Category: WeeklyUpdate

  • The Bridge Weekly #50

    This week: John 7:1-24 The Will of God


    Week starting November 30,2025

    Traditions Service – Sundays @ 8:30am

    Contemporary Service* – Sundays @ 10:30am
    *Children’s Church & Nursery Available

    Fellowship in the foyer begins at 9:30am for all


    Current Series

    John 7:1-24 – The Will of God

    Streaming & Past Teachings
    Livestream begins at approximately 11:10am – Click Here
    Previous teachings available here.


    Save the Date!

    Saturday, December 06– Women’s Brunch/Christmas Exchange at BCC at 10:00 am

    Saturday, December 13– Men’s Breakfast at BCC at 8:00 am


    Stay Connected! – Life Groups

    Bob and Carolyn Vivian’s Life Group – 1st & 3rd Mondays
    John Martin’s Life Group – 2nd & 4th Mondays
    David Bauer’s Life Group – Weekly Tuesdays
    Ed Knowles’ Life Group – weekly Thursdays

    *Connect with Jenn Elroy if you need additional info, such as Life Group meeting location, group leader contact info, etc.

    Youth Group

    Thrive Youth group meets Tuesday at 6:00pm. Dinner is provided!

    If you would like to volunteer to purchase food items needed for dinner(s) or sign up for dinner(s) on a specific date for the youth group, please see the sign-up sheet/food needs on the info counter in the foyer.

    Other Weekly Groups

    Adult Bible study
    On break until January

    Women’s Groups
    Each Friday 10:00am @ BCC (Alice Burnett)

    Men’s Group
    Each Friday 4:00pm @ BCC (Bill Valley)

    Prayer Meeting
    Each Wednesday 10:30am @ BCC

    Crafters’ Corner
    2nd, 4th & 5th Mondays 3:00pm-8:00pm @ BCC (Sandy Bamford)

    Home-School Co-Op Group
    Please contact Lael Ann Scafe with questions.

    What to know…

    Families with the last name beginning with “H” through “K” will provide snacks for the month of December

    Other Information

    To request prayer on our prayer chain, contact Doni Matthews at donimatt@aol.com.

    To schedule the church building for related functions, contact Dan or LaRae Peterson at: greenhouse171@icloud.com or call 360.426.6491


    Adult Sunday School

    Please note– The Adult Sunday School class/group is on break until January.



    Happy Thanksgiving to all!

    If you are interested in serving in any of the following areas:

    • Greeters
    • Prayer Team
    • Children’s Church Teachers & Helpers
    • Musicians

    Please contact Jenn Elroy – jelroy@trustjesusnow.org


    Church office phone: 360.426.6352


    BCC teams:

    Elders: Matthew Elroy*, David Bamford, Oliver Chapman, Bernie Walton, Ed Knowles, Dale McDaniel

    Deacons: Rob Hendersen*, Jim Christie, Roy Howard, Roger King, David Lasater, Jonathon Miller

    Deaconnesses: Sandy Bamford*, Michelle Mott-Azzola, Violet Skye, Terri Valley, Doni Matthews, Sue McDaniel

    Ministry Coordination: Jennifer Elroy (key contact)

    Pastors: Matthew Elroy (lead pastor), David Miller (youth pastor)

    * Denotes team leader

    Finances:
    Building Fund balance: $220,702
    Pioneer Food Bank balance: $59,601

    November month to date budget: $14,712
    November month to date giving: $15,233

  • The Bridge Weekly #49

    This week: John 6:52-71 Bread of Life Pt. 3


    Week starting November 23,2025

    Traditions Service – Sundays @ 8:30am

    Contemporary Service* – Sundays @ 10:30am
    *Children’s Church & Nursery Available

    Fellowship in the foyer begins at 9:30am for all


    Current Series

    John 6:52-71 Bread of Life Pt. 3

    Streaming & Past Teachings
    Livestream begins at approximately 11:10am – Click Here
    Previous teachings available here.


    Save the Date!

    Tuesday, November 25– Pioneer Food Bank at BCC at 6:00 pm

    Saturday, December 06– Women’s Brunch/Christmas Exchange at BCC at 10:00 am

    Saturday, December 13– Men’s Breakfast at BCC at 8:00 am


    Stay Connected! – Life Groups

    Bob and Carolyn Vivian’s Life Group – 1st & 3rd Mondays
    John Martin’s Life Group – 2nd & 4th Mondays
    David Bauer’s Life Group – Weekly Tuesdays
    Ed Knowles’ Life Group – weekly Thursdays

    *Connect with Jenn Elroy if you need additional info, such as Life Group meeting location, group leader contact info, etc.

