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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.
Experiences SUNDAYS
TRADITIONAL 8:15AM
1. Need information?
This experience offers a variety of hymns and sacred songs.
You can find it all in
MODERN 9:30AM
this magazine, on our
This experience has a more laid back atmosphere & guitar driven worship.
website, or through our mobile app.
BLENDED 10:50AM This experience includes upbeat worship with a choir and orchestra.
3. Join a small group.
EN ESPANOL 10:30AM
In a large church,
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.
the key to making friends and having community is joining a small group.
MIDWEEK
at 7:00PM
TRADITIONAL
2. Stop by Starting
This experience offers a variety of hymns and messages from Kenneth McGee in the Chapel.
Point after the service. You will find
MODERN
someone to answer
This experience has a more laid back atmosphere & messages from Rob McClure in the Worship Center.
any questions you may have about our
EN ESPANOL
church.
This experience takes place in The Connection building and includes Spanish Worship and a message in Spanish from Pastor Kenny Garcia
4. Our student’s and kid’s experiences are outstanding. Make sure your kids
AFTER HOURS CONTACT INFORMATION
don’t miss out on the
In case of emergency please contact our church office at 405.376.4538 and our answering service will contact us accordingly.
amazing things we have going on just for them.
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4 Ways To Make Thanksgiving More Meaningful
Thanksgiving tends to be overlooked as people cast their eyes towards the 25th day of December. Our cultural landscape clearly shows this, too: Retailers are hoisting up towering Christmas trees, colorful lights are being strung across the roofs of homes, and Santa Claus is making his rounds at the local malls for eager tots long before we even carve our turkeys. We love Christmas, and as Christ followers, what it represents—a day to remember the birth of the man who would reconcile us back to a holy and just God—once and for all. Between the trees, holly, music, ugly sweaters, egg nog, movies, festive dishes, gifts and fake snow in a can, I love Christmas, but I’ve grown quite fond of Thanksgiving in recent years. Though this Thursday is usually reduced to food and football, there’s more to consider in light of all the activities that occur on this memorable day. As Michael Hidalgo puts it, “Our national day of gratitude should be more than just a kickoff to the Christmas season.” He goes on to say that our collective passion for Christmas has caused us to ignore Thanksgiving. In short, gratitude is overshadowed by getting. Let’s choose otherwise this year. Let’s be intentional this Thanksgiving.
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Here are four ways to make your holiday more meaningful
personalities and worldviews can make for a disconnect and
this year:
an evident awkwardness among quirky people.
1 / BEFORE GETTING OUT OF BED ON THE MORNING OF THANKSGIVING, PULL OUT YOUR BIBLE (OR BIBLE APP).
Choose to be intentional though. Choose to bolster the strength of the relationships you have with family members, cousins and grandparents. Discover common ground. Identify shared interests. Seek out the wise counsel of your
A good place to start in setting your attitude right this
grandparents through a story in their lives. We tend to place
Thanksgiving is in Jude. “These people are grumblers and
grandparents on a pedestal, but they are flawed, sinful people
fault finders; they follow their own evil desires; they boast
like you and I. But they have ample wisdom to dispense
about themselves and flatter others for their own advantage.”
from a full life of successes and failures, highs and lows, rock bottom and redemption. Heed what godly wisdom they
We are a people given to grumbling, a people prone to
impart and tuck it away for the day you will find it to be
complain about what we lack and others have. Take a
helpful.
moment to make this verse a confession, an honest prayer to God.
4 / GIVE THANKS
Then, follow it up with 1 Thessalonians 5:18: “Give thanks
Hebrews 10:24 encapsulates the power of thanksgiving. “And
in all circumstances; for this is god’s will for you in christ
let us consider how we may spur one another on towards love
jesus.” Add to 1 Thessalonians 5:18 a word from Paul from the
and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are
book of Ephesians. “Always give thanks to god the father for
in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another.” Like the
everything” (5:20). Expel envy today and give thanks. This is
finely cooked food on the dining room table, savor this time
an incredible opportunity to praise god for his blessings and
with your family and mop up every good memory like loose
make sure you don’t miss out on noticing them before you
gravy into a pillsbury crescent roll.
desire for more. Let’s not neglect Thanksgiving this year even as the
2 / SERVE YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS.
trimmings (and trappings) of Christmas inundate us on a daily basis. This is a simple holiday with a simple
We are lazy, selfish creatures, and this tendency is only
premise: gratitude. Don’t ignore it. Give thanks for your
amplified on thanksgiving as the day is conducive to lounging
family; for a roof over your head; for food in the pantry; for
around for hours on end. So instead of staying glued to the
transportation; for employment; for the ability to worship
couch or sofa until the bountiful meal begins, choose instead
freely; for a God who loves you and me in a way that cannot
to help in some way. Vacuum. Dust. Mow the lawn. Rake the
ever be comprehended; and for a Savior who shows us that
leaves. Clean the toilets. Set the table.
thankfulness is rooted in serving, a Savior who still forgives us when we are selfish instead of giving.
