Great Things in the Past

On March 31, 2013 about 100 people gathered at 504 East 12th Street, Alton, IL to make MAKE MUCH OF JESUS.  It was said that day, “we are here for one reason -- to brag and boast – not about us – but about Jesus Christ who came and rescued us when we were far from God.”  Because HE is FAITHFUL we have been blessed to witness JESUS connect people to God’s indelible grace these last 10 years.

So this coming Sunday we will gather at the same location to do the same thing – brag and boast about Jesus and worship Him in Spirit and Truth and we will experience His indelible grace together.  He can be trusted – He created the earth with wisdom (Proverbs 3:19-20), seeking Him gives life to our souls (Proverbs 3:21-22), walking with Him keeps us from stumbling (Proverbs 3:23), and trusting Him makes our sleep sweet (Proverbs 3:24).

I am in awe when I think about how God has worked in us and through us the past 10 years.  As we look forward to Sunday I want to encourage you to ask the Lord to fill you with His Spirit.  When I pray this way I “lean in” a little more.  I actively look for and listen for the Lord.  I move from being a spectator to a participant.  I pray a little more fervently.  I sing a little louder.   

We believe God planted The Bridge to point to Jesus and that through The Bridge our city would be blessed with the hope that comes from knowing and experiencing God.  And I am convinced of a truth we will sing Sunday in the song The God of this City:

“There is no one like our God.  There is no one like our God. 

Greater things have yet to come and greater things are still to be done in this city.”

So we will look back at God’s faithfulness over the past decade, but we will also look forward to the “greater things” in the future.  And did I mention – we will also EAT lunch together?  We will enjoy good food and conversation as a church family.

And one of the greatest gifts the Lord has given to me is to be a part of The Bridge.  It is an honor and privilege to know you and to experience the Lord together with all of you.  I love you family!

See you Sunday, 

Steven