February Announcements
/Communion: 2/12 and 2/26
Freed Up Financial Living Course- Explore what the Bible and the culture say about the five financial areas of life; earning, giving, saving, debt and spending in this three session course that pairs sound financial knowledge with biblical principles of money management. You’ll gain the skills to develop a personal spending plan that reflect both in a healthy, balanced way. Taught by Jeff Maynard, this course is free to both our Bridge Family and the community, and meets from 9 AM- Noon on 2/11, 2/18 and 2/25. To reserve your space in this course and your free workbook, register on the Church Center app or HERE.
Intro to The Bridge- Whether you are brand new or have been attending for a while, if you would like to learn more about The Bridge, this meeting on Sunday, February 12 is for you. Immediately following the worship service, Pastor Steven will share more about our mission, vision, and core values as well as ways to connect in community and plug in to serve. Lunch will be provided. Childcare will not be available, but you are welcome to bring your children along. Reservations are required, and the meeting is limited to 15 adults. Sign up on the Church Center app or at https://thebridgealton.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/1613352
Mountain TOP Soup and Sandwich Fundraiser & Dessert Auction- Skip the long lines for Sunday lunch and head to the Fellowship Hall. Eat your fill of soups and sandwiches and make a generous donation to support our 2023 Mountain TOP team. Stay a little longer for our dessert auction and take home a yummy treat! Bridge Family, we still need donations of desserts and soups for this event. If you can help, please talk to Mike Solomon. Register to attend at https://thebridgealton.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/1616692
Galentines- What’s Galentines, you ask? It’s a time to celebrate your favorite women! Dinner and dessert will be provided. Because no celebration is complete without gifts, we will also have a “Favorite Things” gift exchange. Pick one thing you love and bring that item (new + unwrapped!) to give away. It could be a beauty product, candle, fashion accessory, kitchen gadget, edible treat, book, etc. Please spend no more than $10 on your item. Bring your gal pals and join us for Galentines on February 20! RSVP by 2/16 at https://thebridgealton.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/1561592
Beauty for Ashes- A first for The Bridge, we will be meeting on February 22 at 7 PM for a time of repentance and reflection as we observe Ash Wednesday together. We will worship, pray, and take communion in this special service led by Eddie Hitchcock. Families are invited to attend together.
IF: The Bridge- We desperately want to stay faithful in these times, but we know we can’t muster up the faith all on our own. IF:2023 matters to us, because for two days we get to gather and remind each other that God is who we need. God is who will provide. This women’s event on March 3 & 4 is a Bridge favorite! Join us for a weekend of worship, teaching and encouragement. Registration for IF is $25 and includes snacks, as well as meals on Saturday. Check out the promo video. You might glimpse some familiar faces. To register for this event go to https://thebridgealton.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/1549101
Vespers- Vespers is a liturgy of evening prayer, traditionally observed by the church. At The Bridge, Vespers is held each month as a time for our Bridge Family to come together for focused prayer. We will meet in the sanctuary on March 8 from 7-8:15 PM, with prayer and worship led by Nick Bifano. Talking to God, a class for elementary age kids, will be offered during Vespers.
Did you know? The best way to stay connected to everything happening at The Bridge is through the Church Center app! Church Center houses our directory and church calendar, provides an easy way to register for upcoming events, sends push notifications when you are scheduled to serve, and so much more. Download the Church Center app, make Bridge to Grace your church and stay connected. Need help navigating this app, or getting added to the directory? See Natalie Runyon.
Save the Date- The Bridge 10th Anniversary Celebration and Lunch
CentriKids Camp- Do you have a child in 2nd-6th grade? We are excited to participate in CentriKids Camp this summer on June 5-9 in Campbellsville, KY, and we’d love for your kids to join us! Camp offers a time for fun (without screens!) and connection with other kids and leaders as we learn about how God sees us, knows us and cares about our hearts. Check out the link for more information: https://centrikid.lifeway.com/2023-theme/ To register, or for more details, talk to Natalie Runyon. $75 deposit is due February 5.
