His Entrance into the World Re-started Time

While the letters B.C.E -- (signifying Before the Common Era) have replaced the letters B.C. -- designating the time Before Christ, for the past 2000 years history has been divided into before Jesus was born and after Christ entered the world.  Of what other great or notable person can such a thing be said?

Even those who do not embrace Him as Lord cannot deny Jesus' impact on the world.  Consider this quote from a well-known scholar:

I am an historian, I am not a believer, but I must confess as a historian that this penniless preacher from Nazareth is irrevocably the very center of history.  Jesus Christ is easily the most dominant figure in all history. -H.G. Wells

Without a doubt the birth of Christ changed history forever.  But not just history - the coming of Jesus into the world has changed countless individual lives and continues to do so right up until this very moment.

Jesus' impact on the world continues to this day because He was no mere man; He was God come in the flesh.  This is why we worship Him.  This is why we honor His entrance into the world.

I believe the service we have planned for this Sunday at The Bridge will lift your spirit and remind you of the true meaning of Christmas.  Be sure to join us for any of our three services.

Our services times are 8:30, 10:00 and 11:30 a.m.

Have a blessed and a truly Christ-filled Christmas!

 

Bo 

P.S.  If you placed a product order from Renew, you can contact Jennifer Webster at 859-760-8399 to confirm total and arrange delivery in time for Christmas.

From The Pastor

Christmas Services December 22^nd

It's hard to believe we are less than two weeks away from Christmas!

To help celebrate the birth of our Lord we have a very special Christmas service planned for Sunday the 22^nd.  In addition to our regular outstanding music, we will be joined by members of the Cincinnati Symphony.

This is a service you won't want to miss -- and definitely one to which you will want to invite family and friends.  Since the 10 a.m. service is most likely the one that will be most crowded -- let me encourage you to attend either the 8:30 or the 11:30 a.m. service.

Invitation cards to give to friends will be available at church this Sunday.  Be sure to take a bunch!

Wrapping-up Genesis this Sunday

After a year-long study of Genesis -- the book of beginnings, we will be concluding this amazing bookthis Sunday.  It's been a great year -- one in which we have explored our origins, witnessed the consequences of sin and seen God plant the first seeds of His plan of redemption.

What a journey it has been - and one that concludes with a note of hope for the future.  Be sure not to miss the finale this Sunday!

Wednesday Prayer Service to Break

While Jannie and I have greatly enjoyed leading our prayer service these past nine Wednesday nights, we have decided to break along with the other Connect Groups until the start of our next Connect Group semester in February.

We want to thank everyone who has joined us over these past weeks.  We look forward to resuming Wednesday night prayer after the holidays.

Cancellation Policy

In case you didn't know; it is our policy to never cancel services at The Bridge.  If you can get to church -- we will be here; rain, snow, ice or whatever!

With much love,

 

Bo