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This Week’s Message – “Stewarding God’s Kids”
by Laura Perez, Associate Director of Worship & Young Adults
For some, working with children feels like a natural calling, while for others, it’s not so instinctive. The truth is, God calls all of us to be involved in stewarding the children in our community. This week, we’ll explore this shared responsibility, the path it leads us on, and how we can remain faithful in guiding the next generation with purpose and perseverance.
Scripture Focus: Deuteronomy 6:1-12, 20-25
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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Pray for Our Baja Mission Team
Remember to pray for the team from Bridges that is serving in Baja, Mexico until January 20. They are working with Baja Christian Ministries to build two houses and conduct outreach events in the Rosarito-Tecate area. Pray for the team’s impact on the community they’ll be visiting, and for their safety while traveling and serving.
You can also still donate to the Baja Mission Trip: click HERE and select “Short-Term Missions Trips” from the drop-down menu, and then choose “Baja.”
Liberty Quartet Concert — January 19
On Sun., Jan. 19, at 6:00pm, Bridges will again welcome Liberty Quartet to our Worship Center. These four talented singers and their accompanist will delight us with a high-energy performance and moments of contemplation. An evening with Liberty always leads us in a wonderful time of worship. Their love for the Lord is apparent as is their desire to make Christ known. Please mark your calendars and use this as an opportunity to invite others. No tickets are required.
Anew — January 25
Adult singles are invited to the Anew Life Group, which meets one Saturday each month from 5:30-8:00pm at Bridges. Through examining 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. Click HERE for more information.
GriefShare Begins January 27
A new GriefShare session, facilitated by Allen Bates and Charlie Mason, will meet online on Mondays at 6:30pm, Jan. 27-Apr. 28. This group will meet weekly for 90 minutes and is open to anyone who has lost a loved one. Through videos, discussions and a workbook, you will move through mourning to joy and find comfort in sharing your loss with others in similar situations. Click HERE for more information.
Women’s Bible Studies
If you haven’t yet checked out one of our Women’s Bible Studies, the new year is a great time to jump in! We offer different groups on Tuesday evenings, Wednesday mornings, and Thursday mornings. For more information, visit our Women’s Ministries page.
Los Angeles Wildfire Relief
Our hearts ache for those in the Los Angeles area who have been impacted by the wildfires, and those who are nearby and fear that they could be affected. We pray that your loved ones are safe. If you’d like someone to pray with or talk to, please reach out to the church office.
Bridges has recently donated to Wildfire Relief through the Salvation Army. If you would like to further support their efforts in LA, click HERE.
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! Click here to 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.
Night to Shine
In partnership with the Tim Tebow Foundation and several other local churches, Bridges is excited to host Night to Shine for another year! Mark your calendar on Fri., Feb. 7, 2025! This prom-style event is an unforgettable worldwide celebration, centered on God’s love, honoring and valuing people with special needs. To make this beautiful night happen, we need over 500 volunteers to fill many roles, including buddies for our honored guests, help supporting parents in the parent room, parking and safety teams, decorations, hair stylists, makeup artists, shoe shiners, set up, clean up, and more. << Click here for Buddy registration. >> << Click here for volunteer registration. >>
Deaconesses and Deacons in Need of Volunteers
Have you been looking for ways to serve with other dedicated people? Bridges’ Deaconess and Deacon Boards are expanding their impact in supporting the Bridges family in ways both seen and behind the scenes. 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
Serve in the Children’s Ministry and join 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)
Kathy is looking for help in preschool two Sundays a month during the first hour (9:30-10:30am). No experience necessary!
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. >>