The Vision Series Starts Sunday

Many people who have trusted Christ struggle with relating to church.  Some of the frequently asked questions and/or objections about church are expressed below.

If Christianity is based on a personal relationship with God through Jesus, do I even need this thing called the church?  If I can relate to God on my own, get to heaven through faith in Jesus without the mediation or assistance of a church -- then why bother with attending church, let alone joining one? Besides, I did the "church thing" before and it didn't work out very well.  I ended up getting hurt by people I had trusted.  Who needs that?

The first thing we are going to do in our Vision Series which starts this Sunday at The Bridge is address the big picture idea of the church.  What place does the church play in God's redemptive plan?  Is the church just an addendum to what God accomplished when He sent Jesus into the world to die on a cross -- or was the church the purpose for which Jesus came and died?

By posing these questions in this way I believe I'm giving away the answers!  But that's okay because I have a lot more to say on this all-important subject.

I believe you will leave church Sunday with a whole new perspective of what the church is all about.

In addition to talking about the universal church, we will be discussing the mission, vision and values of The Bridge; those distinctions that make us what we are as a church.

This is all very important stuff so be sure to join usSunday for the first part of this series at 8:30, 10:00 or 11:30 a.m.!

Band of Brothers at the Church Saturday-- 9 a.m.

Attention all men.  Band of Brothers -- a breakfast meeting for men will be kicking off this Saturday at 9 a.m. at The Bridge (disregard notice in Connect Group Catalogue that states we are meeting at the home of Louise Zetterberg).

Join us for a time of food, fellowship and encouragement!  No charge!

See you Sunday!

 

Bo 

P.S. For those who are considering making The Bridge your church home church, this series will serve as our Membership Class.  At the conclusion of this series you will be given the opportunity to let us know if you would like to make The Bridge your church family.