    Youth Group

    Thrive Youth group meets Tuesday at 6:00pm. Dinner is provided!

    If you would like to volunteer to purchase food items needed for dinner(s) or sign up for dinner(s) on a specific date for the youth group, please see the sign-up sheet/food needs on the info counter in the foyer.

    Other Weekly Groups

    Adult Bible study
    On break until January

    Women’s Groups
    Each Friday 10:00am @ BCC (Alice Burnett)

    Men’s Group
    Each Friday 4:00pm @ BCC (Bill Valley)

    Prayer Meeting
    Each Wednesday 10:30am @ BCC

    Crafters’ Corner
    2nd, 4th & 5th Mondays 3:00pm-8:00pm @ BCC (Sandy Bamford)

    Home-School Co-Op Group
    Please contact Lael Ann Scafe with questions.

    What to know…

    Families with the last name beginning with “C” through “G” will provide snacks for the month of November

    Other Information

    To request prayer on our prayer chain, contact Doni Matthews at donimatt@aol.com.

    To schedule the church building for related functions, contact Dan or LaRae Peterson at: greenhouse171@icloud.com or call 360.426.6491


    Adult Sunday School

    Please note– The Adult Sunday School class/group is on break until January.



    A BIG thank you to all who participated in any way, to the Thanksgiving food baskets! Because of your generosity, 31 Thanksgiving baskets were put together to bless those in our community! PTL!

    If you are interested in serving in any of the following areas:

    • Greeters
    • Prayer Team
    • Children’s Church Teachers & Helpers
    • Musicians

    Please contact Jenn Elroy – jelroy@trustjesusnow.org


    Church office phone: 360.426.6352


    BCC teams:

    Elders: Matthew Elroy*, David Bamford, Oliver Chapman, Bernie Walton, Ed Knowles, Dale McDaniel

    Deacons: Rob Hendersen*, Jim Christie, Roy Howard, Roger King, David Lasater, Jonathon Miller

    Deaconnesses: Sandy Bamford*, Michelle Mott-Azzola, Violet Skye, Terri Valley, Doni Matthews, Sue McDaniel

    Ministry Coordination: Jennifer Elroy (key contact)

    Pastors: Matthew Elroy (lead pastor), David Miller (youth pastor)

    * Denotes team leader

    Finances:
    Building Fund balance: $220,702
    Pioneer Food Bank balance: $59,401

    November month to date budget: $11,034
    November month to date giving $11,303

  • The Bridge Weekly #48

    This week: John 6 – Bread of Life pt. 2


    Week starting November 16,2025

    Traditions Service – Sundays @ 8:30am

    Contemporary Service* – Sundays @ 10:30am
    *Children’s Church & Nursery Available

    Fellowship in the foyer begins at 9:30am for all


    Current Series

    John 6:22-59 – Bread of Life pt. 2

    Streaming & Past Teachings
    Livestream begins at approximately 11:10am – Click Here
    Previous teachings available here.


    Save the Date!

    Thursday, November 20– Thanksgiving Basket food donations due

    Tuesday, November 25– Pioneer Food Bank at BCC at 6:00 pm

    Saturday, December 06– Women’s Brunch/Christmas Exchange at BCC at 10:00 am

    Saturday, December 13– Men’s Breakfast at BCC at 8:00 am


    Stay Connected! – Life Groups

    Bob and Carolyn Vivian’s Life Group – 1st & 3rd Mondays
    John Martin’s Life Group – 2nd & 4th Mondays
    David Bauer’s Life Group – Weekly Tuesdays
    Ed Knowles’ Life Group – weekly Thursdays

    *Connect with Jenn Elroy if you need additional info, such as Life Group meeting location, group leader contact info, etc.

    Youth Group

    Thrive Youth group meets Tuesday at 6:00pm. Dinner is provided!

    If you would like to volunteer to purchase food items needed for dinner(s) or sign up for dinner(s) on a specific date for the youth group, please see the sign-up sheet/food needs on the info counter in the foyer.

