July 28, 2024 - Service Preview

Opening Song:

Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus


Welcome & Announcements

  • Lawn Care: Please consider helping with the church lawn this summer for mowing and trimming. There is a sign-up on the welcome desk, or contact Roger Brant.
  • Guest Speakers: Nate Ross (Navigators) and Mark Farran (EFCA) will be giving the Sunday messages on July 28th and August 4th respectively.
  • Women's Retreat: Ladies, September 13-15, we will go to Hidden Acres for a weekend together! Hidden Acres will host 4 large group teaching and worship sessions, and will have a variety of free-time options to do together as a church group. This two-night retreat will be a wonderful refresher for you and a great time together as Pleasant Ridge women! If you are interested, please sign up at the information table or talk with Becky Bergmeier.
  • Baptism: Everyone is invited! Sunday, August 11, after the morning service we will go to the Glidden Pool for baptism, with a celebration and light refreshments to follow back at the church. If you would like to be baptized during this service, please talk with Pastor Chaun.
  • Wednesday Night Activities: Make plans to join us on Wednesday nights, starting September 4th. We will have mid-week groups for men, women, and children. This is a great time to grow closer to the Lord and one another!

Scripture Reading:


Songs:

Open the Eyes of My Heart



Bless God



Prayer

Offertory



Sermon: Guest Speaker - Nate Ross




Closing Song:

I Set My Hope



July 21, 2024 - Service Preview

Opening Song:

To God Be the Glory


Welcome & Announcements

  • Lawn Care: Please consider helping with the church lawn this summer for mowing and trimming. There is a sign-up on the welcome desk, or contact Roger Brant.
  • Ladies' Summer Refresh: We will be meeting together and looking at the book of James this summer. Dates are July 25, 6:30-8:30pm. July 25th will be hosted at Larie Mosman's home. Bring snacks to share if you'd like.
  • Guest Speakers: Nate Ross (Navigators) and Mark Farran (EFCA) will be giving the Sunday messages on July 28th and August 4th respectively.
  • Women's Retreat: Ladies, September 13-15, we will go to Hidden Acres for a weekend together! Hidden Acres will host 4 large group teaching and worship sessions, and will have a variety of free-time options to do together as a church group. This two-night retreat will be a wonderful refresher for you and a great time together as Pleasant Ridge women! If you are interested, please sign up at the information table or talk with Becky Bergmeier.

Scripture Reading:


Songs:

Amazing Grace



Before the Throne of God Above



Prayer

Offertory



Sermon: "Honor Church Family" (1 Timothy 5:1-2)




Closing Song:

Hymn of Heaven



July 14, 2024 - Service Preview

Opening Song:

Grace Greater than Our Sin


Welcome & Announcements

  • Lawn Care: Please consider helping with the church lawn this summer for mowing and trimming. There is a sign-up on the welcome desk, or contact Roger Brant.
  • Ladies' Summer Refresh: We will be meeting together and looking at the book of James this summer. Dates are July 18,25, 6:30-8:30pm. July 18th will be hosted at Donna Hein's home. Bring snacks to share if you'd like.
  • Guest Speakers: Nate Ross (Navigators) and Mark Farran (EFCA) will be giving the Sunday messages on July 28th and August 4th respectively.
  • Women's Retreat: Ladies, September 13-15, we will go to Hidden Acres for a weekend together! Hidden Acres will host 4 large group teaching and worship sessions, and will have a variety of free-time options to do together as a church group. This two-night retreat will be a wonderful refresher for you and a great time together as Pleasant Ridge women! If you are interested, please sign up at the information table or talk with Becky Bergmeier.

