Communion Offering
Sunday, February 5
It is customary for our church to take a second offering when we receive communion and give it to a local or international organization in need. Our February communion offering will go towards our students for Rocky Mountain High transportation. Transportation costs have more than doubled and our goal is to make the trip affordable for more students and leaders to be able to attend. The Rocky experience is a powerful one and could change the lives of students and leaders. Please prayerfully consider what your family can offer to support our students and leaders. To give now, please hit the Communion Offering button, enter gift amount, select one time, and select Communion Offering under Fund in the drop down section.
Gratitude
With gratitude for Christ-like generosity and service to all of our Administrative Board, Elder, and Deacon members who have completed their terms:
Administrative Board--Dave DeHoogh, Melissa Primus and Dar Ten Haken
Elders--Ken & Kathy Francis, Trish Berry, David & Amy Groen, Linda Hermon, Larry & Deb Larpenter, Tracy Smalley and Missy Winterboer
Deacons--Arlys Sikkink, Denny Puckett, Freda Nyandemoh and Jesse Morrill
Little Free Pantry
The Bridge is partnering with Mizo Church of Iowa, New Hope Methodist, and Resurrection Community Church of the Nazarene to support the Little Free Pantry at Dogpatch Urban Gardens in 2023. You can bring food donations any Sunday.
Coming Soon- watch for the grand opening of the newly constructed and expanded pantry!
Baptism and Membership
Baptism and New Member Sundays will be offered on the following dates for 2023:
February 5, May 14, August 13, and November 12. Our pastors would love to meet with you if you are interested in baptism or becoming a member of our church. Contact the church for next steps!
Kids Ministry Service Project
Do you have old fleece blankets that have seen their better days? Kids Ministry is looking for fleece to resize & repurpose at our February 15th Love Your Neighbor Service Project Night. The fleece will be resized and repurposed into small animal blankets for our local animal shelter.
Women's Bible Study
Friday mornings, February 10th-March 24th
Women's Bible Study: On Friday mornings, starting February 10th at 9:30 am at The Bridge, Barb Van Roekel will be leading a group of women through a study called "Encountering God" by Kelly Minter. This study will give participants a biblical foundation for a number of spiritual practices such as worship, simplicity, generosity, and prayer. Email Barb if you would like to join.
RMH 2023
Rocky Mountain High 2023 Registration is now open! Come breathe the fresh mountain air and take in God's wonders at Rocky Mountain High July 22-26, 2023. You'll hear from Megan Marshman, a teaching pastor from California and Marquise Cox, a young adult pastor from San Antonio, TX.
Register with the link below and find more information at rockymountainhighinfo.com! Current 8th Grade-12th Grade Students are invited to register. Cost is $519 with limited spots.
Book Club
February 12th, 11:15AM
Our next discussion will be over "Jesus: A Pilgrimage" by James Martin. Sara Anderson will facilitate the discussion. Since this book is longer than most we've read, we've decided to split the discussion across two different meetings. The first was January 8th and the second will be February 12th at 11:15. You're welcome to join for one or both meetings. You can pick up the books now at the front desk at the Bridge.
February Birthday Calendar
If you would like to drop a card to someone on their birthday, below is the Birthday Calendar link.
Words of Hope
Words of Hope Devotionals for Jan-Mar are now available at the new welcome desk.