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This Week in Worship: David

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

Ash Wednesday Service

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.

Lenten Sermon Series

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.

This Week in Worship: Jezebel & Ahab

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

Dinner and a Show

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.

Ash Wednesday Service

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.

Support Kaitlin Berry

Kaitlin Berry, a long time member of Ridgewood Park UMC, needs your help to continue her ministry with Young Life. Read more about her work with this organization here. Read More

Who Is This Man?

Join us beginning February 26, as we strip away layers of perception and misperception, and get to know Jesus as he was seen by his earliest biographer – Luke. Read More

This Week in Worship: The Three Child-Kings

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

Bring a Meal; Share a Meal

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.

Dinner and a Show

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.  

This Week in Worship: Esther

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

Club MnM

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

Preschool/MDO Registration on February 15th

Registration for new families for the 2012-2013 school year will be held on Wednesday, February 15th. Please call or email us for more details or to schedule a tour … Read More

This Week in Worship: Who is This King – Solomon

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 Piano Concert

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

Club MnM

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

This Week in Worship: Unanswered Prayers

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 Piano Concert

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

Club MnM

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).

This Week in Worship: God and Suffering

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 Concert

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

Bring-a-Meal; Share-a-Meal

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 Week in Worship -Time: Worst Enemy – Best Friend

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

New Year’s Day Service

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

New Sermon Series

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.

This Week in Worship: Do You See What I See?

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

Christmas Eve Services

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.

Christmas Day and New Year’s Day

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 Week in Worship: Let There Be Peace

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

Christmas Eve Services

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.

Just One

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 Week in Worship: Mary Visits Elizabeth

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

Just One

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.

Youth Caroling

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 Week in Worship: Joseph of Bethlehem

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

Bring-a-Meal; Share-a-Meal

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.

Christ Child’s Tree

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.

Week in Worship: The Annunciation

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

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

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.

This Week in Worship: Extravagant Generosity

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

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

Coat Drive

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.

This Week in Worship: Extravagant Generosity

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! Coat Drive

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.

2011 Pictorial Directory

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

This Week in Worship: Extravagant Generosity – Investment Matters

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

2011 Charge Conference

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.

UMW Auction

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

This Week in Worship: Mission: Possible

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

Call for Halloween Candy and Volunteers

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

Annual UMW Auction

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 Week In Worship: Children’s Sabbath

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. 

Fall Fest

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

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!

This Week in Worship: Good Gossip

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

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.

Fall Fest

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

This Week in Worship: Gas and Go

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

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.

World Communion Sunday

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

This Week in Worship: Seeking Authenticity in an Artifical World – Self

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

Ribbon Cutting

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.

Club MnM

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

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

Honoring Our Teachers

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

This Week in Worship: Week 2 of Sermon Series

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

Children’s Choir Parent Meeting

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.

Building Relationships

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

This Week in Worship: New 4-Week Sermon Series

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

Bring a Meal. Share a Meal.

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. 

Wednesday Night Live

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

This Week In Worship: Children of Eden – Noah and the Ark

Genesis 9: 8-18 Then God said to Noah and to his sons with him, “As for me, I am establishing my covenant with you and your descendants after you, and with every living creature that is with you, the birds, … Read More

Help Feed The Homeless

Join us as we help provide breakfast for those in need at the Austin Street Centre. If you would like to be a part of this wonderful ministry this weekend there are two ways that you can help. First, you … Read More

Youth Parent Meeting This Sunday at 6:30p.m.

Parents please make sure you attend this very important informational meeting Sunday night at 6:30p.m. in the ministry center. We will be giving out calendars for the fall and important dates for 2012. For more information please contact Sara Orr.

This Week in Worship: Children Of Eden

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

Youth Is Back This Sunday

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

Let The Treasure Hunt Begin!

