In our preschool suite we offer nursery, toddler, beginner and preschool classes. Children enjoy praise and worship, Bible story time, and classroom time where the learning is hands-on!
UPTOWN is 5,000 square feet of totally cool space (according to kids) for children in grades K-5. Meeting at both 9:00 & 10:45, Uptown is located on the second and third floors.
Our BK staff LOVES kids and our goal is to support parents in teaching kids that they too can choose to follow God. This is far more than just Sunday School. We want our children to understand what being Gospel-centered and missional looks like and have a quality understanding of the Bible by the time they move on to middle school. Bridge Kids’ large group sessions are high tech and high energy with great Biblical lessons. Every week is like Vacation Bible School – Awesome! After praise & worship and the Bible story presentation in large group the children split up into their age appropriate cell families, just like the adults and youth, where they learn to apply the Bible teaching to their everyday lives. On the 1st Sunday of each month at 10:15, we have Family Worship Time where parents come and worship with their children and learn all about what they are studying inBridge Kids.
VBS Family Nites are open to everyone and will be fun for all ages!
A quick dinner will be served each night promptly at 5:45. Then, families will worship together with live music. Each night will feature a different Bible story about Daniel with a live skit. Games and crafts come next as we learn how we can apply the Bible story to our everyday lives. We will all stay together for all week 1, but for weeks 2 and 3, if your children are old enough to participate without your help, parents are invited to meet with The Bridge lead pastor, Tim Gray, in the next room after the Bible story for parenting tips on “How to Effectively Parent in a Defective World”.
We hope you can join us for all 3 of these fun filled nites! Can’t make it to all 3? Not a problem…join us for any of the 3 and you are sure to have a great time.
When Jesus said “follow me” He knew something that most of us do not realize. He knew that we are all followers.
In fact, it’s not really a question of if we follow, but more of a question of what or whom we follow.
So, do you follow him? No, I mean do you really follow him? Are you willing to now?
Join us this Sunday as we begin a new section in the gospel of Mark and look to the implications of Jesus’ invitation to, “Follow Me.”
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Would you like to watch full celebrations online with music included? Then visit this link below!
Join us as we read through the Bible TOGETHER in 2012. We have partnered with ESV.org to use the ESV Study Bible reading plan.
2012 Bible Reading Plan – Download it here
Using the Plan
The ESV Study Bible reading plan offers four sections of reading everyday:
Psalms and Wisdom Literature
Some of the greatest poetry of all time, these books are full of Spirit-inspired wisdom, Godly principles, praise and exultation toward our faithful Creator.
Pentateuch and History of Israel
As we read about God’s covenant with Israel and their constant failure to obey it, we gain perspective on our need for a savior. We also see the origin of salvation through faith in Abraham, and countless records of our Lord’s miraculous power.
Chronicles and Prophets
Amidst the turmoil of Israel’s disobedience, the Prophets emerge as God’s chosen instruments to point us toward our Messiah and the hope of a new and better covenant.
Gospels and Epistles
Jesus. Our Savior destroys the power of sin forever. The early Church is filled with the Holy Spirit. Saul of Tarsus is transformed into Paul the Apostle and chosen by God to embolden us to an obedient life in Christ under the freedom of our faith.
Church doesn’t end just because the worship service is over. “Church” is the body of Christ seeking God’s kingdom, not just an event on Sunday morning. Prayer, service, study and fellowship are important aspects of faith that shouldn’t be restricted to the hour we sit in a pew. That’s what the Table is all about. It’s a private social network, just for our church, that enables us to connect 24/7, not just on Sunday.
Join the Table today: http://bridgelife.tableproject.org
What’s next?
Once you are on the Table, here are five things you can do to get started:
1. Get rid of that default photo and upload your own profile pic. This will help people learn who you are.
2. Fill out the ‘About Me’ section of your profile with your interests, gifts and skills. This will help connect you with others at church.