    Other Weekly Groups

    Adult Bible study
    On break until January

    Women’s Groups
    Each Thursday 6:30pm @ BCC “Lord Heal My Hurts” (Brenda Sizemore & Jenn Elroy)
    Each Friday 10:00am @ BCC (Alice Burnett)

    Men’s Group
    Each Friday 4:00pm @ BCC (Bill Valley)

    Prayer Meeting
    Each Wednesday 10:30am @ BCC

    Crafters’ Corner
    2nd, 4th & 5th Mondays 3:00pm-8:00pm @ BCC (Sandy Bamford)

    Home-School Co-Op Group
    Please contact Lael Ann Scafe with questions.

    What to know…

    Thanksgiving baskets ministry– if you know of a family that would benefit from receiving a Thanksgiving basket, please connect with Sue McDaniel

    Families with the last name beginning with “C” through “G” will provide snacks for the month of November.

    Other Information

    To request prayer on our prayer chain, contact Doni Matthews at donimatt@aol.com.

    To schedule the church building for related functions, contact Dan or LaRae Peterson at: greenhouse171@icloud.com or call 360.426.6491


    Adult Sunday School

    Please note– The Adult Sunday School class/group is on break until January.


    Home School Co-op Group

    Home School Co-op group meets at BCC twice a month. See Lael Ann for details or questions.


    If you are interested in serving in any of the following areas:

    • Greeters
    • Prayer Team
    • Children’s Church Teachers & Helpers
    • Musicians

    Please contact Jenn Elroy – jelroy@trustjesusnow.org


    Church office phone: 360.426.6352


    BCC teams:

    Elders: Matthew Elroy*, David Bamford, Oliver Chapman, Bernie Walton, Ed Knowles, Dale McDaniel

    Deacons: Rob Hendersen*, Jim Christie, Roy Howard, Roger King, David Lasater, Jonathon Miller

    Deaconnesses: Sandy Bamford*, Michelle Mott-Azzola, Violet Skye, Terri Valley, Doni Matthews, Sue McDaniel

    Ministry Coordination: Jennifer Elroy (key contact)

    Pastors: Matthew Elroy (lead pastor), David Miller (youth pastor)

    * Denotes team leader

    Finances:
    Building Fund balance: $220,702
    Pioneer Food Bank balance: $51,927

    November month to date budget: $7,356
    November month to date giving $8,396

  • The Bridge Weekly #47

    This week: John 6 – Bread of Life pt. 1 | Men’s Breakfast I Adult Sunday School change | Samaritan’s Purse Christmas boxes prep party & packing party I Home School Co-Op Group for November


    Week starting November 9,2025

    Traditions Service – Sundays @ 8:30am

    Contemporary Service* – Sundays @ 10:30am
    *Children’s Church & Nursery Available

    Fellowship in the foyer begins at 9:30am for all


    Current Series

    John 6:22-59 – Bread of Life pt. 1

    Streaming & Past Teachings
    Livestream begins at approximately 11:10am – Click Here
    Previous teachings available here.


    Save the Date!

    Saturday, November 08– Men’s Breakfast at BCC at 8:00 am

    Saturday, November 08– Christmas box prep party (Samaritan’s Purse) at 12:00 pm at BCC

    Saturday, November 15– Packing Party (Samaritan’s Purse Christmas boxes) at BCC- 10:30 am

    Thursday, November 20 – Thanksgiving Basket food donations due


    Stay Connected! – Life Groups

    Bob and Carolyn Vivian’s Life Group – 1st & 3rd Mondays
    John Martin’s Life Group – 2nd & 4th Mondays
    David Bauer’s Life Group – Weekly Tuesdays
    Ed Knowles’ Life Group – weekly Thursdays

    *Connect with Jenn Elroy if you need additional info, such as Life Group meeting location, group leader contact info, etc.

    Youth Group

    Thrive Youth group meets Tuesday at 6:00pm. Dinner is provided!

    If you would like to volunteer to purchase food items needed for dinner(s) or sign up for dinner(s) on a specific date for the youth group, please see the sign-up sheet/food needs on the info counter in the foyer.

    Other Weekly Groups

    Adult Bible study
    On break until January

    Women’s Groups
    Each Thursday 6:30pm @ BCC “Lord Heal My Hurts” (Brenda Sizemore & Jenn Elroy)
    Each Friday 10:00am @ BCC (Alice Burnett)

    Men’s Group
    Each Friday 4:00pm @ BCC (Bill Valley)

    Prayer Meeting
    Each Wednesday 10:30am @ BCC

    Crafters’ Corner
    2nd, 4th & 5th Mondays 3:00pm-8:00pm @ BCC (Sandy Bamford)

    Home-School Co-Op Group
    Please contact Lael Ann Scafe with questions.