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

This Week In Worship: Children Of Eden – Adam & Eve

Genesis 2:15 -18, 3:1 – 6 The LORD God took the man and put him in the garden of Eden to till it and keep it. And the LORD God commanded the man, “You may freely eat of every tree … Read More

Youth Week Starts Monday

Before you head back to school join us for an action packed week you and your friends won’t want to miss! Monday – Jump Street Tuesday – Dan D. Rogers Wednesday – Wilkinson Center Thursday – Pool Party at the … Read More

Join us Friday Evening for Moses & The Freedom Fanatics

Come out on Friday evening and support our children’s ministry as this year’s Music and Arts Camp performs Moses and the Freedom Fanatics at 6 p.m. in the sanctuary. This wonderful musical tells the story of Moses and the Exodus … Read More

This Week In Worship: Turn Your Radio On

Exodus 3:1-8 Moses was keeping the flock of his father-in-law Jethro, the priest of Midian; he led his flock beyond the wilderness, and came to Horeb, the mountain of God. There the angel of the Lord appeared to him in … Read More

Share A Meal, Bring A Meal

Remember this Sunday to bring canned and nonperishable food items to church with you. As we share communion with one another we also share a meal with the community as we bring food to donate to the Wilkinson Center.

Shake It Up Cafe Serves More Than 175 Kids

Thank you to Melinda Bockemehl, Laura Wegener, and to all the volunteers and staff that made this year’s vacation bible school such a great success. Not only did we have over one hundered and seventy five children attend this year, … Read More

This Week In Worship: Finding God Through The Journey

Acts 26:16 But get up and stand on your feet, for I have appeared to you for this reason, to designate you in advance as a servant and witness to the things you have seen and to the things in … Read More

This Week in Worship: Rules, Rascals, and Relationships Part II

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

This Week In Worship: Rules, Rascals & Relationships

Rules, Rascals & Relationships 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 … Read More

This Week In Worship: Antidotes for an Out Of Control Life – Finding Peace In A High Anxiety World

Psalm 56:1-4, 10-13 Be gracious to me, O God, for people trample on me; all day long foes oppress me; my enemies trample on me all day long, for many fight against me. O Most High, when I am afraid, … Read More

Youth Pie Auction

Directly following the youth choir performance on Sunday, join us as we auction off some of the best pies and deserts you have ever had. All the proceeds to this event go toward funding our youth program for the entire … Read More

Youth Choir Perfomance

Please join us Sunday evening at 6 p.m. in the Sanctuary for the youth choir performance. The concert is free and open to everyone. We hope to see you there.

This Week In Worship: Antidotes to an Out of Control Life – Why Less Is More

Matthew 6:19-21, 25, 33-34 “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust consume and where thieves break in and steal; but store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust consumes and … Read More

This Week In Worship: The Christian Faith Today

Matthew 28:18-20 18 And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and … Read More

Tuesday Night Worship

Our Young Adults will again meet on Tuesday evening at 7 p.m. in the Ministry Center for an evening of Worship. We will be discussing Baptism: How Much Water Does it Really Take?

One Worship Service This Sunday

Because many members are on our Church Retreat, there will only be one Worship service this Sunday morning.  Join us at 9:30 a.m. in the Sanctuary.    

This Week In Worship: The Importance of Good Parenting

Proverbs 22:6 Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.      

This Week In Worship: They Laugh

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

Senior High Youth go to McAllen, Texas

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.

Filled With The Spirit – Jonesboro Youth Choir Concert

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.

Preschool/MDO Space Available

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

This Week In Worship: Working Together

Romans 12: 1-8 I appeal to you therefore, brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do not be conformed to this … Read More

Share A Meal Bring A Meal

Remember that as we share a meal with one another we bring a meal for others. Don’t forget to bring you canned goods and non perishables this Sunday as we help share a meal with our community through donations to … Read More

Youth Pool Party

This Sunday the youth are all invited to the Hamilton’s for a pool party. Meet at the church at 5:30 p.m. so we can make it over there for 6.

Pump It Up!

Don’t miss out as our children’s ministry kicks off our summer season at Pump it Up! Children ages 3 – 6th grade are invited to come Tuesday, June 7th to Pump it Up located on Forest Lane, from 1:30-3:45. For … Read More

This Week In Worship: How Not To Pray Like A Hypocrite

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

This Week In Worship: A Tool Prepared For God

2 Timothy 2:20-21 In a large house there are utensils not only of gold and silver but also of wood and clay, some for special use, some for ordinary. All who cleanse themselves of the things I have mentioned will … Read More

Club MnM This Friday

CLUB MnM is for kids in 2nd-6th grade. We will meet with a light dinner, games, songs, and a mission outreach project. For this weeks mission project we will be putting together care packages for our troops. For more information … Read More

Register Now For Music and Arts Camp

Registration is now open for this summers Music and Arts Camp. Click here to register.

