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Effects of our Thought Life on our Physical Life
PRINCIPLES FOR A HEALTHY MIND* Copyright © 2005 Pastor Dan Gabbert (Black Hills Health & Education Center) Principle #1 – Proverbs 23:7, ”For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he.” Greek philosopher, Epictetus, stated that people are disturbed “not by things, but by the views they take of them.” “…it isn’t the…
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Promote Positive Mental Health at Home
From Stronger Together, a Resource for Ministry Spouses, Vol. 40, Issue Four 2023 Listen to Audio Instead. MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES affect a large portion of the population, including those in faith communities. To address this issue plaguing our society, we must seek ways to keep our mental health in a vibrant condition. WHAT IS MENTAL…
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Colis Guatemala Update
by Patty James. The Ridgetop, Crossplains, and Madison Church has a sister church in Mataquescuintla(Colis), Guatemala. The church began in 2017 as a home church and has grown to almost 70 baptized members. PRAISE GOD!!! Through generous donations and much prayer, land has been purchased, bathrooms built, and electricity and water connected to the land.…
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Newsletter Summer 2023
Newsletter created by Don Kenerson
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Welcome Pastor!
by Rich Latané. Welcome Glenn Paul Hill, our new pastor for the Cross Plains & Ridgetop SDA Churches. Glenn and wife Debbie come to us from the Illinois Conference where he was the pastor of the Springfield SDA Church, All Nations SDA Church (Bloomington, Il) and the Decatur Sunnyside SDA Church. He has a combined…
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How God Changes Your Brain
Notes taken by Nelson Silva. By beholding we become changed Looking unto Jesus we obtain brighter and more distinct views of God, and by beholding we become changed. Goodness, love for our fellow men, becomes our natural instinct. We develop a character which is the counterpart of the divine character. Growing into His likeness, we…
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Ridgerunners
Some of the latest Pathfinder activities:
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Adventist Frontier Missions
by Caleb and Ana Aydin Ridgetop family, we are so excited to share with you an update on our missions in Turkey project! Recently we returned from a vision trip to Turkey where we visited cities along the west coast and researched about logistics and living expenses. For church service on April 15 Caleb shared slides and stories from…
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Highland Academy
Greetings! It’s an exciting time to be part of the ministry and experience that is Highland Academy. Blessings continue to abound and there is no better time than now to make a difference for God’s Kingdom. From steady growth in enrollment and student services to continued improvements with campus grounds and facilities, our staff and…
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Small Groups: Seniors/Retirees
The seniors and retirees group has been actively meeting this last month! Richard and Donna Spotts have been doing a great job coordinating each meeting with members and friends from Ridgetop and Cross Plains. Since December 7, the group has gone out to eat twice, as well as a Christmas party with pizza and a…
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Christmas in Kansas
I recently came upon a treasure of clips I’d recorded of my Grandma, Leora Day, making her Christmas candy from about 14 years ago. I finally sat down and edited the videos to give to my family members for Christmas along with some homemade candy following her video instructions. Christmas in Kansas brings memories of…
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Small Groups: Workout Group
This group met every Sunday and went hard at our workouts. Each week was a different style of workout most of which didn’t require any special equipment. The goal was to show the group how to move and exercise with what you have but also how much work can get done with just a few…
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Small Groups: Baking Group
“We love it!!!!!!” -Jeremiah & Lindsay “We have really enjoyed this baking group and have been able to create new friendships through food. It’s been a great experience being able to push ourselves in making new things, trying new things and adding to our cookbook. 10/10 would recommend “ -Joanna &…
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Thanksgiving Crafts for kids
Cereal Box Turkey https://craftsbyamanda.com/cereal-box-thankful-turkey/ Mayflower Ship https://www.skiptomylou.org/mayflower-ship/ Beaded Pipe Cleaner Indian Corn https://onelittleproject.com/beaded-pipe-cleaner-indian-corn/ Toilet Paper Roll Turkey https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/toilet-paper-roll-turkey/ Quirky Leaf Friends https://www.handmadecharlotte.com/fall-in-love-with-these-quirky-fall-friends/ Apple Stamping Pumpkin Craft https://www.madetobeamomma.com/apple-stamping-pumpkin-craft/ Leaf Turkey https://www.easypeasyandfun.com/turkey-leaf-craft/ Pinecone Turkey https://www.firefliesandmudpies.com/scrap-ribbon-pinecone-turkeys/ Paper Gourds https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/easy-paper-pumpkins/#comment-45300 …
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Small Groups: The Wonders of Walking
by Gary Fisher. Under the able leadership of Beth Stewart, Ridgetop’s walking group, including the token male (me), embarked on a Sunday morning walking routine. Six to ten fearless souls boldly strode the greenways of Moss Wright Park, Springfield, and White House. Three to four miles would be conquered. Beth ensured that no bears, mountain…
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Bike-a-thon: Fun and Funds!
On October 21 the RAES students rode bikes, scooter and/or tricycles for about 2 hours to raise money for the school. Home and School organized a pizza lunch with hot chocolate and snacks afterwards. The Massey’s provided yummy brownies. A big THANK YOU to those that donated money, cheered and counted laps. In a combined…
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The Lord’s Supper – What’s It All About?
by Keith Noll. The Apostle Paul records simply what the Lord’s Supper means. “The Lord Jesus the same night in which He was betrayed took bread: and when He had given thanks, He brake it, and said, Take, eat: this is My body, which is broken for you: this do in remembrance of Me. After…
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Discovering a Friend in Jesus
by Pastor William Little While the story of William Miller and the history of the Great Disappointment of October 22, 1844 may be well known to Seventh-day Adventist Christians, discovering the motive behind his preaching is essential, and it is filled with significance for us as we also anticipate the return of Jesus. Miller was…
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Secrets to Wellness Personal Perspective
The Secrets to Wellness Seminar was well done, with a good mix of theory and practical advice. For life-long Adventists like us much of the information was already known, but a reminder was helpful. Especially helpful were the goal setting exercises. Setting SMART goals really helped us to put into practice the lessons learned in…
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