March Announcements
/Communion: 3/12 and 3/26
IF: The Bridge- This women’s event is a Bridge favorite! Join us for a weekend of worship, teaching and encouragement. Registration for IF is $25 and includes snacks, as well as meals on Saturday. Check out the promo video. You might glimpse some familiar faces. (Can you embed this link? https://youtu.be/0dt8vEbtkHk )To register for this event go to https://thebridgealton.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/1549101
Vespers- Vespers is a liturgy of evening prayer, traditionally observed by the church. At The Bridge, Vespers is held each month as a time for our Bridge Family to come together for focused prayer. We will meet in the sanctuary on March 8 from 7-8:15 PM, with prayer and worship led by Nick Bifano.
Drama Club- Drama Club will meet on Wednesday nights from 6-8 PM beginning on March 15. Students will learn and rehearse a script in preparation for an upcoming presentation. Drama Club is led by Nikki Fiedler and is open to kids in 3rd Grade- High School. Help is needed with set design, props, and costumes. If you can assist, please talk to Nikki. Register for Drama Club at https://thebridgealton.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/1613356
Coffee Talk- Have you ever wished for a way to build deeper relationships with other women of faith but can’t fit a weekly commitment into your schedule? Coffee Talk is just for you! This women's group is inspired by IF:Table Questions. We meet once a month on Saturday mornings and discuss questions centered around a specific theme which grow progressively deeper. Bring your own drink and snack for this casual get together in the Adult Education Room at The Bridge on 3/18. Contact Taylor at jordantaylorbodenbach2017@gmail.com for more information. You can register for this event in the Church Center app or at https://thebridgealton.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/1650174
Trivia Night- The Bridge is sending 9 elementary students to camp this summer and they need your support! Gather your friends for an evening of fun and enjoy ten rounds of trivia with our emcee, Jeff Maynard. Tickets are $20 a person or you can reserve a table for 6 people for only $100. All proceeds from the evening will help our Bridge Kids attend CentriKids Camp this summer. For all the details and to register, check out https://thebridgealton.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/1635436
The Bridge 10th Anniversary Celebration- The Bridge is 10 years old! By God’s grace, we’ve spent a decade connecting people to His indelible grace shown to us through Christ. Celebrate with us as we worship together at 10 AM, and join us for lunch afterward. Please register HERE if you plan to stay for the meal.
Sleep in Heavenly Peace- A Women’s Ministry Service Project- Sleep in Heavenly Peace consists of volunteers dedicated to building, assembling and delivering top-notch bunk beds to children and families in need in Madison and Jersey Counties so that every child in our community has this basic need met. On Wednesday, March 29, the women of The Bridge are invited to meet for dinner at Panera at 6:30 PM, before heading out to build bunk beds at 8:00 at the Sleep in Heavenly Peace site at 10 Crossroads Court, Alton. Need more info? See Brenda Wooff. Register by 3/27 HERE.
Bible Study Basics- Have you ever read the Bible and felt a bit confused? Are you interested in increasing your knowledge of scripture and learning how to confidently study the Bible for yourself? We’ve prepared this class for you! Meet us in the Adult Education classroom on Saturday, April 1 at 9 AM and learn the basics of Bible study with Pastor Steven. This class is limited to 12 participants so register today on Church Center or at https://thebridgealton.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/1651211
Maundy Thursday Service- This evening service, led by Nick Bifano, is a time of reflection and expectation as we worship our Servant King, Jesus, and prepare our hearts for Good Friday and Easter.
March Memory Verse- Every month in Bridge Kids we work with the students to help them memorize scripture. You can help your kids at home by posting the verse and practicing it together. Our February verses are Psalm 127:1-2 The littlest kids will work on verse 1a, K-1st on verse 1, and 2nd- 5th graders will learn both verses. You can find a song to help you learn these verses (and even the whole chapter!) HERE.
Looking for more kid friendly worship music for your kiddos? Check out our Bridge Kids Amazon Playlist HERE.
As a church that is for our city, we want to encourage those who call The Bridge their home to check out and support local events and live missionally in our community.
March 4: Seed Swap at the Alton YWCA
God has given each of us gifts to use to build up the church. Whether you are new to The Bridge, or have been around for a bit, we have a place for you! If you’re wondering how you can serve at The Bridge, email us at connect@bridgetograce.org
Every Woman a Theologian- The name says it all! Come study systematic theology with the women of The Bridge, beginning Monday, April 3 at 9:30 AM. Using Phylicia Masonheimer’s study guide, we will begin to comprehend theological concepts with confidence and discern answers to profound questions, while drawing closer to the heart of God. Free childcare is provided for this study. For more details, talk to Natalie Runyon.
Men's Bible Study: Tuesday mornings from 7-8, the men of The Bridge meet to study and discuss the upcoming week's sermon text. Coffee and donuts are provided.
Women’s Community Group-This intergenerational group of women meet at different homes to study God’s Word and practice hospitality. To join, talk to Brenda Wooff, Karen LaBoube or Julie Paul.
Sunday Morning Apologetics- Join the series - “Who Do You Say That I Am?: The Life of Jesus Christ”. Using the arts and movies from the silent film era to the present, as well as the Old Testament’s prophetic Scriptures and the New Testament Gospels, the series blends into a single narrative the life of Jesus Christ. His birth, ministry, teachings, his miracles, death and resurrection will be discussed and studied. A defending of the faith (apologetics) eye will also be pressed upon this all-encompassing portrait of Christ. The series will go through the remainder of the year and is held in the Adult Education Room every Sunday at 9 AM.
Community Groups- To find a Community Group that’s right for you, or to learn more about leading or hosting a group, see Pastor Jon.