Ridgely United Methodist Church Charge

04/13/2026

Our charge had the honor of hosting Ken Wood, operator of Lifetime Wells International, during our Sunday service.

Ken Wood of Denton, MD, runs Lifetime Wells International, which has drilled clean water wells in Ghana and Tanzania; Over 3,000 wells since 2004!

He also operates the Lifetime Wells Vision project, which has provided thousands of eye surgeries and glasses to people in Africa.

100% of our offering was donated today, in support of this mission. Please consider a contribution to this initiative. 100% of your donation supports this cause

Lifetime Wells International provides clean water to the people of Ghana and Tanzania. Our founders utilize their decades of well-drilling experience to support the local experts we employ. We have drilled over 2,500 wells and laid miles of water lines to bring water to those who need it most.

04/02/2026

We will host a Tenebrae service Friday, April 3 @ 7 pm. The service will be held at Ridgely United Methodist Church for commemoration of the Crucifixion. This will serve as a meaningful remembrance of our Savior’s death and RESURRECTION!

If you cannot attend, please consider reading any of the following scriptures:

Key Gospel Narratives (Crucifixion)

Matthew 27: Describes the trial before Pilate, mockery, crucifixion at Golgotha, and final breath.

Mark 15: Details the crucifixion and the Roman centurion's declaration of faith.

Luke 23: Highlights the conversation with the thieves and Jesus's final words, "Father, into your hands I commend my spirit".

John 19: Focuses on Jesus entrusting his mother to the disciple and stating "It is finished".

Key Prophetic and Theological Passages

Isaiah 53:5-12: A prophecy describing the "man of suffering" who was pierced for transgressions and bore the sins of many.

Romans 5:8: "But God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us".

2 Corinthians 5:21: Explains that Jesus was made sin for us to provide righteousness.

1 Peter 2:24: "He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness

03/27/2026

Our church invested in our hall in an effort to support our community and create a place for fellowship and celebration. We are NOT for profit and charge only to keep the hall clean and maintained.

With graduation season upon us, please message and let us know if our hall would support the celebration!

It can hold 80 people, we have tables and chairs, a full kitchen, a TV and ping pong table.

03/26/2026

Sunday, March 29th, Ridgely United is hosting service at 10AM for our charge and having a potluck lunch immediately after. Please celebrate with us and our community this Palm Sunday! Feel free to message us here if you plan to attend and we will ensure there is plenty for all!

03/23/2026

Join us for our Study on Adam Hamilton's book Wrestling With Doubt: Finding Faith.

03/23/2026

Join us for our upcoming Bible study on Adam Hamilton's book Wrestling with Doubt: Finding Faith. Starting on May 26 at 6:00pm.

02/24/2026

02/24/2026

"The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases, his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness." 📖

This phrase from Lamentations 3 provided the basis for the poem by Thomas Obediah Chisholm which would become the hymn "Great Is Thy Faithfulness" (no. 140 in The United Methodist Hymnal). As a whole, the hymn serves to remind us that God's love is unchanging--even when the world around us feels unstable.

🎵 "Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth,
Thine own dear presence to cheer and to guide;
Strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow,
Blessings all mine and ten thousand beside."

Music often provides reminders of God's presence with us. Is there something else that has reminded you of God's unchanging presence lately? 🤔

02/07/2026

Due to the remaining ice. We will have a combined service at Ridgely tomorrow February 8th at 10:00 am. There will be no services at Bridgetown and Thawley’s. Stay safe and warm! Hope to see you at worship tomorrow!
God bless!

01/31/2026

Due to icy conditions. We will be having a combined service tomorrow February 1st at Ridgely UMC at 10:00 am. There will be no services at Bridgetown and Thawley’s tomorrow. Join us if you are able. Stay safe and warm!

01/28/2026

"What Does the Lord Require" (no. 441 in The United Methodist Hymnal) is perhaps the best-known hymn of Albert Frederick Bayly. It is based on the familiar scripture passage of Micah 6:6-8.

“What does the Lord require for praise and offering?
What does the Lord require for blessing and peace?”

In its questioning, the hymn reminds us that faith is lived not only in words or worship, but in action.

💭 How is God inviting you to live out justice, kindness, or humility this week?