Night At The Ballpark

Join us for an evening at Dr. Pepper Ballpark, Monday, June 20 at 6:00 p.m. Tickets are $20.00 per person and includes all you can eat, sideline ticket, and hat. For more information please contact Sara Orr.

Vocal Recital

All are invited to a vocal recital this Sunday at 2:00 p.m. in the sanctuary presented the students of Jilian Brown.

This Week In Worship: Escape From Paradise

Luke 19: 1-10 1 Jesus entered Jericho and was passing through. 2 A man was there by the name of Zacchaeus; he was a chief tax collector and was wealthy. 3 He wanted to see who Jesus was, but because … Read More

This Week In Worship: Walking in the Truth

3 John 1:4 I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth.

Top Golf Next Tuesday

Next Tuesday, May 10th, the Young Adult Group will meet at Top Golf at 7 p.m. for games, food and fellowship. For more information contact Alexis Smith at alexis10kiss@yahoo.com. Top Golf Dallas is located at 8787 Park Ln in Dallas.  … Read More

Dig In! A Great Success

While the dreary weather may have been a set back, overall our Dig In efforts were a great success.  Together we managed to collect over 1,000 pounds of food for the Wilkinson Center, many boxes of books and toys for … Read More

This Week In Worship: Dig In!

Matthew 25:34-40 Then the king will say to those at his right hand, ‘Come, you that are blessed by my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world; for I was hungry and you gave … Read More

Dig In This Sunday

Join us This Sunday, May 1 as we Dig In to a morning of worship, service, food, and fun. 9:30 a.m. – We will first meet together in our sanctuary for an hour of worship where we each can offer … Read More

VBS Registration Now Open

VBS registration is now available online at ridgewoodparkchurch.org/vbs. Get ready to learn about God’s recipe for our lives August 1-4, 9 a.m.-Noon! If you are interested in volunteering, contact our VBS directors: Melinda Bockemehl 214-349-1899 melinda.bockemehl@sbcglobal.net Laura Wegener 214-221-7933 lawbass@sbcglobal.net … Read More

Join Us Easter Sunday!

This Week In Worship Acts 10:34-43 34 Then Peter began to speak: “I now realize how true it is that God does not show favoritism 35 but accepts from every nation the one who fears him and does what is … Read More

Easter Egg Hunt

Don’t miss the Easter Egg Hunt this Saturday at 10:00 a.m. Bring your Easter basket! There will be separate hunting areas for Preschoolers and Elementary children.        

Good Friday Fish Fry

Join us this Friday evening for our annual Fish Fry. It begins at 5:30 p.m. in the Gym.  Afterwards, we will gather in the Sanctuary for a moving and reflective service with special music provided by Evening Song.     … Read More

Tuesday Night Worship

Join us Tuesday, April 26, at 7 p.m. in the Ministry Center for great music and worship. This service will be a test run to determine the level of interest in a regular Tuesday night worship service. The service is … Read More

30 Hour Famine

April 29th & 30th Ridgewood Park youth and churches around the world will go without food for 30 hours to raise awareness of hunger in the world. Our youth will be raising money to help feed children in countries like … Read More

This Week In Worship: Do You Want To Know?

Matthew 21: 1-11 “When they had come near Jerusalem and had reached Bethphage, at the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples, saying to them, “Go into the village ahead of you, and immediately you will find a donkey tied, … Read More

Pancake Breakfast

April 17th Join us in the gym this Sunday, during the Sunday school hour, as our Youth prepare and serve a pancake breakfast. Your generous donations will help fund this Summer’s mission trips!  Come hungry!!

This Week In Worship: A Commitment to Service

James 2 14-18 What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if you say you have faith but do not have works? Can faith save you? If a brother or sister is naked and lacks daily food, and one of … Read More

Children Host Party at CC Young Village, This Sunday, April 10th

Children will host a Birthday Party for residents at CC Young Retirement Village at 2:30 p.m.  The children and children’s choir will sing, deliver cupcakes and snacks to the residents in the party area. If you child would like to … Read More

“Discipline That Works” Parenting Class

We are very excited to host a parenting education seminar. Our speaker will beDenette Mann, M.Ed., RPT, who is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Play Therapist.  She will  be speaking on “Discipline That Works” for the preschool and young elementary … Read More

