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PULSE
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!
TASTE OF MISSIONS 4 free food from around the world without leaving Mustang!
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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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We feel our student’s and kid’s experiences are some of the best around, so make sure your kids don’t miss out on the amazing things we have going on for them.
HALLOWEEN 8 The culture we have been sent by Jesus to reach is going to celebrate it.
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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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TASTE OF MISSIONS WHERE CAN YOU GO TO GET FREE FOOD FROM AROUND THE WORLD WITHOUT LEAVING MUSTANG? That’s right! As we kicked off mission’s emphasis week on September 28th we were able to host our annual Taste of Missions event in The Venue. This event is where families in our church have the opportunity to prepare their favorite dishes from around the world. Then, in a “marketplace” kind of feel, they are able to hand out their food samples to all those in attendance. India, Mexico, England, Georgia, Korea, Zimbabwe, and even the U.S. were just a few of the countries represented at the event. Main courses, snacks, and even desserts filled plates as we celebrated with food, our world’s diversity. We were also reminded of the responsibility that we have as a church to make missions a priority.
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Our church, for many years, has made it a great priority to actively support through prayer, volunteering and finances the many men and women who choose to preach the gospel as missionaries to the, “ends of the earth.” This past year, as a church, we have supported monthly over 70 individual missionaries and many mission’s groups and organizations. Additionally, over 100 of our church’s attendees have served on a short-term missions trip/project in the past year. Simply, missions is a priority here at The Bridge and we’re glad that we can work and serve together to take the message of Jesus Christ everywhere!
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IN CASE YOU DIDN’T HEAR ABOUT WHAT GOD HAS BEEN DOING AT THE BRIDGE… JAY DILLARD GOLF TOURNAMENT Annually we kick off our church’s Missions Emphasis week with the Jay Dillard Golf Tournament. Each year, Bridge Students host this tournament to raise support for Speed The Light. This year, proceeds from the tournament will go to Jason & Roberta Roberts missionaries to Chiapas, Mexico.
BRIDGE STUDENTS: SERVE OKC Beginning in September and every Saturday throughout the rest of the year, one of the 12 small groups from Bridge Students can be found serving at the City Rescue Mission in Oklahoma City. While there, they will prepare and serve meals for many of the homeless in our community.
MAN DAY / FAMILY DAY On September 20th we hosted our Man Day event at the Ramey Ranch. This event which includes, camping, fishing, skeet shooting and eating has been a crowd favorite for years! This year was no exception, especially as wives and families were able to join in the fun!
BRIDGE OKC - PARKING DAY Our church plant, Bridge OKC, participated in PARKing day in OKC this past week. PARKing day is an organized community event where parking spots are transformed into public parks! Our Bridge OKC team, decorated their “parklet” and supported a good cause while building awareness of the new church coming to mid-town!
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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!
STARTING POINT Fresh Start October 12 6:30PM at Fresh Start 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.
HIS 24/7 Bible Discipleship Sundays at 10:45AM 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. Ages: All Ages Leader: Louis Rose & Ken Isom Room: 100
“In A Pit With A Lion On A Snowy Day” What if the seemingly messy pieces of your life were actually strategically positioned by God? In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day will help you make sense of your past. You’ll begin to connect the dots to see clearly how God has been preparing you for future opportunities. Who: 30’s thru 50’s When: Sunday’s at 9:30AM Where: RM203 Leader: Roy Peck
“Contagious Joy ” Join us as we learn to choose to believe the best and leave the rest to the Lord. Who: 40’s thru 60’s When: Sunday’s at 9:30AM Where: RM104 Leader: Elaine Arnold
“Understanding Righteousness”
Join us in the Chapel every week for a time of prayer.
