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We have a lot for you and your family to
on God’s Grace, Peace, Friendship and
get involved in this summer. School is
Provision.
now over, but don’t worry, we can keep your kids occupied! During the month
Finally, let’s not forget to celebrate our
of June, your kids can be a part of Youth
fathers this month as Sunday, June 16th
Camp, Kids Camp or VBS. On top of that,
is Father’s Day. The new Mustang High
later this summer we will be hosting our
School football coach, Lee Blankenship,
Annual Family Freedom Fest and our
will be speaking, so you don’t want to
Women’s Conference, so stay tuned for
miss out.
Happy June, Bridge Family!
more details.
June is going to be a great month here at
Also, this month we are kicking off the
the Bridge as we start the summer with
brand new series Hymnology. We will
a new series and fun family events.
be taking a look at our favorite hymns
I love being your pastor,
and the messages they tell us, focusing
Jim & Linda
It’s going to be a great month. We’ll see you here!
Experiences SUNDAYS
MIDWEEK
at 7:00PM
TRADITIONAL
TRADITIONAL 8:15AM
This experience offers a variety of hymns and messages from Kenneth McGee in the Chapel.
This experience offers a variety of hymns and sacred songs.
MODERN 9:30AM
BRIDGE UNIVERSITY
This experience has a more laid-back atmosphere & guitar-driven worship.
Meet in the auditorium for worship and message series. For series topic check out Page 9.
BLENDED 10:50AM This experience includes upbeat worship with a choir and orchestra.
EN ESPANOL
EN ESPANOL 10:30AM
This experience takes place in The Connection building and includes Spanish Worship and a message in Spanish from Pastor Kenny Garcia.
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.
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10 Things You Might Not Know About Father’s Day
She contacted local church groups, government officials, YMCAs, businesses, and other official entities, hoping to gather the community in unison to recognize fathers around the state of Washington. The campaign Dodd embarked upon would eventually culminate in the first statewide Father’s Day celebration in 1910.
On Sunday, June 18, dads across the United States are going
3. THE THIRD SUNDAY IN JUNE HAPPENED BY ACCIDENT.
to be showered with neckties, toolsets, and gift cards as we celebrate Father’s Day. Here’s a look at 10 things you probably didn’t know about Father’s Day.
While Father’s Day always takes place on the third Sunday of June now, that date was actually a compromise after the
1. THE FIRST MODERN FATHER’S DAY WAS ROOTED IN TRAGEDY.
original turned out to be unrealistic. Dodd’s goal was for the holiday to be observed on June 5 to land on her father’s
On July 5, 1908—the same year that Mother’s Day is credited
birthday, but when the mayor of Spokane and local churches
as beginning—a small church in West Virginia held the first
asked for more time to prepare for all the festivities involved,
public event meant to specifically honor the fathers of their
it was moved to the third Sunday in June where it remains
community. The day was held in remembrance of the 362 men
today. Officially, the first Father’s Day celebration took place
who were killed the previous December in a mining explosion
on June 19, 1910.
at the Fairmont Coal Company. Though this specific day did
4. ROSES WERE ORIGINALLY A BIG PART OF THE CELEBRATION.
not transform into an annual tradition in the town, it did set a precedent of reserving a day for dads everywhere.
That first Father’s Day included a church service where
2. WASHINGTON WAS THE FIRST STATE TO CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAY.
daughters would hand red roses to their fathers during the mass. The roses were also pinned onto the clothing of
In 1909, Spokane resident Sonora Smart Dodd was listening
children to further honor their fathers—red roses for a still-
to a Mother’s Day sermon at her local church when she had
living father and a white rose for the deceased. Dodd also
the idea to try and establish a similar day to honor the hard-
brought roses and gifts to any father in the community who
working fathers of the community. Dodd was the daughter
was unable to make it to the service. This gave birth to the
of a widower and Civil War veteran named William Jackson
now-nearly-forgotten tradition of roses as the customary
Smart, who raised six children on his own after his wife died
flower of Father’s Day.
during childbirth.
