On February 1, 2019, the scouting program decided to accept girls and the Boy Scouts of America changed its name from Boy Scouts to Scouts BSA.     

Now Cub Scouting can combine boys and girls’ dens or have separate dens where they share hands on learning and achievement.

The boys and girls of Scouts BSA still experience the traditional scouting involvement as before.  Boy and girl troops can be linked together in the same Charter Organization where they have separate leadership and can meet at the same location.

The Ridge has supported our troop and pack 269 for 75 years in March 2023. We hope to have a 75^th anniversary open house to celebrate this. Troop 269 now has more than 302 Eagle Scouts.

Troop leaders, volunteers, and families dedicate their time and talents continuing to make this a quality program. The success of scouting depends on our volunteers who serve in a variety of leadership roles so young people may benefit from our scouting ministry.

The Prayer Shawl ministry team knits, crochets, and prays as they use their time and talents in service. Their beautifully made shawls, after being prayed upon, are given to those needing comfort. To date they have distributed over 450 shawls around the community.  Contact the church office for information about joining the group.

The primary purpose of this program is to provide a safe and enriching day out for older adults who cannot be left alone while their caregiver is provided a much-needed break from their caregiving responsibilities. Call our church office at 816-353-1435 Tuesday – Thursday 9:00-4:00 pm for questions about Breaktime. 

This is a wonderful opportunity for a caregiver to have a break one day a week and enjoy some personal time. Breaktime is sponsored by Shepherd Center of Raytown. You’ll find more information about Breaktime under the programs tab on their website.

The United Women in Faith focus on ministries with women, children and youth locally and globally. They’re committed to inclusiveness; financial support; development of skills for service and leadership and personal growth. And they work with other organizations on issues of mutual concern. They have an active group “EVE” Circle” that meets the first Wednesday of the month at 11:00 am.

Some of their projects include Christmas Books and POP-Tops for Ronald McDonald House, Diapers, Wipes, TP, paper towels, and Trash Bags for Mother’s Refuge, and Prayer Shawl, which you can read all about in above listing.

The Ridge Book Club celebrated its twelfth anniversary in September 2021.  Started in 2009 by two women the group has read over 100 books ranging from mystery, adventure, favorite children’s books, romance, non-fiction, and others. Some original members are still in the group, and we have been blessed to welcome others to the group who have become good friends.  Meeting on the third Wednesday each month at 2:00 pm, we always begin with a delicious treat followed by a lively discussion with different members leading each week.  If you have questions, or would like to visit, please call the church.

Social time for retired seniors who meet at the church or at a local restaurant.

Golden Key Club is an organization for retired men and women who like to have Fun, Fellowship and good Food.  They meet on the 2^nd Thursday of each month at 12:00 noon at a local restaurant or at the church (for a catered meal ranging in price from $5.00 to $10.00.) 

If meeting at the church there’s a short business meeting followed by entertainment. 

Please call the church office for reservations or for more information. 

Golden Key Club began in 1973 when two ladies saw a need for older adults to meet together, for spiritual growth and social interaction.  So, 46 years later they are still going strong and loving it.  Feel free to join them! If you don’t care to come for the meal but would like to hear the program, come ahead at 1:00 – they’ll welcome you!

The Prayer Clinic provides an opportunity for you to come to the church to pray, and to be prayed for.  Send, receive, bless, and be blessed. 

Pastor Anchul will be moving throughout the congregation, silently praying for all in attendance. 

SEND A BLESSING AND BE A BLESSING!

The KANSAS CITY AREA BLUEGRASS CLUB meets at The Ridge the FIRST FRIDAY of each month October through April.  We hope you’ll come out some Friday night to check out the music. It’s all FREE – people from all walks of life love bluegrass music and the club meetings allow them a place to gather . . .  and it’s a safe, fun place for families with their children to submerge them in a truly American music.

Bluegrass First Fridays at The Ridge start Friday, October 7th, 2022, at 7:00 pm and it’s all FREE!

There’s jamming throughout the rooms downstairs where friends come together to play, meet other pickers, hear new music and make new friends. Bring your instrument and join in the fun. 

We’ll be having a “Walk-Thru Boo” on October 31 from 5:30-7:00pm.

Come all dressed up in your favorite costumes, you might even see some unusually dressed people greeting you! 

There will be some bible stories supported by some really fun games such as Noah’s Ark, Jonah and the Whale, Jesus Feeding the 5000, and David and Goliath. There will also be candy and it’ll all be indoors so you can stay nice and warm.  The event is Thursday, October 31, from 5:30 – 7:00.  Hope to see you there!

RINGERS AND SINGERS

FIRST SATURDAY, EVERY MONTH at John Knox Village

We ring and sing from 10:00 – 11:50am at John Knox Village Assisted Care located at 1704 NW O’Brien, LSMO, 64081. 

We start with those in Memory Care 2, and then hop over to the Memory Care 1. Then we ring and sing for the residents eating lunch in the Fireside Restaurant from 11:20 – 11:50am.