3. Browse ‘People’ and click over to the map view to find other people from church who live near you.
4. Go to the ‘Prayer Wall’ and pray for a few of the prayer requests. When you click ‘pray now’ the person can be notified that you prayed for them–instant encouragement!
5. Browse ‘Groups’ and join a few. If you don’t see your cell family or a group for your ministry or interest, go ahead and start one.
Need help?
If you need help with the Table we have three ways we can help you out:
1. Look for our genius Table helpers in the lobby after the service.
2. Send a quick note to one of the admins on the table or ask questions on the discussion board.
3. You can also check out the Table’s help section: http://www.tableproject.org/help
We’re having a birthday party and we want YOU to be our guest! We’re celebrating 6 years together as a faith community here at The Bridge. You can join us on Sunday morning for worship celebration at 9:00 or 10:45, and for Bridge Kids Family Worship at 10:15.
Sunday evening we’ll be celebrating with BIRTHDAY CAKE and a friendly CAKE BOSS competition starting at 6 PM. So….bakers….get your creative juices flowing and enter the Cake Boss competition! Of course, we will be eating cake after the judges have presented their award:)
The celebration continues at 7 PM with a NIGHT OF WORSHIP concert! It’s gonna be a great day and we’d love to have you join in the celebration!
–Tim, Ben, Lance and the Bridge family!
PLEASE join us for a Night of Worship at The Bridge! We will be celebrating our 6th anniversary as a faith community!
When: March 4th
Cake and punch reception at 6pm! Will you be this year’s Cake Boss?
A Night of Worship concert at 7:00 PM!
Would you like to go on a mission trip to Uganda? How about if Uganda come to us? It is with great excitement that we extend an invitation to youto join Bridge Kids for a very special event! On Easter Sunday evening, April 8th, we will host the Watoto Children’s Choir from Uganda!
Watoto is thrilled to present a brand new choir tour entitled Beautiful Africa: A New Generation. With vibrant, original African music, dance routines and life-transforming stories, the tour is indicative of the new generation of leaders emerging out of Watoto.
“Through the choir’s Concert of Hope, we share a message of transformation by telling the story of Africa’s rescued orphans and women. We hope to reach out to audiences with the message of Christ’s healing power,” says Gary Skinner, Watoto Founder.
Beautiful Africa: A New Generation will be presented at The Bridge Community Church on Sunday evening, April 8th (Easter). The concert begins at 7 PM. With its genuine appeal, accompanied by music and dance – an energetic fusion of contemporary gospel and traditional African rhythm – the globally acclaimed Watoto Children’s Choir will present of evening of music, movement and testimony. Each of the children in the choir has suffered the loss of one or both parents. They live in Watoto Children’s Villages (Uganda) where they receive the care and nurture they need to grow up as productive citizens of their country.
Watoto Children’s Choir has traveled internationally since 1994 as ambassadors for the millions of children in Africa, orphaned as a result of HIV/AIDS, war and poverty. Since its inception, 50 choirs have traveled globally, providing the children with a bigger worldview, an unusual opportunity they would otherwise never get.
Watoto is the Swahili word for ‘children’. It is our hope that children and families throughout our community of churches will gather on this evening for the thrilling experience of another culture as we worship and learn together that our God is mighty…and He loves and cares for all the children of the world.
The concert is free, but we encourage you to bring an offering to support the Watoto ministry. It’s going to be a great evening! See you on April 8th!
—The Bridge Kids Team
The new worship album is available now! It was recorded last March at our annual birthday party. You can pick it up now for $10 at The Bridge Community Church.
The Track Listing
1. Rise and Sing
2. Say Say
3. The Earth is Yours
4. In Christ Alone
5. Glorious
6. Yours Forever
7. Turn Your Eyes
8. A Mighty Fortress
9. Like a Lion
10. Our God
11. All I Have is Christ
12. Let It Out Now
*Don’t miss the hidden track!
Grab your copy today! 573-518-1131
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