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Here are some things that we think are imperative to your journey here, as you explore what The Bridge has to offer you and your family.
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Need information? You can find it all in this magazine, on our website, or through our mobile app, “MyBridge.” You can get details on all upcoming events, sign up for classes, and much more!
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Stop by Starting Point after the service. Here you will find someone from our church who would like to meet you and answer any questions you may have about our church.
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In a large church, the key to making friends and having community is joining a small group. We know you’re busy, so we offer small groups on Sundays at 9:30 and 10:45AM to make the most of your time here.
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Our student’s and kid’s experiences are outstanding. Make sure your kids don’t miss out on the amazing things we have going on just for them.
WE WANT TO HELP YOU GET TO THE OTHER SIDE, SO CONNECT, GROW, AND SERVE WITH US. // Starting Point is located in the Lobby on the east side of the Worship Center
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IN CASE YOU DIDN’T HEAR ABOUT WHAT GOD HAS BEEN DOING AT THE BRIDGE… SENIORS BRANSON TRIP November brings its traditions! And this year was no different. Annually, a group of our senior adults load up a charter bus and headed North East to Branson for a week of fun an fellowship. The event was a great success and a blast for all who went.
MENS BREAKFAST Over 130 men attended last month’s Men’s Breakfast in the Venue. With plates full of sausage, eggs, hash browns, and biscuits & gravy one would say that it was a very satisfying morning! To top it all off, our own Blake Edgmon, Missionary to Ireland, was the morning speaker. Simply, it was a great morning. Men, make plans to join us for breakfast on December 12th.
BEDLAM DINNER & PIE AUCTION On Sunday night November 22nd, our church hosted our annual BGMC Bedlam Dinner and Speed the Light Pie Auction. Nearly 200 people showed up, many showing off their OSU and OU pride, all to raise support for our missionaries all across the globe. Overall, nearly $10,000 was raised for missions! Thank you to all who baked pies, bought pies and a huge thanks to Harold Poage for all the amazing food!
WE WANT YOUR PICS! At a Bridge event? Did you snap some pics for your social media? Be sure to tag us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Your pic could end up in the next issue of the Pulse magazine!
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GET CONNECTED
We believe it is vital that everyone who comes through our doors feels welcomed, connected with God, and connected with great people to do life with! So here we have a ton of avenues available for you to be a part of: small groups, special events, volunteer teams and more. We want to create ample opportunities for you to build incredibly fun, healthy friendships as well as help you flourish in your relationship with God! Your life is valuable! Get yourself connected today!
SMALL GROUPS SUNDAYS / 9:30AM
Rm 201 Kenny McGee | 30s-50s How does God’s timeless word apply to us in real life? Lets figure it out together! In this small group, find the support, friendships, encouragement, and Biblical answers that you need to face all that life may bring your way.
Rm 203 Roy Peck | 30s-50s Life can be unpredictable, but life can also be a blast! While the answers may not all be clear, we can definitely make sure you don’t have to go it alone. Join us as we discuss how to navigate life as God intended, applying his Word everyday, and making the most of every minute we have!
Rm 104 Elaine Arnold | 40s-60s Belonging to a community of believers who care is vital to our spiritual lives. Join this discussion based small group, where our priority is creating a positive atmosphere that encourages and challenges one another, so that daily we may implement our faith in God in practical ways.
Rm 202 Ed Damron | 40s-60s Faith moves mountains! We need to trust and believe that God is who He says He is, and He can do what the Bible says He can do! Join us a we explore
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SUNDAYS / 10:45AM scripture and discover how to grow in Christ and learn to handle real life issues with prayer and deep rooted faith in God.
Rm 105 Kathleen Wilcoxson | 30s-60s When you study scripture, you discover that the Word of God truly is living and active! So, don’t miss this opportunity to join others in an in depth study of the Bible that will not only lead to great Biblical discussions, but will also educate and challenge you to a pursue a deeper knowledge of, and maturity in, Christ.
Rm 100 Kenneth McGee | 50s & up Jesus tells us that the Holy Spirit will be our counselor and our guide until He comes again. With that in mind, join this small group as we explore the Bible and discover what it means for us today and how we can daily rely on the Holy Spirit to guide us each day.
Chapel Ken Isom | 50s & up We believe that our Senior Adults are a vital part of our church! This small group provides an opportunity for our “Prime-Timers” (Senior Adults) to fellowship, worship with one another, and engage in Biblical discussion.
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Helen Grace | Women’s Group We say it all the time, “Connected people do life together.” Ladies, come join this small group designed just for you, and together we will discover how God fits into and applies to our busy lives.
Rob McClure | All Ages We believe that scripture is incredibly relevant for our daily lives! Join with people of all ages and life stages to explore scripture, verse by verse, and then discuss how to practically apply them to our lives.
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Rm 205 Cody Phillips | Young Adults There is no greater transition in life than the one that leads into adulthood. Join this discussion based small group as we explore how to establish a Biblical foundation to help you navigate that transition.
Rm 104 Stephen Rosebrook | Young Marrieds Starting off a new life together can be an amazing adventure! Join other young couples in this small group as we discover how to set our marriages and future families up for happiness, just as God designed.
Rm 201 Ernie Eidson | Young Families Finding balance in our marriages, families and careers can be tough. Don’t do it alone! Come laugh, fellowship and learn with us as we explore how God wants us to lead our marriages and families.
RM100 Erika Reddick | Women’s Group We say it all the time, “Connected people do life together.” Ladies, come join this small group designed just for you, and together we will discover how God fits into and applies to our busy lives.
TUESDAYS / 9:30AM STARTING JANUARY 12
PrimeTime Ken Isom | Rm 105 Hey senior adults here is an opportunity to get out of the house, have fun, and enjoy fellowship with other senior adults.
