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- GriefShare (UP & IN) -- click for details
Event Date: Thursday Nights, 7-8:30 pm (Starting February 2)
Description: GriefShare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences, the loss of a loved one. You don’t have to go through the grieving process alone. GriefShare is led by people who understand what you are going through and want to help. You’ll gain access to valuable GriefShare resources to help you recover from your loss and look forward to rebuilding your life.
Grief Share is an informal, non-threatening small group setting where you can be supported during your grief journey, please join us. You may start the group at any time during the 13 week session.Registration Fee (Free will donation): $15.00 (includes workbook)
Registration: Stop by at any time, or register here
Event Contact: Kevin Jansma 1-515-965-1737
- ENGAGE Game Night (IN) -- click for details
Event Date: Friday March 2, 6:30-8:30
Description: ENGAGE with us in a fun filled family GAME NIGHT. Come enjoy an evening with your family - minute to win it style, including games, crafts, popcorn and space to strengthen your relationships. Families of all ages and sizes are welcome! We can't wait to spend the evening engaging with you! Do join IN the fun and ENGAGE with us!
Event Contact: Kara Backes
Register: Click here to register
- Right Now Training -- click for details
- 2012 Offering Envelopes (OUT) -- click for details
If you would like to receive a set of 2012 Offering Envelopes, please request them here.
- 2011-2012 Mission Trips -- click for details
Honduras Mission:
Friday Night February 10 - Saturday February 18, 2012What is Honduras Mission? Our Honduras Mission trip is located in Azacualpa, Honduras at the Ministries of Faith and New Life children’s home. Established in 2001, The Children’s home exists to serve the needs of children and the people of the surrounding communities. The home currently has 16 children who permanently live at the home along with several staff members. In addition to caring for the children, The home is a hub for many community outreaches like a daily feeding program, church services, sports leagues, and soon to be completed classrooms for education.
How do we serve? Where do we stay? Mornings are spend at the home working on small projects (painting, light construction etc.), afternoons are spent interacting with the children and helping with feeding program and of coarse playing soccer. Evenings are spent experiencing the local culture and visiting local churches. All participants stay at the children’s home with the kids and staff.
Who can go? Anyone 18 and older is encouraged to attend. Those younger than 18 must be accompanied by a parent/ guardian, and be able to contribute to the work projects being done. *passport is needed.
Cost? $200 per person (food lodging and ground transportation) plus the cost of airfare ($400-$800)
Click here to register for mission Honduras
Mission Navajo:
Friday March 16- Saturday March 23, 2012
What is Mission Navajo? Mission Navajo is located on the Navajo Reservation in Arizona/ New Mexico. Our mission to the Navajo reservation focuses on meeting basic human needs (food, shelter and clothing) for those most in need. We work to meet these needs by partnering with local organizations, churches, and individuals on the Navajo reservation. Sowing into the community and building these partnerships are very important to our mission as our time there is short and we want to have a lasting impact. God has shown us great things simply with our desire to share the love of Jesus, through acts of service and relationship building with those we meet.
How do we serve? Where do we stay? We serve in various ways, but most of our projects consist of helping meet basic needs of food, shelter and clothing those in greatest need. We work to find ways to use everyone’s unique skills. We stay at local churches in very basic accommodations typically separated by gender.
Who can go? Families & Individuals are encouraged to participate in this mission. Although this is a great family experience, there are no organized activities apart from the large group for children, and look to parents to integrate and supervise their children into the day-to-day activities. We recommend children be in first grade or higher for this trip.
Cost: $325 per person (includes travel, food and lodging)
Click here to register for mission Navajo
Brazil Mission
Early June- Dates TBD by team (7-10 days)**What is the Brazil Mission?
Our mission to Brazil is located at the Lar Batista Orphanage. The Orphanage has been ministering to the needs of the Children who live there and the community for many years. We get the privilege to live with and join in caring for the various needs of the home.How do we serve? Where do we stay?
There is a tremendous need for willing servants who can do various tasks like gardening/ farming, helping tutor children, cooking, cleaning, light construction etc. The opportunities are limitless! If you have a heart to serve and want to see some beautiful parts of the world please you can be used to help love on the children and staff of Lar Batista.Who can go? Anyone 18 and older is encouraged to attend. Those younger than 18 must be accompanied by a parent/ guardian, and be able to contribute to the work projects being done. *passport is needed.
