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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!
MISSIONARY SPOTLIGHT 4 Meet Daniel & Janene Hazelrigg!
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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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Stop by Starting Point after the service. Here you will
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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, so make sure your kids don’t miss out on the amazing things we have going on just for them.
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Being granted another year full of uncertainties, or even another day of mystery, is the greatest, most wonderful adventure of all.
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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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MISSIONARY SPOTLIGHT
DANIEL & JANENE HAZELRIGG Chiapas, Mexico
Daniel, a former student who grew up at The Bridge, and his
PULSE: What ministry have you been doing in Chiapas?
wife Janene are currently serving as missionaries to Chiapas,
DANIEL: This past September, we had the opportunity to start
Mexico. In Chiapas, they have been spending much of their
teaching at Instituto Biblico Nazaret (Nazareth Bible Institute).
time focusing on building relationships with the indigenous
The classes are similar to the school of ministry courses
pastors in the area and learning how they can partner with
offered by the Oklahoma District Council of the A/G. Many of
them to reach the forgotten people of Mexico. Here is an
the students that attend these classes go on to become pastors!
update on what has been happening there!
I’ve been teaching Theology to first year students, and Janene is teaching the Epistles to second year students. This is a great
PULSE: Tell us about Chiapas, Mexico
opportunity for us to build relationships with future leaders in
DANIEL: Chiapas is the southernmost state of Mexico and
Chiapas as well as improve our Spanish! :)
we are based out of the city of San Cristobal de las Casas. Chiapas is a humid and tropical state full of diversity, with
PULSE: How can we pray for you and Janene in the coming
approximately 50 languages spoken in the state alone.
months? DANIEL: In December, we met with the national indigenous
PULSE: What is your main focus in Chiapas?
ministries director of the Assemblies of God to plan for a
DANIEL: Our goal is to train and disciple leaders among the
festival of Indigenous pastors, which will take place at the end
indigenous church, as well as develop children’s and youth
of January. About 150 pastors are expected to come. Please
ministries. Long term, we would like to begin starting new
keep us in your prayers as we are preparing for this event
churches in areas where the Gospel has not yet gone!
and please pray for the pastors who will be attending this upcoming festival.
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For more information about the ministry being done by Daniel and Janene Hazelrigg please visit their website at remembertheforgotten.com or consider keeping in touch with them through email. A simple note to let them know they are in your thoughts and prayers would mean a bunch to them. Daniel’s Email: daniel.hazelrigg@agmd.org Janene’s Email: janene.hazelrigg@agmd.org
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IN CASE YOU DIDN’T HEAR ABOUT WHAT GOD HAS BEEN DOING AT THE BRIDGE… MOBILE SANTA WORKSHOP On Saturday December 13th, with the Bridge Ministry trailer decorated to fit the Christmas season, we found ourselves seeking the help of two very important people…Santa and Mrs. Claus! We then went to Wal-Mart and provided area kids and families Christmas pictures with Santa and hot chocolate for free! It was a great service to our community! Thanks to all who helped serve!
SHOEBOX PROJECT Sunday, December 7th, in place of our normal evening service we mixed things up a bit and gathered in the Bridge Students building to partner with the Dream Center OKC. Our hopes were to help them make Christmas brighter for some very special children. From donations collected by our church, we then wrapped hundreds of gifts and loaded them up to be given the kids in a south OKC community. It was an incredible evening!
BRIDGE FAMILY CHRISTMAS Who could forget the incredible evening that we all got to enjoy on Sunday, December 14! From Sheep to Angels, Dancing silverware to Gospel Quartets, not to mention an amazing choir and orchestra to top it off! One could say that we had it all! With over 900 people in attendance, it was an amazing evening to celebrate Christmas with our friends and loved ones!
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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!
CONNECT 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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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 on another, and engage in Biblical discussion.
SUNDAYS / 10:45AM
TUESDAYS / 10:00AM
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Mom’s Group
Doug Wyatt | 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.
Kathy McGee | Rm 100 Hey Moms, need a break during the week? Need conversation with other moms? This is the group for you! We have nursery available for your babies and a special class for you 3 to 5 yr olds ($15 for semester). We will be discussing the book “Love and Logic: Raising Children with Godly Discipline.”
Rm 201 Ryan Summers | 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 safely through all of life’s obstacles.
Women’s Bible Study Carole Harrell | Rm 104 This is an opportunity for women to come enjoy fellowship with other women from The Bridge and dig deeper into God’s Word.
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PrimeTime
Rob McClure | All Ages We believe that scripture is God-breathed and is incredibly relevant for our daily lives! Don’t miss this opportunity to join with people of all ages and life stages as together we explore scripture, verse by verse, and then discuss how to practically apply them to our lives.
Ken Isom | Rm 105 Hey senior adults here is an opportunity to get out of the house, have fun, and emjoy fellowship with other senior adults.