This Week In Worship: A Commitment To Gifts

Malachi 3:6-10 For I the LORD do not change; therefore you, O children of Jacob, have not perished. Ever since the days of your ancestors you have turned aside from my statutes and have not kept them. Return to me, … Read More

Join Us For Amigos Days This Weekend

Amigos Days is a hands-on ministry of the United Methodist Church and People Helping People (a City of Dallas Housing Revitalization Program). We partner with other inner-city Methodist Host Churches to repair and restore homes to make a positive difference … Read More

Have a meal/Bring a meal

Each first Sunday of the month we share a Communion meal with each other and bring dry and canned goods to share with others through our community food banks who need our help so desperately. Read More

Perkins Chapel Day

Take a break in the middle of the week and join us on Wednesday, April 6 at 11:30 a.m. in Perkins Chapel on SMU’s Campus. This is a wonderful opportunity to take a break in the middle of your week … Read More

This Week In Worship: A Commitment To Prayer

Luke 5:15 & 16 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 he would withdraw to deserted places and pray.

Upcoming Events in April

Mark your calendar with these important dates in April. More information about each event will be published as the dates draw near. Read More

Club MnM This Saturday

Club MnM (Methodists in Ministry) is a mini ‘Youth Group” for 2nd-6th graders.  Join us on Sat., March 26, for a light dinner, games, songs and a mission outreach project. This time we will be working on activity kits for … Read More

New Class For Moms: 5 Conversations You Must Have With Your Daughter

Mothers with daughters in preschool through high school are invited to join Sara Orr for a 7-week study of Vicki Courtney’s 5 Conversations You Must Have With Your Daughter.  Thought-prevoking and inspiring discussions will help moms pinpoint and prepare the … Read More

This Week In Worship: A Commitment To Presence

Hebrews 10:19-25 “So friend, we can now – without hesitation – walk right up to God, into ‘the Holy Place.’ Jesus has cleared the way by the blood of his sacrifice, acting as our priest before God. The “curtain” into … Read More

This Week In Worship: Making Big Decisions

Exodus 3:7-11 “God said, ‘I’ve taken a good, long look at the affliction of my people in Egypt. I’ve heard their cries for deliverance from their slave masters; I know all about their pain. And now I have come down … Read More

This Week In Worship: We Are Family

1 Corinthians 12:12-27 For just as the body is one and has many members, and all the members of the body, though many, are one body, so it is with Christ. For in the one Spirit we were all baptized … Read More

Youth Burger House Night

Mark Your Calendar: Next Tuesday, March 8th, come to Burger House between 5:00-8:00pm and help our Youth raise money for the upcoming mission trips. All you have to do is tell the Cashier that you are there for Ridgewood Park … Read More

Chancel Choir Open House

If you have ever considered singing in the Chancel Choir join us Monday, March 7, 7:00pm at Jim Yeager’s house for a night of food and fellowship, and of course, some great music. This is a wonderful opportunity to get … Read More

Troop 36 Toy Drive

Eagle Scout Project: Trey Gwinn is working on his Eagle Scout program and working with The Purple Balloon Foundation, Inc. On Friday, March 11th, he will be collecting new toys to be taken to children in the hospital. Because of … Read More

Scout Hut Update

The original cost of the new Scout Hut was projected to be $131,000. We think we can do it for $100,000. I’m pleased to report that we already have over $57,000 in the bank, with a pledge of $15,000 more. We are in the process of soliciting in kind contributions, such as concrete and lighting … Read More

Feed the Homeless This Sunday

Bring breakfast sacks (18 or more) to the church Saturday at 6 p.m. containing: 1 sausage biscuit sandwich 1 small bag of cookies 1 boiled egg 1 banana 1 napkin and/or Meet at the church at 4:30 am this Sunday, … Read More

This Week In Worship: Honoring Our Parents

Honor your father and your mother, so that your days may be long in the land that the Lord your God is giving you. -Exodus 20:12    

This Week In Worship: Breaking Bad Habits

“Christ helps us in all our troubles, so that we are able to help others in trouble, using the same help that we ourselves have received from God.” 2 Corinthians 1:4

Dinner and a Show

Don’t forget this Saturday Night at 6 :00pm is our Ridgewood Park Youth Choir’s annual fundraiser Dinner and a Show. Bring your Valentine for a special evening of music and dance with our Youth Choir. Dinner consists of spaghetti and meatballs, salad, garlic bread, and Valentine-themed desserts Read More

