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This Week’s Message – “A Big Mess”
by Pastor Dan Stockum
We all, at times, can become discouraged by the darkness we see in our modern world and wonder if it will ever get better. The good news? The letter to the Corinthians provides us with surprising hope. They faced a culture far more immoral than ours, yet they laid the groundwork for a dramatic future renewal. This week we’ll see where Paul instructed them to begin and what it means for us today.
Scripture Focus: 1 Corinthians 5:1-6:11
A BCC Group is a gathering of people just like you who come together each week in a relaxed setting to share their lives, their insights into the Bible, and their gifts and talents for serving Jesus Christ. Life’s a journey, and the happiest people walk the road with others. Find your own traveling companions in a BCC Group.
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Fall Family Fun — THIS FRIDAY
We are once again teaming up with Los Altos Christian School to combine our fall events into one amazing, FREE night. Join us for Fall Family Fun THIS Fri., Oct. 25, 6:00-8:30pm on our campus for food trucks, trunk-or-treating, a petting zoo, a cupcake walk, a root beer garden, and much more! Let us know you’re coming by visiting our Facebook event page and clicking ‘Interested’ or ‘Going’! << Click here for details about the event. >>
Content Warning
The October 20 and 27 messages will cover topics that may not be suitable for younger children. Parents should read 1 Corinthians 5, 6, and 7, and make the best decision for their families. Children always have the option to be in our nursery, preschool, or elementary environments, and will have plenty of time to leave the service in advance of any sensitive content.
Anew — October 26
Adult singles are invited to the Anew Life Group, which meets one Saturday each month from 5:30-8:00pm at Bridges in the Family Center. Through examining chapters of the Bible, sharing of testimonies, and small group discussions, we grow our faith in Christ and learn to apply Biblical principles to our daily lives. We also cultivate a safe space for fellowship, where we can share authentically, support one another, and build quality relationships with other singles. << Click here for info about Anew. >>
October is Pastor Appreciation Month
October is Pastor Appreciation Month! A pastoral job is one of the toughest leadership roles, and our pastors were called to be at Bridges to teach, guide, and bless us and our community. Please take time this month to consider a meaningful way to show any of our wonderful ministry leaders why you appreciate them all year round.
Join the Bridges Choir or Orchestra
Christmas Choir and Orchestra are starting soon! Click the button below to fill out the interest form to join the choir and orchestra newsletter, and we will reach out this week with more information on how you can get involved. All ages and abilities are welcome! No experience necessary. << Click here to complete the Choir & Orchestra interest form. >>
Lunch with a Mission — November 10
Our next Lunch with a Mission will be on Sun., Nov. 10, in the Family Center right after the worship service. Our guest speakers will be our mission partners Eric & Rebecca Prager from Baja Christian Ministries, where we send a team each year, Click the button below to RSVP for lunch and/or childcare! << Click here to RSVP. >>
Cocoa, Cookies & Carols — December 8
Kick off the Christmas season with treats and music featuring the Bridges Orchestra, Choir, and LACS Students! Festivities will be held on Sun., Dec. 8, at 5:00pm in the Worship Center.
Serve at Fall Family Fun!
There are so many ways to serve at this year’s Fall Family Fun this Fri., Oct. 25, and we need everyone’s help! No matter your gifts and abilities, there’s something you can do to make this a memorable night for the community. << Click here to check out all of our volunteer opportunities at Fall Family Fun! >>
Volunteer to Help at Ignite Life on November 2
RealOptions Obria Medical Clinics, one of our ministry partners, will hold their annual Ignite Life event on Sat., Nov. 2, 5:00-8:00pm at Calvary Chapel in San Jose. They are in need of ushers, greeters, and registration volunteers, and we at Bridges can help! Click HERE to learn more about the volunteer positions and times. Please note that all volunteers will be required to attend an online training the week of the event. To learn more about the event, visit friendsofrealoptions.net. Questions? Email bccsisters@bridges.church.
Help Feed Dinner to Local Homeless
Join MUCH Hope as they serve local homeless at a shelter in San Jose by providing monthly dinners. Lots of help is needed whether it’s for 30 minutes or 2 hours! Volunteer to drop off supplies at Bridges, or help cook in the Bridges kitchen on a designated Sunday. For questions, email sujana.panthulu@gmail.com. << Click here to volunteer. >>
Deaconesses and Deacons in Need of Volunteers
Bridges’ Deaconess and Deacon Boards are recruiting volunteers to join in the important mission of hearing the word and doing what it says (James 1:22) along with the combined need for faith and action (James 2:16). Our Deaconesses continually support the Bridges family in ways both seen and behind the scenes, and we hope to grow the Deacon Board to similarly serve and also partner with the Deaconesses on joint projects. Have you been looking for ways to serve with other dedicated people? Whether you’d like to send an encouraging note, visit someone in the hospital, give a ride, or something else that excites you, only sign up when you are available and in areas where you want to contribute. For details, contact Board Chairs Sujana Panthulu (sujana.panthulu@gmail.com) or Tom Hansen (twhansen@yahoo.com).
Family Ministry Volunteers Needed
There is always room for you to serve in the Children’s Ministry. Please consider joining the team of people pouring into the children of Bridges in our nursery, preschool, and elementary classes. For more info, contact one of our ministry leaders below:
Nursery – Liliya Gor (liliya@bridges.church)
Preschool – Kathy Spillar (kathy@brides.church)
Elementary – Alba Kellejian (alba@bridges.church)
Serve at Bridges
We’d love for each person to find a place to use their God-given gifts within our Bridges family. Prayerfully consider how God would like you to serve, and then fill out our online form. Thank you for helping build our church! << Click here to fill out the form. >>