Assist your mom, dad, aunt, grandmother and anyone else involved in the cooking process. 1 Samuel 12:24 affirms the
With a grateful heart, we give thanks. G.K. Chesterton puts
power of serving. “But be sure to fear the Lord and serve Him
it better than i ever could. “I would maintain that thanks are
faithfully with all your heart; consider what great things He
the highest form of thought, and that gratitude is happiness
has done for you.” Likewise, Jesus came not to be served—
doubled by wonder.”
but to serve (Matthew 20:28). Service to others facilitates a
By Austin Bonds Relevant Magazine / November 2016
contentment in the soul.
3 / STRENGTHEN FAMILY TIES. Thanksgiving, like other holidays, brings relatives together into one home, many from across the country (or world). You might be delighted to see your extended family, or wish that you can minimize talk time while they are in town. Differing
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Groups
SUNDAYS AT 10:50AM
RM 205
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.
Small Groups 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.
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 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 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 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.
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 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.
RM 105 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.
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.
RM204 BRIDGE STUDENTS Get connected in a weekly small group! This time is designed to help your students grow in spiritual disciplines.
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 as we explore scripture and discover how to grow in Christ and learn to handle real life issues with prayer and deep rooted faith in God.
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Grow Groups We offer Grow Groups for you and your family to build a sturdy foundation for spiritual growth in your life. These groups are designed to meet you where you are and provide you a path for reaching where you need to be.
TUESDAYS AT 9:30AM MOM’S CLASS Come hang out and grow with other moms while we watch your little ones! You know....a vacation! RM100
WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY We are kicking off a brand new video assisted study on “Jesus, The One and Only” by Beth Moore and would love for you to join us! RM104
PRIMETIME Hey senior adults. Here is an opportunity to get out of the house, have fun, and enjoy fellowship with other senior adults. RM105
Connect Groups We all want and need quality friendships. Every 3rd Sunday evening our Connect Groups meet throughout the community to provide an opportunity for you to hang out with, and get to know others from our church.
THIRD SUNDAY AT 6:00PM DOUG WYATT | YOUNG ADULTS (405) 204-4569 / doug@thebridgeag.org
WEDNESDAYS AT 7:00PM ROOTED TOPICAL CLASSES Ending on November 15 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 your life with Christ and become who you were created to be. RM105
STEVE & MISTI ROSEBROOK | NEWLY WEDS (405) 615-1740 / mistirosebrook@yahoo.com
JOSH & HOLLY JACKSON | 20-40’S (W/ KIDS) (405) 830-5878 / jjack540@cox.net
LUKE & ANDREA PURKEY | 20-40’S (W/ KIDS) (405) 317-4560 / andrea.purkey@gmail.com
ANNETTE HABEN | 30-40’S (W/ KIDS)
Y! R A U N & TEENS) CARRUTH’S & SPILLMANS | 30-50’SJ AKIDS IN (W/ P (405) 812-7393 / abccarruth@gmail.com U ACK B T R TA & MARGIE TIMM | 30-50’S (W/ KIDS & TEENS) SJASON (405) 323-9428 / smhaben@cox.net
PRAYER STUDY Ending on November 15 The Battle Plan for Prayer begins with prayer’s core purpose, its biblical design, and its impact throughout history. We will be guided scripturally through the fundamentals of how effective prayer works, inspired towards a closer, more intimate relationship with God, and shown how to develop specific prayer strategies for each area of life. RM100
(405) 613-4547 / mazawill@yahoo.com
ROB & SHERRI MCCLURE | 30-50’S (405) 517-8635 / rob@thebridgeag.org
NAMI SUPPORT GROUP
ED & BRENDA DAMRON | 40-60’S
Are you the family, partner, or cargiver 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
(405) 823-7442 / brenda@brendadamron.com
LIVING FREE ADDICTION RECOVERY
(405) 250-0619 / kenmcgee@thebridgeag.org
Come and let us help you on the road to overcoming addictions and breaking free from life controlling issues. The End Zone.