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5. NOT EVERYONE WAS HAPPY WITH THE IDEA OF SEPARATE HOLIDAYS FOR PARENTS.
observance of that day; and I urge all our people to give public and private expression to the love and gratitude which they bear for their fathers.”
In the 1920s and ‘30s, there was a movement to get rid of
Nowhere in Johnson’s proclamation did it say anything
Mother’s Day and the growing Father’s Day celebrations and
about what would happen on Father’s Day the next year,
instead join the two holidays as a unified Parents’ Day. Robert
though, and the corresponding Joint Resolution specified
Spero, a philanthropist and children’s radio entertainer,
“the third Sunday in June of 1966.”. It wasn’t until President
saw the holidays as a “division of respect and affection” for
Richard Nixon signed Public Law 92-278 that Father’s Day was
parents, especially during a time when Father’s Day hadn’t
permanently recognized by the federal government.
officially been recognized nationwide.
8. IN EUROPE, FATHER’S DAY HAS ITS ROOTS IN THE MIDDLE AGES.
“We should all have love for dad and mother every day, but Parents’ Day on the second Sunday in May is a reminder that
For Catholics in Europe, the idea of Father’s Day stretches
both parents should be loved and respected together,” Spero
back to feasts established in the Middle Ages to honor
told The New York Times in 1931. The movement died out in
Saint Joseph on March 19. The celebration was prevalent in
the ‘40s, but if it had gone through, we’d all be celebrating
countries like Spain, France, and Italy, and as it focused on
Parents’ Day every year with the slogan, “A kiss for mother, a hug for dad.”
Joseph—the foster father of Jesus—it eventually turned
6. PRESIDENTS RECOGNIZED IT, BUT THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT DIDN’T.
Though many European countries have adopted a more
into a day to honor the institution of fatherhood in general. secular observance of Father’s Day, some still uphold the tradition of linking it to Saint Joseph’s Day.
Father’s Day was not recognized for many years because Woodrow Wilson—who had previously signed a proclamation
9. AMERICANS ARE EXPECTED TO SPEND MORE THAN $15 BILLION ON GIFTS.
to recognize Mother’s Day as a national holiday—never signed the same paperwork for Father’s Day.
All those barbecue accessories, coffee mugs, and screwdriver
Presidents still continued to recognize a day for fathers, just
sets add up: Americans spent $14.3 billion on gifts in 2016 for
not in an official way from the federal government. In 1924,
Father’s Day, and in 2017 will approach a record of $15.5 billion.
President Calvin Coolidge urged people to “establish more
This includes $800 million on tools and appliances, $2.2 billion
intimate relations between fathers and their children” and
on apparel (including the ubiquitous necktie), and $3.3 billion
recommended that states recognize Father’s Day, but he didn’t impose anything official.
on “special outings,” such as dinner or concert tickets.
Urging people to do something doesn’t quite carry the same weight as a president’s signature, and Father’s Day
10. IT’S A BIG DAY FOR THE HUMBLE GREETING CARD.
remained an unofficial holiday left up to individual states and
Father’s Day means big business for the greeting card
communities for the next few decades.
industry. The holiday is the fourth most popular day for exchanging cards, with approximately 72 million flying off
7. FATHER’S DAY WASN’T OFFICIALLY RECOGNIZED AS A NATIONAL HOLIDAY UNTIL 1972.
shelves. Hallmark—which has been producing Father’s Day cards since the early 1920s—boasts more than 800 different designs for dad, with humor cards accounting for 25 percent of the cards sold. The National Retail Federation estimates
It took until 1966 for President Lyndon Johnson to make a
that cards account for 64.3 percent of all Father’s Day gifts—
nationwide proclamation endorsing Father’s Day across the
whether the person honors dad only with a card or includes it
country. In his proclamation, Johnson wrote that on June 19,
with a lager gift.
1966, “I invite State and local governments to cooperate in the
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The goal of joining a group is growing in your walk with Jesus and surrounding yourself with people that can support you in taking your next steps. We believe life is better when you live in community. SUNDAYS AT 9:30AM
RM 201 KENNY MCGEE | 30s-50s How does God’s timeless word apply to us in real life? Let’s 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.