This Week In Worship: Sharing a Meal

Remember as we share communion together this Sunday, we also bring food for the Wilkinson Center Food Pantry. Luke 22:7-20 7 Then came the day of Unleavened Bread on which the Passover lamb had to be sacrificed. 8 Jesus sent … Read More

New Sunday School Class

CSI: The Authentic St. Paul (Christian Saint Inspirations) 12 Week Study to Begin February 6th
A Round-Table Discussion Led by Dee Faram – With the exception of Jesus, Paul of Tarsus was the most important figure in all of Christianity … Read More

This Week In Worship: Be A Witness

While staying with them, he ordered them not to leave Jerusalem, but to wait there for the promise of the Father. “This,” he said, “is what you have heard from me … Read More

Advocate: Ridgewood Park UMC delivers a ton of food to the Wilkinson Center

The pastor at Ridgewood Park United Methodist last Sunday sent his congregation out to the grocery store, to buy food for the Wilkinson Center. Church staffer Ruth Hardesty tells the story … Read More

January Newsletter Online

The January newsletter is now online! Check it out to stay on top of what’s happening this month at RPUMC. Read More

It’s Time To Sign-Up For Summer Camp

Children’s Camp at Bridgeport this summer will be July 19th -23rd for children currently in grades 3rd-5th. Register online at www.bridgeportcamp.com and choose C2 … Read More

This Week In Worship: Do Hard Things

Consider it a sheer gift, friends, when tests and challenges come at you from all sides. You know that under pressure, your faith-life is forced into the open and shows its true colors. So don’t try to get out of anything prematurely … Read More

Miracles Still Happen

Dear Friends, I want to say thank you for being a church that shows up when times get tough.  We have had exceptional gifts come in during the last 6 weeks for 2010.  We were able to meet all four … Read More

This Week In Worship: “Find Your Passion”

“That precious memory triggers another: your honest faith — and what a rich faith it is, handed down from your grandmother Lois to your mother Eunice, and now to you! And the special gift of ministry you received when I laid hands on you and prayed … Read More

Join M.O.M. On Wednesdays This Spring

M.O.M. (aka. Mission of Motherhood) would love to have you ladies and moms of all ages come and join us in the Bread of Life Sunday School room right off of the kitchen in the gym on Wednesday Nights this new year for fellowship and learning … Read More

Daniel: Lives of Integrity, Words of Prophecy

The Bread of Life adult Sunday School class is starting study of Beth Moore’s DANIEL: Lives of Integrity, Words of Prophecy on Sunday January 9th. Anyone interested in participating in this study is welcome.  We expect the study to last … Read More

Midwinter 2011 Youth Retreat

Join us this winter for North Texas Midwinter 1 Midwinter retreats are sponsored and lead by our Conference Council on Youth Ministry. Join us for a weekend of exciting teaching, relevant messages, powerful music in an inviting community. This is … Read More

WFAA: Dallas family lifted up by strangers after losing home to fire

DALLAS — The lunar eclipse may have saved their lives, but it’s the generosity of loved ones, church family, and neighbors that saved Christmas for a Dallas family.
Earlier this week, fire destroyed everything the Merinos owned inside their rental home in the 7300 block of Rockhurst Drive. They were saved when young Matt Merino was awakened … Read More

Youth Attendance Up in Worship

I am so pleased with the youth attendance in worship this year.  Most weeks, the front two rows in the ministry center are full of high school students, and a good number of Jr. high students sit in the back. … Read More

A Letter from the Wilkinson Center

Thank you for your support of the Wilkinson Center in 2010. Because of Ridgewood Park United Methodist Church’s monthly food donation, our families will not have to worry about how to feed their families, but will be able to concentrate … Read More

Christmas Gift Ideas

When you are thinking of gifts for your friends, teachers, neighbors, and family, don’t forget our crosses and the Fair Trade coffee we have available for sell at the church … Read More

This Week In Worship: “The Redemption of Ebenezer Scrooge”

In the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar— during the high-priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas, the word of God came to John son of Zechariah in the wilderness. He went into all the country around the Jordan, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. Read More

This Week In Worship: “It’s A Wonderful Life”

But there will be no gloom for those who were in anguish. In the former time he brought into contempt the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the latter time he will make glorious the way of the sea, the land beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the nations . . . Read More