Scripture Reading: Psalm 1


Songs:

Mighty to Save



His Glory and My Good



Prayer

Offertory



Sermon: "Directives for Spiritual Leaders" (1 Timothy 4:11-16)




Closing Song:

Yet Not I



July 7, 2024 - Service Preview

Opening Song:

The Solid Rock


Welcome & Announcements

  • Lawn Care: Please consider helping with the church lawn this summer for mowing and trimming. There is a sign-up on the welcome desk, or contact Roger Brant.
  • Ladies' Summer Refresh: We will be meeting together and looking at the book of James this summer. Dates are July 18,25, 6:30-8:30pm. July 18th will be hosted at Donna Hein's home. Bring snacks to share if you'd like.

Scripture Reading


Songs:

Blessed Be Your Name



Bless God



Prayer

Offertory



Sermon: "Pursue Godliness" (1 Timothy 4:6-10)




Closing Song:

Completely Known, Completely Loved



June 2, 2024 - Service Preview

Opening Song:

Praise Him, Praise Him


Welcome & Announcements

  • VBS: Mark your calendars for June 24-28 from 9:30-12pm. For Children going into PreK through 6th Grade in the 2024-25 school year. Sign up your kids by emailing pastorchaun@hotmail.com
  • Lawn Care: Please consider helping with the church lawn this summer for mowing and trimming. There is a sign-up on the welcome desk, or contact Roger Brant.
  • Ladies' Summer Refresh: We will be meeting together and looking at the book of James this summer. Dates are June 6,13,20, and July 18,25, 6:30-8:30pm.
  • Worship Night: Mark your calendars: Sunday, June 30 at 6:00pm
  • Jr High Night: Thursday, June 13 at 6:30, the Jr High Youth Group will get together for pizza and games!

Scripture Reading


Songs:

Build My Life



Firm Foundation



Prayer

Offertory



Sermon: "Do Not Depart from the Gospel" (1 Timothy 4:1-5)




Closing Song:

I Set My Hope



May 26, 2024 - Service Preview

Opening Song:

Nothing But the Blood


Welcome & Announcements

  • Communion: We will celebrate communion together today.
  • VBS: Mark your calendars for June 24-28 from 9:30-12pm. For Children going into PreK through 6th Grade in the 2024-25 school year. Sign up your kids by emailing pastorchaun@hotmail.com
  • Lawn Care: Please consider helping with the church lawn this summer for mowing and trimming. There is a sign-up on the welcome desk, or contact Roger Brant.
  • Ladies' Summer Refresh: We will be meeting together and looking at the book of James this summer. Dates are June 6,13,20, and July 18,25, 6:30-8:30pm.
  • Worship Night: Mark your calendars: Sunday, June 30 at 6:00pm

Scripture Reading: Psalm 23


Songs:

This is Amazing Grace



Turn Your Eyes



Prayer

Offertory



Sermon: "Uphold and Hold Out the Gospel" (1 Timothy 3:14-16)


Communion


Closing Song:

How Deep the Father's Love



May 19, 2024 - Service Preview

Opening Song:

O Worship the King




Welcome & Announcements

  • Adult Sunday School Class: Gary Strasser began a new adult Sunday School class, "God is Love," about loving your neighbor. This class will meet in the sanctuary classroom. 
  • Sunday Morning Prayer: A prayer group will start May 5th, during the Sunday School hour. This will be prayer together, not a class, and will be facilitated by Vernon Bundt. This prayer group will meet in the fellowship hall conference room.

Scripture Reading: Psalm 23


Songs:

House of the Lord



Promises



Prayer

Offertory



Sermon: "Servant Leaders" (1 Timothy 3:8-13)



Closing Song:

I Stand Amazed



May 12, 2024 - Service Preview

Opening Song:

Mighty Fortress




Welcome & Announcements

  • Adult Sunday School Class: Gary Strasser began a new adult Sunday School class, "God is Love," about loving your neighbor. This class will meet in the sanctuary classroom. 
  • Sunday Morning Prayer: A prayer group will start May 5th, during the Sunday School hour. This will be prayer together, not a class, and will be facilitated by Vernon Bundt. This prayer group will meet in the fellowship hall conference room.
  • Ladies Night Out: Tuesday, May 14th, we will meet at Connie Strasser’s home in Coon Rapids. This will be a relaxed time of conversation and getting to know each other better. We will also talk about summer plans for Bible study and time together. You can bring a snack to share if you want.

