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This Week’s Message – “A New Beginning”
by Pastor Dan Stockum
Easter instinctively feels hopeful to us. We have a sense that something is new. Something began. Something in which we can join ourselves. But what exactly is that? What started when Jesus rose from the dead? This week, we’ll study His resurrection, the new world it will eventually create, and why it provides so much hope.
Scripture Focus: Luke 24:1-12
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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Take Out Fundraiser for Silicon Valley MobilePack
Help us raise funds to pay for the meals we’ll be packing at Silicon Valley MobilePack by participating in our restaurant fundraiser this Tues., Apr. 22. Order a meal at Panda Express that day either online or with their app, and use the code 9002430 at checkout. Panda Express will donate a whopping 28% of all mobile/online orders that use our special code. This code can be used all over the US, so spread the word to family, friends, and coworkers! Is there someone you’ve been meaning to get together with? A teacher you want to surprise by bringing them lunch? Let’s do it on Tues., Apr. 22, and raise money to feed kids around the world. Click HERE for details.
Anew — April 26
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.
Membership: It’s Not For You (It’s for the Community)
RSVP today for our next Membership Intro Meeting, “It’s Not For You (It’s for the Community)”, led by Pastor Dan, on Sun., May 4, at 12:15pm, and hear about the meaning of membership at Bridges! Lunch will be provided and childcare is available, but you must RSVP by April 30. Questions? Email liliya@bridges.church.
Limited Spots Available in Transitional Kindergarten at LACS!
Los Altos Christian School has only a couple of spots left in their Transitional Kindergarten (TK) class for next year! If you know a family who might be interested, please encourage them to sign up for a school tour soon. Tours can be scheduled online or by contacting the school office: admissions@lacs.com or 650-948-3738.
Collecting Bridges History
This year marks the 85th anniversary of Bridges/FBCLA! As we work on a special way to celebrate this milestone, we need your help. If any longtime members/attendees have any old pictures of the church or interesting historical facts they you’re willing to share, please contact Liliya Gor in the church office: liliya@bridges.church.
Bridges Staff Position(s) Opening Soon
Bridges is looking for an energetic, ministry-minded person (or people!) who loves young children. Kathy Spillar will be stepping down soon from her various positions, which include Preschool Sunday School Coordinator, as well as Administrative Assistant for both Family Ministries and Missions/Outreach. If you’re interested in learning more or applying for one or all of these positions, please contact Alba Kellejian: alba@bridges.church.
High School Summer Camp 2025
Students entering 9th grade this fall through graduating 12th graders are invited to HSM Summer Camp at Hume Lake, June 8-14! Spend a week competing in games, building friendships, making memories, and growing in the Lord. To pre-register and save your spot, click HERE.
Kamp Kindle — June 23-27
Elementary students! Join us this summer at Kamp Kindle, June 23-27, 2:00-5:15pm daily at Bridges. This awesome week is Bible camp meets special interest camp, offering separate tracks for ages 6-11 (kids entering 1st grade through outgoing 5th graders) in basketball, table tennis, cooking, and “Makers” — a combo of art and woodworking. Kamp Kindle aims to encourage, equip, and support young hearts and minds to pursue God and the interests He has placed in them. Click HERE for info and to register!
Middle School Summer Camp 2025
Students entering 6th grade this fall through outgoing 8th graders are invited to MSM Summer Camp, July 6-11 at Sugar Pine Christian Camp! Register now for a week away to connect with others and grow closer to God. Activities may include ropes course, zip line, outdoor laser tag, fun games and tournaments, archery, pickleball, swimming, and more! For details, visit bridges.church/msmsummercamp.
Silicon Valley MobilePack — May 2 & 3
In partnership with Feed My Starving Children and Orchard Valley Christian Church, we will be packing 210,000 meals for hungry children on May 2 & 3 at Bridges. Register early because spots fill up fast. Volunteers must be at least 5 years old. For more info, click HERE or contact Kathy Spillar: kathy@bridges.church.
You can also raise funds for SVMP through our restaurant fundraiser. On Tues., Apr. 22, 28% of online/mobile orders at Panda Express throughout the US will be donated to SVMP if you use code 9002430 at checkout. Invite family, friends, and coworkers to participate!
Blessing Local Moms in Need
Partner with MUCH Hope this Mother’s Day and bless moms at two local shelters as well as migrant worker moms. Sujana Panthulu is collecting items for gift bags, and we need lots of item donations! Click HERE for the full list of needed items, and bring your donations to church by Sun., May 4. We will then be assembling the gift bags together at Bridges on Sun., May 4, at 12:30pm in the Family Center. To volunteer to help with the gift bags, 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.
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)
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. >>