tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5378925444065131577Thu, 16 Feb 2012 01:36:00 +0000tim nationsfinanceLou Ann JordanArlington Life Sheltercooper schoolcraftyouth ministryPat Malonecommunitytheologychristmaseventsmarriageron hakerrelationshipsHarold Michael Gebhardtcarlos acostajan shelferBill WilsonLSTian smithjamie mihillsworshipmissionstemptationvideoJames BarkerVBSsinsalvationvolunteerbaptismchildrenhearts and handsdoris greenlocal eventsworkshopministryurban rodgersjesustim shelferpoliticscare groupsDugoutgoalsGo Magazineryan inlowRyan Blackstonechrist havengrow groupsinterviewChrist’s HavenDavid Bridgwaterurban rogersSBSchet mcdonielmessage highlightloveLance ParrishmoneyWelcome to the Pleasant Rige Church of Christ blog! The purpose of this blog is to provide a place for our members to share thoughts and questions as we prayerfully live out God's mission and vision for our congregation. Join in the conversation!http://pleasantridge.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Caleb)Blogger196125PleasantRidgeChurchOfChristhttp://feedburner.google.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5378925444065131577.post-6346000813946149438Thu, 16 Feb 2012 01:36:00 +00002012-02-15T19:36:00.453-06:00ryan inlowlovemessage highlighthttp://pleasantridge.blogspot.com/2012/02/agape-love.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Caleb)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5378925444065131577.post-2226287976457809133Mon, 13 Feb 2012 01:35:00 +00002012-02-12T19:35:56.065-06:00ryan inlowlovemessage highlighthttp://pleasantridge.blogspot.com/2012/02/nothing-without-love.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Caleb)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5378925444065131577.post-1895196324204381821Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:21:00 +00002012-02-12T19:36:05.122-06:00Pat MaloneHarold Michael GebhardtLance ParrishBy now many of you are aware that, early Tuesday morning, our young brother, Harold Michael Gebhardt, lost his long and courageous battle with kidney disease. Our hearts and prayers go out to his mother, Hildred, his grandparents, David and Iva Nell Kemp, and to all members of his family. The memorial service will be Saturday morning, 11:00 a.m., here at Pleasant Ridge. A number of you http://pleasantridge.blogspot.com/2012/02/harold-michael-gebhardt.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Caleb)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5378925444065131577.post-6701190690516216880Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:25:00 +00002012-01-29T18:25:53.658-06:00videoryan inlowmessage highlightSome of us are FRONTLINE christians and some of us are SUPPLYLINE christians, but all of us are IMPORTANT! http://pleasantridge.blogspot.com/2012/01/frontline-and-supplyline-christians.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Caleb)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5378925444065131577.post-152352881618877779Fri, 27 Jan 2012 05:36:00 +00002012-01-26T23:36:12.255-06:00videoeventshttp://pleasantridge.blogspot.com/2012/01/spring-renewal-2012.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Caleb)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5378925444065131577.post-1970701321663359317Mon, 23 Jan 2012 17:02:00 +00002012-01-23T11:02:00.292-06:00urban rogerseventsWhat is Psalom you ask? Read this short excerpt from their website at www.psalom.org. “The main goal of our work is to bring new A cappella music to the Church. In this way, as the bride of Christ, she can sing to the glory of our creator God - the Father, Son, & Holy Spirit. Spiritual (church music) is a large part of my life. These songs can be performed not only from stage, but especially http://pleasantridge.blogspot.com/2012/01/psalom-2012.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Caleb)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5378925444065131577.post-2609257694960389573Mon, 23 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +00002012-01-22T23:00:45.986-06:00videoryan inlowmessage highlightWe must hold tenaciously to the truth about Jesus Christ and the gospel. http://pleasantridge.blogspot.com/2012/01/hold-tenaciously-to-truth.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Caleb)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5378925444065131577.post-7261289683110341435Sun, 15 Jan 2012 21:34:00 +00002012-01-15T15:34:42.337-06:00videoryan inlowrelationshipsmessage highlightThe goal of relationship renewal in Scripture is always both parties ending up closer to Christ. http://pleasantridge.blogspot.com/2012/01/relationship-renewal.