our purpose
| we understand that the Bridge (any bridge) is not a destination but a connection that is meant to be crossed.
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at the Bridge we are crossing together
to connect to:
God,
each other,
the community of Allegan
and new communities as we plant new churches
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| podcast | Bridge Podcast!
I just uploaded a bunch of messages from December and January!
Click here to listen to messages at the Bridge.
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don't miss it!
| 2/7/10 sunday worship
9am @ Allegan High School
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2/7/10 day of dance
1-5pm @ Otsego High School
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2/7/10 super bowl party
5pm @ Mike Villar's house
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2/8/10 happy birthday to the Bridge!
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2/9/10 prayer
7pm @ Lakeshore Pregnancy Center downtown Allegan
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2/10/10 jr.&sr. high hang out
7pm @ the Bird's house
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 | sunday worship | - dress is casual
- worship is contemporary
- attitude is relaxed
You don't need to have it all together to come to the Bridge. It's OK to just check things out. Bring your beliefs, your doubts and your questions.
You are welcome here.
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this sunday
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Acts 8v.1-25
A man named Simon, who had been a sorcerer, believed in Jesus and was baptized but that didn't mean that he suddenly had it all together.
In fact, Peter said to him:
"...your heart is not right with God.22 Repent of your wickedness and pray to the Lord. Perhaps he will forgive your evil thoughts,23 for I can see that you are full of bitter jealousy and are held captive by sin."
Yikes! That's pretty brutal, but it reveals to us that even after we've trusted in Jesus we might have some big work to do to get rid of the JUNK in our lives.
This week we'll talk about sin in the lives of the followers of Jesus and what we can to about it.
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this week in kidmo!
| Walking on WaterSunday, February 7
Lesson #2 Bible Basis: Matthew 14v.22-33; Mark 6v.45-52; John 6v.16-21
Key Concept: Jesus cando anything and wants us to trust Him.
Bible Verse: " 'I can do everything through Him who gives me strength" Philippians 4:13
KNOW WHAT: Children will hear the story of when Jesus and Peter walked on water.
SO WHAT: Children will learn that Jesus can do anything.
NOW WHAT: Children will discuss times when it is hard to trust Jesus and ways they can respond.
Spiritual Formation: Trust
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 | A "Thank You" from Bob Hill
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Anna Andrus got this Thank You from Bob Hill, one of our Bridge folks serving in the U.S. Army in Iraq, for a care package some of our people sent to him:
Dear Bridge Folks,
Thank you so much for these packages. I have enjoyed getting them
over the last several days. It is good knowing I have people like you
back at home thinking of me. The spices and drink mixes will be nice
on my next rotation out to F.O.B. Gary Owen. (Rachel can fill you in on
that "wonderful" place.) Anyway, Thank you very much. We appreciate
it. Thinking of you often,
SGT Bob Hill
Please keep praying for Bob and the Hill family as he serves.
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| A "Thank You" from Love INC
| We received a Thank You note from one of the places that Bridge folks served during our 5th Sunday last week:
The Bridge Church,A big thank you for everything you did at the Love INC resale store "Heart to Heart". We appreciate it so much. And for everything you do for the City of Allegan and the surrounding areas. You win the hearts of people one by one through your kind acts of love and kindness thru Christ.Thank you again,DebGreat job, everyone! Thanks to all who came and served last Sunday. I truly believe that Deb is right; that we can win the hearts of the hurting people of Allegan through our acts of love and kindness through Christ. Keep up the great work! __________________________ |
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super bowl party
february 7
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DON'T FORGET!
The second annual Bridge Super Bowl party at Mike Villar's house will take place, surprisingly enough, on Super Bowl Sunday at 5pm.
Mike is making his famous pulled pork sandwiches and the rest of us can bring: - drinks
- desserts
- or appetizers
If you are definitely coming, please let us know!
We will have directions to Mike's house at church on Sunday. If you can't be at church you can call me at 269-509-6458 or email me at roger@thebridgeinallegan.com for directions.
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| bridge birthday!
february 7
|  It's our birthday this week, so plan on hanging out after the service for some delicious soups and birthday cake. Thanks, again, to everyone who gave, prayed, and served in order to make the Bridge's first year of existence such a great one!
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 | day of dance
february 7
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Day of Dance Events
Allegan General Hospital
Date:
February 7, 2010
Time:
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Location:
Otsego High School
550 Washington St.
Otsego, MI 49078
Admission Fee:
Free
To Register:
Visit aghosp.org or call (269) 686-4231.
Pre-registration is required!Michele Bird and a group of ladies from the Bridge are planning on attending this event. If you would like to join them please contact Michele at: 269-509-6465.__________________________ |
| volunteer opportunity!
|  I am the new Activities Director at Briarwood Assisted Living here in
town. If you are interested in volunteer opportunities the residents
love having people come in and sing, play music, visit, play games. If
you have a talent and would like to volunteer a little time let me
know. We could even schedule another group for our next 5th Sunday.
Volunteers do have to meet with me and the facility administrator
before volunteering. For more information contact me at: anna.j.andrus@gmail.com or see me on Sunday morning.
Thanks,
Anna Andrus
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| Roger Sapp Healing Conference
February 12- February 13, 2010
| Where: The River 302 Academy St. Kalamazoo, Michigan 49007 When: Friday, February 12 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Healing Service led by Dr. Sapp Saturday, February 13 10:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m. Christ-centered Healing teaching Lunch (on your own) 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Christ-centered Healing teaching Healing Service led by Dr. Sapp To learn more about Roger Sapp visit his website at www.allnationsmin.org/. More Information:The conference is free but there will be a free will offering taken at each session to help cover ministry costs for Dr. Sapp. Contact Angie Byrne at 269.324.4220 or angelambyrne@yahoo.com
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| prayer
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Please pray for Sabrina Thomas' grandmother who just had surgery and is still in the hospital. Pray for her health and healing and also for the Sabrina and her family. ~Roger
Please continue to pray this passage with me:
Colossians 4v.2-6
2Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. 3And
pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we
may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains.
4Pray that I may proclaim it clearly,
as I should.
5Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. 6Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.
~Roger
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If you have prayer requests please email them to: prayer@thebridgeinallegan.com.
If the prayer request that you send in is about someone else, please make sure you have their permission first!
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