Join us as we try to learn the meaning of Righteousness found in Romans 5:21 Who: 40’s thru 60’s When: Sunday’s at 9:30AM Where: RM202 Leader: Ed Damron
CONNECT GROUPS
“Life & Wisdom Writings of King Solomon”
Corporate Prayer Sundays at 6:00PM Tuesdays at 9:00AM
“Gifts of the Holy Spirit” Join us as we learn about the gifts of the Holy Spirit, and learn how to incorporate them into our daily lives Who: 30’s thru 50’s When: Sunday’s at 9:30AM Where: RM201 Leader: Kenny McGee
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We are going to break down the writings of King Solomon, and how they apply to us today. Who: 40’s thru 60’s When: Sunday’s at 9:30AM Where: RM105 Leader: Kathleen Wilcoxson
“Psalms”
“Thessalonians & Timothy”
We are taking an indepth look into the Psalms and discovering what they mean for us today. Who: 50’s and up When: Sunday’s at 9:30AM Where: RM100 Leader: Kenneth McGee
This is a verse-by-verse walk through and discussion on the book of 1 & 2 Thessalonians & 1 & 2 Timothy. Who: All Ages When: Sunday’s at 10:45AM Where: RM105 Leader: Rob McClure
“Transforming Truths” Gleaning practical applications for 21st century problems from the historical books of the Bible. Who: 50’s and up When: Sunday’s at 9:30AM Where: Chapel Leader: Ken Isom
“How to Ruin Your Life By Thirty” Join us for this discussion based small group designed for young adults ages 18-25. Who: Young Adults When: Sunday’s at 10:45AM Where: RM205 Leader: Doug & Brittanie Wyatt
“Every Good Endeavor” Come and join a fun time of group discussion where we will dive into how to find purpose in your vocation. Who: Young Families When: Sunday’s at 10:45AM Where: RM201 Leader: Ryan Summers
“Love Languages” Marriage should be based on love, right? But does it seem as though you and your spouse are speaking two different languages? Come discover your Love Languages. Who: Young Marrieds When: Sunday’s at 10:45AM Where: RM102 Leader: Larry & Susan Selvey
“Gideon” Instead of trying to escape your weaknesses, come discover how they are gifts that are given specifically by God to unlock the door of God’s strength. Video Assisted Study. Ages: Women of All Ages When: Monday’s at 4:00PM Where: RM100 Leader: Michele Lesher
“Experiencing God’s Freedom” Hey Mom’s, 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 your 3 to 5 yr olds($15 for the semester). Who: Moms When: Tuesday’s at 9:30AM Where: RM100 Leader: Kathy McGee
“Jonah” Come redefine interruptions and see it’s actually God’s invitation to do something beyond our wildest dreams! Video Assisted Study. Who: Women of All Ages When: Tuesday’s at 9:30AM Where: RM104 Leader: Carole Harroll
“Prime Time” This is a fun time for senior adults to come and enjoy singing, fellowship, and Biblical discussion. Who: Senior Adults When: Tuesday’s at 9:30AM Where: RM105 Leader: Ken Isom
Living Free Addiction Recovery Come and let us help you on the road to overcoming addictions and breaking free from life controlling issues. Ages: All Ages When: Wednesday’s at 7:15PM Where: End Zone Leader: Ken Isom
“1 & 2 Thessalonians” Come enjoy a wide variety of topics, including family, prayer, ministering to others, and prophecies through a verse-by-verse study of 1 & 2 Thessalonians. Video Assisted Series. Who: Women of All Ages When: Wednesday’s at 7:15PM Where: RM105 Leader: Dorcas Schroeder
GROW GROUPS
“Foundations of Freedom” Come join us on the journey to becoming the person God created you to be! Ages: All Ages When: Wednesday’s at 7:15PM Where: RM202 Leader: Linda McNabb
“Foundations of Freedom 2” If you have already been through the Foundations in Freedom teaching, join us as we continue the journey to freedom with a series of topical classes ranging from, “The War that Jesus Came to Win” to “Overcoming the Jezebel Curse”. Ages: All Ages When: Wednesday’s at 7:15PM Where: RM200 Leader: Linda McNabb
Mystery Trip October 16 9:00AM in Student Parking
Men’s Breakfast October 11 7:30AM in The Venue 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 Ken McGee.
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KIDS
Friday Gathering Fridays at 7:00PM
Bridge Kids Sundays at 8:15/9:30/10:45AM 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.
Cookies for a Cause October 5 Bridge Kids Check-In
We want to invite all ladies to come have fun painting with your girlfriends. This is a great opportunity to build community with other women in the church while painting on canvas. The cost is $25. Childcare is provided.
Support the Mpact girls and purchase some baked goods! Cookies for A Cause supports the Africa Oasis Water project, we purchase water buckets for them to use at the clean water wells that we helped build.
Zumba Mondays at 6:30PM Bridge Kids Auditorium
BGMC Dinner October 29 6:00PM in The Venue
Ladies come join us for a workout and fellowship with other ladies from your church.
Join us for a great dinner, time of fellowship, and support missions in the process!
Ladies come & join us as Dorcas shows us how to decorate for the Holidays on a budget. Childcare is provided!
