Here is the latest newsletter from Jeff & Adrianna Howe
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Bridge Weekly Update #40
Highlights at Bridge: Livestream available at https://4tw.live , Thrive youth group.
Faith –
John 4:43-54
In John 4, we encounter a royal official whose desperate plea for his dying son becomes a powerful testament to faith. His story asks us to consider: Can we truly believe in a miracle when it’s not standing directly in front of us, but is only a word spoken from afar? Join us as we explore this transformative journey, discovering what it means to trust not just in a person, but in the power of a single word.
View live here on 4tw.live: Livestream starts at approximately 11:10am
Previous messages are also available online.
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 6:30pm. 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
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Bridge Weekly Update #39
Highlights at Bridge: Livestream available at https://4tw.live , Children’s Church, Two Services start this week!, Thrive youth group.
Worship in Spirit –
John 4:27-42
Are you feasting on the empty pleasures of entertainment, food, phones and excess worldly amusements? If so, you are feeding on wind. The only food that lasts is doing God’s will and work.
Jesus has told us the fields are white to harvest – let’s be harvesters for His kingdom!View live here on 4tw.live: Livestream starts at approximately 11:10am
Previous messages are also available online.
The new Traditions
service will begin on
September 14th!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.
How is the Lord working in and through you?
In an effort to make sure each person is serving in the capacity God has designed them for, we’d like to hear from you! A paper copy will be available at church this week as also.
You may also complete these questions ahead of time and send them to Jenn Elroy at jelroy@trustjesusnow.org
Questions:
- How have you served in the church in the past?
- How are you serving in the church currently?
- How do you hope to serve in the future?
** Please be sure to include your name in the email.
Bridge Kids!
Check out this sample from the new Children’s Church curriculum! Worship, fun stuff and a Bible lesson!
NEEDED: Children’s Church Volunteers
Would you like to volunteer for a ministry with tremendous impact? Sign up HERE
Thrive Youth Group
REMINDER: Youth group meets Tuesday at 6:30pm. 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
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Bridge Weekly Update #38
Highlights at Bridge: Livestream available at https://4tw.live , Children’s Church, Homeschool Co-Op, Two Services, Thrive youth group.
Worship in Spirit –
John 4:23, 24
What is Spirit? In the famous encounter with the Samaritan woman in John 4:23-24, Jesus moves beyond the debate of where to worship and reveals something far more profound about the nature of God Himself. His radical claim—”God is Spirit”—is a truth that fundamentally redefines what it means to worship.
We are spiritual beings created to connect with the divine Spirit, and this message will challenge us to move from external religious practice to true, life-transforming communion.
View live here on 4tw.live: Livestream starts at approximately 11:10am
Previous messages are also available online.
The new Traditions
service will begin on
September 14th!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)*Nursery available for
both services
NEEDED: Children’s Church Volunteers
Would you like to volunteer for a ministry with tremendous impact?
Training sessions will be provided prior to starting class.
Current needs: Preschool – 3 workers, Elementary – 3 workers, PreTeen – 3 workers, additionally we are looking for 4 helpers to assist teachers. Each teacher will cover 1-2 times per month.
Sign up HERE
Thrive Youth Group
REMINDER: Youth group meets Tuesday at 6:30pm. Dinner is provided!
Women’s Fellowship
Saturday, September 6th 10:00am at Bridge Community Church
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
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Bridge Weekly Update #37
Highlights at Bridge: Livestream available at https://4tw.live , Children’s Church, Thrive youth group.
The Ministering Heart’s Message Part 2 –
John 4:1-19
What kind of hearts do we need to have to reach those on the margins of society? And what is this “living water” that Jesus offers that can quench our deepest thirst? This message isn’t just a story about evangelism; it’s an invitation to have a ministering heart that sees people not for who they are, but for who they can become in Christ.
View live here on 4tw.live: Livestream starts at approximately 11:10am
Previous messages are also available online.
The new Traditions
service will begin on
September 14th!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)*Nursery available for
both services
NEEDED: Children’s Church Volunteers
Would you like to volunteer for a ministry with tremendous impact?
Training sessions will be provided prior to starting class.
Current needs: Preschool – 3 workers, Elementary – 3 workers, PreTeen – 3 workers, additionally we are looking for 4 helpers to assist teachers. Each teacher will cover 1-2 times per month.
Sign up HERE
Thrive Youth Group
REMINDER: Youth group meets Tuesday at 6:30pm. Dinner is provided!
Women’s Fellowship
Saturday, September 6th 10:00am at Bridge Community Church
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
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Bridge Weekly Update #36
Highlights at Bridge: Livestream available at https://4tw.live , Children’s Church, Food Bank, Thrive youth group, BSF study!
The Ministering Heart’s Message Part 1 –
John 4:1-9
What kind of hearts do we need to have to reach those on the margins of society? And what is this “living water” that Jesus offers that can quench our deepest thirst? This message isn’t just a story about evangelism; it’s an invitation to have a ministering heart that sees people not for who they are, but for who they can become in Christ.