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Caleb)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5378925444065131577.post-3637252791212631223Sun, 08 Jan 2012 17:44:00 +00002012-01-08T11:44:01.234-06:00Lou Ann JordanAs we begin a new year it is time to look back and to celebrate the blessings of new life in the families at Pleasant Ridge. Today is the day that we honor these families and commit our love and support to them as they undertake the important task that God has given them. Children are a gift from God. Along with that gift comes a tremendous responsibility and the very special privilege to love, http://pleasantridge.blogspot.com/2012/01/celebrating-new-life.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Caleb)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5378925444065131577.post-311124709291444300Sat, 07 Jan 2012 17:35:00 +00002012-01-07T11:36:09.469-06:00carlos acostajamie mihillsArlington Life ShelterThe Arlington Life Shelter is in need of winter coats, twin sheet sets and disinfectant wipes and sprays. Please deposit your donations in the bin in Atrium. Contact Carlos Acosta or Jamie Mihills with questions.http://pleasantridge.blogspot.com/2012/01/arlington-life-shelter-winter-drive.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Caleb)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5378925444065131577.post-5208006113921698703Tue, 03 Jan 2012 02:05:00 +00002012-01-02T20:07:30.794-06:00videoDavid Bridgwatermessage highlighthttp://pleasantridge.blogspot.com/2012/01/insignificant-but-all-important-to-him.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Caleb)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5378925444065131577.post-1083464408932307839Sun, 01 Jan 2012 22:45:00 +00002012-01-07T11:38:44.310-06:00eventsjan shelferThere will be a pot-luck fellowship on Sunday, January 8th after second service in the Family Life Center and Atrium to honor Mike and Janet Monroe for their twenty years of service to Pleasant Ridge. Although Mike will no longer be a staff minister here, he and Janet will continue to work and worship with us as much loved members. The meat, drinks and dessert will be provided. All you need to http://pleasantridge.blogspot.com/2012/01/fellowship-honoring-mike-janet-monroe.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Caleb)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5378925444065131577.post-3864520321115518659Mon, 26 Dec 2011 02:06:00 +00002012-01-02T20:06:48.331-06:00videoryan inlowmessage highlighthttp://pleasantridge.blogspot.com/2011/12/christmas-peace-and-joy.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Caleb)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5378925444065131577.post-1738729659755809969Sun, 18 Dec 2011 22:50:00 +00002012-01-02T16:50:57.960-06:00youth ministryLance ParrishWell, it has been a WONDERFUL year for our youth ministry here at PleasantRidge. We have been blessed by many people, events, and opportunities toserve the Lord this year. Most recently we experienced the junior high fall retreatand the high school fall retreat. Back in November the junior high spent aweekend together discussing “The Fight,” in reference to the battle we fight withSatan on a http://pleasantridge.blogspot.com/2011/12/youth-ministry-2011.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Caleb)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5378925444065131577.post-3950055120693383827Sun, 11 Dec 2011 03:46:00 +00002011-12-10T21:47:04.597-06:00carlos acostaCan a person live without a relationship? The answer is “No.” We are connected to family members, co-workers, neighbors, Christians, and so on. Every person needs to be connected to someone (or something) in life. If you desire to build relationships, you must be intentionally building relationships. Why don’t you “invest” in someone’s life? Invest your time. Invest your money. Invest your http://pleasantridge.blogspot.com/2011/12/invest-and-invite.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Caleb)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5378925444065131577.post-8796384511205207796Thu, 08 Dec 2011 06:52:00 +00002011-12-10T21:48:20.487-06:00ministryjan shelferThere have been a number of questions about the role of the new Funeral Dinner ministry. Please take a few moments to acquaint yourself with what this ministry will do for our families in their time of loss. Q. What does the Funeral Dinner Ministry provide? A. This ministry serves two basic needs of our family at the time of the death of a PR family member. The first act of service is to http://pleasantridge.blogspot.com/2011/12/funeral-dinner-ministry.