Author Archive: West Ridge
Baptism
If you look at the history of early Christians in the New Testament, you find a consistent growth path: People learn the truth about Jesus. They choose to follow him. They repent, leaving their old beliefs and lifestyle behind. Being baptized logically and naturally follows their decision. In baptism, we make a public declaration that […]
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Why a Men’s Ministry
The overshadowing purpose of the men’s ministry must be to produce better men, through the understanding that because life is a process, so also is our spiritual life. Neither is ever static, and we can always grow. Thus, the theme—better men, make men better. Some of the more important facets of the purpose of the […]
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MOW: Tuesday Tune-up
Are Sunday services enough for you? Might a deeper and relational mid-week “tune-up” experience be that one thing you find lacking as you go through the sometimes muddy waters of this thing we call life? We start back up on Tuesday, January 18th at 7:00 pm at West Ridge. Here is how it will work: […]
Continue ReadingShe was just a Kid
Her name was Mary. She was probably 12 to 14 years old. She was just a child. She was naive and innocent. She was a virgin. As was the custom then, she was engaged, but not married. She became pregnant. Unwed mothers in that era were shamed radically. Sometimes they were killed. But God had […]
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Am I ever thankful!!
Thanksgiving brings the “thanks” or thankfulness out of most of us. That’s a good thing. It shows that we are taking a moment to pause and consider that which we are thankful for…and it’s the perfect time to express that. I am particularly thankful this year for what is happening here at West Ridge and […]
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If I were God…
If I were God, I’d be thrilled. There’s a MAN singing in church. And, he’s raising his arm as he sings. Not only is he singing, he’s “into” his worship and praise. On top of that he most likely could care less if he’s singing a bit off key or off the beat. Nor does […]
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UPDATE: Mask Policy
We wanted to let you know West Ridge has recently changed our mask policy due to the latest CDC guidelines for those vaccinated. Mask-wearing will not be mandatory indoors at West Ridge for those vaccinated. We will not be checking whether or not any individual has been vaccinated. Masks are still welcome and once seated […]
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Private Music Lessons
The Center for the Arts (CFA) offers lessons to all ages and skill levels by mature, experienced and highly skilled musicians who are currently involved in the music at West Ridge and active as performers. Current teachers are: Emily Ward – violin, viola, cello, bass Joe Nuccio – bass guitar Bruce Franklin – guitar Jeanne […]
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Join Lighting, Sound, Video Stream or Screen Team
Do you love the technical side of things? In nearly every part of Sunday morning at West Ridge, the tech teams (sound, lighting, screen and live video streaming) have a hand in it. We have a remarkable team of people at West Ridge that bring to the table their unique talents and abilities to join […]
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Breakfast for the Homeless
Join others from West Ridge in serving the homeless in Elgin every fourth Friday of the month. On those Friday mornings we supply breakfast for about 60 people and have the opportunity impact their lives with a smile and breakfast. For more details contact Eric or Michelle Hubicki. Here are the details: • Service time […]
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