Ridge Building Dedication


The Ridge Dedication was an amazing night of worship and celebration.  Nearly 200 people from 6 different congregations celebrated all that God has done and is doing to redeem this broken community.  Our part in the story came in 2014 with the launch of A.B.I.D.E.
God used this to engage 5 new congregations with the Kingdom work there.  Through the last few years King Jesus continues to ransom lives and deepen disciplemaking friendships.  
Please take a moment and read this article from the Peoria Journal Star about the history of ministry in the Ridge.  Pray with us for this community to continue to be a testimony to God's transforming grace.  

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