Scripture Reading: Psalm 23


Songs:

Open the Eyes of My Heart



Way Maker



Prayer

Offertory



Sermon: "Shepherd Leaders" (1 Timothy 3:1-7)



Closing Song:

He Will Keep You



May 5, 2024 - Service Preview

Opening Song:

Praise to the Lord / Joyful, Joyful




Welcome & Announcements

  • Adult Sunday School Class: Gary Strasser began a new adult Sunday School class, "God is Love," about loving your neighbor. This class will meet in the sanctuary classroom. 
  • Sunday Morning Prayer: A prayer group will start May 5th, during the Sunday School hour. This will be prayer together, not a class, and will be facilitated by Vernon Bundt. This prayer group will meet in the fellowship hall conference room.
  • High School Youth Group: We will meet tonight at 6:30pm. May 5th will be our last regularly scheduled Sunday night until we start up again in the fall.
  • Graduation Celebration: Sunday, May 5th, we will honor our graduate: Brenna Bowman. Join us for a meal together after the morning service. The church will provide pizza. Please bring a dessert or side to share.
  • Ladies Night Out: Tuesday, May 14th, we will meet at Connie Strasser’s home in Coon Rapids. This will be a relaxed time of conversation and getting to know each other better. We will also talk about summer plans for Bible study and time together. You can bring a snack to share if you want.

Scripture Reading


Songs:

Is He Worthy?



He Is



Prayer

Offertory



Sermon: "A Gospel-Centered Role for Women" (1 Timothy 2:9-15)



Closing Song:

Our God Will Go Before Us



April 28, 2024 - Service Preview

Opening Song:

Come Thou Fount



Welcome & Announcements

  • Adult Sunday School Class: Gary Strasser will begin a new adult Sunday School class today, "God is Love," about loving your neighbor. This class will meetin in the sanctuary classroom. 
  • Sunday Morning Prayer: A prayer group will also start meeting next week, May 5th, during the Sunday School hour. This will be prayer together, not a class, and will be facilitated by Vernon Bundt. This prayer group will meet in the fellowship hall conference room.
  • Worship Night: Join us at 6:00pm tonight for a time of worshipping Jesus! Refreshments will follow (around 6:45pm) – bring something to share if you’d like. This evening is a great opportunity to invite others to come too!

  • High School Youth Group: We will meet tonight at 6:30pm. May 5th will be our last regularly scheduled Sunday night until we start up again in the fall.
  • Graduation Celebration: Sunday, May 5th, we will honor our graduate: Brenna Bowman. Join us for a meal together after the morning service. The church will provide pizza. Please bring a dessert or side to share.
  • Ladies Night Out: Tuesday, May 14th, we will meet at Connie Strasser’s home in Coon Rapids. This will be a relaxed time of conversation and getting to know each other better. We will also talk about summer plans for Bible study and time together. You can bring a snack to share if you want.

Scripture Reading


Songs:

All To Us


Thank You Jesus for the Blood Applied



Prayer

Offertory



Sermon: "A Gospel-Centered Role for Men" (1 Timothy 2:8)



Closing Song:

Completely Known, Completely Loved



April 21, 2024 - Service Preview

Opening Song:

All Creatures of our God and King



Welcome & Announcements

  • Wednesday Nights: Fellowship Meal at 6pm. Activities & groups will follow from 6:30-7:30pm for children 3 years old - 8th grade and both men & women adult groups.

  • High School Youth Group: No HS Youth group tonight

  • Elders & Deacons: At the annual meeting, the congregation approved Matthew Shipman & Darren Bundt as Elders. Anjanette Treadway & Donna Hein (Hospitality), Jacky Sklenar (Greeting), Roger Brant (Building & Grounds), Shellie Haluska (Children’s Ministry), and Todd Heck (Missions) were reaffirmed as Deacons.

