Good morning Bridge Family!

Please take a minute and check out all the details for events coming up this Easter season at Bridge.

Saturday, March 14th @ 7:45am
Bridge is partnering with our friends at the Valley Mission to provide meals for deserving local families as they get back on their feet financially and find permanent housing. On Saturday, March 14th, at 7:45 a.m., our team will prepare and serve brunch while encouraging the attending men, women, and children. Please plan to meet at the Mission between 7:45 and 8 a.m. The team will finish up at about 11 a.m.

Guys, this group is a great way for men to connect with other men.  Who doesn’t love a good meal and a Biblical discussion? Groups will meet once in March. Sign up to join a group now! 

 We are looking forward to our annual Easter Eggstravaganza again this year. We are anticipating 200-250 of Bridge Kids and community kids this year. This is one of our biggest Outreach events in our Children's Ministry each year and it takes many hands to make an event like this happen. Thank you for your willingness to serve in any one of these areas, from set up to clean up. It is all an important part in our mission of reaching families!

Easter is coming, and we want you in the choir. Not just great singers—everyone. If you sing in your car, in the shower, or just wish you could sing, you belong here. No auditions, no pressure—just people coming together to praise. This Easter, we’re believing for 100 voices to fill the room and lead our church in worship. Be part of something bigger than yourself and join the Easter Choir. Check out the rehearsal schedule below.

Our trips have limited space, so we ask all ladies wanting to attend to choose ONE OPTION ONLY. Once trips have been open for a certain amount of time, we will let you know that the remaining spots may be filled even if you are already attending one trip.

Sunday, March 1st @ 7:00pm
Come be inspired to get your little ones outside this year! Leslie Hite will be sharing her personal experience with the challenge of 1,000 Hours Outdoors, the impact it has on children, and more. This ministry is welcome to any moms with elementary aged children and younger, even if you are expecting! We hope to provide practical ideas for you to consider implementing in your life to help you become a more Godly mom, wife, etc.

Sunday, April 12th @ 11:00am
Do you ever look around Bridge and wonder, “How do I get involved? What’s next?” If so, join us for Starting Point, a relaxed 1-week study that will open the doors to our mission, strategy, beliefs, and goals for your future here.

Sundays, March 1st, 8th, 15th & 22nd @ 11:00am
In 1 Timothy 4:7, Paul encourages us to "train yourself to be godly." Spiritual growth doesn't happen by accident—it takes intentionality. This class will help you learn more about what the spiritual disciplines are and how to practically implement them in your day-to-day life.

Sundays, March 1st, 8th, 15th & 22nd @ 11:00am
If you're on the Develop Pathway, this optional class is a fun way to discover, develop, and exercise your spiritual gifts. Sign up for this four-week session on Sunday Mornings at 11:00 a.m.

Sundays, March 1st, 8th & 15th @ 9:20
Studying the Bible is one of the most important things we do as followers of Jesus. Come to a 3-week class to learn strategies on becoming more confident in your study of the Bible. We will talk about how to not just read the Bible, but also how to understand it and find JOY in God's story.

Sundays, March 1st, 8th & 15th @ 7:40am
Prayer 201 is a 3-week class for anyone who wants to continue to grow in their daily prayer rhythm. We will review some prayer foundations taught in Prayer 101, but our primary focus of this class will be learning and practicing praying scripture. God's Word is powerful and praying His Word is life changing!

These groups meet once a month for a meal and discussion time, ending in prayer time for one another. It's a great way to build community, have cross mentoring, love others while being loved, have a place to be heard, and have people who will pray WITH you and FOR you! These groups are designed to be 6 women of 6 different decades. We will strive to get as close to that as possible based on interest and sign-ups.

This year as we encourage our Bridge family to “Make a Seat at the Table” for people in our lives, we would like to challenge you to join us in prayer one Tuesday night a month at 6:45pm.

We will be hosting the WARM shelter again this year from March 9th through March 15th. If you are interested in helping this amazing ministry that week click the link below!

Men, the goal and purpose of the Men’s Adventure Weekends and Retreats are to provide men an opportunity to get away from the rush and distractions of daily life and spend a week(end) focusing on what it means to be a man of God. During this special time of spiritual focus and adventure, we enjoy God’s amazing creation, participate in fun and challenging activities, and invest in other men determined to grow in Christ. This year we have several weeklong Men’s Adventure Retreats (MAR) as well as weekend options.

Sometimes the most meaningful ministry happens in the quiet moments—like a van ride. Love INC is looking for teams of two to help transport families to and from the Change Your Life Program on Tuesday evenings at Tinkling Spring Presbyterian Church.

Women Accountability Groups are designed to create a group that encourages you in spending time with the LORD on a regular basis. Each lady will read the Bible and pray on their own, and then they will meet together with their accountability group once a month to share what they are learning, get to know each other, and pray! All groups will follow the same Bible reading plan: 1 chapter a day, 6 days a week. Each person can decide to do the 15-minute challenge or the 30-minute challenge. If you want to challenge yourself even more, you can choose some additional study options.

Last year, Bridge held its first prayer retreat through a ministry called Strategic Renewal.  It was amazing, and we are so excited to host one again!  We invite you to join us this year as we seek the Lord, worship Him, and enjoy time together in His presence.

Bridge Men, we are excited to announce that we plan to take a group of men to the Men's Ignite Impact Weekend Conference in Lynchburg, VA, on March 13th and 14th. The conference has many great speakers and musicians, not to mention the many breakout sessions and vendors. Bridge has a limited block of hotel rooms reserved, so if you are interested, please register soon, space is limited. We will meet at Bridge and ride down together in our church vans at 3 p.m. on Friday, March 13th. We will return from Lynchburg by 6 p.m. on Saturday, March 14th.

Join us at Bridge as we extend our outreach to the residents of Regency Assisted Living with our once-a-month chapel service on Sunday afternoons. We're expanding our team and seeking individuals with various talents to enrich the experience for their cherished residents. If you can play a few hymns on the piano, lead singing, or simply offer your companionship during the service, we invite you to be part of this meaningful ministry. Your presence will be a blessing to those at Regency.

We are looking for some volunteers available and interested in helping out with the school. Please check any areas you are interested in, and we will follow up with more information.