February Memory Verse- Every month in Bridge Kids we work with the students to help them memorize scripture. You can help your kids at home by posting the verse and practicing it together. Our February verses are Psalm 23:1-3. The littlest kids will work on verse 1, K-1st on verses 1 and 2, and 2nd- 5th graders will learn all three verses. You can find a song to help you learn these verses (and even the whole chapter!) here: https://youtu.be/GKgsJPAm3bg
Talking to God- Prayer comes easy to small children but becomes intimidating the older we get. Talking to God provides a space for elementary students to pray together as they also learn things such as prayers from the Bible, names of God, and why we pray in Jesus’ name, through activities specifically for their age. This class meets during Vespers, on March 8 from 7-8:15 PM. For more information, or to help, see Natalie Runyon.
Drama Club- Drama Club will meet on Wednesday nights from 6-8 PM beginning on March 15. Students will learn and rehearse a script in preparation for Youth-led Worship on May 7. Drama Club is led by Nikki Fiedler and is open to kids in 3rd Grade - High School. Help is needed with set design, props, and costumes. If you can assist, please talk to Nikki. Register for Drama Club at https://thebridgealton.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/1613356
As a church that is for our city, we want to encourage those who call The Bridge their home to check out and support local events and live missionally in our community.
February 3: First Friday | Opening Reception for Love Letter to Jacoby
February 4: Writers of the Riverbend: Mix and Mingle
February 18: Ice Jam at the Dam
February 23: What's Up Downtown
Safety Team: Our Bridge Safety Team needs 2-3 volunteers who have a heart for security, an eye for detail and the gift of discernment. If this is you, please talk to Doug Cheatham for more information.
God has given each of us gifts to use to build up the church. Whether you are new to The Bridge, or have been around for a bit, we have a place for you! If you’re wondering how you can serve at The Bridge, email us at connect@bridgetograce.org
Amos (Women’s Bible Study): Amos is often called a prophet of doom. When you begin to read his prophecy, it doesn’t take long to realize that nickname fits. On the surface, his prophecy doesn’t sound like a happy formula for the good life. However, every condemnation he gives serves as an invitation, a cry for us to “seek God and live” (Amos 5:4). Women, you’re invited to join us for an eight week study of this often overlooked book of the Old Testament. Moms, free childcare is provided too! Meet us in the Adult Education Room on Mondays from 9:30-11:30 AM, beginning January 23. For all the details, see Natalie Runyon.
Men's Bible Study: Tuesday mornings from 7-8, the men of The Bridge meet to study and discuss the upcoming week's sermon text. Coffee and donuts are provided.
How to Study the Bible- Hermeneutics 101
The goal of this 10-session course is to equip you and build your confidence in studying and teaching the Bible for yourself. If you’ve ever wondered how Bible study authors and teachers mine Scripture for the truth about God and applications for our lives today, you’re in the right place. Learn about the history of the Bible, interpretive methods, the metanarrative of Scripture, and more. The cost for the course is $59. It can be completed online, at your own pace, or if you prefer to meet with a cohort of women at The Bridge, we will be working through it together on Monday afternoons. To register go to https://www.lifeway.com/en/special-emphasis/lifeway-women-academy If you’d like to be part of the cohort, talk to Natalie Gwillim or Natalie Runyon.
Women’s Community Group-This intergenerational group of women meet at different homes to study God’s Word and practice hospitality. To join, talk to Brenda Wooff, Karen LaBoube or Julie Paul.
Sunday Morning Apologetics- Join the series - “Who Do You Say That I Am?: The Life of Jesus Christ”. Using the arts and movies from the silent film era to the present, as well as the Old Testament’s prophetic Scriptures and the New Testament Gospels, the series blends into a single narrative the life of Jesus Christ. His birth, ministry, teachings, his miracles, death and resurrection will be discussed and studied. A defending of the faith (apologetics) eye will also be pressed upon this all-encompassing portrait of Christ. The series will go through the remainder of the year and is held in the Adult Education Room every Sunday at 9 AM.
Community Groups- To find a Community Group that’s right for you, or to learn more about leading or hosting a group, see Pastor Jon.