View live here on 4tw.live: Livestream starts at approximately 11:10am
Previous messages are also available online.
NEEDED: Children’s Church Volunteers
Would you like to volunteer for a ministry with tremendous impact?
Training sessions will be provided prior to starting class.
Current needs:
Preschool – 3 workers, Elementary – 3 workers, PreTeen – 3 workers, additionally we are looking for 4 helpers to assist teachers. Each teacher will cover 1-2 times per month.
Sign up HERE
The BSF study for 2025-26 will run mid Sept. through early May at Shelton First Baptist Church. Men’s and Women’s classes will be available.
Contact Sandy Bamford for contact information.
Thrive Youth Group
REMINDER: Youth group meets Tuesday at 6:30pm. 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
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Bridge Missions Update #35
This week’s mission highlight: CCCG – Centro Cristiano Cultural Guatemala
CCCG gives integral care to around 2,000 kids in the country, helping in spiritual, educational, nutritional, and health development. We provide true breakfast, medical care, water resources, clinics, schools, churches, sanitation programs, etc.
We teach the kids skill that will be useful in the future such as, English, mechanical, welding, and agricultural skills.
CCCG works with teams who sponsor our ministry in different areas such as construction, education, medical and dental care, training, vacation camps, etc.
We provide spiritual growth not just our kids but for all the people who work with the ministry and make this possible. We do this through small cell groups where we split all the work and help build community relationships.
Watch David Alvarez at BCC – 17 Aug 2025
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Bridge Weekly Update #35
Highlights at Bridge: Guest Speaker – David Alvarez, Livestream now available, Children’s Church Volunteers needed! Summer Picnic, Men’s Breakfast, Homeschool Co-Op kickoff!
Guest Speaker: David Alvarez
Centro Cristiano Cultural De Guatemala
View live here on 4tw.live: Livestream starts at approximately 11am
Previous messages are also available online.
Past Teachings & Live Stream Available on 4tw.live
Past teachings and Livestreams are available on the 4tw.live website. We’ve transitioned away from YouTube in order to enjoy no commercial ads, no monetization and no inappropriate videos displayed in the menu.
4tw.live is a ministry of 4TheWord and is focused on serving the local church and ministries. Safely share with a friend! If you know of other small/medium size churches that are looking for a very inexpensive way to stream and host their videos off YouTube, please let Pastor Matt know!
NEEDED: Children’s Church Volunteers
Would you like to volunteer for a ministry with tremendous impact?
Training sessions will be provided prior to starting class.
Current needs:
Preschool – 3 workers, Elementary – 3 workers, PreTeen – 3 workers, additionally we are looking for 4 helpers to assist teachers. Each teacher will cover 1-2 times per month.
Sign up HERE
Thrive Youth Group – Tuesday evening at 6pm!
Contact David Miller for more information 360.229.6582
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
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Bridge Weekly Update #34
Highlights at Bridge: Livestream now available, Children’s Church Volunteers needed! Summer Picnic, Men’s Breakfast, Homeschool Co-Op kickoff!
Summer Picnic
The annual church picnic is coming up on August 10th at The Pointe. Look for the insert in your bulletin for more information including gate code.
Please remember when driving into the Pointe 15mph or below. Please park on the asphalt, not the grass. Parking is available at the North Beach.
No snacks following our service Sunday due to the picnic.
Church kitchen refrigerators may be used, but everyone needs to transport their own food to the picnic area.
NEEDED: Children’s Church Volunteers
Would you like to volunteer for a ministry with tremendous impact?
Training sessions will be provided prior to starting class.
Current needs:
Preschool – 3 workers, Elementary – 3 workers, PreTeen – 3 workers, additionally we are looking for 4 helpers to assist teachers. Each teacher will cover 1-2 times per month.
Sign up HERE
Unexpected Turns – John 4:1-9
Follow the leader. A simple, straightforward command. But what if the leader takes a path you never saw coming? What if the destination is a place you’ve been taught to avoid? Sometimes, His plan leads us to unexpected places, just as it led his disciples through Samaria. What surprising journey might Jesus be preparing for you?
View live here on 4tw.live: Livestream starts at approximately 11am
Previous messages are also available online.
Men’s Breakfast
Calling all men!
Start your weekend the right way with good food, great company, and a dose of wisdom.
Join us for a men’s breakfast this Saturday, the 9th, at 8 a.m. We’ll be serving up a meal while Oliver leads us in a discussion on the timeless wisdom of Solomon.
Don’t miss out on this chance to connect, eat well, and grow together. We’ll see you there!
No Youth Group
REMINDER: There is no Youth Group on the 12th, due to the Millers being out of town.
Home School Co-Op Meet and Greet in the park
Please contact Lael Ann Scafe with any questions.
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
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Bridge Missions Update #33
This week’s mission highlight: Rachel Faust – Immanuel Mission, Arizona
Wisdom and unity for all teachers and staff (school is short staffed this year)
Peace and freedom from anxiety – “that I would trust God with all the things outside of my control and not let them overwhelm me”
Final preparations for school
Safe travels – That Rachel’s car (which has been having issues) will make it through the year.