April Announcements
/Communion- April 7 & 21
Salvation Army- On the first and third Thursday of each month we have the privilege of providing lunch for the clients who utilize the food pantry at Salvation Army. This is a special time of getting to know people in our community. We’d love for you to experience it yourself! The meals are served from 1-2:30 pm and we need a rotation of people to set up and serve. You can sign up to provide food or volunteer on the Meal Trains below.
April 4- https://mealtrain.com/y825dm
April 18- https://mealtrain.com/e2gyko
May 2- https://mealtrain.com/dny9o3
Navigating Gospel Truth- Calling all high school girls! Carmen Kline will be hosting an 8 week Bible study just for you. “Navigating Gospel Truth” will meet on Monday nights at 6:30 starting April 1st. All high school aged girls are welcome! Reach out to Carmen for more info at 618-823-8123.
Restore Network Trivia Night- Help us fill every table and raise $4,000 for the children that will come into foster care this year in Madison County. Held on Saturday, April 6, at Center Grove Presbyterian Church in Edwardsville, doors open at 5 pm, and trivia starts at 6. Dress as your favorite superhero! There are only eight tables left available! For more details, see Cathy Coffman.
City-Wide Litter Clean Up- We love our city! Help us keep it beautiful by participating in the city-wide litter clean-up on Saturday, April 13. Meet us at the church at 9 am to pick up gloves and trash bags. We will be cleaning up along 12th Street. Families are welcome to participate together. If you plan to help, please see Martha Pfister.
Middle School Meet-Up- Who is Jesus to you? Come meet other middle school students, enjoy lunch and let's discuss this topic on Sunday, April 28, immediately following church in the Fellowship Hall. Parents, students can be picked up at 1:15pm. See Eddie for more details.
High School Gathering- Students, we want to get acquainted with you. Who are you? What are you up to? Where are you in your walk with Jesus? Lunch and conversation is happening in the Adult Education Room on Sunday, April 21 from 11:45-1:30. Questions? See Eddie Hitchcock.
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 27 at 9 AM and learn the basics of Bible study with Pastor Steven and Natalie Runyon. This class is limited to 12 participants so register today! https://thebridgealton.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/2197891
Down By the Riverside- National Day of Prayer- Our community is coming together for prayer, worship and more at this all day event on Thursday, May 2 at the Alton Amphitheater. Read all the details at https://m.riverbender.com/articles/details.cfm?id=71627&fbcl.
If you’d like to volunteer to serve at this event, head HERE.
Men’s Retreat- Save the date for our first ever Bridge Men’s Retreat. June 21-23 at Camp Potowatami in Pere Marquette State Park.
Ministry Opportunities- God has equipped every member of the church to serve, using your unique passions, talents and gifts. If you’ve been part of the Bridge Family for a while and are looking for a place to serve, we want to help you. Contact Pastor Steven or Natalie to get plugged in.
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.
April 13: Riverbend Earth Day 11:30-4:30 at OBBC
April 13: Spring City-Wide Litter Clean Up - Please pitch in for this important biannual effort to clean up our streets on Saturday, April 13th from 9am-Noon. Visit Alton Main Street’s registration station at 3rd & Belle for donuts, bags, gloves, and directions to areas in need. For full details: www.PrideIncorporated.org
April 27: Every Body In! Accessibility of Public Lands: Paddling and Nature Trails at Riverlands. Join us on Sat, April 27th from 11am-3pm for a day to celebrate accomplishments over the past two years in making public lands more accessible at Riverlands! We’re thrilled to welcome “every body”, regardless of body type, age, or physical abilities. Sign up for a guided paddle in Ellis Bay and enjoy the use of a universally accessible kayak launch to explore Riverlands!
God has equipped every member of the church to serve, using your unique passions, talents and gifts. If you’ve been part of the Bridge Family for a while and are looking for a place to serve, we want to help you. Contact Pastor Steven or Natalie to get plugged in.
Jesus and Women- Understand Jesus More Deeply by Studying First-Century History and Culture
Imagine walking the dusty roads of Galilee with Jesus of Nazareth—braving jostling crowds just to touch the edge of His cloak and hear Him say, "Take heart, daughter, your faith has healed you." Those words, once meant to comfort a hurting woman’s soul thousands of years ago, were also meant for you. Join biblical culturalist Kristi McLelland on those dusty roads as she transports you back to Jesus' world, stepping into the footsteps of the women who came face to face with the living God. Over 7 sessions, examine the historical and cultural climate of first-century Middle Eastern society to not only understand Jesus more deeply but to fuel your worship of Him. Study guide can be purchased on Amazon.
Weight of Glory- A journey of faith, the visual arts and culture. For the next two months we will consider the writings of C.S. Lewis alongside scripture. Class is led by Dan Nickel and Ben Meydam on Sunday mornings at 9 AM, beginning on February 4.
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- Each week we study the upcoming sermon text together with women from The Bridge and the community. We’d love for you to join us! We meet from 6-8 pm at local homes. For details, contact Brenda Wooff or register on Church Center. https://thebridgealton.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/2061598
Adult Bible Study- Thursday nights from 7-8, any adults are welcome to meet in this open group for study and discussion of the upcoming week's sermon text in the adult education room. Coffee is provided. Talk to Jon Davis for more details.
Community Groups-There are a variety of Community Groups that meet throughout the year. To find a Community Group that’s right for you, or to learn more about leading or hosting a group, see Pastor Jon.