Timber Ridge Presbyterian Church

A Quest Speaker Series - Timber Ridge was honored to partner with the Houston chapter of Reasons To Believe (see www.reasons.org) to host the "A Quest" Speaker Series during fall 2007. On four successive Thursdays scientists, philosophers, and theologians shared amazing perspectives of reasons they believe! Please contact us if you would like a DVD of the presentations (all four presentations for $30), including the following speakers and topics: “The Privileged Planet” Jay Richards, Ph.D., “Scientists and the Bible: Is There a Conflict?” Roy Masonheimer, “Science and Faith: Rooted in the Same Principle?” John Van Wagoner, Ph.D., and “Discovering the Difference -- Aetheistic-Naturalism and Christianity,” Ken Samples, Vice President for theological and philosophical apologetics for Reasons To Believe.
Advent Wreath-making Festival - Timber Ridge will hostws its annual Advent Wreath-making Festival on November 28. Please join us for our next festival. This family event is certain to deepen your Christmas experience. Each family will be provided with supplies to make their own Advent wreath, including candles, greenery, and an Advent booklet.
Birthday Party for Jesus - On December 9, 2007 Timber Ridge sponsored our fourth annual Birthday Party for Jesus. This wonderful event offers our children the opportunity to learn the true meaning of Christmas and giving. During this fun-filled birthday party, each child brought an unwrapped gift to benefit the Presbyterian Children’s Home. This year's Birthday Party for Jesus included a special Walk through Bethlehem where children visited a variety of craft stations to help them understand how Jesus lived. For more information on the Presbyterian Children's Home, please visit http://www.pchas.org

Blessing of the Animals and Pet Food Drive - In response to our call as stewards of God's Creation, Timber Ridge considers our Blessing of the Animals to be an outreach ministry. We invite nonprofit organizations that help animals in need, or groups with animals that assist people in need, as well as law enforcement canine teams and mounted patrol for special recognition. During 2007, representatives from Greyhound Pets of America (www.gpahouston.org), the Montgomery County Humane Society, The Texas Wildlife Rehabilitation Coalition (www.twrc-houston.org), and The Woodlands Dog Park Club (www.thewoodlandsdogparkclub.org) informed participants about their organizations after Worship. Additionally, we collected nearly 500 pounds of dry dog, cat, and puppy food to benefit the Montgomery County Humane Society. Please join us next October for sixth annual Blessing. It is, indeed, a wonderful and joyful service!
Christmas Angel Baskets - This special outreach is designed to thank those in our community who must work on Christmas Day while the rest of us are home with our families. After Christmas Eve Communion Service, volunteers deliver baskets of freshly-baked cookies and goodies to local fire stations, police departments, and medical facilities. God bless each of you who serve and protect us every single day!
Critters for Christ - Timber Ridge is looking for volunteers and their pets to begin an ecumenical pet therapy ministry in The Woodlands. Mary Kegarise from Oaks Presbyterian Church has offered to help us set up a satellite Critters for Christ in our area. Critters for Christ is an organization of dedicated volunteers and their animals that perform animal assisted therapy visits for health care facilities, social, and special needs programs. Critters for Christ extends God’s Call, empowers God’s people, and eases human need. If you have a willing heart to serve the Lord and a few hours a month to volunteer, Critters for Christ is for you! Your pet should be friendly, calm, and easily controlled. To qualify for the ministry, your pet must pass a temperament screening test. Mary will schedule a New Volunteer Workshop at Timber Ridge later this Fall. For more information about Critters for Christ, please click here: http://www.oakspresbyterian.org/critters.html.

