BUILDING RESERVE FUND
What are the benefits of a reserve fund?
And just as important,
This can be backed up with Biblical principles of saving and stewardship:
God owns everything: The Bible says He owns the cattle on a thousand hills. He even owns the hills! We serve as His managers: Faithful stewards of the resources God entrusts to us, including finances. This is essential.
Planning and provision: Setting aside funds for future needs, like Joseph storing grain in Egypt. God was making a way for Joseph’s family to be saved from starvation. Planning and provision demonstrate foresight and wisdom.
Accountability: Accountability to God and each other is important for managing the church’s resources. Being generous. Bringing in offerings in addition to the tithe. But transparency and sound financial practices are also important.
Giving with a grateful heart: God loves a cheerful giver. Giving is an act of worship, reflecting gratitude for God’s blessings and a commitment to His work.
1. Financial stability: A reserve fund ensures our continued operation during dips in giving or unforeseen expenses, such as roof repair or, in our case, roof replacement.
2. Mission continuity: The fund allows RUMC to continue ministries and outreach programs without disruption, even during challenging financial times.
3. Strategic planning: It enables us to plan for the future, like funding new initiatives, capital projects, and expanding outreach efforts.
4. Emergency preparedness: It addresses urgent needs that arise unexpectedly, ensuring you a quick and effective response like plumbing problems or when an AC unit goes down with high 90’s temperatures.
And just as important,
5. Responsible stewardship: We demonstrate wise and responsible financial management, ensuring the long-term sustainability of the church.
This can be backed up with Biblical principles of saving and stewardship:
God owns everything: The Bible says He owns the cattle on a thousand hills. He even owns the hills! We serve as His managers: Faithful stewards of the resources God entrusts to us, including finances. This is essential.
Planning and provision: Setting aside funds for future needs, like Joseph storing grain in Egypt. God was making a way for Joseph’s family to be saved from starvation. Planning and provision demonstrate foresight and wisdom.
Accountability: Accountability to God and each other is important for managing the church’s resources. Being generous. Bringing in offerings in addition to the tithe. But transparency and sound financial practices are also important.
Giving with a grateful heart: God loves a cheerful giver. Giving is an act of worship, reflecting gratitude for God’s blessings and a commitment to His work.
PARTNERS IN EDUCATION (PIE)
Cathy Billlington
The PIE group is already in full swing this school year! We provided over 1,000 spiral notebooks to students attending the Catoosa Kids Day in July! We are so grateful to all of you that donated to this cause!
On August 16th, we helped sponsor our own Back to School Bash! Students from our sponsored elementary school and children from the community were invited to attend. Yummy food, an adorable petting zoo, and a refreshing water slide helped make the evening a success.
On August 24th, a prayer walk to all three of our sponsored schools took place following the Night of Belonging and Worship Service. Please continue to keep our teachers, staff, and students in your prayers this school year. Be sure to stop by and sign a prayer card on September 14th or 21st. These will be delivered to the teachers and staff ( along with a piece of chocolate) .
The RHS football team was fed a delicious Fazoli’s meal before their game on August 29th. We wish the Tigers a safe, fun, and winning season.
PIE will also be volunteering at the 12th annual Teen Maze on September 8th. This event, sponsored by the Catoosa Family Collaborative, is designed to educate 10th grade students about the consequences of drinking and driving, drug abuse, and teen pregnancy! If you are interested in volunteering or being a piece of the “PIE”, please reach out to Cathy Billington or Sally Ensley!
On August 16th, we helped sponsor our own Back to School Bash! Students from our sponsored elementary school and children from the community were invited to attend. Yummy food, an adorable petting zoo, and a refreshing water slide helped make the evening a success.
On August 24th, a prayer walk to all three of our sponsored schools took place following the Night of Belonging and Worship Service. Please continue to keep our teachers, staff, and students in your prayers this school year. Be sure to stop by and sign a prayer card on September 14th or 21st. These will be delivered to the teachers and staff ( along with a piece of chocolate) .
The RHS football team was fed a delicious Fazoli’s meal before their game on August 29th. We wish the Tigers a safe, fun, and winning season.
PIE will also be volunteering at the 12th annual Teen Maze on September 8th. This event, sponsored by the Catoosa Family Collaborative, is designed to educate 10th grade students about the consequences of drinking and driving, drug abuse, and teen pregnancy! If you are interested in volunteering or being a piece of the “PIE”, please reach out to Cathy Billington or Sally Ensley!
