Life Changes @ Bridges

•  There is freedom in giving control to God. There is peace in following His ways.

•  Having the light turn on and realizing that you need to praise the Lord for things you took for granted.

•  God is always in my heart in sunshine and rain, in joy or in sorrow.

•  God has taught me this week not to fear because He is in control–and no one else. Amen.

•  Putting Him first. Becoming more outspoken.

•  God has been helping me entrust my family to Him and to put Him first.

•  Learning Bible doctrine has been changing my life. Faith alone in Christ alone has given me peace through all tribulations and prosperity.

•  Knowing God is by my side helped me get through this tough week.

•  He has given me the hope to reach out to get help finding Him and the peace I need.

•  Through the death of my dad, God has given me and my sister strength and love and has shown us the value of His love and how life is a gift–enjoy every blessing.

Easter Dinners

We desperately need your help for food items (especially hams) for Easter baskets to feed 180 needy families. Deadline is March 21. For more information, contact Bob Whitaker.

Haiti Offering

Time is running out on our coin drive competition between Powerhouse and Underground. The battle to see which group brings in the most cash continues through Easter Sunday. The cause: Haiti. All monies go directly to the EFCA Haiti disaster relief. P.S. Yes, it’s a “coin drive,” but this might be a good time to “go green.”

Having a Hard Time Finding Parking?

Our main lot is frequently full. Don’t forget that we have off-site parking at Hopkins Junior High (across the street) and at both realty offices on the corners of Driscoll and Mission. Please park along the wall in these lots. Parking off-site is a great opportunity to show love to newcomers and families with small children by allowing them to park closer to the church!

Volunteering at Bridges

At Bridges we believe in the power of volunteer involvement to shower love on those who need to know the truth of Christ. If you are interested in learning more about the various opportunities available to all skill levels and interests, please contact Shannon Roure | 510.651.2030 x210.

Comings & Goings

Last week we said good-bye to our awesome interns in Student Ministries, Val Saito and Aparna Davis. We will miss them very much. The good news is that this week we welcome our new Junior High intern, Oscar Ko. If you see him around, give him a warm welcome.

Easter Flower Memorial

To enhance our venues for Easter Sunday, we are giving you an opportunity to purchase an Easter flower in memory of a loved one. Tulips are $8. Please turn in forms (in a separate envelope from your offering) by March 28. Forms are available at the info table.

Pastoral Candidate – Mar 14

Ken Jung and his family will be with Bridges this weekend to go through the candidating process. Ken will be teaching on Sunday, March 14. After the second service, there will be a meet and greet time for the Bridges family to dialogue with him at 12:30 pm in C308 (Powerhouse).

Baptism – Mar 21

The next baptism is scheduled for March 21. If you would like information on baptism, contact Janet Todd | 510.651.2030 x202.

Open House Luncheon – Apr 18

Spring Cell Expo – Apr 11

Little Lamb Preschool Fall Registration

We are now taking appointments for tours and giving information on fall registration dates. Please call ASAP as we fill all openings on a first come, first serve basis. Please call 510.656.1359 if you need info about placing your child in our morning or full-day program.

Is God Calling You?

If you have a heart for Jesus and love to be around kids, you are exactly the right person for Children’s Ministries. Pick the age that’s right for you, and we’ll find a spot where you can share the gifts God has given you. Interested? Want to just check it out? Contact Pattie Larsen | 510.651.2030 x261.

Little Lamb Open House – Mar 27

Little Lamb Open House will be Saturday, March 27 from 1:00-4:00 pm. Drop in anytime between those hours to see the school and have an ice cream sundae. Everyone is invited. Registration info will also be available.

Underground – Sunday

Underground – Wednesday

7:00 pm, C306/307, Nate Glaze | 510.651.2030 x232

Wednesday marks our last round of Nintendo Games, so if you’ve got it, bring it. After the games, we’ll break into small groups and dig into the Bible.

Club Electronica – Mar 19

March 19, 7:00-9:00 pm

Join us for our next Friday Night Outreach. It’s a chance to get plugged in–and to play everything from Super Smash Brothers to RockBand. Bring $3 to cover snacks and stuff, and don’t forget to bring a friend.

Mexico Family Mission Trips

July 17-24 and July 25-August 1

Now is the time to make a decision about going on the Mexico Mission. Applications and deposits are being accepted. Teams have been formed. Meetings to plan how we will minister to the orphans who come to the camp will be held monthly. Our next meeting is March 28, but don’t wait until then to sign up. For details, contact Jolene Thym | 510.651.2030 x264.

Powerhouse – Sunday

10:45 am, C308, Beau Coffron | 510.651.2030 x231

If you’re in high school, the place to be is Powerhouse. You can meet some new friends, then join us as we jump into our ongoing study of the book of Mark.

Powerhouse – Wednesday

7:00 pm, C308, Beau Coffron | 510.651.2030 x231

Bust through the homework early, then come meet up with friends. We’ll play some games, worship together, then break into small groups so we can figure out what God is teaching us through the Old Testament, and how it applies to our lives today.

The Answer – Mar 19

Friday, March 19, 6:00-10:30 pm

Mark your calendars now to attend the student-produced Youth Alive event called The Answer. It happens here at Bridges. It’s an outreach for high-schoolers in the tri-cities area, and includes concerts, a speaker, and free food. There is no charge to attend, so it’s a great opportunity to invite friends.

Mission San Francisco – Jun 20-25

High school students who want to go on this year’s mission trip to San Francisco can pick up a flyer in the Powerhouse room. Sign-ups are being accepted now through March 31. The cost of the trip is $460; the deposit is just $100. For more information, contact Jolene Thym | 510.651.2030 x264.

Women's Retreat – Apr 30-May 2

April 30-May 2, Redwood Christian Park

Speaker: Debbie Alsdorf, speaker and director of women’s ministries at Cornerstone in Livermore, author of A Different Kind of Wild: Is Your Faith Too Tame and other books.