# The Pulse - April 22, 2026 - From: Ringgold Church — General Emails - Sent: April 22, 2026 (2026-04-22T16:02:40.487Z) - Web version: https://ringgoldchurch.flowforth.co/emails/general-emails/7670 - More emails: https://ringgoldchurch.flowforth.co/emails/general-emails --- ![](https://churchusercontent.com/api/image-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fauth.churchspace.co%2Fstorage%2Fv1%2Fobject%2Fpublic%2Forganization-assets%2F7dea5196-4eba-4077-b604-beade067734c%2F1_2026-03-24T17-07-11-667Z.png) # **The Pulse** ***One Church - Two Locations. One Gospel. One Family in Christ.*** *Ringgold and Frederick Maryland* April 22, 2026 --- ![](https://churchusercontent.com/api/image-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fauth.churchspace.co%2Fstorage%2Fv1%2Fobject%2Fpublic%2Forganization-assets%2F7dea5196-4eba-4077-b604-beade067734c%2F472827850_10237125616664884_8254277638254680832_n_2026-04-21T14-54-19-975Z.jpg) ![](https://churchusercontent.com/api/image-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fauth.churchspace.co%2Fstorage%2Fv1%2Fobject%2Fpublic%2Forganization-assets%2F7dea5196-4eba-4077-b604-beade067734c%2F381000304_725369592963182_1917247281269643053_n_2026-04-21T14-53-52-909Z.jpg) ![](https://churchusercontent.com/api/image-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fauth.churchspace.co%2Fstorage%2Fv1%2Fobject%2Fpublic%2Forganization-assets%2F7dea5196-4eba-4077-b604-beade067734c%2FIMG_9274_2026-04-21T14-54-50-898Z.JPG) [Serve at Ringgold](https://ringgold.churchcenter.com/people/forms/536133) [Serve At GC3](https://ringgold.churchcenter.com/people/forms/536133) [Church Events](https://ringgold.churchcenter.com/registrations/events) # **This Sunday at Ringgold Location** - **Service Times**: Ringgold Location 10 AM **|** Frederick Location 10:30 AM - **Sermon Title**: First Love, Fresh Start - **Scripture**: Revelation 2:1-7 - **What to Expect**: This series invites us to pray intentionally, care genuinely, and share boldly, trusting that God uses ordinary people and everyday relationships to change lives. It’s not about reaching everyone at once, but about faithfully loving and pointing one person to Christ—believing that one life can make an eternal difference. --- ## Announcements & Events for MONTH DAY, 2026 • RINGGOLD **4 Week Giving Avg:** $9,642.15 **Weekly Giving Need:** $12,629 • RINGGOLD **Last Week's Attendance: 215** • FREDERICK **4 Week Giving Avg:** $5,269.25 **Weekly Giving Need:** $3,550 • FREDERICK **Last Week's Attendance:** 28 • **Nexts Steps - Partnership 101 May 3, 2026** Register on the Church Center App **Next Steps 01** is the *first* of *two* classes to becoming a Partner at Ringgold Church and Gc3. Next Steps is your starting point at Ringgold! This class combines the best of our former *Start* and *Connect* classes into one engaging experience. We’ll kick things off with a **“Meet the Pastor” luncheon**—lunch is on us! From there, you’ll: - Hear our story, vision, and what we believe as a church. - Learn what it means to be a *partner* at Ringgold (not just a member). - Explore ways to connect into groups, serving, and community life. - Ask questions and meet leaders who want to walk with you in your faith journey. This is the perfect first step if you’re new or looking to call Ringgold home. Join us for good food, great conversation, and a meaningful next step in your faith journey. --- # **This Week’s Faith Guide** **Verse of the Week**: Revelation 2:4–5 “But I have this complaint against you. You don’t love me or each other as you did at first! Look how far you have fallen! Turn back to me and do the works you did at first.” **Life Application from Sunday's Message:** 1. Stay faithful even when no one notices. Jesus sees quiet obedience, hidden service, perseverance, and the sacrifices others may never recognize. Keep serving with integrity because faithfulness matters to Him. 2. Check if your relationship with Jesus has become routine. It is possible to do all the right things outwardly while losing passion, love, and closeness inwardly. Return to prayer, worship, gratitude, and genuine devotion. 3. Put heart posture before performance. Good systems, productivity, and ministry activity cannot replace repentance, humility, and love. Let God work on who you are before focusing only on what you do. 4. Identify your “one” person and intentionally reach them. Pray daily for someone who needs Jesus, look for opportunities to encourage them, and invite them into spiritual community. One faithful step can change a life forever. [Prayer Request](https://ringgold.churchcenter.com/people/forms/334572) [Join Prayer Our Warrior Email List](https://ringgold.churchcenter.com/people/forms/1188870) [Next Steps](https://www.ringgoldchurch.com/nextsteps) - **Baptism** - **Child Dedication** - **Partnership 101 & 201** - **Connect Group** - **Serve** - **Missions & Outreach** --- # **Connect Groups** [Join A Group](https://ringgold.churchcenter.com/groups) [Start A New Group](https://ringgold.churchcenter.com/people/forms/562312) --- **LOCATIONS** **Ringgold Location** (10 AM Service time) 14416 Barkdoll Road Hagerstown, MD 21742 **Frederick Location** (10:30 AM Service time) 2100 Rosemont Ave. Frederick, MD 21702