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II Samuel 11:1-4 In the spring of the year, the time when kings go out to battle, David sent Joab with his officers and all Israel with him; they ravaged the Ammonites, and besieged Rabbah. But David remained at Jerusalem. … Read More

Join us for our Ash Wednesday Service on February 22 at 7 pm in the Sanctuary as we begin our journey to Easter. This beautiful worship will incorporate music from the Taizé community and a message by Jon Farrer.

Join us beginning February 26 for our Lenten Sermon Series Who Is This Man?  We’ll get to know Jesus as he was seen by his earliest biographer - Luke.

1 Kings 21:25-26 Indeed, there was no one like Ahab, who sold himself to do what was evil in the sight of the LORD, urged on by his wife Jezebel. He acted most abominably in going after idols, as the … Read More

Make plans to join us this Saturday, Feb. 11, when the Youth Choir hosts “Boots & BBQ.” It will be an evening of country songs and barbecue.  All proceeds will benefit the annual choir tour.  Tickets are $10.

Join us for our Ash Wednesday Service on February 22 at 7 pm in the Sanctuary as we begin our journey to Easter.  This beautiful worship will incorporate music from the Taizé community and a message by Jon Farrer.

II Kings 23: 25 Before him there was no king like him, who turned to the LORD with all his heart, with all his soul, and with all his might, according to all the law of Moses; nor did any … Read More

Please remember as we share a communion meal together this Sunday that we also bring food to share with others. All food donations are brought to the Wilkinson Center to help stock their food pantry.

Make plans to join us on Saturday, Feb. 11, when the Youth Choir will host “Boots & BBQ.” It will be an evening of country songs and barbecue.  All proceeds will benefit the annual choir tour.  Tickets are available $10.  

Esther 4:13-17 Mordecai told them to reply to Esther, “Do not think that in the king’s palace you will escape any more than all the other Jews. For if you keep silence at such a time as this, relief and … Read More

Join us for the next Club MnM this Saturday, Jan. 28, from 6-8:30 pm. All 3rd-6th graders are invited to come make bedtime snack sacks for children at shelters. Please choose one of the following and bring 8-10 of that item: … Read More

1 Kings 3:16-28 Later, two women who were prostitutes came to the king and stood before him. The one woman said, “Please, my lord, this woman and I live in the same house; and I gave birth while she was … Read More

Mark Stamper will hold a piano concert in our Sanctuary tomorrow evening at 6 pm.  The concert will include arrangements of hymns, contemporary worship songs, and classical piano literature.  Mark will also take requests during a portion of the concert.  Bring your … Read More

Join us for the next Club MnM on Saturday, Jan. 28 from 6-8:30 pm. All 3rd-6th graders are invited to come make bedtime snack sacks for children at shelters.  Please choose one of the following and bring 8-10 of that … Read More

John 15:4-9 Abide in me as I abide in you. Just as the branch cannot bear fruit by itself unless it abides in the vine, neither can you unless you abide in me. I am the vine, you are the … Read More

Mark Stamper will hold a piano concert in our Sanctuary on Saturday, January 21 at 6 pm.  The concert will include arrangements of hymns, contemporary worship songs, and classical piano literature.  Mark will also take requests during a portion of … Read More

Join us for the next Club MnM on Saturday, Jan. 28 from 6-8:30 pm.  All 3rd-6th graders are invited to come make bedtime snack sacks for children at shelters.  Contact Sara Orr for more information (saraorr@ridgewoodparkchurch.org).

From noon on, darkness came over the whole land until three in the afternoon. And about three o’clock Jesus cried with a loud voice, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”

Mark Stamper will hold a piano concert in our Sanctuary on Saturday, January 21 at 6 pm.  The concert will include arrangements of hymns, contemporary worship songs, and classical piano literature.  Mark will also take requests during a portion of … Read More

Please remember as we share a communion meal together this Sunday that we also bring food to share with others. All food donations are brought to the Wilkinson Center to help stock their food pantry.

Matthew 6:25-34 “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink, or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than … Read More

We will have one service at 10:30 am on New Year’s Day. No children or youth Sunday School classes will be held.

Next week we will begin a two-week sermon series entitled “Why?” We’ll strive to find answers for some of the most difficult questions in Christianity.  Join us January 8th and 16th.

Luke 2:22-35 When the time came for the purification rites required by the Law of Moses, Joseph and Mary took him to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord (as it is written in the Law of the Lord), “Every … Read More

Join us Christmas Eve to celebrate the birth of Christ. We will have two candlelight services at 5:30 and 7:30 pm. The childrens’ choirs and Chancel Choir will sing at 5:30 pm. Soloists will be featured during our later service.

We will have one service at 10:30 a.m. on both Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. No children or youth Sunday School classes will be held.

