Help for Houston and Florida

Thanks to everyone who has brought items or donated financially to help with the relief efforts taking place in the Houston area and throughout the state of Florida. In a little over a week we have collected half of semi-load of cleaning supplies, personal hygiene items, diapers, bottled water, food supplies and more that will be shipped to those suffering the consequences of these two major hurricanes. The Bridge will continue to serve as a drop-off center for Matthew 25: Ministries, which is playing a significant role in bringing aid to those affected by these storms. We also want to thank the Cincinnati Reuse Center for their help in getting the items we’ve collected to the Matthew 25: Ministries headquarters in Blue Ash.

Items can be dropped off at the church and placed in the container beneath the big “Houston” sign between the hours of 9 AM – 7 PM. For details about items needed or to contribute financially, go to the church website atwww.thebridgenky.com or to www.M25M.org.

Care Net 5K Run/Walk for Life

On Saturday, September 23rd Care Net Pregnancy Services of Northern Kentucky will be conducting their annual Run/Walk for Life. Once again, I have a surrogate runner (and a fast one!) representing me in this event. Also once again, I am asking you, friends and members of The Bridge to sponsor “me” in this run. If you missed the pledge forms that were passed down the rows this past Sunday you can still sponsor me by clicking on the link below and entering the amount you would like to give toward this great ministry. Since 2006 Care Net has seen 554 clients give their unborn child the gift of life. By taking part in this Walk for Life, you and I can help insure that Care Net will be there for women facing an unplanned pregnancy. Thank you for doing what you can!

https://runsignup.com/pastorbo

Connect Group Fair Starts this Sunday!

We have 35 new connect groups starting up in a few weeks! This is a great way to grow in your faith and to also meet some awesome people who are on a similar faith journey. Visit the church website to see what groups are being offered this semester. You can register online or in the lobby after services this Sunday.

With much love!

Bo

Help for Houston

In light of the devastating effects of Hurricane Harvey, The Bridge is partnering with Matthew 25: Ministries to help bring needed supplies to the Houston area. The Bridge is going to serve as a drop-off center for the items listed below. If you would like to help, please bring these specified items to the church between the hours of 9 AM and 7 PM Sunday – Saturday. These can be brought into the lobby, or left in the designated area beneath the overhang to the left of the front door.

• Non-Perishable Food: PULL TOP canned vegetables, fruits etc.; ready to eat dry goods such as nuts, peanut butter, dried fruits, granola and trail mixes, jerky, ready to eat snacks; bottled water; ready- to-eat meals or MREs, etc. 

• Personal Care Products: Antibacterial soap, hand sanitizer, toothpaste, toothbrushes, shampoo, body wash, deodorant, lotion, etc. 

• Cleaning supplies: Laundry detergents, general cleaner, sponges, bleach (powdered form is preferred), mops, scrub brushes, buckets, rubber gloves, etc. 

• Paper products: Toilet paper, paper towels, etc. 

• Baby and infant supplies: Diapers, wipes, diaper rash ointment, baby wash, baby shampoo, baby lotion, etc. 

• First-Aid items: Bandages, gauze, pads, first aid tape, antiseptic creams, hydrogen peroxide, alcohol, latex gloves, instant cold packs, etc.

Monetary Donations*: You can give online to Matthew 25: Ministries by going to www.m25m.org or by mail by sending checks to Matthew 25: Ministries, 11060 Kenwood Road, Cincinnati, OH 45242.

*Donors to Matthew 25: Ministries who would like to designate their financial gifts for Hurricane Relief may do so by writing “Hurricane Relief” in the memo line of their check or by typing it in the “in honor of” field of the online giving form. 100% of donated funds designated for Hurricane Relief will be used for the purpose intended.

If you would prefer to donate to Matthew 25: Ministries through The Bridge Church, just be sure to designate on your check or when giving online that you are giving toward “Help for Houston.” You may give through the church website by going to www.thebridgenky.com.

Let’s all do what we can to bring aid to this hard-hit area. Matthew 25: Ministries is a great local ministry that has been meeting needs around the world since 1991. If you would like to volunteer your time by serving at Matthew 25: Ministries you may sign-up via their website at www.m25m.org.

In addition to meeting physical needs of people living in the Houston area, let’s also remember to invite God to comfort and uphold those who have suffered such loss, while also drawing them to Him.

With much love in Christ,

Bo