Tuesday, September 7, 2010

Newsletter


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News from The Bridge April 27, 2010

This Sunday we begin a new sermon series, Ruth, A Story of Redemption. The events in the Book of Ruth took place over 3,000 years ago. Could a story that took place so long ago still have relevance for your life today? We think so. Suffering still happens today doesn’t it? Join us for four weeks looking at the amazing story of Ruth. Why? The sovereignty of God, the sexual nature of man, and the gospel never change.

  • May 2nd: Never Alone (A look at God’s hand in our suffering)
  • May 9th: Renewed Hope
  • May 16th: Risking it All
  • May 23rd: More than we could Imagine ( A look at God’s hand in our redemption)
See you Sunday!

Ben

All Around the Church…

SoftballPLAY BALL!
The summer church league has started!  It’s the Bridge Vs. Centerville Assembly of God this Friday night at 6:30 & 7:30 PM at the Park Hills Sports Complex!

Saturday – Cleaning Crew Help Needed
If you can help with church cleaning this Saturday please e-mail Tammy.
Haiti Mission Trip
Interested in a mission trip to Haiti?  Travel dates are May 31-June 6 and June 7-14.  This would be a consruction team and accomodations are tents and two meals a day.  Cost is approximately $1100 including air fair, accomodations and meals.  Must have a passport.  Contact Tim for details. AgapeFest –April 30-May1

Looking for a weekend get-away? AgapeFest is a your opportunity to enjoy some rockin’ praise and worship with groups such as David Crowder Band and Skillet!  This outdoor arena sets the stage for a great weekend getaway April 30-May1st and is filled with music and fellowship.  You can camp out right there on the grounds (bring your own tent) or for those who need basic creature comforts there are hotels available locally. Read all about the weekend here. Tickets will be purchased at the door.  For more information or to ‘reserve’ your spot in the Bridge caravan contact trip coordinator Rob Pierce. For the young and young at heart.

Mothers & Others Banquet

May 2nd – 6:00 PM

An evening of inspiration and celebration for all the gals!  You MUST RSVP by 4:00 PM Friday–so if you haven’t already signed up please contact Tammy at 518-1131 or at tammy@thebridge-church.com We need to make sure we’ve prepared enough seating as guests will be seated at a table with a hostess–so please RSVP!!
Guests are invited to bring a salad or dessert to add to the buffet. The Upchurch/Hennrich cell group will bring the evening’s inspirational talk, and you won’t believe the entertainment we’ve planned for you!  Don’t miss this great opportunity for fellowship…Bridge Gal style!!
Membership Classes – May 16th!
Step  membership classes are being offered on Sunday afternoon, May 16th, starting at 1:00 PM.  Learn all about the mission of The Bridge.  Explore areas of ministry and find your place to serve in the body of Christ with your Bridge Family!  Childcare is available with prior arrangement.  Please RSVP to Tammy.

Alpha LogoAlpha Course Begins June 1st
Now recruiting ministry volunteers!
The Alpha Course is a great opportunity for folks to explore faith and God.  You can help make this ministry a success by helping in these ways:
  • Serve as a table leader (helps if you have previously taken the course)
  • Childcare Coordinator
  • Help with childcare
  • Help in the kitchen
  • Volunteer to send a side dish or dessert
Contact Ben Durbin if you would like to serve in any of these capacities.  Registration opens soon!

Save the Dates:
Effective Parenting in a Defective World – a nine week parenting course starting June 6th!

May 30th–Bridge Kids Ice Cream Sunday….be PATIENT…details are coming!!
June 19th: Baptism Celebration and Picnic starting at 10:00 AM
August 5-6 Willow Creek’s Leadership Summit —simulcast at LeCroix Church in Cape Girardeau.  Great opportunity for ALL Bridge folks.  Check out the details and let us know if you are interetested in attending.

Catch services on the Internet or on your iphone
If you missed last Sunday you can catch both the morning worship and family worship service at www.bridgechurchonline.tv –even on your iphone!

Wisdom
This Week in Bridge Kids….

Bridge Kids Preschool @ 9:00 & 10:45
The Story: I Am Special to God.  Psalms 139:13-15, Jer 1:5 The Bottom Line: God loves everything about me.  The Memory Verse: “I am fearfully and wonderfully made.” Psalms 139:14

May 2010  VirtueUptown @ 10:45 for K-5

The Story: JUST WAIT (Esau and the birthright.) Genesis 25:24-34
The Bottome Line: If you don’t wait it could cost you.
The Memory Verse: “The end of a matter is better than its beginning.  So it’s better to be patient than proud.” Ecclesiastes 7:8 NIrV

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Come check out what’s happening in our Student Ministry! We are EXPLODING with exciting activities!

Who’s ready for summer?? The Bridge Student Ministry sure is!! Check out these exciting events coming up:
April 30 – May 1 Agape Festival in Greenville, IL
See details above in All Around the Church
May 3 – Fusion 6:00 at The Bridge
For any youth in grades 6-12.  Bring your friends!
June 18-20 BREAK-OUT 2010
Float Trip/Camping (Deadline to sign up and pay deposit is May 23)
Permission forms available in welcome center or from your cell leader.
July 17-24 3MT Mission Trip in Tipton, MO
($25 DEPOSIT DUE by April 30!!)Trip info and permissions forms available in welcome center.

This summer, instead of meeting in host homes for cell family, our students will gather at the church once a week and do a study all together. This will take place at the beginning of June and we will be so PUMPED to welcome our new 6th grade group into these activities!


Feel free to visit our Welcome Centereach Sunday for more information, or contact

Sarah Winch or Robert Pierce.

There are over 40 students involved in weekly cell meetings. Students grades 6-12 can get involved in one of three weekly cell groups. Cells are hosted in Desloge, Terre du lac and Famington. Coming soon is a new cell for Central students. For more information an directions go to: http://thebridgefusion.com/?page_id=8

Check out the new Fusion Student Web site. The site contains information on the student ministry, cells, events, and trips. You will be able to download registration forms there too!

The Bridge

301 Lore Lane
in Leadington

10.21.08a

Choose from two services that begin at 9:00 & 10:45 AM.
Nursery & Preschool classes meet at

9:00 & 10:45

K-5 meets at 10:45

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Visit the GAP web site for minisries opportunties!

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Tim Gray
Lead Pastor

Ben Durbin

Teaching Pastor
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Meg Reiner

518-1131

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