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
YOUNG ADULT
Pretty In Paint October 16 7:00PM in The Venue
Holiday Decorating with Dorcas November 13 7:00PM in The Venue
Sunday Grow Groups Sundays at 10:45AM
We want to invite all senior adults on a Mystery Trip. It’s going to be a lot of fun, but we can’t tell you where we’re going! Get signed up out at Starting Point.
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“Financial Peace” We all need a plan for our money. Financial Peace is that plan! It teaches God’s ways of handling money. Ages: All Ages When: Wednesday’s at 7:15PM Where: RM100 Leader: Kenny & Allison Reyes
SENIORS
Come enjoy food, fun, and discussion with other young adults. Contact Doug for more info at (405) 204.4569 Leader: Doug & Brittanie Wyatt
For more information on all of these groups and events you can visit our website thebridgeag.org
STUDENTS Bridge Students Wednesdays at 7:15PM Join us for our weekly worship experience in the Bridge Students building.
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HALLOWEEN WHAT TO DO...WHAT TO DO..
Halloween seems to be the one holiday in American Christianity that we just don’t know what to do with. We are happy to celebrate cultural or historical holidays like the Fourth of July, Thanksgiving, or New Year’s Day. We love religious holidays like Easter and Christmas, but Halloween has quite a mixed history, and so we don’t know how to approach it. In one sense, it is a religious holiday. In another sense, and one that is far more obvious to a 21st century American, it’s a cultural holiday. To most families in America, Halloween is a fun time to eat candy, dress up, and have fun with friends. Yet because some choose to use this holiday to celebrate evil and its effects, it also can be a dark holiday.
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With such a complicated mixture of influences, it’s important for each family to use discernment and wisdom in determining if and how to celebrate this holiday. I believe that there are sinful ways to participate in Halloween, just as there are with any holiday. Regardless of what you think of the holiday and its roots, the culture we have been sent by Jesus to reach is going to celebrate Halloween. We all have in front of us a wide open door for missionary engagement in our neighborhoods. I want to encourage you not to miss out on the opportunity. After all, the “church” (that’s you) isn’t supposed to be scary! Let’s make sure that this Halloween, however you choose to (or not to) celebrate, you lovingly display to your neighbors what Jesus’ love really looks like.
If you are looking to be more intentionally engaged this year, I want to present you with a few ideas for how you can more effectively walk through the open door that
GO TO THEIR PLACE Join what is happening elsewhere
Halloween presents to us as Jesus’s missionaries.
7. Attend the Party
BE HOSPITABLE
If neighbors are throwing parties, you may want to join
Don’t just give out candy
them. If so, bring drinks, food or whatever is needed. Then, serve by helping clean up.
1. Give out the best Candy Please, don’t give out tracks or toothbrushes or pennies… kids are looking for the master loot of candy. Put yourself in their shoes.
8. Join the Community If your community has key events, join them and invite some neighbors to go with you (then get to know their stories along the way). Our area has a trick or treating event
2. Think of the Parents Consider having some hot apple cider and pumpkin bread or muffins out for the parents who are bringing their little kiddos around the block. Make your entry-way inviting so
on a main street where all the businesses give out candy, the firemen give tours of the fire engines, etc. We go with a group of friends to this each year and consistently meet more people to reach out to.
they want to come closer and hang for a bit.
9. Serve with Us 3. Be Present Don’t hide out all night. Come out to the door or hang out on the porch, and if they stop to have some cider, get to know their names and where they live in the neighborhood.
4. Be Encouraging
Bridge Kids will have several area homes equipped with the best candy, games and bounce houses.
Consider
volunteering your time to make those homes be the best that they can be!
BE PRAYERFUL Ask for the Spirit to lead, guide and work
Tell the kids you love their costumes and to have a great night. Practice building others up with words.
10. Pay Attention Ask the Spirit to open your eyes and ears to the real needs
5. Party
around you.
If you’re really into it, you may want to throw a pre-trick or treating party. Provide dinner and drinks. Then, send the
11. Stay Dependent
dads out trick or treating with the kids while the moms
Ask the Spirit to help you listen, care and serve those
continue hanging with some hot apple cider, coffee or tea.
around you.
Then reconvene with the parents and kids together to examine all of the loot (kids love to show their parents and other kids the loot).
12. Open Doors Ask the Spirit for open doors for new relationships and
6. Learn the Stories
gospel conversations.
If you are out trick or treating with the kiddos or staying back with the other parents, or simply answering the door, ask questions…get to know their stories. Pay attention to their hearts and their needs. Look for opportunities to serve them later. Isn’t it possible that by getting to know their story and about their life you may also be presented with a “real” opportunity to discuss Jesus Christ? 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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