Wednesday Night Live

We are in the middle of another great fall of fellowship at Wednesday Night Live. Each Wednesday during the school year we gather for a inexpensive meal at 5:45 p.m. and then fellowship at 6:30. We have been averaging around 60 persons and look forward to 3 more Wednesdays in November and 3 in December. Read More

This Week In Worship: “The Captain and the Crew”

Once while Jesus was standing beside the lake of Gennesaret, and the crowd was pressing in on him to hear the word of God, he saw two boats there at the shore of the lake; the fishermen had gone out of them and were washing their nets . . . Read More

Advocate: “Dig In” day at Ridgewood Park UMC

Giving feels good—see for yourself, next weekend. Ridgewood Park United Methodist Church — bona fide good neighbors — next Sunday, Nov. 21, will host a “Dig In” day of service… Read More

Evening Song Concert

Evening Song presents What Sweeter Music on December 4 at 7 p.m. at Ridgewood Park. Evening Song’s broad-based repertoire of inspirational and secular music, level of musical excellence and a desire to share the art of choral music with the masses allows them to bring music to audiences . . . Read More

This Week In Worship: “Surviving the Storms at Sea”

Jonah 1:4-6 4 But the Lord hurled a great wind upon the sea, and such a mighty storm came upon the sea that the ship threatened to break up. 5 Then the mariners were afraid, and each cried to his … Read More

“JOY” Just Older Youth

Sometimes, you get something taken away from you and if you have the right attitude toward it, you get back more than you had in the first place. Read More

Have a meal/Bring a meal

Each first Sunday of the month we share a Communion meal with each other and bring dry and canned goods to share with others through our community food banks who need our help so desperately. Read More

This Week In Worship: “The Importance of Shipmates”

Jonah 1:7-11 – The sailors said to one another, “Come, let us cast lots, so that we may know on whose account this calamity has come upon us.” So they cast lots, and the lot fell on Jonah. Then they said to him . . . Read More

This Week In Worship: “Setting Sail for Deep Waters”

The word of the Lord came to Jonah a second time, saying, ‘Get up, go to Nineveh, that great city, and proclaim to it the message that I tell you.’ Read More

Halloween Carnival 2010

Our annual Halloween Carnival is this Sunday from 6-8 p.m. Bring the kids for a fun and safe trick-or-treating experience! Read More

Annual Charge Conference

Our annual charge conference will be at Walnut Hill UMC on Sunday, October 31… Read More

This Week In Worship

“Blessed To Be a Blessing: Lifting Up the Next Generation” Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord; plans to prosper you and not to harm you; plans to give you hope and a … Read More

Invitation from our neighbor

St. Paul’s Evangelical and Reformed United Church of Christ Celebrates 120 Years!!! Sunday, November 14, 2010 St. Paul’s is pleased and proud to share our rich German-Swiss heritage with 11:00 a.m. Worship Service Noon Historical Program 1:00 p.m. German Food … Read More

This Week In Worship: Escape Without Climbing the Walls

Escape Without Climbing the Walls Acts 16:25-28 “About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them. Suddenly there was an earthquake, so violent that the foundations of the prison were … Read More

One of 10,000 Doors: Dan D. Rogers Science Minds

Pastor Rob preached many Sundays on looking for opportunities to serve others as part of the United Methodist “10,000 Doors Campaign.” As Rebecca Cartier heard his message, she found herself sitting in the pew asking, “Why Not Knock Next Door?” … Read More

Science Minds Needs Volunteers!

Science Minds Needs Volunteers for the Science Fair Project Workshop(Oct. 23, 30 and Nov. 6) and theSchool Garden Groundbreaking (Oct. 23) We are still in need of more volunteers to make these programs happen.  If you can help, or plan to help … Read More

This Week In Worship

“Heaven” Matthew 13 24 He put before them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven may be compared to someone who sowed good seed in his field; 25 but while everybody was asleep, an enemy came and sowed weeds among the … Read More

Remember The Fish Fry

Troop 709, Pack 709 and Ridgewood Park United Methodist Church invite you to an old fashioned Fish Fry to benefit the new 709 Scout Hut. Read More

Wednesday Night Live

Wednesday Night Live returns on September 8th! WNL is for every member of the congregation.  It begins with a delicious, affordable meal in the Family Center (Gym), followed by offerings for all ages.  Whether you’re a child yearning to sing, … Read More