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RM 105 KATHLEEN WILCOXSON | All Ages 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 indepth study of the Bible that will not only lead to great biblical discussions but will also educate and challenge you to pursue a deeper knowledge of Christ.
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.
RM 104 KERRY & ROBBIE SHUCK | 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.
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 at it alone. Join us as we discuss how to navigate life as God intended, apply his Word every day, and make the most of every minute we have!
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 rely on the Holy Spirit to guide us each day.
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BROOKE CARRUTH | 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 our busy lives.
ARNOLD & PHILLIPS | 40s-60s Belonging to a community of believers who care is vital to our spiritual lives. Join this discussion-based small group that encourages, challenges, and shows each other how to implement our faith in God in practical ways.
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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ROB MCCLURE | ALL AGES Join us as we discuss all the highs and lows of parenting and what a Godly family really looks like. Together we will take a closer look at how we can be better lead and guide our kids with through the trials of today!
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 as we explore scripture and discover how to grow in Christ and learn to handle real-life issues with prayer and deeprooted faith in God.
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RM204 BRIDGE STUDENTS Get connected in a weekly small group! This time is designed to help your students grow in spiritual disciplines.
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WEDNESDAYS AT 7:00PM NAMI SUPPORT GROUP Every 1st & 3rd Week Are you the family, partner, or caregiver of an individual living with mental illness? Come find support and friendship with others in the same situation. We will discuss critical information and strategies related to caregiving. RM200
LIVING FREE ADDICTION RECOVERY Come and let us help you on the road to overcoming addictions and breaking free from life-controlling issues. The End Zone.
THIRD SUNDAY AT 6:00PM DOUG WYATT | YOUNG ADULTS (405) 204-4569 / doug@thebridgeag.org
BRIDGE UNIVERSITY For the months of June & July we will be coming together in the auditorium for a new series called “Asking For A Friend.” In this series we will address hot button issues in today’s society.
WRILEY & DAWN WEBSTER | NEWLYWEDS (405) 414-4119 / wriley@wearethebridge.church
JOSH & HOLLY JACKSON | 20s-40s (W/ KIDS) (405) 830-5878 / jjack540@cox.net
LUKE & ANDREA PURKEY | 20s-40s (W/ KIDS) (405) 317-4560 / andrea.purkey@gmail.com
JASON & MARGIE TIMM | 30s-50s (W/ KIDS & TEENS) (405) 613-4547 / mazawill@yahoo.com
MARK & DIANA LEBSACK | 30s-50s (W/ KIDS & TEENS) (405) 830-0059 / mdlebsack@yahoo.com
ROB & SHERRI MCCLURE | 30s-50s (405) 517-8635 / rob@thebridgeag.org
DONNELLY & GROVES | 30s-50s (405) 740-3631 / alidonnelly4@yahoo.com
ED & BRENDA DAMRON | 40s-60s (405) 823-7442 / brenda@brendadamron.com
KATHLEEN & LYNDEN WILCOXSON | ALL AGES (405) 820-2990 / bibleteacherokc@gmail.com
KEN ISOM & KEN MCGEE | SENIOR ADULTS (405) 250-0619 / kenmcgee@thebridgeag.org Interest Based
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jokes in as public a place as possible with as many of your
How to Dad Joke.
kid’s friends present as possible. No kid can ignore the embarrassing hilarity of that set up. So dads, get out there and make your mark! Show the world what you have to
I recognize that some of you may not think that ‘good’ and
offer.
‘dad joke’ are words that should not appear in the same sentence. Of course you probably all feel embarrassed by
Dads, here are a few of our favorites to add to your arsenal!
your dad’s sense of humor. Since that is one of the primary aims of a good dad joke, we can assume that your dad
I’m reading a book about anti-gravity. It’s impossible to
already knows his stuff.
put down.
A good dad joke should ideally involve a pun and end with
Did you know the first French fries weren’t actually
a groan and an eye roll from the fortunate recipient. It is
cooked in France. They were cooked in Greece.
always advisable to have some dad jokes in reserve if you Want to hear a joke about a piece of paper? Nevermind,
are going to do fatherhood right.
it’s tearable.
