Views from The Ridge 08.02.23
Sunset Ridge is a church that desires to follow Jesus, reach people, and radiate God’s love and hope to all.
This Week…
Wednesday, August 2, 6-9pm Kids’ Night Out
Sunday, August 6
9:15am Life Groups, children’s Roots gathering, teen gathering (see website for more info)
10:30am Worship (“You Can’t Take It With You” - Luke 12:13-21)
4:30pm Supper Church
Tuesday, August 8, 9:30am Storytime
Upcoming…
August 10, 7-8:30pm End of summer youth group
August 12, 9:30-11:30am Second Saturday
August 13 Seasons Sunday - Join us for a special time of blessing for our babies and those who are headed back to school. We love sharing in celebration of new seasons for our families!
Shock and Awe
Riley Stirman
In my sermon on Sunday, I said that I think all of Christian life is summed up in three little words found in Matthew 6.
How much more.
If we look around at the world and find any comfort, any love, any joy, how much more can we expect from the God who created all things?
I believe that the best possible response to the God we serve is wonder. I believe that we need to be more in the habit of opening our eyes wide in awe at the works of God's hands. Even in the midst of drudgery, monotony, and boredom, I think we can still practice awe.
This week, I invite you to say a prayer of awe, to reflect on how much more our God truly is. I recommend the words of one of my favorite hymns, “How Great Thou Art”, as a good starting place:
Oh Lord, my God
When I, in awesome wonder
Consider all the worlds Thy hands have made
I see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder -
Thy power throughout the universe displayed.
Then sings my soul, my Savior God to Thee
How great Thou art, how great Thou art
Consider the world around you. Dwell on rolling thunder and crashing waves and green forests. Marvel at the works of his hands. And may these three little words awaken in you a burning hope for what is yet to come:
How much more.
Around the Community
Our playground is getting a makeover! We have some exciting programming coming up for our children in the next couple of months, and we are working to ensure that our spaces are safe and accessible for them. Stay up-to-date with our social media and newsletter communications to learn more about what’s coming!
The Women’s Wednesday Fellowship (WWF) enjoyed a fun time together last week! This group meets once a month to write cards and spend time together over a meal. If you’d like to participate, meet in the fellowship hall on the last Wednesday of every month.
Prayers & Praises
This past week was Judy Allmon’s last time with us before she moves to Lubbock. We are so grateful for the time we’ve spent with her and celebrate this new season of her life!
Chuck Franzke is under the care of hospice. No phone calls at this time, please, but notes are welcome.
Carol Gerhardt is undergoing additional tests.
Jenice Morris, Des Weatherford’s sister, is now home following successful shoulder surgery.
Directory Updates
Noelle Lowry
451 Cloverleaf Ave. #3 (78209)
Alex, Elaine & Alexis Novotny
340 Treeline Park #114 (78209)
The street address listed for Mary Lee Embry in last week’s newsletter was incorrect. It is:
120 Cross Point Rd. #503
Boerne TX 78006
Do you follow us on Instagram? Find our Daily Bible Readings in our stories, and updates throughout the week in our feed.
God, we gather in gratitude, thankful for the ways you seek to revive us! Let the words of our mouths and the meditations of our hearts work together to praise you in this hour. Grant your Spirit to move our hearts and inspire each of us to share your steadfast love with all whom we encounter. Help us to join in giving only what is good, not only today, but every day. Amen
