Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church

10/19/2026

Sunday Recap ✍️
This week we looked at “The Hope of Glory” from Mark 9:2–13, where we were reminded that a clear vision of the resurrected Christ keeps our present suffering in perspective.

At the Transfiguration, the disciples were given a glimpse of Christ’s glory—a glory that points us forward to what is still to come. In Jesus, we see the fulfillment of Scripture, the exclusivity of Christ, and the hope that sustains us as we follow Him. Whatever suffering we experience now is temporary, but the glory and joy promised to those who belong to Christ are eternal.

Here’s a quick takeaway:
Because Jesus rose from the dead and ascended into glory, we can endure present suffering with hope—knowing our suffering is momentary, but our joy is eternal.

📖 This week, reflect on:
How does fixing your eyes on the glory of Christ change the way you view the suffering and difficulties you are facing today?

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10/17/2026

Saturday mood: pumpkins on the porch, football on the TV, and kids asking if they can wear their costumes yet. 🎃🏈🍬

Keep that fall weekend feeling going tomorrow at our Fall Festival! You’re invited to an evening of family fun with our church and neighbors. You don’t have to call our church home to feel at home here. 🧡

🍂 Sunday, October 18 • 5:00–7:00 PM

10/14/2026

Pumpkins on the porch, costumes in the works, and kids counting down to candy season… October has a way of bringing out the fun! 🎃🍬🍂

At our church, it also means Fall Festival—a chance for families across our community to enjoy the season together. Familiar face or first-time guest, there’s a place for you here.

We want to make this time memorable for you and your family. 🧡

🍁 Sunday, October 18 • 5:00–7:00 PM

10/12/2026

Sunday Recap ✍️
This week we looked at “The Way of the Cross” from Mark 8:27–9:1, where we were reminded that our confession of faith is meant to produce a life of faithful obedience to Christ.

Peter rightly confessed Jesus as the Christ, but following Jesus requires more than simply knowing who He is. The path of discipleship calls us to surrender our own ambitions, trust God’s plan, deny ourselves, take up our cross, and follow Jesus. Our confession of Christ as Lord should shape the way we live each day.

Here’s a quick takeaway:
Surrender your life to Jesus and follow Him in faithful obedience—denying yourself, taking up your cross, and following wherever He leads.

📖 This week, reflect on:
What area of your life do you still need to surrender in order to follow Jesus more faithfully?

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10/04/2026

In Mark 8:22–26, Jesus encounters a blind man in Bethsaida whose friends bring him to Christ and beg for healing. Jesus compassionately leads the man away from the crowd and restores his sight, but uniquely, the healing takes place in two stages. At first the man can see only partially, but after Jesus touches him again, his vision becomes completely clear. Coming immediately after the disciples struggle to understand who Jesus is, the miracle illustrates how spiritual understanding can move from blindness, to partial sight, to clarity. This passage reminds us that Jesus patiently opens blind eyes and brings His people to see Him more clearly.

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09/28/2026

Thank you, we’re grateful for your support and contributions to our program. We’re looking for someone to feed us Week 6-10 contact Coach Vines

09/26/2026

Tomorrow is Sunday. 🙌

A new week is coming, and there’s no better way to begin it than gathered with God’s people, worshiping Jesus and hearing from His Word.

Come worship with us tomorrow—we’d love to see you!

⏰ Small Groups — 9:00 AM
⛪ Worship — 10:30 AM

Bring someone with you. There’s a place for you here!

09/23/2026

We all know what it feels like to live in a world filled with suffering, disappointment, and pain. But Mark 7:31–37 reminds us that Jesus is neither distant nor indifferent to our afflictions.

He sees. He cares. He is compassionate. And because He is the risen Messiah, the brokenness of this world will not have the final word.

Our sighs may be real—but for those who belong to Christ, they are only momentary. Eternal joy is coming.

Trust the One who has the final word.

09/22/2026

09/21/2026

Sunday Recap ✍️
This week we looked at “Christ’s Enduring Compassion” from Mark 8:1–10, where we were reminded that at the heart of the gospel we preach and celebrate is the compassion of Jesus for the lost.

Jesus looked upon the crowds with compassion, recognized their needs, and faithfully provided for them. But His compassion also shapes our mission. As those who have experienced the compassion of Christ ourselves, we have been commissioned to demonstrate that same compassion to the people around us.

Here’s a quick takeaway:
Live with compassion for the lost, remembering that the same Jesus who revealed His compassion to you is compassionate toward those around you.

📖 This week, reflect on:
Who has God placed around you that needs to experience the compassion of Christ, and how can you demonstrate His love to them this week?

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