DAD JOKE OBJECTIVES
Spring is here. I got so excited I wet my plants.
When telling a dad joke you want to achieve these certain objectives:
5/4 of people admit that they’re bad with fractions. •
Take advantage of alternate word meaning
and double entendre opportunities
•
Frustrate your child
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Embarrass your child/spouse
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Elicit a groan from the audience
•
Strive for a full eye roll
What did the dad buffalo say to his son when he left for
•
Share your wisdom
college? Bison.
Did you hear about the circus fire? It was in tents! Why couldn’t the bike stand up by itself? It was two tired.
For Example: Kid: I’m hungry. Dad: Hi hungry, I’m dad. This one never gets old – at least from the dad perspective. It will rapidly frustrate your child and in the right circumstances, embarrass your child. Think of it as your regular pause for station identification so that you can remind your kid that you are their dad.
Kid: Can you put my shoes on? Dad: Ok, but I don’t think they’ll fit me very well. This one is versatile. You can use it for any request from a child to help get them dressed. It is like a new joke every time and they won’t even see it coming.
Obviously any good dad joke is going to result in some groans, eye rolls and heads in hands. For extra points on the dad comedy scale, it is always valuable to deliver your
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SUNDAY NIGHTS
Happenings All Church
Bridge Students
CORPORATE PRAYER
BRIDGE STUDENTS EXPERIENCE
Tuesday at 9:00AM Join us every week as we come together for a time of corporate prayer in the Chapel.
JUNE 2 VBS & FFF Meetings
FAMILY FREEDOM FEST VOLUNTEER MEETING Sunday, June 2 Family Freedom Fest is one of the biggest community events we put on each year, and this year we want to make it even better! That requires you! Come join us for a volunteer meeting at 6:00PM in RM105.
Bridge Kids BRIDGE KIDS EXPERIENCE
JUNE 9 Connect Groups
Sundays at 8:15/9:30/10:50AM Join us every week for exciting worship, fun games, and biblical lessons!
JUNE 16 No PM Activities
Wednesdays at 7:00PM We offer fun-filled programs every week for boys (Royal Rangers) and girls (mPact) that help them grow with God.
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS
STEP RIGHT UP VBS
JUNE 23 Honor Star & Gold Eagle Ceremony
June 10-13 Vacation Bible School is just around the corner and we can’t wait! This year we are encouraging kids to ‘Step Right Up!’ embrace the spotlight and remember that God can use them in spectacular ways. VBS if for kids ages 5 thru 11 and it’s TOTALLY FREE! Get your kids signed up at wearethebridge.church/vbs
Wednesdays at 7:00PM Join us for our weekly service that your students do not want to miss. There is powerful worship, a life-impacting message, and a whole lot of fun!
FAMILY VACATION August 1 & 2 Join us for a fun road trip to Branson, MO on August 1-2! We’ll be going to Dolly Parton’s Stampede, staying at a hotel for the night and spending an entire day at Silver Dollar City. The cost is $150 and everything is included, even meals!. You can hold your spot with a $50 deposit. The deadline to sign up and pay in full is Wednesday, July 17th and we have a limited amount of spots so make sure to get registered soon.
Bridge Men MAN CAVE Tuesday, June 4 We will have a grill going and will provide drinks. Bring something to cook or eat for yourself. This night we will have a wood lathe demonstration. Happening in The Venue at 6:30PM.
MEN’S BREAKFAST Saturday, June 8 Come join us for a man-sized breakfast, great fellowship, and spend some time speaking into the lives of men who are currently incarcerated. Happening in The Venue at 7:30AM.
We also need volunteers young and old! You can get signed up on the same website and we will have a volunteer meeting on Sunday, June 2 at 5:00PM in RM105
HONOR STAR & GOLD EAGLE CELEBRATION
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Sunday, June 23 Come celebrate all the hard work your kiddos have put in on Wednesday nights back in Bridge Kids on Sunday, June 23 at 6:00PM.
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