    What to know…

    Thanksgiving baskets ministry– if you know of a family that would benefit from receiving a Thanksgiving basket, please connect with Sue McDaniel

    Families with the last name beginning with “C” through “G” will provide snacks for the month of November.

    Other Information

    To request prayer on our prayer chain, contact Doni Matthews at donimatt@aol.com.

    To schedule the church building for related functions, contact Dan or LaRae Peterson at: greenhouse171@icloud.com or call 360.426.6491


    Adult Sunday School

    Please note– The Adult Sunday School class/group is on break until January.


    Home School Co-op Group

    Home School Co-op group meets at BCC twice a month. See Lael Ann for details or questions.


    If you are interested in serving in any of the following areas:

    • Greeters
    • Prayer Team
    • Children’s Church Teachers & Helpers
    • Musicians

    Please contact Jenn Elroy – jelroy@trustjesusnow.org


    Church office phone: 360.426.6352


    BCC teams:

    Elders: Matthew Elroy*, David Bamford, Oliver Chapman, Bernie Walton, Ed Knowles, Dale McDaniel

    Deacons: Rob Hendersen*, Jim Christie, Roy Howard, Roger King, David Lasater, Jonathon Miller

    Deaconnesses: Sandy Bamford*, Michelle Mott-Azzola, Violet Skye, Terri Valley, Doni Matthews, Sue McDaniel

    Ministry Coordination: Jennifer Elroy (key contact)

    Pastors: Matthew Elroy (lead pastor), David Miller (youth pastor)

    * Denotes team leader

    Finances:
    Building Fund balance: $220,702
    Pioneer Food Bank balance: $51,927

    November month to date budget: $3,678
    November month to date giving $4,019

  • The Bridge Weekly #46

    This week: John 6 – Eyes on Jesus | Clocks Fall back an hour this weekend | Adult Sunday School change | Home School Co-Op Group for November


    Week starting November 2,2025

    Traditions Service – Sundays @ 8:30am

    Contemporary Service* – Sundays @ 10:30am
    *Children’s Church & Nursery Available

    Fellowship in the foyer begins at 9:30am for all


    Current Series

    John 6:15-21 – Eyes on Jesus

    Streaming & Past Teachings
    Livestream begins at approximately 11:10am – Click Here
    Previous teachings available here.


    Save the Date!

    Saturday, November 01– Women’s fellowship at BCC at 10:00 am

    Saturday, November 08– Men’s Breakfast at BCC at 8:00 am

    Thursday, November 20 – Thanksgiving Basket food donations due


    Stay Connected! – Life Groups

    Bob and Carolyn Vivian’s Life Group – 1st & 3rd Mondays
    John Martin’s Life Group – 2nd & 4th Mondays
    David Bauer’s Life Group – Weekly Tuesdays
    Ed Knowles’ Life Group – weekly Thursdays

    Youth Group

    Thrive Youth group meets Tuesday at 6:00pm. Dinner is provided!

    If you would like to volunteer to help cook dinner, please see David Miller.

    Fall Back

    Friendly reminder that clocks fall back an hour this weekend.

    Other Weekly Groups

    Adult Bible study
    On break until January

    Women’s Groups
    Each Thursday 6:30pm @ BCC “Lord Heal My Hurts” (Brenda Sizemore & Jenn Elroy)
    Each Friday 10:00am @ BCC (Alice Burnett)

    Men’s Group
    Each Friday 4:00pm @ BCC (Bill Valley)

    Prayer Meeting
    Each Wednesday 10:30am @ BCC

    Crafters’ Corner
    2nd, 4th & 5th Mondays 3:00pm-8:00pm @ BCC (Sandy Bamford)

    Home-School Co-Op Group
    Please contact Lael Ann Scafe with questions.

    What to know…

    If you would like to help with meals for the Thrive Teen Group on Tuesday evenings contact David Miller.

    Operation Christmas Child Shoe box ministry: We collect continually throughout the year. November – Packing Party TBA.

    Families with the last name beginning with “C” through “G” will provide snacks for the month of November.

    Other Information

    To request prayer on our prayer chain, contact Doni Matthews at donimatt@aol.com.

