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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. Need information? You can find it all in this magazine, on
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our website, or through our mobile app. 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.
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.
// Starting Point is located in the Lobby on the east side of the Worship Center
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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.
SUNDAYS / 10:45AM
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.
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
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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.
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.
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.
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 on the Armor of God and would love for you to join us!
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Living Free Addiction Recovery Wednesdays at 7:00PM
Bridge Kids Sundays at 8:15/9:30/10:45AM
Bridge Students Wednesdays at 7:00PM
Men’s Breakfast Saturday, November 12
Join us every week for exciting worship, fun games, and Biblical lessons!
Join us every week 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!
Come join us for an amazing breakfast and a short devotional at 7:30AM out in The Venue. This is a great opportunity to come hang out with the guys.
Sunday Grow Groups Sundays at 10:45AM
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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.
Boys & Girls Clubs Wednesdays at 7:00PM
Corporate Prayer Sunday’s at 6:00PM Tuesday’s at 9:00AM
We offer fun filled programs every week for boys (Royal Rangers) and girls (mPact) that help them grow with God.
Join us every week as we come together for a time of corporate prayer in the Chapel.
Christmas Practices Sundays at 5:00PM
Rooted Wednesdays at 7:00PM Started October 12 Our fears, weaknesses, emotions, thought life, family history, broken relationships and even our destructive habits are all issues that can hinder us from being properly ROOTED in Christ. Join us as we discuss how you can re-align you life with Christ and become who you were created to be. Foundation Classes / RM105 Topical Classes / RM104
Grief Share Sundays at 9:30AM Started October 9 GriefShare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. You don’t have to go through the grieving process alone. Join us in the Conference Room.
Christmas is coming up quick and we are preparing for our Bridge Kids Christmas Program!
Operation Shoebox Items through November 20 Operation Shoebox is coming up and we are in need of donations to fill these boxes? We are needing socks, gloves, beenies, small toys, new testaments, coloring books, candy, toiletries, etc. There will be dropoff bins in the Bridge Kids Lobby.
Get connected in a weekly small group! This time is designed to help your students grow in spiritual disciplines. 6th-7th Grade / RM200 8th-9th Grade / RM203 10-12th Grade / RM204
Mission Trip & Fine Arts Meetings Sunday, November 13 Interested in going on a Missions Trip next year? Join us in RM105 at 5:30PM for our 2017 Mission Trip meeting. We will also be having a meetingat 6:30PM for students who want to take part in 2017 Fine Arts. If your student is interest in either of these please attend to get all the details.
STL Pie Auction Sunday, November 20 This year our Pie Auction will be a part of our 50th Annivesary Sunday. So come join us in The Venue ot 6:30PM buy a pie and help raise money for Speed the Light.
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Zumba Mondays at 6:30PM Ladies come join us for a fun time of Zumba in the Bridge Kids Auditorium every week. There is a one time cost of $5.
Rada Knives through November 13 Looking for a gift this holiday season? You can purchase Rada Knives through Bridge Women and not only give a great gift, but support missions in the process! Contact Cyndi at the church office (405.376.4538) or email cyndi@thebridgeag.org
Magnolia Luncheon Sunday, December 4 If you are a single ladie over 50 we want to honor you for being you! Come join us at 12:15PM out in The Venue for a special lunch and time of fellowship. You can sign up out at Starting Point, through our mobile app, or contact Cyndi at the church office.
SENIORS Christmas Dinner Friday, December 2 We want to invite all senior adults to come join us for our Christmas Dinner at 6:30PM in The Venue. This is always a lot of fun and you won’t want to miss it. Just bring a salad or dessert.
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ARE YOU HAPPY WITH THE WAY YOUR FAMILY CELEBRATES THE HOLIDAY? HERE ARE SOME THANKSGIVING IDEAS TO KEEP IT FROM BECOMING JUST ANOTHER DAY. I remember our first Thanksgiving as a married couple when we were invited to spend the day with some friends from our church. We enjoyed a great meal, but we had hardly finished eating when someone said, “The game is starting!” and all the men jumped up and fled to the living room, leaving behind a group of unhappy wives. We realized that day how easy it is to let Thanksgiving become just another day, rather than a celebration of family and, most important, a time to thank God for what He has done in our lives. Of course, football is just one possible threat to this holiday. In their never-ending effort to edge out the competition, a growing number of America’s retailers are starting to open on Thanksgiving. It wasn’t enough to open at midnight on Black Friday—now they’re opening at 8 p.m. Talk about misplaced
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priorities; we’re missing something when we allow a holiday like Thanksgiving to slip away and become just another day. Perhaps you and your family can sit down this year and determine how you can preserve the real meaning of Thanksgiving in your home. It will require some team effort and may begin by answering these tough questions. Am I happy with the way we celebrate Thanksgiving? What can we do to help people enjoy each other more this year? What can we do to focus more on God this year? Here are some possible ideas to get you thinking about how you can preserve your holiday!
DECLARE A DIGITAL HOLIDAY. I don’t think I can overstate how much digital technology,
PLAN SOME FUN THANKSGIVING ACTIVITIES.
especially our phones, have changed the way we relate to one
Give your family something better to do than watch tv.
another over the last decade. Most of us could tell stories of
Holidays are a wonderful time to play games or do crafts
family gatherings where some individuals spent most of the
together. This is especially fun for the kids, who love playing
time looking at their cell phones rather than engaging in
games with their grandparents or with older relatives.
conversation.
by planting some seeds ahead of time about the importance of
MAKE THE DINNER MEMORABLE FOR MORE THAN THE FOOD.
putting some boundaries on cell phone use at Thanksgiving.
This is a good time for you to share your list of things God has
If this has become a problem in your family, you might start
And on the big day you’ll need to be a bit bold. It may be as simple as passing around a basket at the start of Thanksgiving dinner while declaring, “It’s time for everyone to surrender their cell phones!”
done in your life. Consider reading a bit of Scriptures about giving thanks, and then ask those at the table, “What is one thing new in your life that you are thankful for?” If appropriate, talk about something difficult that occurred during the last year, and express your thanks for that experience. Thanking
DON’T MAKE FOOTBALL YOUR HIGHEST PRIORITY.
God is an expression of trust in Him--and that’s good for any family.
I love watching football as much as anyone, and I’m not
This is also a good opportunity to ask older members of the
recommending a football boycott. But consider that there
family to tell stories about family history. Ask your parents
are dozens of games on television each week, but only one
and grandparents questions like:
opportunity for your family to gather. Ask yourself what’s most important.
How did you celebrate Thanksgiving when you were a child? What did your parents make for the Thanksgiving meal?
At the very least, plan the meal and other family activities so
How did you meet and fall in love?
they won’t be crowded by football. Consider recording the
How did you celebrate your first Thanksgiving together?
game and watching it later. Or do a Google search for “Thanksgiving conversation starters.” You’ll find a ton of great ideas to make your dinner discussion
START THE DAY BY SPENDING SOME TIME WITH GOD.
meaningful and learn more about each other.
Perhaps you could begin by reading through some of the Psalms that talk about giving thanks to God: Psalm 50:14; 69:30; 95:2; 100:4; 147:7. And then focus on Psalm 9:1, which tells us, “I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart; I will recount all of your wonderful deeds.” Write down some of the ways that God has worked in your life and your family. And then share your lists with one another.
LET THE PEOPLE YOU LOVE KNOW THAT YOU’RE GRATEFUL FOR THEM. There are few things more encouraging than hearing someone say, “I’m so glad that God has put you in my life.” Who needs to hear that today? Your wife? Your children? Your parents? Your friend? Your co-worker? 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 11:00AM
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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