You’ll be able to join the main events and the ones for your respective small groups.
Have an amazing Summer everyone!
Rudy
4HG Summer Update - July 29 (2 - 4 pm)
This week Sr. Boys meet on Saturday from 2-4 pm at the home of the Coopers- 340 Duffield St.
Here is our summer schedule. If you have any questions please contact me!
July 30th – Senior Boys Night
August 5th – WATERFIGHT (For everyone!)
August 12th – No Youth
August 19th – Junior Youth Canoeing
August 26th – Senior Youth Canoeing
September 2nd – Youth Movie Night
September 9th – Youth Kickoff the New Year!
Again, to those who have graduated grade 12, you are welcome to join us for the events during the Summer, and anyone coming into grade 6 same for you! You’ll be able to join the main events and the ones for your respective small groups.
Have an amazing Summer everyone!
Rudy
Crisis Pregnancy Centre Update
As you know, our church supports the Crisis Pregnancy Centre here in Winnipeg. Many of you have donated baby items (including formula) to the centre through our Mother’s Day drive and by dropping off formula at the church.
The Crisis Pregnancy Centre is so very grateful for your support! In fact, this past Mother’s Day, the centre has been able to give your donations to help new moms provide for their babies.
Here are some of the Thank You notes for the Crisis Pregnancy Centre:
Unfortunately, as many of you have heard (and Pastor Doug mentioned a couple of Sundays ago), our present federal government is working to remove the charitable status of crisis pregnancy centres across Canada. We want to support the CPC and we encourage you to contact your MP and let them know that you do not want the government to remove the charitable status of these centres.
If you need help with the letter, we encourage you to use the sample letter (Sample Letter (page 2).
And, once again, thank you on behalf of the Crisis Pregnancy Centre, for your support!
Kids at the Ridge Ministry Minute - Whom do you Serve? - July 24, 2022
Hey Kids!
Join us as we discover our new assignment. This is a special one – we get to hear from some of you!
PS – are you filling out your Sermon Notes pages? Watch our Kids Ministry Minute Summer Intro video from July 3rd for the details!
Watch this Week’s Kids Ministry Minute:
Revised: 4HG Summer Update - July 22
**Revised: Note the start time this Saturday is 7 pm (not 2 pm)**
Hey People!
This week the Junior Boys will be meeting on SATURDAY @ 7 pm at the Church! Bring Clothes that could get dirty without getting ruined!
Here is our summer schedule. If you have any questions please contact me!
July 23rd – Junior Boys Night
July 29th – Senior Boys Night
August 5th – WATERFIGHT (For everyone!)
August 12th – No Youth
August 19th – Junior Youth Canoeing
August 26th – Senior Youth Canoeing
September 2nd – Youth Movie Night
September 7th – Youth Kickoff the New Year!
Also, to the people who have graduated grade 12, you are welcome to join us for the events during the Summer, and anyone coming into grade 6 same for you! You’ll be able to join the main events and the ones for your respective small groups.
Have an amazing Summer everyone!
Rudy
4HG Summer Update - July 22
Hey People!
This week the Junior Boys will be meeting on SATURDAY @ 7 pm at the Church! Bring Clothes that could get dirty without getting ruined!
Here is our summer schedule. If you have any questions please contact me!
July 23rd – Junior Boys Night
July 29th – Senior Boys Night
August 5th – WATERFIGHT (For everyone!)
August 12th – No Youth
August 19th – Junior Youth Canoeing
August 26th – Senior Youth Canoeing
September 2nd – Youth Movie Night
September 7th – Youth Kickoff the New Year!
Also, to the people who have graduated grade 12, you are welcome to join us for the events during the Summer, and anyone coming into grade 6 same for you! You’ll be able to join the main events and the ones for your respective small groups.
Have an amazing Summer everyone!
Rudy
Kids at the Ridge Ministry Minute - Faith in Action - July 17, 2022
Hey Kids!
Join us as we learn more about our next assignment!
*Don’t forget to fill out our Kids Sermon Notes Page and bring them in at the end of the summer for a chance for a prize!*
4HG Summer Update - July 15
Hey People!
For the Summer we are doing things slightly different, so here is what you’ll need to know.
This week the Senior Girls will be meeting on SATURDAY @ 2pm at the Church! Bring Clothes that could get dirty without getting ruined :D
Also, to the people who have graduated grade 12, you are welcome to join us for the events during the Summer, and anyone coming into grade 6 same for you! You’ll be able to join the main events and the ones for your respective small groups.
If you have any questions please contact me!
July 16th – Senior Girls Afternoon
July 23rd – Junior Boys Night
July 29th – Senior Boys Night
August 5th – WATERFIGHT (For everyone!)
August 12th – No Youth
August 19th – Junior Youth Canoeing
August 26th – Senior Youth Canoeing
September 2nd – Youth Movie Night
September 7th – Youth Kickoff the New Year!
Have an amazing Summer everyone, I hope You find some rest and can relax a bit!
Rudy
Kids at the Ridge Ministry Minute - Who's In Charge? - July 10, 2022
Hey kids,
Join Mrs. Sheilla and Pastor Rudy as they work out the answer to their next assignment!
**Don’t forget to fill out your Kids Sermon Notes page as you listen and bring in all your completed pages to Mrs. Sheilla at the end of the summer for a chance to earn a prize!**
Check out this week’s Kids Ministry Minute!
Kids at the Ridge Ministry Minute - Summer Intro - July 3, 2022
Hey Kids!
Here is our very first episode of our Kids Ministry Minute for 2022! Watch this video to see what we’re up to this summer and we hope you’ll follow along with us as we go on God’s Assignment.
*Sermon Note booklets are available now to pick up at the kids check-in counter*
Happy summer everyone!
4HG June 10th
Hey People!
I wanted to make sure that you remember that there is NO YOUTH tonight. For the Summer we are doing things slightly different, so here is what you’ll need to know.
July 1st – Canada Day No Youth
July 8th – Junior Girls Night
July 15th – Junior Boys Night
July 22nd – Senior Girls Night
July 29th – Senior Boys Night
August 5th – WATERFIGHT (For everyone!)
August 12th – No Youth
August 19th – Junior Youth Canoeing
August 26th – Senior Youth Canoeing
September 2nd – Youth Movie Night
September 7th – Youth Kickoff the New Year!
If you are bored and would like to do more hanging out thorughout the week in the summer, please send me a message that you’d be interested in something like that, because I’d like to make the Church Property available for games and s’mores on Wednesday Nights occasionally through the Summer. If that sounds like something you’d be into, let’s make it happen!
Have an amazing Summer everyone, I hope You find some rest and can relax a bit!