    To schedule the church building for related functions, contact Dan or LaRae Peterson at: greenhouse171@icloud.com or call 360.426.6491


    Adult Sunday School

    Please note– effective this Sunday, the Adult Sunday School class/group is on break until January.


    Home School Co-op Group

    Home School Co-op group meets at BCC twice a month. See Lael Ann for details or questions.


    If you are interested in serving in any of the following areas:

    • Greeters
    • Prayer Team
    • Children’s Church Teachers & Helpers
    • Musicians

    Please contact Jenn Elroy – jelroy@trustjesusnow.org


    Church office phone: 360.426.6352


    BCC teams:

    Elders: Matthew Elroy*, David Bamford, Oliver Chapman, Bernie Walton, Ed Knowles, Dale McDaniel

    Deacons: Rob Hendersen*, Jim Christie, Roy Howard, Roger King, David Lasater, Jonathon Miller

    Deaconnesses: Sandy Bamford*, Michelle Mott-Azzola, Violet Skye, Terri Valley, Doni Matthews, Sue McDaniel

    Ministry Coordination: Jennifer Elroy (key contact)

    Pastors: Matthew Elroy (lead pastor), David Miller (youth pastor)

    * Denotes team leader

    Finances:
    Building Fund balance: $215,110
    Pioneer Food Bank balance: $51,923

    October month to date budget: $18,392
    October month to date giving $27,419 (note: includes special one-time gift)

  • The Bridge Weekly #45

    This week: John 6 – Feeding the 5,000 | Friday – Family Game Night! 7pm | Thanksgiving Baskets | Shoebox Packing Party


    Week starting October 26, 2025

    Traditions Service – Sundays @ 8:30am

    Contemporary Service* – Sundays @ 10:30am
    *Children’s Church & Nursery Available

    Fellowship in the foyer begins at 9:30am for all


    Current Series

    John 6:1-14Overflowing

    Streaming & Past Teachings
    Livestream begins at approximately 11:10am – Click Here
    Previous teachings available here.


    Save the Date!

    Saturday, October 25 – 1:00pm Fred Burgdorf’s memorial service (potluck to follow)
    Tuesday, October 28 – Pioneer Food Bank 6:00pm
    Friday, October 31 – Family game night @ BCC 7:00pm-9:30pm
    Thursday, November 20 – Thanksgiving Basket food donations due


    Stay Connected! – Life Groups

    Bob and Carolyn Vivian’s Life Group – 1st & 3rd Mondays
    John Martin’s Life Group – 2nd & 4th Mondays beginning Oct. 27th
    David Bauer’s Life Group – Weekly Tuesdays beginning Nov. 4th
    Ed Knowles’ Life Group – weekly Thursdays

    Youth Group

    Thrive Youth group meets Tuesday at 6:00pm. Dinner is provided!

    If you would like to volunteer to help cook dinner, please see David Miller.

    Family Game Night

    October 31st @ BCC
    7:00pm – 9:30pm

    Other Weekly Groups

    Adult Bible study
    Each Sunday 9:00am-9:40am @ BCC

    Women’s Groups
    Each Thursday 6:30pm @ BCC “Lord Heal My Hurts” (Brenda Sizemore & Jenn Elroy)
    Each Friday 10:00am @ BCC (Alice Burnett)

    Men’s Group
    Each Friday 4:00pm @ BCC (Bill Valley)

    Prayer Meeting
    Each Wednesday 10:30am @ BCC

    Crafters’ Corner
    2nd, 4th & 5th Mondays 3:00pm-8:00pm @ BCC (Sandy Bamford)

    Home-School Co-Op Group
    Please contact Lael Ann Scafe with questions.

    What to know…

    If you would like to help with meals for the Thrive Teen Group on Tuesday evenings contact David Miller.

    Operation Christmas Child Shoe box ministry: We collect continually throughout the year. November – Packing Party TBA.

    Families with the last name beginning with “C” through “G” will provide snacks for the month of November.

    Other Information

    To request prayer on our prayer chain, contact Doni Matthews at donimatt@aol.com.

    To schedule the church building for related functions, contact Dan or LaRae Peterson at: greenhouse171@icloud.com or call 360.426.6491


    Adult Sunday School time change – now beginning at 9:00am – 9:40am in the office.