  • Phil Herman: Sunday, April 21st, Phil Herman will be with us for Sunday School and church. High School and adult Sunday School classes will all join together that morning.

  • Worship Night: Sunday, April 28th at 6pm

Scripture Reading


Songs:

This is Amazing Grace



What a Beautiful Name/Agnus Dei




Prayer

Offertory



Sermon: Guest Speaker Phil Herman



Closing Song:

Completely Known, Completely Loved


April 14, 2024 - Service Preview

Opening Song:

Holy, Holy, Holy


Welcome & Announcements

  • Wednesday Nights: Fellowship Meal at 6pm. Activities & groups will follow from 6:30-7:30pm for children 3 years old - 8th grade and both men & women adult groups.

  • High School Youth Group: HS Youth group tonight from 6:30-7:30

  • Elders & Deacons: At the annual meeting, the congregation approved Matthew Shipman & Darren Bundt as Elders. Anjanette Treadway & Donna Hein (Hospitality), Jacky Sklenar (Greeting), Roger Brant (Building & Grounds), Shellie Haluska (Children’s Ministry), and Todd Heck (Missions) were reaffirmed as Deacons.

  • Phil Herman: Sunday, April 21st, Phil Herman will be with us for Sunday School and church. High School and adult Sunday School classes will all join together that morning.

  • Worship Night: Sunday, April 28th at 6pm

Scripture Reading


Songs:

10,000 Reasons



Holy Forever




Prayer

Offertory



Sermon: "Pray for All" (1 Timothy 2:1-7)



Closing Song:

Before the Throne of God Above


April 7, 2024 - Service Preview

Opening Song:

Jesus Paid it All


Welcome & Announcements

  • Wednesday Nights: Fellowship Meal at 6pm. Activities & groups will follow from 6:30-7:30pm for children 3 years old - 8th grade and both men & women adult groups.

  • High School Youth Group: HS Youth group tonight from 6:30-7:30

  • Elders & Deacons: At the annual meeting, the congregation approved Matthew Shipman & Darren Bundt as Elders. Anjanette Treadway & Donna Hein (Hospitality), Jacky Sklenar (Greeting), Roger Brant (Building & Grounds), Shellie Haluska (Children’s Ministry), and Todd Heck (Missions) were reaffirmed as Deacons.

  • Phil Herman: Sunday, April 21st, Phil Herman will be with us for Sunday School and church. High School and adult Sunday School classes will all join together that morning.

  • Worship Night: Sunday, April 28th at 6pm

Scripture Reading


Songs:

Jesus Messiah



I Set My Hope




Prayer

Offertory



Sermon: "Fight for the Gospel" (1 Timothy 1:18-20)



Closing Song:

I Will Wait for You


March 31, 2024 - Service Preview

Opening Song:

Christ the Lord is Risen Today



Welcome & Announcements

  • Wednesday Nights: Fellowship Meal at 6pm. Activities & groups will follow from 6:30-7:30pm for children 3 years old - 8th grade and both men & women adult groups.

  • High School Youth Group: No HS Youth group tonight

  • Elders & Deacons: At the annual meeting, the congregation approved Matthew Shipman & Darren Bundt as Elders. Anjanette Treadway & Donna Hein (Hospitality), Jacky Sklenar (Greeting), Roger Brant (Building & Grounds), Shellie Haluska (Children’s Ministry), and Todd Heck (Missions) were reaffirmed as Deacons.

  • Phil Herman: Sunday, April 21st, Phil Herman will be with us for Sunday School and church. High School and adult Sunday School classes will all join together that morning.

  • Worship Night: Sunday, April 28th at 6pm

Scripture Reading


Songs:

In Christ Alone/Solid Rock



Because He Lives



Living Hope



Prayer

Offertory



Sermon: "Celebrate the Gospel" (1 Timothy 1:12-17)



Closing Song:

O Praise the Name

March 24, 2024 - Service Preview

Opening Song:

All Glory Laud and Honor



Welcome & Announcements

  • Wednesday Nights: Fellowship Meal at 6pm. Activities & groups will follow from 6:30-7:30pm for children 3 years old - 8th grade and both men & women adult groups.