GAME NIGHTS
Kirsten Lankford
Game Nights will start back up on September 3rd! Game Nights are a time for our church children/youth to spend time together playing games and learning about Jesus. Children get to spend some time out on the playground, and youth get to spend some time in the gym. A snack will also be provided. They are every Wednesday from 6 to 7:30 pm.
Children will meet in the Wiggle Room (G-1), and youth will meet in the youth room and gym. We also need adult helpers to connect with the kids and keep them safe, so please reach out to Kirsten (kids) or Jamie (youth) if you are interested in helping. You can reach Kirsten at kirsten@ringgoldumc.org, and you can reach Jamie at jamie@ringgoldumc.org.
Children will meet in the Wiggle Room (G-1), and youth will meet in the youth room and gym. We also need adult helpers to connect with the kids and keep them safe, so please reach out to Kirsten (kids) or Jamie (youth) if you are interested in helping. You can reach Kirsten at kirsten@ringgoldumc.org, and you can reach Jamie at jamie@ringgoldumc.org.
SOMETHING WITH SALLY
Sally Ensley
With our children and youth game nights starting again on September 3rd, will you be looking for something to do during that one and one-half hour from 6:00 - 7:30pm? Will you be looking for a mid-week time to see some of your church family? Have you missed pausing long enough to play UNO or other similar games with adults and not just your children? Then Something with Sally is for you!!! Sally will be here each Wednesday night eager to share this time with anyone who wants to join. While we are not sure what will happen from week to week, We Will do SOMETHING!!!
WOMEN'S CHOSEN STUDY
Sally Ensley
Beginning Sunday evening, September 7th, all ladies are invited to attend a new study of The Chosen. Throughout the fall, we will be viewing and discussing season 4. You do not need to have watched any of the previous seasons or episodes to attend.! We will meet at 5:00pm on Sunday evenings and enjoy a time of food and fellowship before viewing an episode. This small group study is for women of all ages and their friends (especially unchurched friends). Please pass the word and plan to join us!
SEPTEMBER 49ERS
Helen Young
Special Meeting Notice! 49er’s will meet September 9th @ 6:00 pm at the home of Lee and Laura Kay to enjoy a special evening of fellowship by their pool. The Kay’s gardens and pool pavilion provide a relaxing atmosphere for sharing with friends. Hamburgers, hot dogs, and rolls will be provided. Please bring a side dish or dessert to share. Use the below address in your GPS to travel to their home. It is only 3 miles from the church, just off Alabama Highway.
Lee and Laura Kay
342 Luttrell Lane
Ringgold, GA
Confirm RSVP by text Kay Harrell @ 423-504-2737.
Lee and Laura Kay
342 Luttrell Lane
Ringgold, GA
Confirm RSVP by text Kay Harrell @ 423-504-2737.
CPR TRAINING
Sally Ensley
RUMC will be hosting CPR training on Saturday morning, September 13th beginning at 9:30am The training will include basic CPR procedures with the use of a practice dummy for each person as well as training on the AED machine located close to our gym. The cost is $35 per person and we are hoping all church leaders, anyone working with a group, anyone working with children or older adults or any interested person will attend. Please sign up on the church app so the Training Company knows how much equipment to bring. While this is the same training that all groups teach, in an effort to keep our cost down, this training does not offer a Certification certificate.
Please consider attending this training. If you are not able to pay the $35 to attend but would still like to come, please see Sally.
Please consider attending this training. If you are not able to pay the $35 to attend but would still like to come, please see Sally.
MEN'S DRIVING RANGE EVENT
Men, you're invited to a great evening of golf, food, and fellowship! Join us on Saturday, September 20th, from 4:00–7:00 PM at Tin Cup Creek Golf Center for a relaxed and enjoyable outing.
We’ll have free BBQ and range balls, so whether you’re a seasoned golfer or just want to try something new, this is the perfect opportunity to connect with other men in the church and community. No registration required—just show up and bring a friend!
Don’t miss this chance to enjoy some fresh air, good food, and even better company.
📅 Saturday, September 20th
🕓 4:00–7:00 PM
📍 Tin Cup Creek Golf Center, 69 Christian Rd, Ringgold, GA 30736
We’ll have free BBQ and range balls, so whether you’re a seasoned golfer or just want to try something new, this is the perfect opportunity to connect with other men in the church and community. No registration required—just show up and bring a friend!