Luke 4:16-21 When he came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up, he went to the synagogue on the sabbath day, as was his custom. He stood up to read, and the scroll of the prophet Isaiah was given … Read More

Join us Christmas Eve to celebrate the birth of Christ.  We will have two candlelight services at 5:30 and 7:30 pm.  The childrens’ choirs and Chancel Choir will sing at 5:30 pm.  Soloists will be featured during our later service.

We will have one service at 10:30 a.m. on both Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. No children or youth Sunday School classes will be held.

Luke 1:39-56 In those days Mary set out and went with haste to a Judean town in the hill country, where she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the child leaped in her … Read More

We will have one service at 10:30 a.m. on both Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.  No children or youth Sunday School classes will be held.

This Sunday our Youth will go carling at Autumn Leaves and around the neighborhood.  We’ll meet at the church at 5 p.m.  Hot chocolate for everyone after caroling.

This is how the birth of Jesus the Messiah came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be pregnant through the Holy Spirit. Because Joseph her husband … Read More

Please remember as we share a communion meal together this Sunday that we also bring food to share with others.  All food donations are brought to the Wilkinson Center to help stock their food pantry.

This Sunday we will celebrate our Christ Child’s Tree during our traditional worship at 9:30 a.m.  Our youth and children’s Sunday School classes will place their decorations on the tree and the children and youth choirs will sing for us.

In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a town in Galilee called Nazareth, to a virgin engaged to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. And … Read More

Feed the Homeless is this Sunday.  There are two options:  1) Bring breakfast sacks (18 or more) on Saturday containing 1 sausage biscuit, 1 small bag of cookies, 1 boiled egg, 1 banana, and 1 napkin, and/or 2) meet at … Read More

Christ Child’s Tree is Sunday, December 4.  The children will decorate the tree during the 9:30 a.m. service with ornaments they’ve made in Sunday School.

2  Corinthians 8:7-17 Now as you excel in everything—in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in utmost eagerness, and in our love for you —so we want you to excel also in this generous undertaking. I do not say this as a … Read More

DIG IN! Sunday is THIS SUNDAY!  Opportunities for service projects that day are collecting food items in the neighborhood, projects at Dan D. Rogers, making cards for home bound members, and set up for our Thanksgiving meal together.  You can … Read More

We are also hosting a coat drive for children’s and adult size jackets and coats.  Please bring gently used or new coats to church through Sunday, Nov. 20.  They can be dropped off during office hours through the week.

2 Corinthians 9:1-9 Now it is not necessary for me to write you about the ministry to the saints, for I know your eagerness, which is the subject of my boasting about you to the people of Macedonia, saying that … Read More

Dig In! Sunday will be November 20th! We are hosting a coat drive for children’s and adult size jackets and coats. Please bring gently used or new coats to church beginning this Sunday.

The photography dates for our pictorial directory are coming up. If you have not reserved a time to be photographed, be sure to do so this Sunday while there is still a good selection of appointments. Our goal is 100% participation. … Read More

2 Corinthians 8:1-6 1 We want you to know, brothers and sisters, about the grace of God that has been granted to the churches of Macedonia; 2 for during a severe ordeal of affliction, their abundant joy and their extreme poverty … Read More

The 2011 Charge Conference is this Sunday night at 6:00 p.m.  We will meet at Preston Hollow UMC, located at 6315 Walnut Hill Lane.

Our annual UMW Auction is tomorrow night at 6:00 p.m. This year’s theme is The Yellow Rose of Texas. Come for an evening of delicious Texas food, foot-stomping music, sing-alongs, line dancing and tables of fabulous silent auction items. Tickets may be … Read More

Matthew 28:16-20 Now the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had directed them. When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth … Read More

The Halloween Carnival is scheduled for Monday, October 31 from 6 – 8 p.m.  We are in need of candy.  Orange buckets will be placed at the church entrances the next two Sundays for your candy donations.  We are also … Read More

Our annual UMW Auction will be held Saturday, Oct. 29, at 6:00 p.m.  This year’s theme is The Yellow Rose of Texas.  Come for an evening of delicious Texas food, foot-stomping music, sing-alongs, line dancing and tables of fabulous silent … Read More

This Sunday is Children’s Sabbath.  No Sunday School this week and one service at 10:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary.  The children will lead in worship with prayers, liturgy, and singing.  They will also serve as ushers and greeters. 

Following our Children’s Sabbath worship service, join us for a FALL FEST at White Rock Lake.  We’ve reserved the Big Thicket retreat spot on Lawther Lane at the Lake.  We’ll decorate pumpkins, play games, bounce in some inflatables, eat great … Read More

Church Pride Day is Saturday, October 15. Come by anytime between 9:00 a.m. and Noon and visit the check-in table for cleaning assignments and doughnuts.  Everyone can help – even the kids!

