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We live in a society hugely affected by technology. Technology in turn depends upon good connections. It is our desire to do all we can to help individuals connect with Jesus Christ, and with other believers. We pray this website serves as a tool toward that end.

Service Times

Highlights

Scripture Preparation for Sunday's Message
Read Matthew 1:1-25 in preparation for Sunday's message.
Christmas According to Matthew, pt. 1: Matthew 1:1-25
The book of Matthew begins with a long list of names, the genealogy of Jesus Christ. Although many people find genealogies dry & boring, God includes them in the Bible for a purpose. The genealogy of Christ, for example, reveals fulfilled prophecy & God fulfilling His promise to Israel. The genealogy of Christ also gives us hope because it shows that God uses ordinary & flawed people. The line of Christ shows us the awesome grace & mercy of God!
Ministry Opportunity
Blair Ridge Friends,
We were recently contacted by a teacher at Prairie Delta, who we have worked with before. She has a couple of students with significant needs, and they are looking for sponsors to meet these needs and help them have a joyous Christmas.
The young man that we have agreed to sponsor is 15 years old. He has gone through significant home and school transitions this past year, and has serious medical challenges including having a stroke about a year ago. "He is very smart, mild mannered, and a good kid". He loves to read & write, and anything Star Wars related. He is in need of clothing, which you can purchase and donate, or cash donations will be used to shop for him (just be sure to designate it).
His clothing needs are:
Sweat/athletic pants (size XL)
Short sleeve shirts/T-shirts (size 3X)
Winter hat & gloves
Underwear & socks (size XL)
Velcro casual or tennis shoes (size 13E)

Please have all donations turned in by Sunday, December 16th, so we have time to get some shopping done for him, and get it delivered.
If you have any questions, please contact Julie Turnis
Kids 4 Truth Christmas Store
Kids4Truth will be having a store night in December where they can use their Kids4Truth bucks to buy gifts for their family members. They earn their Kids4Truth bucks by reciting verses. If you have any extra, nice items that you wouldn't mind donating to the store we would appreciate them! You may give these items to Ashley. Thanks!
Wednesday Night Ministries-Wednesdays 6:30-8:00 PM
All are invited to join us on Wednesday nights from 6:30-8:00 PM to study doctrinal truths from God's Word! There is something for all ages!

Kids4truth: Ages 4-5th grade
Youth Group: Ages 6th-12th grade.
Adult Bible Study
Book Corner: Come, Let Us Adore Him: A Daily Advent Devotional by Paul Tripp
The wonder and awe of the Christmas season can easily get overshadowed by lights, tinsel, bows, and paper―not to mention last-minute trips to the mall and visits to the in-laws. In all the hustle and bustle, we often lose sight of what's most important. This book of daily readings for the month of December by best-selling author Paul David Tripp will help you slow down, prepare your heart, and focus on what matters most: adoring our Savior, Jesus.
BRBC Prayer List
Each week we put together a prayer list that is typed up and put in
the bulletin. We hope this will be helpful in knowing how to pray specifically for the needs of those in our church.
If you would like to be added to the prayer list please let Ashley Day know([email protected])!
Please include how we can specifically pray for you.

BRBC Prayer List
Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Praises:
- Freedom we have in our country to worship and attend church.
- Owen Gates' MRI went well.
Prayer Requests:
- Kids4Truth: Fruitful ministry; children would hide God's Word in their heart; growth in number of kids; wisdom for the teachers and helpers
- Youth Group: Pray for Nate Day as he leads youth group this year; growth in teens' walk with Lord
- Gary McCool: Continual healing and that he would continue to gain his strength back.
- Rodger Burnett: Pray that Rodger will obtain God's guidance
  and wisdom as he seeks to get more sleep at night
- William Loeffers: Healing of his eyesight and kidneys as he undergoes dialysis
- Pray for spiritual growth in our church and opportunities for us to share Christ in our community
- Pray for our President and leaders
- Pray for our Pastor and family
- Pray for opportunities to be a light and encouragement to our unsaved friends and family this holiday season.
Updated Photos Needed
We'd like to get our online directory updated, so we are requesting submission of recent photos to replace the ones currently in the directory. This is especially needed for the children in our church as many photos are extremely out of date. The photo need not be professional quality but can be a snapshot taken on a good camera or quality cell phone camera. If you need a picture taken, you can contact Renee Palermo and arrange to have a picture taken. Photo submissions can be made through the member section of the website or email them to Bob Mosey or Renee Palermo.
Missionary of the Month: Dr. Ishak Ahmed
Dr. Ahmed is president of the Northeast India Baptist Bible College & Seminary in Silchar, India. The focus of NEIBBC is to train nationals for ministry. They also are involved with the Grace English school & orphanage. NEIBBC also operates a Christian Literature House (bookstore) on campus that prints & distributes Christian literature to churches in NE India. It is the only such bookstore within 500 miles of the campus.

Prayer Requests:
- Generator needed for the Bible College ($5,000)
- Ceiling repair at Warden's Quarters ($2,500)
Sunday Evening Discipleship-Sundays 6:00 PM
Sunday Evening Discipleship has wrapped up our study on "World Religions". We will resume in February with a new study.