Cost? $1000 per person (food, lodging, ground transportation& tourism) plus the cost of airfare ($1200-$1500)
Click here to register for mission Brazil
- Baby Blanket Project (OUT) -- click for details
Join us the first Saturday of the month between 8:00-10:00am, in the front lounge (behind the Hub) as we make blankets for newborn babies on the Navajo Reservation. Ladies of all ages are welcome! Bring your supplies and equipment you need to construct a baby blanket (sew, knit, crochet, etc.). For more information, contact MissionNavajo@mediacombb.net
FEB 4 - MAR 3 - APR 7 - MAY 5 - JUN 2 - JUL 7 - AUG 4 - SEP 1 - OCT 6 - NOV 3
Contact MissionNavajo@mediacombb.net
- Children's Ministry Registration 2011-12 -- click for details
It's a great time to be a kid (or adult volunteer) at The Ridge! We are currently gearing up for a new year of fun & growth for all Ridge Kids and have many ways for kids to connect, and adults to serve. All children age 4 months through 5th grade are required to register to participate in our kids programs. Thank you for helping us plan by registering your children!
2011-2012 Kids Worship & Nursery Registration (Sunday mornings):
To register your child(ren) 4 months old through 5th grade, for our Sunday morning programs click here
2011-2012 Kids Worship Sunday morning adult volunteer sign up:
To volunteer as an adult for our Sunday morning programs click here
Click here to download job descriptions for adult kids worship volunteers
2011-2012 midweek AWANA Registration & Volunteer sign-up:
To register a child for AWANA, or volunteer as an adult for AWANA click here
For more information about registering your child for our midweek Awana program, please contact Ron and Debbie Eaton.Click here to download the health form for AWANA
Click here to download job descriptions for AWANA adult volunteers
- Day of Love 2012 (PRAY6-12 & Parents) -- click for details
Who: PRAY6-12 kids and their parents
When: Saturday, February 4
Where: PRC to start and learn where each group is headed
Time: 8am until early evening
What: Day of Love is a chance for the PRAY6-12 kids to give back to the community by babysitting, preparing meals, cleaning, organizing, painting, etc. The needs around the area are endless.Some of the places that the group will be headed to include: the Ronald McDonald House, Family Center (Hope Ministries), Red Barrel and Good Will. We will be adding more to this list so stay tuned.
- Divorce Care (UP & IN) -- click for details
Event Date: Sunday Nights, 5-7 pm
Description: DivorceCare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences: a separation or divorce. DivorceCare seminars and support groups are led by people who understand what you are going through and want to help. You’ll gain access to valuable DivorceCare resources to help you deal with the pain of the past and look forward to rebuilding your life.
Registration Fee (Free will donation): $40.00 (includes workbook)
Event Contact: Gwen & Nils Norland, 1-515-979-4443
- James - Beth Moore Women's Bible Study -- click for details
Get to know both the man and the Book of James in this 8-session, video-driven Bible study by Beth Moore. Four different options are available: (1) Tuesday nights 6:30-8:30pm starting February 7, (2) Monday mornings 9:30-11:30am, (3) Wednesday mornings 9:15-11:00, and (4) Friday mornings 10:00-12:00.
Contact Cheryl Sidler (965-1737x12) with questions. Register here.
- Life Together - Women (IN) -- click for details
- Do you ever feel isolated and disconnected from other believers inyour personal walk with God?The Bible says to live a life “rooted and grounded in God’s love” (Eph 3:17). God’s transforming love can change us…but not when we isolate ourselves from other people. We need the company andcare of others for support, growth and perspective.“Life Together”, a monthly gathering for women who would like to connect with one another and to explore together how to live a life “rooted and grounded in God’s love“.We will enjoy breakfast goodies, get to know one another and discuss a variety of topics each month.Date: February 11, 2012Time: 9:00 - 10:30 a.m.Location: Prairie Ridge Church, Front LoungeTopic: Rooted in Love and FaithRSVP: Not required - just show up! And feel free to bring a friend!We look forward to seeing you there!