    Thanksgiving Basket
    Signup sheet is available at the information desk.
    All donated food items due by November 20th.
    A donation bin is available at the info booth.
    For questions, or if you know of a person would like a basket, please contact Sue McDaniel.


    If you are interested in serving in any of the following areas:

    • Greeters
    • Prayer Team
    • Children’s Church Teachers & Helpers
    • Musicians

    Please contact Jenn Elroy – jelroy@trustjesusnow.org


    Church office phone: 360.426.6352


    BCC teams:

    Elders: Matthew Elroy*, David Bamford, Oliver Chapman, Bernie Walton, Ed Knowles, Dale McDaniel

    Deacons: Rob Hendersen*, Jim Christie, Roy Howard, Roger King, David Lasater, Jonathon Miller

    Deaconnesses: Sandy Bamford*, Michelle Mott-Azzola, Violet Skye, Terri Valley, Doni Matthews, Sue McDaniel

    Ministry Coordination: Jennifer Elroy (key contact)

    Pastors: Matthew Elroy (lead pastor), David Miller (youth pastor)

    * Denotes team leader

    Finances:
    Building Fund balance: $215,110
    Pioneer Food Bank balance: $51,080

    October month to date budget: $13,794
    October month to date giving $19,190 (note: includes special one-time $10k gift)

  • The Bridge Weekly #44

    This week: Cleanup Day, John 5:31-47, Upcoming Game Night, Burgdorf Memorial Service


    Week starting October 19, 2025

    Traditions Service – Sundays @ 8:30am

    Contemporary Service* – Sundays @ 10:30am
    *Children’s Church & Nursery Available

    Fellowship in the foyer begins at 9:30am for all


    Current Series

    John 5:31-47The Works I do

    Streaming & Past Teachings
    Livestream begins at approximately 11:10am – Click Here
    Previous teachings available here.


    Save the Date!

    Sunday, October 19 – Potluck following second service
    Saturday, October 25 – 1pm Fred Burgdorf’s memorial service (potluck to follow)
    Friday, October 31 – Family game night @ BCC 7:00pm-9:30pm
    Thursday, November 20 – Thanksgiving Basket food donations due


    Stay Connected! – Life Groups

    Bob and Carolyn Vivian’s Life Group – 1st & 3rd Mondays
    John Martin’s Life Group – 2nd & 4th Mondays beginning Oct. 27th
    David Bauer’s Life Group – Weekly Tuesdays beginning Nov. 4th
    Ed Knowles’ Life Group – weekly Thursdays

    Youth Group

    Thrive Youth group meets Tuesday at 6:00pm. Dinner is provided!

    If you would like to volunteer to help cook dinner, please see David Miller.

    Family Game Night

    October 31st @ BCC
    7:00pm – 9:30pm

    Other Weekly Groups

    Adult Bible study
    Each Sunday 9:00am-9:40am @ BCC

    Women’s Groups
    Each Monday 6:00pm @ BCC (Jean Brown & Brenda Sizemore) – on break until November
    Each Thursday 6:30pm @ BCC “Lord Heal My Hurts” (Brenda Sizemore & Jenn Elroy)
    Each Friday 10:00am @ BCC (Alice Burnett)

    Men’s Group
    Each Friday 4:00pm @ BCC (Bill Valley)

    Prayer Meeting
    Each Wednesday 10:30am @ BCC

    Crafters’ Corner
    2nd, 4th & 5th Mondays 3:00pm-8:00pm @ BCC (Sandy Bamford)

    Home-School Co-Op Group
    Please contact Lael Ann Scafe with questions.

    What to know…

    If you would like to help with meals for the Thrive Teen Group on Tuesday evenings contact David Miller.

    Operation Christmas Child Shoe box ministry: We collect continually throughout the year. Currently we are collecting jump ropes, sidewalk chalk, bean bags for the month of October.

    Families with the last name beginning with “A” through “B” will provide snacks for the month of October.

    Other Information

    To request prayer on our prayer chain, contact Doni Matthews at donimatt@aol.com.

    To schedule the church building for related functions, contact Dan or LaRae Peterson at: greenhouse171@icloud.com or call 360.426.6491



    Fall Cleanup October 18th from 10:00am – 12:30pm.
    Pizza lunch will be provided.


    Adult Sunday School time change – now beginning at 9:00am – 9:40am in the office.