Don’t miss this chance to enjoy some fresh air, good food, and even better company.
📅 Saturday, September 20th
🕓 4:00–7:00 PM
📍 Tin Cup Creek Golf Center, 69 Christian Rd, Ringgold, GA 30736
FUNDING OUR MISSION
General Budget
Full Year Budget: $584,083
Budgeted in July: $48,673
Received in July: $52,186
Spent in July: $42,104
Budgeted Expense July: $48,673
Received July YTD: $301,473
Spent July YTD: $329,910
Full Year Budget: $584,083
Budgeted in July: $48,673
Received in July: $52,186
Spent in July: $42,104
Budgeted Expense July: $48,673
Received July YTD: $301,473
Spent July YTD: $329,910
AVERAGE ATTENDANCE
In Person :
9 AM: 76
11 AM: 46
Online:
9AM: 17
11 AM: 8
7.27 Combined Worship:
In Person: 130
Online: 25
9 AM: 76
11 AM: 46
Online:
9AM: 17
11 AM: 8
7.27 Combined Worship:
In Person: 130
Online: 25
MEMORIAL AND HONOR GIFTS
Recovery at Ringgold
In Memory of Ann McMillen by:
W. Lee Maddux
Werts Rentals LLC
Sharon Hardin
Charles Barnhart
Ray McDowell
Susan Yount
RPS Lunch Bunch & Current RPS Teachers
Katherine Burton
Patrick & Marie McMillen
Virginia Akers
Brenda & Sandy Hall
Rosemary Sloan
Jan Hendrix
“The Offbeats”, Friends from Bamberg
Music Fund
In Memory of Ann McMillen by:
Beth & Con Kellerhals
Carroll & Janet Cumbee
Funeral Meal Fund
In Memory of Ann McMillen by:
Charles & Audrey Collison
In Honor of Laurie McGee
by Donna & Aubrey Greeson
Cares Ministry
In Honor of Lee Kay
by Virginia Akers
Connections Corner
In Honor of Nancy Thompson
by Barbara Barger
Benevolence
In Honor of Kirsten Lankford
by Donna & Aubrey Greeson
In Memory of Ann McMillen
by Porter & Deedee Buff
In Memory of Ann McMillen by:
W. Lee Maddux
Werts Rentals LLC
Sharon Hardin
Charles Barnhart
Ray McDowell
Susan Yount
RPS Lunch Bunch & Current RPS Teachers
Katherine Burton
Patrick & Marie McMillen
Virginia Akers
Brenda & Sandy Hall
Rosemary Sloan
Jan Hendrix
“The Offbeats”, Friends from Bamberg
Music Fund
In Memory of Ann McMillen by:
Beth & Con Kellerhals
Carroll & Janet Cumbee
Funeral Meal Fund
In Memory of Ann McMillen by:
Charles & Audrey Collison
In Honor of Laurie McGee
by Donna & Aubrey Greeson
Cares Ministry
In Honor of Lee Kay
by Virginia Akers
Connections Corner
In Honor of Nancy Thompson
by Barbara Barger
Benevolence
In Honor of Kirsten Lankford
by Donna & Aubrey Greeson
In Memory of Ann McMillen
by Porter & Deedee Buff
Ringgold United Methodist Church
706-935-4777 | www.ringgoldumc.org
7484 Nashville St
Ringgold, GA 30736
David Cott, Senior Pastor
Sally Ensley, Assistant Pastor
Kirsten Lankford, Director of Children’s Ministry
Kodi Lowry, Director of Preschool
Taylor Lankford, Executive Director of Worship and the Arts
Marty McGee, Coordinator of Senior Adult Ministries
Liza Hailey, Office Administrator
Drew Sherrill, Communications and Technical Director
Jamie Smith, Director of Youth Ministry
Carolyn Turner, Organist
706-935-4777 | www.ringgoldumc.org
7484 Nashville St
Ringgold, GA 30736
David Cott, Senior Pastor
Sally Ensley, Assistant Pastor
Kirsten Lankford, Director of Children’s Ministry
Kodi Lowry, Director of Preschool
Taylor Lankford, Executive Director of Worship and the Arts
Marty McGee, Coordinator of Senior Adult Ministries
Liza Hailey, Office Administrator
Drew Sherrill, Communications and Technical Director
Jamie Smith, Director of Youth Ministry
Carolyn Turner, Organist