January Announcements
/Communion: January 7 & 21
Salvation Army Lunches: On the first and third Monday of each month The Bridge will be providing lunch for clients at the Salvation Army. The meals are served from 1-2:30 pm and we need a rotation of people to set up and serve. You can sign up to provide food or volunteer on the Meal Trains below.
January 4: https://mealtrain.com/9e9z3v
January 18: https://mealtrain.com/9erdqv
February 1: https://mealtrain.com/71k579
National Day of Prayer Organization Meeting: Would you like to help organize this event? Stephen Fox is looking for people who have a passion for prayer and an interest in details to join the team! The National Day of Prayer is on 5/2/24 and will be observed at the Alton Amphitheater. Our first planning meeting will be held January 7 in the Adult Education Room, immediately following church. Lunch will be provided. Please register to attend at https://thebridgealton.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/2075683
Mexico Mission Trip Q & A: The Bridge will be sending a team to La Paz, Mexico on June 22-29, 2024 to serve alongside our missionaries. For those interested in joining the team, there will be a brief Q & A after worship on 1/14 in the Adult Education Room. Please talk to Natalie Runyon for additional information. Register to attend the meeting at https://thebridgealton.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/2037036
CentriKid Camp Information Meeting: Do you have a child in 2nd-6th grade? We are excited to participate in CentriKids Camp again this summer on June 10-14 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. There will be a brief informational meeting following worship on 1/21 in the Adult Education Room. Check out the link for more information: https://centrikid.lifeway.com/parents/ Sign up for the meeting at https://thebridgealton.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/2037039 Please note: Deposits for camp are due by 2/4.
Freed Up Financial: This is a three session course, beginning February 10, that pairs sound financial knowledge with biblical principles of money management, guiding participants to develop a personal spending plan that reflects both in a healthy, balanced way. Explore what the Bible and the culture say about the five financial areas of life (earning, giving, saving, debt and spending). Free registration and workbooks for all participants. For questions about this course, please see Jeff Maynard. Register on Church Center or HERE.
IF: The Bridge: Get ready for a spectacular two days together at IF:2024!! Christ's mission for us is to go and make disciples; this year's global IF simulcast will inspire us to live our days with this intention. Invite your friends and don’t miss this opportunity to worship, praise, eat, pray, laugh, and cry together. High school and college students are welcome to attend!Register on Church Center for your IF ticket. Save $5 with the Early Bird Discount by registering before January 15.
https://thebridgealton.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/2057306
Intro to The Bridge Lunch: Whether you are brand new or have been attending for a while, if you would like to learn more about The Bridge, this meeting is for you. 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. Reservations are required, and the meeting is limited to 15 adults. Register on Church Center or HERE.
January Memory Verse: This month our Bridge Kids are memorizing John 14:1-6. Music makes scripture memory easy! Be sure to check out our Amazon playlist with songs for most of our memory verses. Listen HERE!
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.
January 6: Alton Eagle Ice Festival
January 6: 12th Night Middletown Bonfire
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
Ecclesiastes- Hannah Anderson invites us to consider the wisdom of Ecclesiastes afresh as we search for a solid foundation for life under the sun. Together, we’ll learn to name our anxieties, concerns, and disappointments. We’ll discover how Ecclesiastes is more than self-help or good advice—how it frees us to ask the questions that Jesus Himself will eventually answer. And through its raw honesty and unflinching commitment to goodness, we’ll find hope in the One who guides all days under the sun. This lunchtime study for women meets on Tuesdays from 12:00-12:45, beginning 1/9. For more details, and to register to attend, visit Church Center or https://thebridgealton.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/2037008
From Beginning to Forever- Many Christians today are daunted by the Bible, seeing the size and scope of Scripture as intimidating and overwhelming. The result is often a fragmented understanding of parts of the Bible. In From Beginning to Forever, Elizabeth Woodson guides you through the story of the Bible, showing how all 66 books combine to form one unified narrative. Weaving together the rich theological truths found in Genesis through Revelation, this 8-session study shows the eternal significance of what God is doing in the world and how he invites us to be a part of it. Women, join us for this study on Monday mornings at 9:30, beginning 1/22. Childcare is provided. Please register at https://thebridgealton.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/2036969
Beholding the Glory- A journey of faith, the visual arts and culture. Every week, a new Bible lesson and topic will be explored, supported by film clips, paintings, literature, music, and poetry. Class is led by Dan Nickel on Sunday mornings at 9 AM.
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.
Women’s Community Group: Each week we study the upcoming sermon text together with women from The Bridge and the community. We’d love for you to join us! We meet from 6-8 pm at local homes. For details, contact Brenda Wooff or register on Church Center. https://thebridgealton.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/2061598
Adult Bible Study: Thursday nights from 7-8, any adults are welcome to meet in this open group for study and discussion of the upcoming week's sermon text in the adult education room. Coffee is provided. Talk to Jon Davis for more details.
Community Groups:There are a variety of Community Groups that meet throughout the year. To find a Community Group that’s right for you, or to learn more about leading or hosting a group, see Pastor Jon.