October 23, 2026
[Image: BATTLE READY in large distressed orange block letters on a white background]
Battle Ready Week Four.
Church family, I cannot wait to worship with you this Sunday!
There is something powerful about God's people coming together—lifting our voices in worship, encouraging one another through fellowship, opening God's Word, and experiencing the presence of the Lord together!
We need these moments. We need God's Word. We need each other. And most importantly, we need JESUS!
This Sunday, we are continuing our journey through the Armor of God as we focus on a powerful piece of spiritual protection: THE SHIELD OF FAITH!
Ephesians 6:16 (NLT) reminds us:
"In addition to all of these, hold up the shield of faith to stop the fiery arrows of the devil."
Church, life has a way of throwing some fiery arrows at us! Doubt. Fear. Discouragement. Temptation. Anxiety. The enemy would love nothing more than to weaken our faith and convince us to give up.
But we were never called to surrender to the enemy. We were called to STAND FIRM in the Lord!
And here's something I don't want us to miss: We were never meant to fight these battles alone!
That's why Sunday matters! That's why gathering as the church matters! We strengthen one another. We pray for one another. We worship together. And we remind each other that our God is faithful, even when life is difficult.
So let me challenge you this week:
Don't just attend church this Sunday—COME EXPECTING GOD TO MOVE!
Come ready to worship with your whole heart. Come ready to hear from God's Word.
Come ready to encourage someone who may be fighting a battle you know nothing about.
And here's one more challenge: Don't come alone! Who is your ONE? Who needs an invitation, a word of encouragement, or someone to simply say, "Come sit with me this Sunday"?
Imagine what God could do if every one of us came expecting Him to work and brought someone along for the journey!
One Church. Two Campuses. One Savior. One Mission.
Whether you worship at Ringgold or GC3, we are one church family, united in Jesus Christ!
I love you, church family! I believe God has great things ahead for us, and I don't want any of us to miss what He is doing.
Sunday. Bring your Bible. Bring your family. Bring a friend. And bring an EXPECTANT HEART!
Let's worship Jesus, love one another, and raise our shields of faith together!
See you Sunday!
With love and great expectation,
Pastor Don
Connecting People to Jesus and One Another.
Seeing Broken Lives Mended by Christ.
[Image: Ringgold "Light the Night" event graphic: October 23, 6 - 8 PM, over a dark cloudy night sky]
TONIGHT IS THE NIGHT! 🎉
We are excited to invite YOU, your family, your friends, and your neighbors to LIGHT THE NIGHT at Ringgold Church!
TONIGHT — Friday, October 23
6:00–8:00 PM
Ringgold Church
This is about so much more than candy, costumes, and decorated trunks. It's about loving our community, building relationships, creating memories, and letting the LIGHT OF JESUS shine brightly!
Jesus reminds us in Matthew 5:16 (NLT), "In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father."
Here's what's happening tonight!
🍬 Trunk or Treat! Enjoy decorated trunks, costumes, candy, and plenty of smiles! Please remember that all costumes and trunk decorations should be family-friendly and non-scary.
🎉 The Fun Continues Indoors! After Trunk or Treat, head into the church gym for games, snacks, drinks, and wonderful fellowship!
❤️ Something Bigger Than an Event! Every smile, every conversation, and every act of kindness is an opportunity to show our community the love of Jesus!
CHURCH, HERE'S MY CHALLENGE!
Don't just come to enjoy the evening—come ready to be a LIGHT! Welcome someone you don't know. Introduce yourself to a family. Invite a neighbor. Help someone feel like they belong.
You never know how God might use one simple conversation to make an eternal difference!
Let's fill Ringgold with laughter, joy, fellowship, and the love of Christ tonight!
I can't wait to see everyone! Bring your family, invite your friends, and let's make this a night our community will remember!
Let's LIGHT THE NIGHT for JESUS! ✨
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.