WEDNESDAYS / 7:15PM
Women’s Bible Study
Men’s Bible Study
Dorcas Schroeder | Rm 105 Ladies come join us for the Priscilla Shirer video assisted series “Breathe.” This study will last 6 weeks starting the first Wednesday in January.
Mike Brown | Rm 104 Men come join us as we discuss topics to you grow in your walk with Christ. This study will last 6 weeks starting the first Wednesday in January.
STARTING POINT
KIDS
Fresh Start
Bridge Kids Sundays at 8:15/9:30/10:45AM
Have you recently started attending The Bridge? If so, we want to meet you. We know that coming to a new church and trying to navigate through getting plugged in can feel like a daunting task. So come meet Pastor McNabb, find out how we do church, and we will break down the easiest ways for you to get connected. Who: Guests & New Attenders When: Sunday, January 25 Time: 9:30 & 10:45AM Where: RM102
GROW GROUPS HIS 24/7 Bible Discipleship Come discover the basic spiritual disciplines to help you grow in your relationship with God. ie. how to use and study the Bible, pray, and witness. Who: All Ages When: Sunday’s Time: 10:45AM Where: RM100
Living Free Addiction Recovery Come and let us help you on the road to overcoming addictions and breaking free from life controlling issues. Who: All Ages When: Wednesday’s at 7:15PM Where: End Zone Leader: Ken Isom
Corporate Prayer Join us in the Chapel every week for a time of prayer. Who: All Ages When: Sundays at 6:00PM Tuesdays at 9:00AM Where: The Chapel
Join us every week for exciting worship, fun games, and Biblical lessons!
Boys & Girls Clubs Wednesdays at 7:15PM We offer fun filled programs every week for boys (Royal Rangers) and girls (mPact) that help them grow with God.
STL Launch and Elevation Trampoline Park Saturday, January 24 Join us for STL Launch January 24th at 10:00AM in the Bridge Students Building. After service we will eat lunch and head to Elevation Trampoline Park in Edmond. We will return to the Bridge Students Building around 3:45PM. Cost is $15 and pre-registration is required. Sign up in the Bridge Students Building.
Men’s Breakfast Saturday, December 10 This is a great time for all men to come and interact with men who are transistioning to life on the outside. “I was in prison and you visited me” were the words of Jesus. So come join us for an amazing breakfast and a short devotional from Eric Pope, former OU player and pastor.
WOMEN LIFE Rally Friday, January 16
STUDENTS Bridge Students Wednesdays at 7:15PM Join us for our weekly worship experience in the Bridge Students building.
Sunday Grow Groups Sundays at 10:45AM Get connected in a weekly small group! This is a great way to learn more on specific topics throughout the Bible. 6th-7th Grade: Room 203 8th-10th Grade: Room 204 11th-12th Grade: Room 200
We Are Revival January 18 - 21 Join Bridge Students as we come together and seek God at We Are Revival. It all kicks off Sunday night in The Bridge Auditorium at 6:30PM. Monday and Tuesday services will be held in the Bridge Students Building at 7:00PM. Wednesday service will be as normal at 7:15PM.
YOUNG ADULTS Friday Gathering Fridays at 7:00PM Come enjoy food, fun, and discussion with other young adults. Contact Doug for more info at (405) 204.4569 Leader: Doug & Brittanie Wyatt
SENIOR ADULTS Oasis Chili Supper Thursday, January 22
Hey ladies, come join us for our district missions banquet where we will celebrate what we have done for missions and look to the future on what our goals will be. The cost is $10 and it will happen out in The Venue at 6:45PM. For more information contact cyndi@thebridgeag.org
For more information on all of these groups and events you can visit our website thebridgeag.org
We want all senior adults to come join us in the Venue at 6:30PM. Chili and drinks will be furnished. All you have to do is bring a side dish and or dessert.
MEN Beast Feast Tuesday, January 27 As men we like to eat meat! Come celebrate this with us at Beast Feast. You will get a great meal including all types of wild game, enjoy fellowship with other men, and could win some awesome prizes. The cost is $10 for adults and $5 for kids. So come join us out in The Venue from 7:00 to 8:30PM.
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Bill Watterson is the trifecta of the cartooning world. Not
necessary. He was saddened to leave, but felt he had said all he
only is he incredibly creative as well as artistically talented,
needed to say through his art and left his work untarnished
but on top of that, his work is filled with social relevancy and
instead of dragging it out. In those ten years full of daily antics
comically profound lessons. He’s the creator of Calvin and
and existential crises of the cynical Calvin and loyal Hobbes,
Hobbes, a comic strip that told the
many lessons were learned by all. Each
story of a strong-opinioned six-year old
piece had the propensity to be deeply
and his co-conspirator, a stuffed tiger.
challenging and stirring, yet quaintly
At the height of its popularity, Calvin’s
reminiscent of childhood simplicity;
adventures graced the pages of more
however, undoubtedly, one of his most
than 2,400 newspapers worldwide. And
moving pieces was his very last.
