September 30th, during the Sunday School hour (8:45 am), we will continue to look at practical ways to live a disciple-making life. The session will take the place of our regular Sunday School class on Romans. We encourage you to attend even if you are not presently using  Grace Series material.

Koinonia Group kicks off  its second year with a pizza party Sunday, September 23rd at 6:00 pm. The emphasis of the group is youth & families but is open to people of all ages. The group is relaxed and welcoming. Participants enjoy fellowshipping with one another and learning how to study the Bible in a multigenerational setting. You can learn more about the group by attending the party. If you would like to share pizza with us, please sign up at the Information Center downstairs!

Prayer meeting is moving to Thursday afternoons at 12:30 pm here at the church. Thank you for your input.  We look forward to beginning again at our new time and date.

The Bell Choir is inviting you to ring with them. It is  not necessary that you know how to read music to join. See Angie Hunter for more information regarding Thursday evening practices or the November 4th presentation of Bells and Brass.

In preparation for Veterans’ Day, the Worship Committee is asking that you submit military photos of the veterans in our Ripley Church family. The photos can be dropped off at the office or sent digitally to: ripley@ripleychurch.org

Awana will begin Monday, October 1st, at 6:00 pm. This is a later than normal starting date. The date is officially set, so spread the news!

The Lay Council has begun preparing for our annual church meeting in November. Please submit to the Lay Council moderator, David Scherz, or Pastor Eric any topics you would like the Council to consider placing on the agenda. The deadline for consideration is October 15th.