{"id":121,"date":"2025-07-26T11:41:27","date_gmt":"2025-07-26T18:41:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mychurchcommunity.org\/?p=121"},"modified":"2025-07-26T11:49:48","modified_gmt":"2025-07-26T18:49:48","slug":"bridge-weekly-update-32","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mychurchcommunity.org\/?p=121","title":{"rendered":"Bridge Weekly Update #32"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Highlights at Bridge: <\/strong>Sunday: Jesus&#8217; Baptism, Life Group Update, Prayer meeting, Volunteers Needed   &#8211;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"643\" src=\"https:\/\/mychurchcommunity.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Website-Images-13-1024x643.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-106 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mychurchcommunity.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Website-Images-13-1024x643.webp 1024w, https:\/\/mychurchcommunity.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Website-Images-13-300x188.webp 300w, https:\/\/mychurchcommunity.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Website-Images-13-768x482.webp 768w, https:\/\/mychurchcommunity.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Website-Images-13.webp 1032w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><strong>Summer Picnic<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is a sign up sheet at church. If you interested in being baptized, please see Pastor Matt after service today. Pastors Matt and John will be performing baptisms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><strong>Jesus&#8217; Baptism <\/strong>&#8211;  John 3:22-36<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;He must increase, but I must decrease.&#8221; (v.30)<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"168\" src=\"https:\/\/mychurchcommunity.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/JohnSeries.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20 size-full\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>John&#8217;s message of repentance was intended to lead disciples to Jesus. When division arose amongst two sets of disciples, John brings clarity that all of those being baptized were doing so to be prepared for the Messiah. John&#8217;s intent is to bring unity, where human logic brought disunity. Jesus was, and is, the focal point of baptism!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Previous messages are also <a href=\"https:\/\/4tw.live\/channel\/bcc\">available online<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><strong>Life Groups Update<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Life groups are on break for the month of August. David Bamford will continue to meet Sunday mornings for instruction in the Word and fellowship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have not been involved in a Life Group, please pray about how the Lord might use this tremendous ministry in your life to stay in community with one another and grow in your walk with the Lord.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Upcoming Fall Life Group schedules will be announced in few weeks.<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"574\" src=\"https:\/\/mychurchcommunity.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/AdobeStock_1141245673-1024x574.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-56 size-medium\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mychurchcommunity.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/AdobeStock_1141245673-1024x574.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/mychurchcommunity.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/AdobeStock_1141245673-300x168.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/mychurchcommunity.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/AdobeStock_1141245673-768x430.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/mychurchcommunity.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/AdobeStock_1141245673-1536x861.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/mychurchcommunity.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/AdobeStock_1141245673-2048x1148.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/mychurchcommunity.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/AdobeStock_774838859-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-55 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mychurchcommunity.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/AdobeStock_774838859-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/mychurchcommunity.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/AdobeStock_774838859-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/mychurchcommunity.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/AdobeStock_774838859-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/mychurchcommunity.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/AdobeStock_774838859-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/mychurchcommunity.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/AdobeStock_774838859-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><strong>Prayer Meeting &#8211; Wednesdays at 10:30am<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join us every Wednesday at 10:30 AM for a time of prayer. Let\u2019s come together in faith, lift one another up, and seek God\u2019s presence. All are welcome\u2014<em>your prayers matter<\/em>!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><strong>Ready to make a difference?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many opportunities to serve others at Bridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Children&#8217;s Church<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ushers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Family Room volunteers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Grounds maintenance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/mychurchcommunity.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/AdobeStock_210608257-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31 size-medium\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mychurchcommunity.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/AdobeStock_210608257-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/mychurchcommunity.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/AdobeStock_210608257-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/mychurchcommunity.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/AdobeStock_210608257-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/mychurchcommunity.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/AdobeStock_210608257-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/mychurchcommunity.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/AdobeStock_210608257-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/mychurchcommunity.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/AdobeStock_171294698-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-69 size-medium\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mychurchcommunity.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/AdobeStock_171294698-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/mychurchcommunity.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/AdobeStock_171294698-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/mychurchcommunity.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/AdobeStock_171294698-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/mychurchcommunity.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/AdobeStock_171294698-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/mychurchcommunity.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/AdobeStock_171294698-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><strong>WANTED: Graphics Design Volunteer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you have experience with graphic design for print and web? We can definitely use your help! If you have experience and are familiar with Adobe products (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator etc.) please let <a href=\"email:info@bccharstine.net\">Jenn Elroy<\/a> know ASAP!  <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For more information on any of these events, or to volunteer, please email <a href=\"mailto:info@bccharstine.net\">info@bccharstine.net<\/a> or call the church office at <a href=\"tel:3604266352\">360.426.6352<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Highlights at Bridge: Sunday: Jesus&#8217; Baptism, Life Group Update, Prayer meeting, Volunteers Needed &#8211; 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. 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