Life Changes @ Bridges

What God’s doing at Bridges and what people are saying…

• Sunday morning at Bridges rejuvenates my spirit, clears my heart from the pettiness that impairs my judgment, and reminds me that God loves me and promises to forgive my insecurities.

• Every morning I wake up and believe God’s grace is sufficient for me to face daily challenges. Every night before sleep I praise God for His being the Harbor for me to rest and refresh.

• God has been changing me by giving me strength to wake up and serve Him. He has given me hope for every day. I see His face, no matter what’s around me or what I’m going through.

• God is deepening my trust in Him as I depend solely on Him to sustain me and my family during my job search. He has been so faithful to provide for us!

• God has been changing me to be strong and patient as I give Him all my overwhelming thoughts and feelings. God has changed me to remember that He is always with us through the good and the tough times.

• I had accepted God and Jesus as my Lord and Savior, which was a few weeks ago, but then yesterday I broke down in tears because my heart accepted Him fully. Praise God!

• God’s will is perfect and best for me, Him and the world. Abba knows best!

Little Lamb Preschool

Little Lamb Preschool and Full Daycare has openings in the full, half, and extended daycare. We offer care for children 2.9-5.9 years old. Our operating hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 am-6:00 pm for full day; 8:00 am-2:30 pm for extended care; and 8:30 am-11:45 am for half day. We close for the month of August and will reopen on September 7. If you would like more information, please call our office at 510.656.1359.

Musicians

If you are interested in serving with the worship arts ministry at Bridges, please contact Helen Lee | 510.651.2030 x207. We have immediate opportunities for bass players and drummers.

Campus Coordinator

Are you a detail-oriented person who likes to coordinate events and stays calm under pressure? We’re looking for someone to ensure that our services run smoothly on our campus on the first and fifth Sundays of the month. The campus coordinator communicates with ministry leaders via walkie-talkies and facilitates the flow of information. Contact Helen Lee | 510.651.2030 x207.

Mexico Mission

A huge thank you to our incredible church family for your generous support of our Mexico Mission project. Two of our teams have returned; a third team departs early Sunday morning to share God’s love with a very special group of children. Please pray for the details of the Vacation Bible School program, for opportunities to share Jesus with the children, and for a safe trip home on August 1.

Kitchen Management Experience?

The Bridges Building C kitchen is in need of a volunteer to oversee it’s operations and patrons. If you have experience and find joy in seeing a kitchen and it’s volunteer staff meet their full potential, please contact Shannon Roure for a volunteer application and interview.

Thanks for Serving

A warm thank you to all of you who so generously shared your gifts, talents and time through our Summer Serve program this summer. Your help is such a blessing to our staff and to our regular teachers and assistants who need a break in the summer.

Looking Forward

As busy as our summers are here at Bridges, the Children’s Ministries Team is already planning for an awesome fall for our children. We’d love to have you join one of our teams. Do you love working with small groups of elementary-aged children? Sign up to be a small group leader. Do preschoolers make you laugh? Be a story teller or a small group leader in the 3’s or 4/5’s. Prefer to work behind the scenes? How about planning and prepping for crafts? Every gift and talent you share with our children is a huge blessing. To find a spot that’s exactly right for you, contact Pattie Larsen.

Underground – Sunday

Underground – Wednesday

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

What happens when a Buddhist, a Muslim, a New-ager, a Seventh-Day Adventist, a Jew, an evangelical Christian, a Mormon, and a passionate follower of Jesus meet up in Hawaii to talk about some of life’s most important questions? Come join the discussion as we work through this summer’s video-plus-discussion series, “Gospel Journey Maui.” This week, we’ll explore the question “Is it religion or relationship?”

Socks, Blankets, Hygiene Items

As a follow-up to our mission trip to San Francisco and Oakland, Powerhouse is collecting supplies to donate to Center for Student Missions to help homeless people in the Bay Area. Items for donation include new socks of all sizes, clean, used blankets, and care items such as: deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrushes, shampoo, and soap. Donated items can be dropped off now through August in the office or the Powerhouse room.

Powerhouse – Sunday

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

If you’re in 9th through 12th grade, we’re saving a seat for you in the Powerhouse room. This week, we’re continuing our series called “Essential,” focusing on what sin is and why it separates us from God.

Powerhouse – Wednesday

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

Don’t miss this week’s Open Gym Night. We’re teaming up with the Cantonese Youth Group to play badminton, basketball, and soccer. 

Other summer events include Movie Night on August 4 and the Powerhouse Beach Trip to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk on August 11. Note that we changed the times on this one. It’s now 4:00-11:00 pm. The cost is $10 before August 6; $15 after that. Bring a sack dinner or money for food. For more details on upcoming Powerhouse events, pick up a Powerhouse Summer Calendar.