This week's Proclaimer (December 28, 2020)

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This month's memory verse
John 3:16-17 ESV

"For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.

Read through the Bible this year:

Job 28-30; Rev 18
Job 31-33; Psalm 102; Rev 19
Job 34-36; Rev 20
Job 37-39; Psalm 103; Rev 21
Job 40-42; Psalm 150; Rev 22

This week's focus passage is

Hebrews 12:18-24

Please take some time every day to read our focus passage.

A note from Jon.

Convenient Society, Covenant God

Have you ever taken a moment to reflect upon the changes that have made our lives more convenient? Modern technology has allowed us to cook faster, deposit and spend money faster, communicate instantly in many forms. We have come to expect instant solutions to every single challenge life throws our way. We desire and even demand a god who caters to our wants instantly. The God of heaven doesn’t operate on our time schedules. The children of Israel were told about the Promised Land that God would provide as they were freed from captivity in Egypt. Moses was called by the Lord to lead the children of Israel toward the Promised Land but he never stepped foot on that Promised Land. Does our faith allow us to wait on the Lord or must we take matters into our own hands? Covid-19 has put our patience to the test. It has also shown us that we can’t always get immediate answers to life’s problems.

2 Chronicles 7:14 outlines the covenant relationship the Lord laid out for Solomon and Israel. “If my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land.” Solomon knew he was serving a powerful God. In this verse we see God’s willingness to offer forgiveness and healing as well as an answer to Israel’s prayers. Even though we are not in the same covenant relationship as Israel, we are reminded that we must trust God to provide for our forgiveness, our healing and our needs.

As a society that demands convenience, the church must not forget that we serve a covenant God. He won’t always provide a quick and easy solution to our problems, but He will answer our prayers in His timing. It is easy to be discouraged when we forget that as Christians we serve a mighty, awesome God. Trust God in everything because He is our lasting hope.

Jon Riddle

All pastor resumes should be sent to daniel@pleasantridgebaptist.org

The church office will be closed on December 30-January 1 for New Year's.

There will be no dance class this week. Class will resume on January 4, 2021.

Our Interim Pastor, Dr. Ken Alford, will be beginning a new series of messages next Sunday from the book of Acts, chapters one through ten. This 12-part series will be entitled, “Church on Fire.” Please pray for Dr. Ken as he brings these messages and plan to be here in person or watch them on line. Pray that God would ignite a fresh fire in our Pleasant Ridge church family!

January 10, 2021
Budget/Finance Committee Meeting—4 PM
Deacons Meeting—5 PM

Wednesday evening activities will not resume until further notice.

We will continue to stream our Sunday morning services live on our Youtube channel and our Facebook page.

Throughout this crisis, your giving is incredibly important to the survival of the church. There are several ways you can give. Thank you in advance for your faithfulness.

1. In-person - You can drop your tithes into the dropbox by the church office. This box will be checked daily for security purposes.

2. By mail - You can mail your tithes to the church at 1343 Hueytown Rd., Hueytown, AL 35023.

3. Online - You can give online at Pleasantridgebaptist.org/give or through the Realm App/website.

4. By text - You can text your tithes to the church by texting "Pleasantridgebc" to 73256

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This Week's Schedule
January 3 - 9:00 AM - Sunday School
                 10:30 AM - Worship Security (Herb Kirby, Phillip Tate,
                                    Paul Redmond)
January 4 - 7:00 PM - Dance Class (CFLC)
January 10 - 9:00 AM - Sunday School
                   10:30 AM - Worship Security (Roger Edwards, Tom Campbell)

Special Recognition

WMU
In memory of Windy Perez by Brian B. Allen.

Thank You Note
Received from Betty Wright.

CFLC HOURS
Monday - 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM, 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday - 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Wednesday - 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Thursday - 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Friday - 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday PM hours are available for private events by appointment. Contact the CFLC staff for available dates and special arrangements.

Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church Staff

Interim Pastor, Dr. Ken Alford
Associate Pastor, Seth Powell
Worship Pastor, Jon Riddle
Youth Pastor, Jake Kersh
Children's Minister, Nancy Glover
Executive Ministry Assistant, Cheryl Abney
Building Superintendent, James Cash

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This month's memory verse John 3:16-17 ESV

"For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.

Read through the Bible this year:

This month's memory verse
John 3:16-17 ESV