LIFE After Death

What does our Pastor of Discipleship, Rev. Shay Reyner, have in common with movie star Scarlet Johansen? Join us this Sunday in worship to find out!! And while you are here, discover what the Bible says about our resurrection bodies coming in the future for those who know Christ as I continue the message series, "Life After Death."

And, join us as we give a warm welcome back to:
·      Katie Basden, who has returned from "The Voice" after a great performance.
·      Debbie Painter, who has returned from visiting her son (former RBC member and current IMB missionary to Belgium) Justin Ham and narrowly missed the terrorist bombing at the airport.  
To read the rest of Pastor Marc's From the Heart click HERE
*** We are in between seasons and our HVAC is kind of confused. We recommend bringing a sweater or jacket for the Exalt Service in case it is too cold for you. Things should settle down in a few weeks.




(Click HERE to read a bio about Pat Evans)


 
Next Sunday, April 24
3:30 PM
 
EASTER HARVEST AT THE DURHAM RESCUE MISSION
Over 2,200 of our fellow Durham citizens who are struggling with addiction, abuse, poverty or homelessness came to Durham Rescue Mission Easter Celebration.  1440 Easter baskets were provided to children, 1900 meals served and 5000 articles of clothing given away.  The result, along with the obvious meeting of physical needs was the coming to Christ of 143 lost souls!  That equates to one salvation for every 10 Easter Baskets given. 

There are many ways you can continue to support God's work at the Durham Rescue Mission in mending shattered lives.  If you or your Connect Group are interested in using your time and talents at the mission, volunteers are need for a variety of needs to include; GED Tutoring, room remolding, automotive mechanics, dentistry and general medicine (the Mission just opened its free dental and medical clinic at the Good Samaritan Inn) or would like to provide meals or donate clothing, contact Janine Guadagno at 919-724-9917, Ridgecrest's ambassador for the mission, and she will work to connect your talents to their needs. 


DURHAM BULLS NIGHT
  • Make your plans now to join us for a Church-wide Fellowship 
  • Sunday, June 5th / 5:05 PM / Cost: $10
  • We have reserved 150 tickets.
  • Tickets maybe purchased at the information desks on Sunday mornings each Sunday in April; or, at the Church Office during the week.
  • Tickets will be mailed after May 8th.


Our next RBC Institute Growth Intensives will be this Sunday afternoon, April 17, from 4-7 pm. Supper is included. Here are descriptions of the Intensives being offered. You can sign up on the insert in your worship folder over the next few weeks.


For Adults and High School Students:
 
#1 How To Communicate Compassion To Others (Denise Simmons)
This Intensive will deal with sharpening the skill of contact, communication, and compassion by taking a glimpse into the heart of people that cross our path and learning to see them as Jesus sees them. The goal is to begin to see and hear things that others miss in the busyness of life that clouds our view and mutes our encounters with people
 
#2 Life Management  (Jarrod Gunn)
This Intensive will deal with how to get things done and live productively in all areas of your life. It will explore God's vision for our lives and how we can glorify him by doing good for others radically, creatively, and abundantly. It will give you some helpful tools for managing the craziness of life and for keeping worry, stress, and anxiety at a minimum.
 
#3 Mission Sewing (Joyce Buck)
This unique Intensive will work on several projects to be used in Haiti, Guatemala,  and  West Virginia.  If you do not know how to sew, we will teach you. If you have a portable machine and want to learn how to use it, come we will help you with it. We do have several machines if you do not have one to bring. (You may also donate a portable machine or supplies.) You may come and get patterns and work more at home or just do a project while at church. Most of all we pray for the people that receive what our hands craft. Come as early as 2PM or come at the regular Growth Intensive time. We will finish at 7PM. We also could use some knitters and crocheters.

#4 Membership Matters (Shay Reyner)
Interested in becoming a member at Ridgecrest or finding out more about who we are and what makes us tick? This Intensive is the first step you need to take if you desire to join our fellowship. You will learn among other things:
  • What does it mean to be Southern Baptist?
  • What are the distinctives of Ridgecrest?
  • Why does membership matter?   
 
#5 Marriage Matters (Marc and Pam Francis)
The Song of Solomon teaches the Biblical design for relationships. This Intensive is for both singles and married couples, This study follows Solomon's relationship from attraction to dating and courtship, marriage and intimacy to resolving conflict, keeping romance alive, and committing to the end. Format includes both video and discussion.
 
#6 Money Matters (Floyd Green)
In this intensive you will learn some tips about 1) how to de-stress about money, 2) how to make smart money decisions, 3) how to avoid money mistakes that most people make, and 4) how to live more generously.
 
For Kids and Preschoolers: There will be activities available for both of these age groups.


Senior Adult (55+) Celebration Cookout
Sunday, May 1 from 4-7 pm
Location: Pastor Marc and Pam's home in Rougement
Food (hot dogs, hamburgers, all the fixins), Fun and Fellowship
Sign-up by April 24 on the Breezeway bulletin board




  • Rehearsal dates: Sunday, 4/17 @ 3:00
Join us as we seek to glorify God in serving Him with our gifts and talents.

 
If you are on Facebook and not yet a part of the Ridgecrest Baptist Church Group then you are missing out on a lot of good communication. You can go HERE and request membership.










*May 12-19 - Haiti (This trip is full)
*August 1-8 - Haiti

Contact Shay Reyner if you are interested and want more information (sreyner@Ridgecrest.cc). 
Dates on the Horizon
April 17 - RBC Institute Growth Intensives
April 22-24 - Metamorphosis Weekend
April 24 - Laughter and Latte 
May 12-19 - Haiti Team 1
May 14 - Ladies Special Blend of Friendship Tea
May 29 - Memorial Day Weekend Fellowship
June 5 - Durham Bull's Game
June 11 - Fishing Expo
July 11-15 - Vacation Bible School
August 1 - Haiti Team 2


Memory Verse of the Week
Verse 13
"For if you live according to the sinful nature you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the misdeeds of the body you will live,"
Click HERE to check out some of our discipleship opportunities such as Connect Groups, The RBC Institute, and Stuff to Ponder.
Pray for our missionaries!
Click HERE for the latest news and information about our friends serving overseas.

Click HERE to read the Corle's latest Prayer Update

Click on one of the links below to get more info on what's new in each area... 
(red indicates a change since last week)
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  • Click HERE if you would like a better understanding of our CONNECT > GROW > Serve > Go   strategy
  • Click HERE for a listing of our SS Connect Groups and when they meet