God in Space Camp - Timber Ridge will host our fantastic summer program God in Space, beginning Monday, June 23, through Friday, June 27. This exciting week-long camp is designed to build faith through science for girls and boys age twelve through fifteen. During the weeklong program, Timber Ridge’s sanctuary will transform into a shuttle launch pad, complete with its own Mission Control. While in space, our astronauts will use NASA educational activities to build models that spin, fly, and crawl. They'll pilot gliders and test land rovers on obstacle courses. They'll snack on space foods and feast on God’s promises! God in Space provides an explosive, fun-packed week that will throttle up your faith and thrust you into the experience of a lifetime! We're looking for a few good young people with the right stuff to join us! For more information, please visit www.Godinspace.com. Space is limited! Please call 936.321.3298 for early registration. Cost is $40 and includes a Bible, T-shirt, craft supplies, and snacks.
The Gathering Place - This ecumenical ministry offers hope and support by serving families with homebound seniors and loved ones who have mild to moderate Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia. The program is free and meets once a month at Timber Ridge in partnership with The Woodlands Community Presbyterian Church and Interfaith CarePartners of Houston. The Gathering Place is designed to offer caregivers an opportunity for respite from care giving while their loved ones enjoy a fun-filled program, including crafts, simple chair exercises, music, entertainment, and a light lunch. The Gathering Place meets every third Friday from 10:00 am to 1:30 pm. For more information or if you would like to volunteer for this worthy ministry, please call Becky Campbell at (713) 682-5995.
Interfaith Food Drive - In our on-going efforts to help feed the hungry, please remember that every third Sunday is FULL SACK SUNDAY! This month's needed items include cereals (hot and cold), dry pasta, macaroni and cheese, small packages of dry beans and rice, Helpers (hamburger, tuna, etc), beverages (cold, juice boxes and mixes, canned or powdered milk), canned meats (Spam, chicken, chili and other proteins), condiments (ketchup, mayo, etc.), laundry detergent, snack food, diapers (sizes 3, 4, 5 and 6), and toiletry items.

MISSION ACCOMPLISHED!

Operation Valentine's Day 2006 declared a complete success by our soldiers in Iraq!

Military Letter-Writing Challenge and Campaign - This January marked Timber Ridge's fifth annual Operation Valentine's Day. We received over 500 Valentines and letters of encouragement for our military men and women during last year's campaign. As you can tell by the photos above, our 2006 Operation Valentine's Day was declared a complete success! Timber Ridge remains committed to doing all that we can to support our soldiers. Please join us next year by dropping off or mailing your cards and letters to Timber Ridge. All letters must remain unsealed for security reasons. For more information about Operation Valentine's Day, please call the church office at 936.321.3298. If you would like to send a note of support to our brave soldiers on-line, just click here www.americasupportsyou.mil!
School Supply Drive -- In October 2007, we completed our fourth annual Filipino School Supply Drive benefiting the North City Elementary School on the island of Negros Orientals in the town of Dumaguete in The Philippines. Dumaguete is the childhood home of one of TRPC's members. The school serves approximately 1,500 students. The project began as a mission project for our 2004 Vacation Bible School and grew into a church-wide event. The children who received these much-needed supplies have written some inspiring letters that are sure to warm your heart! Thanks to everyone who participated in our 2007 drive!
Sister Church in Bosnia - Timber Ridge feels blessed and privileged to have a sister church in Bosnia. Through the Grace of our Lord and Savior and the faith of this small congregation, the Bosnian church continues to grow. Please join us as we pray for our brothers and sisters in Christ that they may continue to safely join together to share the teachings of Jesus and spread the Good News throughout Bosnia.
Two Cent Offering - The last Sunday in each month after the children's sermon, our youth collect monies to benefit Oak Ridge's free Community Clinic. Please join us in filling their baskets and helping them to learn the meaning of helping others through outreach. For more information about the Community Clinic, please visit http://www.communityclinic.net/.
Xtreme Adventure Ministries (XAM) - XAM is a Christian ministry that carries the name of Jesus and His "good news" to xtreme sporting events in the form of service, fellowship, and witness. Our prayer is to give Jesus so much glory at these events, that people are compelled to accept Jesus as Savior. XAM is a ministry that is as individual as each of its members; yet, it is tied together by our love for Jesus and obedience to His commands. For more information about XAM, please visit our website at http://www.xtremeadventureministries.org/.