Ministry & Events
Worship
At Pine Ridge Ministries, worshiping the Triune God – Father, Son, and Holy Spirit – is a primary focus. We do it regularly at Pine Ridge Community Church on the first and third Sunday of each month. But our worship also includes a few special events throughout the year.
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Easter Sunrise Services are a long-standing tradition at Pine Ridge Community Church. It is always a blessed day when you can proclaim “He is risen!” But it’s an extra special day when you can proclaim that first thing in the morning, see a visual reminder, and do it in an environment that matches the rustic, rocky setting of that first resurrection. Pine Ridge Ministries is honored to get to carry on this blessed community tradition.
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And celebrating Christ’s birth is as joyful as celebrating Christ’s resurrection. Christmas Eve provides us a treasured opportunity to celebrate Jesus in song, story, and candlelight. We are grateful for the opportunity to gather with community and share the story of the nativity that leads to salvation for any who call on the name of the Lord.
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At Pine Ridge Ministries, we are also prone to “taking it outside.” While the waters of baptism tend to draw us outdoors for worship, so does the splendor of God’s artwork on regular occasion. We often thank God for the beautiful creation that we live in – so what better way to worship Him than in the splendor of it all!
Let's Celebrate!
At Pine Ridge Ministries, we love celebrating (and sharing!) the goodness of God. We love to do that with one another and also with the broader community. We have been known to celebrate with musical concerts, Christmas caroling, or even competitive cornhole! We believe that God takes in delight in us. And we believe in delighting in God and neighbor through joyous celebration. We invite you to celebrate the goodness of God each and every day. And we invite you celebrate it with us too. Please check out our calendar page – perhaps there’s an upcoming opportunity!
Firewood Ministry
They say that to cut firewood for heating your home is to warm yourself twice: once when you cut and split it and the second time when you burn it. At Pine Ridge Ministries – we like to say that cutting firewood warms us THREE times! The first when we cut and split it, the second when we burn it. And the third when we give it away!
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It has been a regular activity of Pine Ridge Ministries to chop firewood and offer it to anyone who might need a little extra help for the winter. It warms our hearts to be able to love and serve our community in this way. If you know somebody who has a need for firewood, please contact us for further information.
Vacation Bible School
Another Pine Ridge Community Church tradition has been carried on by Pine Ridge Ministries… Vacation Bible School! It is always a joy to present the Good News of the Gospel to the youngest in our community. Whether the day includes a bear hunt in the “woods,” a fun “playing-with-your-food” snack in the basement, or a messy lesson with Jesus’ disciples, you can bet that we all will be finding plenty of reasons to rejoice in God’s goodness to us!
Let's Get Creative!
In the years when gathering together were not possible, Pine Ridge Ministries carried on our favorite traditions with a twist.
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Our Easter Celebration of “blossoming the cross” took shape outside for all of Holy Week. Click here to see how it took on a varied form. ​We are grateful to quilter, Nancy for marking this special occasion. Every ribbon on the cross got incorporated into a very special piece of artwork (picture at right).
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Our Vacation Bible School didn’t take place in the building of the church, but rather in the blessings of a bag! Family-friendly lessons, crafts, and activities were prepared and distributed so that families might share the faith-packed VBS experience together.
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As for Candlelight Christmas Eve Service – that was taken outside! Still complete with song, story, and light – but our candlelight was exchanged for a little bigger flame. Worshipers could join in the celebration from the warmth of their car, or near the warmth of a bonfire. We enjoyed it so much, we did it for a few years until Wyoming sub-zero weather caused us to reconsider.
Outdoor Prayer Chapel
Pine Ridge Community Church indeed sits on beautiful and holy ground. In an effort to invite people to enjoy this glorious creation and enjoy the Creator, Pine Ridge Ministries has created a space for any and all to engage in some quiet and holy reflection. With donation of labor and supplies, we were able to build and dedicate this prayer space for all to enjoy. "Lead me to the Rock that is higher than I…" (Psalm 62:1) We hope that you will take the opportunity to visit the outdoor prayer chapel and connect with Almighty God in this blessed space!