  • High School Youth Group: Sunday Nights from 6:30-7:30

  • Good Friday Service: Friday, March 29th at 6pm

  • Elders & Deacons: At the annual meeting, the congregation approved Matthew Shipman & Darren Bundt as Elders. Anjanette Treadway & Donna Hein (Hospitality), Jacky Sklenar (Greeting), Roger Brant (Building & Grounds), Shellie Haluska (Children’s Ministry), and Todd Heck (Missions) were reaffirmed as Deacons.

  • Phil Herman: Sunday, April 21st, Phil Herman will be with us for Sunday School and church. High School and adult Sunday School classes will all join together that morning.

  • Worship Night: Sunday, April 28th at 6pm

Scripture Reading


Songs:

Hosanna (Praise is Rising)



Hosanna (For Those Who Are To Come)



Prayer

Offertory



Sermon: "The Law and the Gospel" (1 Timothy 1:8-11)



Closing Song:

Behold Our God

March 17, 2024 - Service Preview

Opening Song:

Crown Him with Many Crowns



Welcome & Announcements

  • Wednesday Nights: Fellowship Meal at 6pm. Activities & groups will follow from 6:30-7:30pm for children 3 years old - 8th grade and both men & women adult groups.

  • High School Youth Group: Sunday Nights from 6:30-7:30

  • Congregational Meeting: Members, we will meet on Sunday, March 17 after the morning service for our Annual Congregational Meeting.

  • Elder Recommendations: The Nominating Committee has submitted the following names for consideration as Elders: Matthew Shipman and Darren Bundt. If you have any questions regarding these recommendations, please contact an Elder before the Congregational Meeting on March 17.

  • Deacons to be Reaffirmed: Anjanette Treadway (Hospitality), Donna Hein (Hospitality), Jacky Sklenar (Greeting), Roger Brant (Building & Grounds), Shellie Haluska (Children’s Ministry), Todd Heck (Missions). If you have any questions or concerns regarding any of the deacons, please contact an Elder. We will vote to reaffirm them at our Congregational Meeting on March 17.


Scripture Reading


Songs:

This is Our God



Cornerstone



Prayer

Offertory



Sermon: "Stand on the Gospel" (1 Timothy 1:3-7)



Closing Song:

His Mercy is More


March 10, 2024 - Service Preview

Opening Song:

O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing



Welcome & Announcements

  • Wednesday Nights: Fellowship Meal at 6pm. Activities & groups will follow from 6:30-7:30pm for children 3 years old - 8th grade and both men & women adult groups.

  • High School Youth Group: Sunday Nights from 6:30-7:30

  • Ladies' Night Out: Friday, March 15 at 7:00pm, come out for an exciting night of Bunco! Bring a snack to share - it will be a great night of light-hearted fun together!

  • Congregational Meeting: Members, we will meet on Sunday, March 17 after the morning service for our Annual Congregational Meeting.

  • Elder Recommendations: The Nominating Committee has submitted the following names for consideration as Elders: Matthew Shipman and Darren Bundt. If you have any questions regarding these recommendations, please contact an Elder before the Congregational Meeting on March 17.

  • Deacons to be Reaffirmed: Anjanette Treadway (Hospitality), Donna Hein (Hospitality), Jacky Sklenar (Greeting), Roger Brant (Building & Grounds), Shellie Haluska (Children’s Ministry), Todd Heck (Missions). If you have any questions or concerns regarding any of the deacons, please contact an Elder. We will vote to reaffirm them at our Congregational Meeting on March 17.


Scripture Reading


Songs:

House of the Lord



Only a Holy God



Prayer

Offertory



Sermon: "1 Timothy: God's Design for a Healthy Church" (1 Timothy 1:1-2)



Closing Song:

There is One Gospel