Jubilee Market

Most of you are aware of how when we started The Bridge, just over ten years ago, we determined that we were going to be an outwardly focused church. I’m happy to say that I believe we have done a pretty good job of keeping an outward focus, while still tending to the ministries that help grow people as followers of Jesus. One of the early ministries we had a hand in starting is Reset. Reset is a Christ-centered, voluntary residential program for men and women who desire to radically change their lives. Many of those who take advantage of this awesome ministry are coming out of incarceration and/or addiction issues. While The Bridge has been a major supporter of Reset, it has always been Reset’s goal to become more and more self-sufficient. This month Reset is taking a big step toward self-sufficiency by opening a thrift store in Cincinnati called Jubilee Market. Jubilee Market will be able to employ Reset residents, while also helping providing revenue for the ministry. Here’s how we can all help. Go through your closets and select gently used clothing items that you no longer need or wear and bring them to church this Sunday to be placed in the big box truck we will have in the parking lot. Items can include, shoes, belts, hats, or just about anything that can be worn. You will be cleaning out your closets while also helping fund a ministry that is helping to change lives. What could be better than that? Baptism June 11 If you have not been baptized in water since making a decision to follow Jesus, we will be conducting baptism services at both our 9 and 11 AM services on June 11. Pick-up a baptism brochure at the Welcome Desk, fill it out and get it to us as quickly as possible. There is also a sign-up sheet at the Welcome Desk. Please provide your name and contact on that, as well. Play Ball! We had a great response to the sign-up for a co-ed softball team this past Sunday, so we will be fielding a team this year. There was not as good a response for the men’s team, so as of right now it does not appear we will have a men’s team. If you would like to be included on the co-ed team, you may sign-up at the Welcome Desk this Sunday or email the team coaches, Daryll and Dawn Collins at daryll@daryllcollins.com. Games will be played at the ball field near the old Plum Creek Church approximately 10 miles south of The Bridge in U.S. 27 (on the left). The first game is this Tuesday so get in shape as quickly as possible! The team will wear our Bridge T-shirts, so if you do not yet have one, be sure to stop by the Welcome Desk and ask for one. There is no charge for the T-shirt, but there is a $15 registration fee per player. You can either put the $15 dollars per person in the offering basket on Sunday (please indicate what it is for), or turn it in to “Coach Daryll” or “Coach Dawn” on Tuesday, or to someone at the Welcome Desk. See you Sunday at The Bridge! Bo