April Announcements
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Maundy Thursday- This service commemorates the night Jesus celebrated Passover with his disciples, just before the crucifixion. In this service, on April 2, at 7:00 pm, we will sing familiar worship hymns, and listen to selected readings, before sharing the Lord’s Supper.
Salvation Army Lunches- We’re serving lunch at the Salvation Army food pantry every 1st and 3rd Thursday from 1:00–2:15 PM—and you can help! This is a great way to connect with our community and show God’s love in action. Sign up to bring food or volunteer through the Meal Trains below.
April 2- Sloppy Joes: https://mealtrain.com/neq1ld
April 16- Soup and Sandwiches: https://mealtrain.com/oeq0dd
April 30- Chik-Fil-A: https://mealtrain.com/6yd6ry
Grief Support Group- If you are experiencing grief from a loss, we invite you to join our grief support group- a bridge of hope, for those who are suffering. NOW OFFERED IN THE EVENING, the Grief Support Group meets the first and third Mondays of every month from 6:00-7:30 pm, in the Adult Education Room. For more information, talk to Eileen Cheatham.
It's time to thank God for what He has done over the past year at The Bridge, and look to the future. Watch for more details on this important meeting, coming soon.
April Mission Partner: Healing Haiti- Port au Prince, Haiti is one of the most dangerous cities in the world. While the situation is dire, the ministry of Healing Haiti continues. Lois Girgis-Coyle, Director of Mobilization and Sponsorship, will join us on Sunday, April 19 for worship. If you’d like to learn more about the crucial work this organization is doing and how you can come alongside the Haitian people, you’re invited to join us for lunch immediately following the service. RSVP at https://thebridgealton.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/3557903
Lois is also available throughout the week to share with Community Groups or other organizations. If you’d like to schedule a time for her to share with your group, contact Karen LaBoube.
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.
April 4, 4pm: Hellrung Park Community Egg Hunt
April 11, 11:30am-4:30pm: Riverbend Earth Day at Old Bakery
Serve with Bridge Kids! We’re looking for passionate, caring volunteers to join our Children’s Ministry team! Bridge Kids serves children from Pre-K through 5th Grade, and we need teachers and helpers to serve just once a month on a rotating team. This is more than childcare—it’s an opportunity to help shape young hearts and grow in your own faith as you prepare to teach. Volunteers commit to one year at a time, making it a manageable and meaningful way to invest in the next generation. To ensure a safe and welcoming environment for our kids, all volunteers must complete The Bridge’s “Five Safety Steps” before serving. Ready to make a difference? Talk to 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.
Women’s Community Group- Each week we study the upcoming sermon text together with women from The Bridge and the community. We meet from 6-8 pm at local homes. For details, contact Brenda Wooff or register on Church Center.
Esther- A beautiful queen, her courageous cousin, a foreign land, and a murderous adversary—the book of Esther has all the elements of an epic drama. The story unfolds at a time when the people of God are split between nations with an uncertain future. While the name of God may not be mentioned in the book of Esther, its pages highlight His work among His people and foreshadow Jesus’s very ministry to us—darkness to light, mourning to celebration, death to life. Although our time looks different from Esther’s, our God is just as active and faithful today, and He has called you for such a time as this. You’re invited to join us for this 7 week study that begins on March 11 at 9:30 am. Childcare is provided. Participants will need a copy of the study guide, available on Amazon. Register on Church Center or at https://thebridgealton.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/3484358
Messy Spirituality- Do you ever feel like you don't pray enough, read your Bible enough, share your faith enough, love God enough . . . and ultimately that you're not a very good Christian? Welcome to the club. Messy Spirituality was written for the silent majority of us who are convinced we just don't do Christianity right. Join us for this 9-week book discussion, led by Mike Solomon. Participants will need a copy of the book Messy Spirituality by Mike Yaconelli. Register on Church Center or at https://thebridgealton.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/3428609
The Way of Jesus: Learning to Follow Christ in Our Everyday Lives- What does it really mean to follow Jesus today? In a world full of noise, distraction, and opinions, Jesus still invites us to walk His way. Join us for a five-week study as we explore what it looks like to follow Christ in our everyday lives—right where we are. This study is open to anyone who wants to grow deeper in their faith and better understand what discipleship looks like in today’s world. Register at https://thebridgealton.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/3429889
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.