    Thanksgiving Basket
    Signup sheet is available at the information desk.
    All donated food items due by November 20th.
    A donation bin is available at the info booth.
    For questions, or if you know of a person would like a basket, please contact Sue McDaniel.


    If you are interested in serving in any of the following areas:

    • Greeters
    • Prayer Team
    • Children’s Church Teachers & Helpers
    • Musicians

    Please contact Jenn Elroy – jelroy@trustjesusnow.org


    Church office phone: 360.426.6352


    BCC teams:

    Elders: Matthew Elroy*, David Bamford, Oliver Chapman, Bernie Walton, Ed Knowles, Dale McDaniel

    Deacons: Rob Hendersen*, Jim Christie, Roy Howard, Roger King, David Lasater, Jonathon Miller

    Deaconnesses: Sandy Bamford*, Michelle Mott-Azzola, Violet Skye, Terri Valley, Doni Matthews, Sue McDaniel

    Ministry Coordination: Jennifer Elroy (key contact)

    Pastors: Matthew Elroy (lead pastor), David Miller (youth pastor)

    * Denotes team leader

  • Bridge Weekly #43

    This week: New email format which includes all the information which has traditionally been included in the printed bulletin!


    Week starting October 12, 2025

    Traditions Service – Sundays @ 8:30am

    Contemporary Service* – Sundays @ 10:30am
    *Children’s Church & Nursery Available

    Fellowship in the foyer begins at 9:30am for all


    Current Series

    John 5:24-30Life in the Son

    Streaming & Past Teachings
    Livestream begins at approximately 11:10am – Click Here
    Previous teachings available here.


    Save the Date!

    Saturday, October 18 – Fall work day 10am-12:30pm
    Saturday, October 19
    – Potluck following second service
    Thursday, November 20 – Thanksgiving Basket food donations due


    Stay Connected! – Life Groups

    Bob and Carolyn Vivian’s Life Group – 1st & 3rd Mondays
    John Martin’s Life Group – 2nd & 4th Mondays (start date TBA)
    David Bauer’s Life Group is on break until October
    Ed Knowles’ Life Group – weekly Thursdays

    Youth Group

    Thrive Youth group meets Tuesday at 6:00pm. Dinner is provided!

    Other Weekly Groups

    Adult Bible study
    Each Sunday 9:00am-9:40am @ BCC

    Women’s Groups
    Each Monday 6:00pm @ BCC (Jean Brown & Brenda Sizemore) – on break until November
    Each Thursday 6:30pm @ BCC “Lord Heal My Hurts” (Brenda Sizemore & Jenn Elroy)
    Each Friday 10:00am @ BCC (Alice Burnett)

    Men’s Group
    Each Friday 4:00pm @ BCC (Bill Valley)

    Prayer Meeting
    Each Wednesday 10:30am @ BCC

    Crafters’ Corner
    2nd, 4th & 5th Mondays 3:00pm-8:00pm @ BCC (Sandy Bamford)

    Home-School Co-Op Group
    Please contact Lael Ann Scafe with questions.

    What to know…

    If you would like to help with meals for the Thrive Teen Group on Tuesday evenings contact David Miller.

    Operation Christmas Child Shoe box ministry: We collect continually throughout the year. Currently we are collecting jump ropes, sidewalk chalk, bean bags for the month of October.

    Families with the last name beginning with “A” through “B” will provide snacks for the month of October.

    Other Information

    To request prayer on our prayer chain, contact Doni Matthews at donimatt@aol.com.

    To schedule the church building for related functions, contact Dan or LaRae Peterson at: greenhouse171@icloud.com or call 360.426.6491



    Fall Cleanup October 18th from 10:00am – 12:30pm.
    Pizza lunch will be provided.


    Adult Sunday School time change – now beginning at 9:00am – 9:40am in the office.


    Thanksgiving Basket
    Signup sheet is available at the information desk.
    All donated food items due by November 20th.
    A donation bin is available at the info booth.
    For questions, or if you know of a person would like a basket, please contact Sue McDaniel.


