Looking Ahead to Sunday & Day of Hope
May 8, 2026
Church Family,
We are looking forward to worshipping with you this Sunday. There is something special about gathering together, lifting up the name of Jesus, and being reminded of who He is and who we are in Him.
We are also very excited about the upcoming Day of Hope Leadership Conference this coming Tuesday, May 12. It’s going to be a meaningful day as we welcome pastors, staff, and ministry leaders from across our region for encouragement and refreshment.
To all of you who are serving that day—thank you. Your willingness to greet, serve, and love on these leaders is a beautiful picture of being the hands and feet of Jesus. You are helping create a space where people can truly be seen, encouraged, and strengthened.
And to our entire church family, I want to share something from my heart:
I want to say a genuine thank you. Your generosity is actually making a difference here. Because of how you’ve been giving, last weekend's Ladies Tea was powerful — women walked out feeling seen, encouraged, refreshed, and reminded that God is with them. Moments like that don’t just happen. They happen because you chose to invest.
And this coming Tuesday, we’re hosting the Day of Hope Leadership Conference right here at Ringgold. We’re pumped to gather leaders and equip them to go make an even bigger impact in our community.
Giving isn’t just money. It’s one of the most practical ways we say, “God, I trust You with my life.” It’s partnering with what He’s doing right here.
So if you’re already giving — thank you. You’re part of something that matters. If you haven’t started yet, there’s no pressure, but there’s also no better time to jump in.
We love you guys. We’re grateful for you. Let’s keep building this together.
Looking forward to Sunday.inggold + GC3
Lead Pastor
A Special Mother’s Day Celebration
Mother’s Day is almost here, and we are looking forward to a meaningful and joy-filled time together this Sunday.
We will be celebrating and honoring all mothers—biological moms, grandmothers, spiritual mothers, and the many women who have poured love, wisdom, and faith into others. Your impact matters more than words can express.
At the same time, we recognize that this day can carry a mix of emotions. For some, it’s a tender reminder of a mom who is no longer here. For others, it’s the pain of longing—whether through infertility, loss, or broken relationships. Please know that you are seen, loved, and not alone. Our heart is to create a space where everyone feels cared for and supported.
This Sunday’s message, “Mary: A Mother Who Trusted God,” will focus on Mary, the mother of Jesus, and her powerful example of trusting God through uncertainty, confusion, and even deep pain. Together, we’ll be reminded that:
- God meets us when we feel like we’re not enough
- God is faithful even when we don’t understand
- And God is still working, even in our hardest moments
Wherever you find yourself this Mother’s Day, we invite you to come and encounter God’s presence, encouragement, and hope.
Why You Matter Even More
I wanted to connect with you in a simple and honest way about a couple of things you’re seeing on Sundays—our main entrance through the gym doors and the added security presence.
Let me start here: thank you. The way you’ve leaned in with flexibility and understanding speaks volumes about your heart for God and for people.
These changes really come down to one thing—making space.
- Space for someone new to walk in and feel at ease.
- Space for families to find their place.
- Space for God to keep moving in the lives of people who are searching for hope.
Even the entrance shift plays a part in that. It gives us a clear and welcoming starting point for everyone who comes. And yes, it may take a few extra steps—but those steps are helping create a better path for someone else to meet Jesus.
The same is true with security.
What you’re seeing isn’t about worry—it’s about care. It’s about being intentional with what God has entrusted to us. We want every person who walks through our doors to feel both warmly welcomed and thoughtfully protected.
And through it all, this hasn’t changed:
- We are here for people.
- We are here for Jesus.
- We are here to see lives changed.
Thank you for being the kind of church that embraces the mission, even when it requires adjustment. What God is doing here is special—and you’re a big part of it.
With Gratitude,
Don Conley
Ringgold + GC3
Lead Pastor
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
Also available as Markdown.