since its end, over 30 million books collecting the comic strips have been
In it we see Calvin and Hobbes in a
sold. Watterson’s creation is so dynamic,
setting Watterson enjoyed to place the
that people of all ages are captivated by
characters in many times before —
it year after year, connecting separate
outside in the snow. In several strips
generations by a single decade worth
throughout the years, the two friends
of stories.
are depicted in the snow with Calvin’s crazy snowmen creations, intricately
After ten years of syndication, 1985 to
detailed and impossibly creative, often
1995, Bill Watterson wrote a letter to
laced with an even balance of dark and
the newspaper editors to the effect of “Calvin and Hobbes is
silly humor, but this final piece is different. Here we’re given
coming to an end, I’ve done all I wanted to do with the story,
a beautifully minimalistic scenery of a snow-fallen field, an
thank you for the opportunity.” To the world it was sudden
untouched landscape that has yet to be explored. They speak
and heart-breaking, but to Watterson, it was calculated and
of the magical world that awaits, jump on their sled, and
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travel into the unknown. Where some might see this piece as an end to their ten-year journey, Watterson actually created
turning blind eyes and feigning tied hands while fighting
God is quick to restore us to a white sheet of paper, because He sees the possibilities that lie within us before we’ve even attempted seeking them out.
exhaustion to the core. Of course, not all of it has been bad.
While you trek into the unknown, find peace in the fact that
There’s been new life, restored hope and abundant joy. The
you are most joyfully known by your Creator. The year ahead
thing is, after time, whether a time of extraordinary success
of you might be full of unexpected twists and turns, I can
or wading through fear and doubt, we need a fresh start.
almost guarantee that, but you serve a constant, loving God.
Our bodies weren’t created to be permanent, and it’s healthy
When you weigh the good and the bad and it doesn’t add up
to make changes. Take a risk; try something you don’t know.
the way you want it to, you have a friend who sticks closer
Break habits, quit unhappiness, and in the words of Calvin
than a brother to rely on.
a new start by showing us the endless possibilities of a boy, his best friend, and their unshakeable sense of adventure. His final message was that Calvin and Hobbes both live on, their curiosity pushing them forward. As it so happens, the last strip of Calvin and Hobbes was published on December 31 of 1995, the last day before the New Year. Fast forward twenty years and here we are with 2015 creeping up on us, and this poignant message is just as relevant. Now, more than ever, our days are crammed with things that weigh us down. We’ve spent all year trying to carry burdens on our own, desperately hiding our messy hearts,
himself, demand euphoria. Somehow we’ve stumbled through another year, leaving tracks in the snow, but during that one midnight that’s more important to us than the other 364 midnights in a year, we welcome a fantastic unfamiliarity into our little world. The beauty of God’s love rests in the fact that this fresh start doesn’t happen just once a year, but every moment of our lives. God is quick to restore us to a white sheet of paper, because He sees the possibilities that lie within us before we’ve even attempted seeking them out. Watterson teaches us that even great things come to an end,
Calvin and Hobbes was a bright shooting star that flared across the sky for a brief and memorable moment, each of us wishing to capture its essence in how we live our own lives. I hope that this New Year is full of countless ends and beginnings for you. I hope that you welcome the unknown with faith and encounter love, hope, and new friendships. Most of all, I wish for you to make 2015 a year of exploring. Being granted another year full of uncertainties, or even another day of mystery, is the greatest, most wonderful adventure of all. It truly is a magical world, friends.
and that’s okay. It’s beneficial and even necessary to take a step back from certainty, but it’s important to note that Calvin always has Hobbes and vice versa, to say that wherever you go, don’t go alone. Though we will always miss transmogrifiers, Spaceman Spiff, and the nonsensical rules of Calvinball, we’re assured that greater things are to come. Beyond the
Erin Benton @thegrizzyberin Erin is a college student at SWOSU in Weatherford. She actively attends and serves here at The Bridge.
thinly drawn line of one’s comfort zone, there exists amazing adventures, calling for us to grab our sleds, walk beside a friend and start exploring. This legendary cartoonist gave us a final comic strip to love and stir our hearts, but in order to do that he had to know when to quit. So yes, make new resolutions, look forward with hope and seek answers to the questions of the world (but don’t have answers for everything, there’s no fun in that). Also, think about what should be brought to an end. Stop trying to do things where you can do no more, and replace it with something fresh, untouched and white as snow. THEBRIDGEAG.ORG / 9
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 7:15PM
This experience offers a variety of hymns and messages from Kenneth McGee in the Chapel.
Drive Worship Experience Wednesdays at 7:30PM
This experience has a more laid back atmosphere & messages from Rob McClure in the Worship Center.
Wed. Hispanic Worship Experience Wednesdays at 7:30PM
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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