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This Week’s Message – “How to Have Unity”
by Pastor Dan Stockum
Division in the church is nothing new. It goes all the way back to the earliest gatherings of Christians, but that doesn’t mean that division is inevitable. This week we will see how Paul addresses the problem with the church in Corinth, and his prescription for creating unity when we disagree.
Scripture Focus: 1 Corinthians 1:4-13, 3:5-15,18-23
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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October is Pastor Appreciation Month
October is Pastor Appreciation Month, and Pastor Appreciation Sunday will be on October 13. 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.
Let the Evidence Speak — October 11
Let the Evidence Speak will meet online via Zoom at 7:00pm on Fri,, Oct 11. Reasons to Believe Apologist Dr. Belinda Calabia will give a presentation on the pro-life argument entitled “The Case for Life: Truth, Human Value, and You,” supporting the conclusion that abortion is morally wrong. She aims for each participant to gain meaningful insights and feel empowered to engage in respectful and gracious conversations on this topic with those in their circle of influence. Join us on Zoom HERE. Click HERE to visit the Facebook page, or call Kirby Hansen for more info: (650) 917-9107.
Fall Family Fun — October 25
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 on 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! << Click here for details. >>
Serve at Fall Family Fun!
There are so many ways to serve at this year’s Fall Family Fun on 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. >>