    If you are interested in serving in any of the following areas:

    • Greeters
    • Prayer Team
    • Children’s Church Teachers & Helpers
    • Musicians

    Please contact Jenn Elroy – jelroy@trustjesusnow.org


    Church office phone: 360.426.6352


    BCC teams:

    Elders: Matthew Elroy*, David Bamford, Oliver Chapman, Bernie Walton, Ed Knowles, Dale McDaniel

    Deacons: Rob Hendersen*, Jim Christie, Roy Howard, Roger King, David Lasater, Jonathon Miller

    Deaconnesses: Sandy Bamford*, Michelle Mott-Azzola, Violet Skye, Terri Valley, Doni Matthews, Sue McDaniel

    Ministry Coordination: Jennifer Elroy (key contact)

    Pastors: Matthew Elroy (lead pastor), David Miller (youth pastor)

    * Denotes team leader

  • Bridge Weekly Update #42

    Bridge Weekly Update #42

    Highlights at Bridge: This week:


    The Son Gives Life

    John 5:16-23

    View live here on 4tw.live: Livestream starts at approximately 11:10am

    Previous messages are also available online.


    Church Cleanup – October 18th. Time TBA

    PIZZA available for those who volunteer. Start time to be announced shortly.



    If you are interested in serving in any of the following areas:

    • Greeters
    • Prayer Team
    • Children’s Church Teachers & Helpers
    • Musicians

    Please contact Jenn Elroy – jelroy@trustjesusnow.org

    Men’s Breakfast

    Saturday Oct. 11th at 8:00am


    Traditions – Worship
    with traditional hymns &
    liturgy.
    8:30am-9:30am
    (No children’s church)

    The Gathering
    Contemporary worship
    10:30am-12:00pm (Children’s church be-
    gins after music)

    Adult Sunday School is from 8:30am – 9:30am in the church office. This change in time is due to the service times.


    Thrive Youth Group

    REMINDER: Youth group meets Tuesday at 6:00pm. Dinner is provided!


    For more information on any of these events, or to volunteer, please email info@trustjesusnow.org or call the church office at 360.426.6352


    BCC Leadership teams:

    Elders: Matthew Elroy*, David Bamford, Oliver Chapman, Bernie Walton, Ed Knowles, Dale McDaniel

    Deacons: Rob Hendersen*, Jim Christie, Roy Howard, Roger King, David Lasater, Jonathon Miller

    Deaconnesses: Sandy Bamford*, Michelle Mott-Azzola, Violet Skye, Terri Valley, Doni Matthews, Sue McDaniel

    Ministry Coordination: Jennifer Elroy (key church contact)

    Pastors: Matthew Elroy (lead pastor), David Miller (youth pastor)

    * Denotes team leader

  • Bridge Weekly Update #41

    Bridge Weekly Update #41

    Highlights at Bridge: This week: John 5, Church Cleanup day, Livestream available at https://4tw.live , Thrive youth group.


    Made Well

    John 5:1-15

    Do you ever feel stuck in a difficult situation that seems to last forever, wondering if change is even possible? How does the story of a man’s 38-year paralysis being instantly cured reveal Jesus’ power to finally end our longest struggles, and what does he ask us to do after we’ve been made whole?

    View live here on 4tw.live: Livestream starts at approximately 11:10am

    Previous messages are also available online.


    Church Cleanup – October 18th. Time TBA

    PIZZA available for those who volunteer. Start time to be announced shortly.


    If you are interested in serving in any of the following areas:

    • Greeters
    • Prayer Team
    • Children’s Church Teachers & Helpers
    • Musicians

    Please contact Jenn Elroy – jelroy@trustjesusnow.org

    Traditions – Worship
    with traditional hymns &
    liturgy.
    8:30am-9:30am
    (No children’s church)

    The Gathering
    Contemporary worship
    10:30am-12:00pm (Children’s church be-
    gins after music)

    Adult Sunday School is from 8:30am – 9:30am in the church office. This change in time is due to the service times.


    Thrive Youth Group

    REMINDER: Youth group meets Tuesday at 6:00pm. Dinner is provided!


    For more information on any of these events, or to volunteer, please email info@trustjesusnow.org or call the church office at 360.426.6352


    BCC Leadership teams:

    Elders: Matthew Elroy*, David Bamford, Oliver Chapman, Bernie Walton, Ed Knowles, Dale McDaniel

    Deacons: Rob Hendersen*, Jim Christie, Roy Howard, Roger King, David Lasater, Jonathon Miller

    Deaconnesses: Sandy Bamford*, Michelle Mott-Azzola, Violet Skye, Terri Valley, Doni Matthews, Sue McDaniel

    Ministry Coordination: Jennifer Elroy (key church contact)

    Pastors: Matthew Elroy (lead pastor), David Miller (youth pastor)

    * Denotes team leader