Easter Recap

Easter at The Ridge was awesome! We had our largest weekend attendance to date, and a bridge on stage for people to walk over. The bridge was designed for people who were making first time decisions to follow Jesus, or people rededicating their lives back to following Jesus. It was cool to see so many people walk over the bridge. This is something new at The Ridge. We usually don't point people put when they raise their hands to follow Jesus, or do a lot of "public" stuff, but I also think it is good for people to allow others to be part of their journey. I know what I feel like when I watch people on video giving their testimony right before getting baptized. I really do feel like I am part of their journey, and it's awesome. Then I usually cry.

This weekend Eric is preaching at RiverGlen, a church about 45 minutes from us. He is there for their Saturday night service, and their two Sunday morning services. Molly and I are going tomorrow to hear him preach on "Fear." I think it should be good, and as much as I love The Ridge, I do enjoy visiting other churches. (Make your jokes about the music now Mark!)

Next weekend we will be in OHIO!! I am so excited to see family and go home. We are leaving after the student event, "Bowling That's How We Roll-pt.2". So we won't get into Ohio until like 3 in the morning. Then we are leaving on Wednesday. So anyone who wants to see us, let us know! Missing church at The Ridge two weeks in a row is seeming a little weird to me, but we will be back. I haven't had a break from teaching the little kids in a long time, so I am looking forward to that. But I will miss my little ones!

The weather here today is BEAUTIFUL! Actually warm for a change. Tomorrow is supposed to be cold again-low 40's, then later on in the week a warm up. So hopefully you all are enjoying your Saturday, and please know we are so thankful for all of you! Without you, our ministry would not be possible! Also-please keep praying for my cousin, Holly. Today is 3 weeks from when they said hello and good-bye to Carleigh, and 2 weeks after the funeral. They still need your prayers! Love to you all, and be blessed!