Mom’s Class Kathy McGee | Rm 100 Come hang out and grow with other mom’s while we watch your little ones! You know....a vacation.
Women’s Bible Study Carole Harrell | Rm 104 We are kicking off a brand new study in January and would love for you to join us!
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Men’s Bible Study Mike Brown Starting January 13
Bridge Kids Sundays at 8:15/9:30/10:45AM
Men come join us to grow together in being a better husband, father, brother, and son. This study and group discussion happens in RM100 at 7:00PM.
Women’s Bible Study Dorcas Schroeder Starting January 13 The Armor of God, more than merely a biblical description of the believer’s inventory, is an action plan for putting it on and developing a personalized strategy to secure Victory. Join us for this Priscilla Shirer video assisted teaching in RM105 at 7:00PM.
Blended Families Marc & Denise Hader Starting January 13 Come learn to recognize the unique personality and place of each family member, solve the everyday puzzles of stepparenting and stepchildren relationships, and learn communication skills to deal with ex-spouses. This group happens in RM102 at 7:00PM.
Living Free Addiction Recovery Wednesday’s at 7:15PM
Join us every week for exciting worship, fun games, and Biblical lessons!
This is a great opportunity for your students to invite their friends to get involved in Bridge Students. It is a special night full of food, fun and friends. All starts at 7:00PM.
Boys & Girls Clubs Wednesdays at 7:15PM
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We offer fun filled programs every week for boys (Royal Rangers) and girls (mPact) that help them grow with God.
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Join us for our weekly worship experience in the Bridge Students building.
Rada Knives Missions Fundraiser
Sunday Grow Groups Sundays at 10:45AM Get connected in a weekly small group! This time is designed to help your students grow in spiritual disciplines and have questions answered they are asking. 6th-7th Grade / RM200 8th-9th Grade / RM203 10-12th Grade / RM204
SENIORS Magnolia Luncheon Sunday, December 6 Single ladies over 50, we want to honor you! Join us for lunch out in The Venue following the morning services. Sign-up out at Starting Point today!
Bridge Seniors Christmas Party December 11 at 6:30PM We want to invite all senior adults to our Christmas Party that will be in the Venue. The main course will be provided all you have to do is bring a salad, vegetable dish, or dessert. Our special music will be a group from Lawton, OK!
Are you starting to look for great ideas for Christmas gifts... well look no longer. Bridge Women are selling Rada Knifes to raise money for missions. If you are interested please contact cyndi@thebridgeag.org
Mission Trips Meeting Sunday, December 6
Come and let us help you on the road to overcoming addictions and breaking free from life controlling issues every Wednesday in The End Zone.
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Fine Arts Meeting Sunday, December 6
Have you recently started attending The Bridge? If so, we want to meet you. It will be offered at 9:30 & 10:45AM in RM102
Men’s Breakfast Saturday, December 12 Come join us for an amazing breakfast and a short devotional at 7:30AM out in The Venue.
If your student is interested in going to one of our mission trips that are coming up, please make sure they are in RM105 at 5:30PM to get all of the details! Haiti March 12-19 Mission Arlington May 30-June 3 LA Dream Center June 6-11
Fresh Start Sunday, December 27
Rally Night Wednesday, December 16
If your student is interested in being a part of Fine Arts, they should join us in RM105 at 6:00PM for more information!
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ADVENT GUIDE Attention parents of our Bridge Kids! Don’t forget to pick up your copy of the 2015 Bridge Kids Advent devotional guide. This devotional guide is a great way to take a few extra minutes as a family and explore what the Christmas season is all about. This booklet has a weekly devotional and activity as well as daily bible verses that you and your kids can read through, memorize, and discuss. We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again, discipleship can happen at Church, but the best place for discipleship to take place is in the home. Parents, take advantage of this time of year to lead your family into a greater exploration of who Jesus is and how He wants to impact our lives.
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BRIDGE BUILDERS IN RUSSIA A team of 14 people from the church ventured way beyond the state borders to brave the elements (snow, ice & cold temperatures) and complete a construction project all the way across the globe, in Siberia. Teaming up with Karla and Kirk Ford, who are missionaries to Irkutsk, Russia our Bridge Builders were able to build a Audio/Visual Recording Studio to produce ministry tools and resources for the people of Russia. We now pray that God will continue to use Kirk and Karla and their new studio to keep spreading Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s love in an even more effective way to the those living in Siberia. We are not only a missions giving church, but also a missions sending church. If you are interested in going on a short term missions trip contact ken@thebridgeag.org for more info.
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WEEKLY SCHEDULE Traditional Worship Experience Sundays at 8:15AM
This experience offers a variety of hymns and sacred songs.
Modern Worship Experience Sundays at 9:30AM
This experience has a more laid back atmosphere & guitar driven worship.
Blended Worship Experience Sundays at 10:45AM
This experience includes upbeat worship with a choir and orchestra.
PM Worship Experience Sundays at 6:30PM
During this experience we come together as a whole to worship.
Hispanic Worship Experience Sundays at 10:30AM
This experience takes place in The Connection building and includes Spanish Worship and a message in Spanish from Pastor Kenny Garcia . Children and Youth can take part in what is happening on our main campus.
Wed. Traditional Worship Experience Wednesdays at 7:00PM
This experience offers a variety of hymns and messages from Kenneth McGee in the Chapel.
Drive Worship Experience Wednesdays at 7:00PM
This experience has a more laid back atmosphere & messages from Rob McClure in the Worship Center.
Wed. Hispanic Worship Experience Wednesdays at 7:00PM
This experience takes place in The Connection building and includes Spanish Worship and a message in Spanish from Pastor Kenny Garcia
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