Interest Based
KATHLEEN & LINDEN WILCOXSON | 40-60’S (405) 820-2990 / kathleenwilcoxson@sbcglobal.net
KEN ISOM & KEN MCGEE | SENIOR ADULTS
MOTORCYCLES | JANAT LATHAM (405) 229-2219 / janet.latham9@gmail.com
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SUNDAY NIGHTS
NOV 5 Refresh Night
Happenings All Church
Bridge Kids
CORPORATE PRAYER
BRIDGE KIDS EXPERIENCE
Tuesday at 9:00AM Join us every week as we come together for a time of corporate prayer in the Chapel.
Sundays at 8:15/9:30/10:50AM Join us every week for exciting worship, fun games, and Biblical lessons!
SUNDAY FAMILY LUNCH
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS
Sunday, November 12 Bridge Women invites you to come have a Sunday lunch out in The Venue to help support missions. We will be eating Italian with pasta, salad, bread, and desserts. The cost is $6 for everyone 12 & up and only $3 for kids aged 5 thru 11. Stop by event hub and purchase your tickets today!
Wednesdays at 7:00PM We offer fun filled programs every week for boys (Royal Rangers) and girls (mPact) that help them grow with God.
STL PIE AUCTION
NOV 12 No PM Activities
Sunday, Novmeber 19 We invite you to our annual Speed The Light Pie Auction at 6:00PM out in The Venue. Come have some dinner and buy a pie or dessert just in time for the holiday season and support Speed The Light at the same time.
OPERATION SHOEBOX Sunday,December 3 Following our Sunday Night Refresh Night come join us out in The Venue for Operation Shoebox. We will stuff over 300 shoeboxes with gifts for inner city kids who would otherwise receive nothing this Christmas. We always have a lot of fun and its a great way to give back this holiday season.
NOV 19 Pie Auction
NOV 26 Family Devos
NEW SERMON SERIES: CALL OF THE WILD Sunday, November 5 Your kids do not want to miss our new series in Bridge Kids: Call of the Wild. It’s going to be a lot of fun and your kids will discover how to answer God’s call to live boldly in the wild!
CHRISTMAS CHOIR PRACTICE Wednesdays at 6:00PM We want your child to be a part of this years Christmas Play. All they have to do is show up each Wednesday at 6:00PM for rehearsal in the Bridge Kids Auditorium before normal Wednesday night activities.
BRIDGE KIDS CHRISTMAS MUSICAL Sunday, December 10 Come join us at 6:00PM in the auditorium for our annual kids Christmas play. It is sure to make you laugh and help bring in the Christmas Season.
Bridge Students BRIDGE STUDENTS EXPERIENCE
NEW SERMON SERIES: DO FOR ONE
Wednesdays at 7:00PM 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! This month we are starting a new series entitled “Do For One”. In this series we are going to learn how to keep our nothing from getting in the way of our something!
Wednesday, November 1 We often hear the phrase, “If I let you do it, I will have to let everyone do it.” It might make sense , but at times we tragically allow this mindset to limit the potential we have to do anything for anyone. In our DO FOR ONE series we are going to learn how to keep our nothing from getting in the way of our something!
BREAKFAST CLUB
MISSIONS TRIPS & FINE ARTS MEETING
Mondays at 7:30AM Join us at Whataburger here in Mustang for breakfast and to get a jumpstart on our 10/10. Bring some money for breakfast! If you are in middle school, Pastors Wriley and Ryan will have vans to take you to school!
Sunday, November 5 If you are interested in being a part of Fine Arts in the Spring or going on a Mission Trip in the Summer of 2018, this meeting is for you! Please join us in RM105 at 5:00PM to get all the details you’ll need.
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Bridge Men MEN’S BREAKFAST Saturday, November 11 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.
Bridge Women ZUMBA CLASS Mondays at 6:30PM Ladies, come join us each week for Zumba in the Kids Auditorium. There is a fee of $5.
Bridge Seniors CHRISTMAS DINNER Friday, December 1 Join us for Christmas Dinner and entertainment at 6:30PM in the Venue. Bring a vegetable, salad, or a dessert. The main course will be furnished.
MAGNOLIA LUNCHEON Sunday, December 3 We want to invite all single ladies over 50 to come join us for our Magnolia Luncheon. We want to take some time and honor you for being you. Stop by event hub to get signed up.
CHRISTMAS LIGHTS & DINNER Friday, December 8 Come join us on a trip to go see Christmas lights. Vans will leave the church at 3:30 PM. We will stop for dinner on the way.
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