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Caleb)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5378925444065131577.post-4091786633446886827Thu, 08 Dec 2011 01:32:00 +00002011-12-07T19:32:00.327-06:00http://pleasantridge.blogspot.com/2011/12/reconciliation-part-02.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Caleb)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5378925444065131577.post-6319764439300689500Wed, 07 Dec 2011 01:31:00 +00002011-12-06T19:31:55.511-06:00http://pleasantridge.blogspot.com/2011/12/reconciliation.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Caleb)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5378925444065131577.post-1240390167997451980Sun, 04 Dec 2011 21:07:00 +00002011-12-04T15:11:36.204-06:00Lou Ann JordanDuring a time of year when so much attention is given to Black Friday and Cyber Monday and the word SALE is prominently featured in every ad yousee, it is so good to think about the wonderful ways that this church family chooses to give both their time and money to serve others. Just take a look through PR Today and you will see the many opportunities that we have to go and serve both http://pleasantridge.blogspot.com/2011/12/tis-season.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Caleb)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5378925444065131577.post-4269570032920745748Sat, 26 Nov 2011 21:13:00 +00002011-12-04T15:14:50.823-06:00ian smithThe past few weeks have been quite busy! On November 11-12 we had a successful Jr. High Retreat at Mt. Lebanon in Cedar Hill. This was a special time for our youth group, but it also was a special time for me as well. This was the first time that I got to plan, prepare and actually carry out a retreat. I was blessed with amazing volunteers. We had two great cooks on the retreat, Adria Hoyle and http://pleasantridge.blogspot.com/2011/11/retreat.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Caleb)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5378925444065131577.post-1901487361774447880Sat, 19 Nov 2011 21:15:00 +00002011-12-04T15:19:02.859-06:00Pat MaloneHow many of you are aware that November is Family Care Giver’s Month in the good old USA? I didn’t think that ANY of you would be. Well, it is! And only those providing care for a loved one(s) understand the need for family care givers to receive all the help and support possible. To me that makes the work of our CARING for Care Givers education and support group so vitally important. Our http://pleasantridge.blogspot.com/2011/11/caring.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Caleb)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5378925444065131577.post-305590480963944271Mon, 07 Nov 2011 13:41:00 +00002011-11-08T00:17:33.004-06:00http://pleasantridge.blogspot.com/2011/11/go-serve-sunday-video.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Caleb)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5378925444065131577.post-6125223314007283424Sat, 05 Nov 2011 22:17:00 +00002011-11-05T17:17:37.855-05:00Just a friendly reminder that our time changes this weekend. Don't forget to set your clocks back an hour tonight!http://pleasantridge.blogspot.com/2011/11/fall-back.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Caleb)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5378925444065131577.post-250951763320878807Wed, 02 Nov 2011 04:57:00 +00002011-11-02T00:00:19.707-05:00message highlighthttp://pleasantridge.blogspot.com/2011/11/faithful.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Caleb)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5378925444065131577.post-6039194312503573052Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:59:00 +00002011-11-01T23:59:40.065-05:00eventsTHIS SUNDAY is the last week to sign up to attend or bring food for our 9th Annual Thanksgiving Dinner for International Students. The dinner will be held Saturday, November 12th, at 6:30pm in the FLC. Please sign up in your Bible class or at PR Central to (1) bring side dishes or (2) attend the dinner and help share our American holiday traditions. Entertainment will be provided by Don Costlowhttp://pleasantridge.blogspot.com/2011/10/9th-annual-thanksgiving-dinner-for.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Caleb)