Event Contact: Bruce Cook
- Marriage Mentoring (UP & IN) -- click for details
Are you an engaged or newly-married couple that wants to build upon your strengths to meet the challenges of lifelong Christ-centered marriage?
Are you already married and want a couple to walk with you to maximize, encourage, and support your marriage to reflect God's intention for marriage through all of life's stages?
Are you struggling in a broken marriage and want help to restore and repair your marriage?Are you willing to walk along side couples at various stages of their marriage and provide encouragement and support?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, Marriage Mentoring is for you.
Contact Bruce Cook
- Nursery Volunteer signup (Out) -- click for details
Do you love little kids and want to spend time with them during our Sunday morning services? Sign up to be a regular volunteer in our nursery or preschool area that serve our kids that are 4 months through pre-Kindergarten.
Time Commitment: 1 service on a Sunday morning as often or as little as you prefer.
**This is a sign up for NON parent volunteers only. If you are a parent of a child in this age group you will be signed up to volunteer when your child is registered for our programs**
For more info:
- Parenting In A Healthy Way -- click for details
Registration is closed.
Come engage with us in a movement of parents seeking God to help build healthy families.
Event Date: Join us beginning Sunday, January 29(no class Feb 5), resume February 12-March 4., 5:30-7:00 pm for this five week class.
DO YOU BELIEVE?:
What matters more than anything is that your kids have an authentic relationship with God
You are not the only adult influence your children need
You will never stop fighting for a right relationship with your kids
Your relationship with God affects your children more then you realize
It is important to take advantage of the time you spend with your kids
We know family is messy...parenting is hard...be encouraged...
***note - Parenting Beyond your Capacity by Reggie Jonier and Carey Nieuwhof is available for you to order when you register. This book is not required to take the class, but is recommended as a great supplemental reading. Much of the class is based on this book, and we highly recommend it.
- Singles Group (UP & IN) -- click for details
Single? Looking for a way to connect IN? Come to our church-wide GROUP connection event on Jan 29th at 5:30pm to hear about what is starting up for singles in February. Register on-line.
- Supper at The Station (OUT) -- click for details
Supper at the Station - Second Thursday night of each month
Supper at the Station is a weekly community meal that is served at Lutheren Church of Hope's Northbranch location in Ankeny. There are several churches getting involved and Prairie Ridge has committed to the second Thursday of each month. We will make and serve a meal to about 50 people from the Ankeny Community. Many of those we serve need a little extra help, and this free meal is a huge blessing to them. In addition to the meal, the goal is that we can be a place of community building and relationships.
There are 2 ways your small group or family can get involved:
1) Prepare the meal: once a month we will need a meal prepared for 50 people. We have a meal schedule for the main dish, but the rest can be up to your group. Your group can make this meal and freeze it, or make it fresh for the night of serving- it is up to you. This is a great way to involve your group in serving- especially if you can not commit to serving on a Thursday night. We suggest making a small group night a meal preparation night together!
2) Serving the meal: on the second Thursday of each month we will need a small group to help serve the meal and eat with the participants. Prairie Ridge members Mary & Doug Kohlsdorf have committed to hosting for our church and will be present each Thursday that we serve- They will show your family or small group what to do etc. All you need to do is show up willing to love others and serve!
To sign up to help in prepare or serve the meal click here
- The Herd (IN) -- click for details
Description: "The Herd" meets the "prairie" each third Saturday of the month from 7:00-8:30 am at The Ridge. Join other men as we informally gather for coffee (7:00 am), breakfast (7:30am), fellowship, and some straight talk about "guy stuff".
Event Dates:
January 21
February 18Event Contact: Bruce Cook
- Triad ~ Discipleship Groups (UP & IN) -- click for details
What is a triad discipleship group? A triad is a group of 3-4 men or women that come together to pursue transformation in Christlikeness through relational transparencey, truth in community, and life-change accountability.
New groups forming throughout the year. Contact Bruce (bcook@ridgelife.org) if you're interested in joining this journey.
- Volunteer Interest Form (OUT) -- click for details
OUT is our calling to live in and love the broken world around us as Jesus did. OUT opportunities give us the chance to give of ourselves for the benefit of others.
For more info, contact: Suzanne Schuknecht