James 3:1-12 Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers and sisters, for you know that we who teach will be judged with greater strictness. For all of us make many mistakes. Anyone who makes no mistakes in speaking … Read More

Children’s Sabbath is October 16th. If your child wants to read a prayer, recite part of the liturgy, or help as an usher, please email Sara at saraorr@ridgewoodparkchurch.org. We will practice on Wednesday, October 12, from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Following our Children’s Sabbath worship service, join us for a FALL FEST at White Rock Lake.  We’ve reserved the Big Thicket retreat spot on Lawther Lane at the Lake.  We’ll decorate pumpkins, play games, bounce in some inflatables, eat great … Read More

Phillipians 3:4b-14 If someone thinks he has good reasons to put confidence in human credentials, I have more: I was circumcised on the eighth day, from the people of Israel and the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew of Hebrews. I … Read More

Children’s Sabbath is October 16th.  If your child wants to read a prayer, recite part of the liturgy, or help as an usher, please email Sara at saraorr@ridgewoodparkchurch.org.  We will practice on Wednesday, October 12, from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.

This Sunday, October 2, is World Communion Sunday. Your generous gifts provides scholarships for U.S. racial- and ethnic-minority students and international students, on both undergraduate and graduate levels. A special offering envelope will be available in your bulletin and outside the Ministry Center … Read More

Mark 1:21-28 They went to Capernaum; and when the sabbath came, he entered the synagogue and taught. They were astounded at his teaching, for he taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes. Just then there was … Read More

Come celebrate the completion of the roof and gym updates with a ribbon cutting. We will hold a brief ceremony in the gym immediately following Sunday School at 11:20 this coming Sunday, September 25.

Saturday, September 24 is the next chance for kids in 3rd-6th grade to come out to CLUB. We will meet from 6 – 8:30p.m. for a light dinner, games, songs, and a mission outreach project. DON’T MISS IT!

This Week in Worship: Week 3 of Sermon Series Sermon Series: “Seeking Authenticity in an Artifical World” This week’s focus: Family Luke 2:41-52 Now every year his parents went to Jerusalem for the festival of the Passover. And when he was … Read More

During both services this Sunday, September 18, we will recognize all teachers in our congregation: public school teachers, private school teachers, Sunday School teachers, and preschool teachers.  All teachers will be invited to come forward for a special time of … Read More

Sermon Series: “Seeking Authenticity in an Artifical World” This week’s focus:  Marriage Matthew 22:1-14 Once more Jesus spoke to them in parables, saying: ”The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who gave a wedding banquet for his son. He … Read More

There will be a parent meeting for those interested in the children’s choirs this Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. in the Ministry Center. For more information contact our Director of Music and Worship, Nick La Rocca at nlarocca@ridgewoodparkchurch.org.

During the regularly scheduled Sunday School hour next Sunday, September 11, take time to meet with Dan D. Rogers’ student counselor, Nancy Garcia Smith, and RPUMC member Rebecca Cartier to learn how you can help build the relationship between the … Read More

Sermon Series: “Seeking Authenticity in an Artifical World” This week’s focus:  Friends Luke 5:15-24 But now more than ever the word about Jesus spread abroad; many crowds would gather to hear him and to be cured of their diseases. But … Read More

Please remember this Sunday as we share a communion meal together that we also bring food to share with others. All food donations are brought to the Wilkinson Center to help stock their food pantry. 

WNL is for every member of the congregation. It begins at 6:00 pm with a delicious, affordable meal in the Family Center (Gym), followed by offerings for all ages. Whether you’re a child yearning to sing, a Youth member looking … Read More

Isaiah 40:28-31 – Do you not know? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom. He … Read More

Before the school year begins make sure you are up at the church this Sunday night for the kick off to another amazing year of youth choir and youth activities. All youth activities are open to anyone entering the seventh … Read More

Like the saying goes,one mans trash is another mans treasure. Find the treasure you’ve been looking for this Saturday from 8a.m.-5p.m. in the Gym as the United Methodist Men will hold their annual garage sale. Proceeds benefit the organization for … Read More

John 3:1-15 Now there was a Pharisee named Nicodemus, a leader of the Jews. He came to Jesus by night and said to him, “Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher who has come from God; for no one … Read More

Genesis 18: 1-15 – The LORD appeared to Abraham by the oaks of Mamre, as he sat at the entrance of his tent in the heat of the day. He looked up and saw three men standing near him. When … Read More

Please remember to pray for our senior high youth and adult leaders as they travel this coming week to McAllen, Texas for their annual mission trip.

Join us tomorrow evening, Friday, June 10,  as we host The Greater Jonesboro Youth Choir and their performance “Filled With The Spirit.” The concert is free to all and begins at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary.

The Preschool/MDO still has a few spots left for the fall.  Call 214-369-9250 for more information.

Matthew 6: 5 – 14 “And whenever you pray, do not be like the hypocrites; for they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and at the street corners, so that they may be seen by others. Truly I … Read More