Announcements for August 2021
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August Mission Partner: First Fruits
First Fruits is a local Christian discipleship ministry that helps people break free of addiction. To learn more about First Fruits, and their mission of ministering the Gospel to those who struggle with life controlling issues, join us on Sunday, August 15. Following church we will share a meal with the men and women from First Fruits in the Fellowship Hall. Fried chicken will be provided. If you attend, please bring a side dish or dessert to share. In addition to regular monthly support, The Bridge matches up to $500 in donations for our monthly mission partners. To receive the match, include First Fruits in the memo of your check.
Communion: August 8th, August 29th
If you are tuning in via livestream and would like the elements delivered to you, please contact Natalie Runyon or Nikki Fiedler.
Bridge Family Pool Party: Friday, August 13 from 6:30-8:30 PM at the Roxana Pool. The Bridge will provide hot dogs, chips, drinks and sno cones. Please RSVP HERE!
Back to School Bash: Food, games, bounce houses, and free school supplies. This event is for Bridge kids and neighborhood kids alike! Let's welcome the new school year together on Saturday, August 14 from 10:00 AM- 1:00 PM, here on The Bridge lawn. If you can help with games, set-up, tear down, etc. please contact Natalie Runyon. Click HERE for the Facebook event.
Baptism: Buried with Christ in his death, and raised to new life in Him. We love to celebrate baptisms at The Bridge! Our next baptism service is coming up on Sunday, August 15. If you'd like to take this step in your faith journey, contact Pastor Steven at pastor@bridgetograce.org.
Promotion Sunday: With the start of the new school year, it's time for our Bridge kids to move up to the next grade in Children's Ministry. On Sunday August 22, we will send our students to their new classes with a prayer of blessing. We will have a special gift for all children who attend that day.
August has five Sundays. On fifth Sundays, our 4th-5th graders do not have class, but remain in worship.
Alpha Youth: Beginning September 12, middle and high school students will have the opportunity to share dinner together, watch a talk about faith, and then participate in discussion through the Alpha Youth course. This course will be offered in the fall in place of our regular Youth Ministry program. For more details, check out this video. Please register for the course HERE.
August Memory Verse: Romans 10:14-15
In August we will walk through Paul's first missionary journey. The Spirit of God sent Paul to share the good news, and He is also sending us to share the Gospel with those in our lives. What a privilege it is to be His ambassadors and make His name known.
Pro Presenter: We need 2-3 people who would like to learn how to use Pro Presenter and be on a monthly rotation to run the words on the screen during worship. If this is somewhere you would like to serve, send an email to James.schulz@bridgetograce.org.
Special Event Planning: Are you a creative who loves planning events? If you'd like to be part of a team that helps organize events like the Back to School Bash and Pool Party please contact Natalie Runyon.
Compass: Navigating life in Christian community. Compass will finish their study of 1,2,3 John on 8/9.
Womens' Bible Study: Women's Study wraps up the study of James on 8/16. In the fall, we will take an in-depth look at the Book of Jude. While often overlooked, the Book of Jude remains as relevant today as the time it was written. God has commanded His beloved church to do the necessary work of contending for the faith in a world of unbelief, and as we do, He will keep us from falling into the same deception. Using a 7-session study from Jackie Hill Perry, we will dive into themes of being called, loved, and kept, and learn how to point others to Jesus in grace and truth. We serve others well when we share the whole gospel with them, not just the parts deemed attractive by our culture. We will meet on Mondays from 10:00-11:30 AM beginning on 9/13. For more info, contact Natalie Runyon at or Martha Pfister.
Cultural Apologetics: Starting on August 1, the Sunday morning small community group will start a short series studying and discussing the question “Why does God Allow Evil, Pain and Suffering?” It is a timeless question we all wrestle with in our lives and during difficult times like the pandemic. The question is one of the most pressing challenges to Christianity. Please join us at 9:00 am starting August 1 to discuss some compelling answers and examine scripture regarding a tough subject. If you have any questions, please contact Dan Nickel.
Youth Ministry: Middle and high school students meet on Sunday nights from 7:00-8:15 at the church building.
Community Groups: Interested in connecting with a Community Group? Email jon.davis@bridgetograce.org for more information about community group opportunities.