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OUR FIRST YEAR
THIS WEEK'S
SERMON
Sunday Sermon 4-13 Pastor Tom
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WHAT'S HAPPENING AT
THE BRIDGE
SUN APR 27 | 09:00 AM
SUNDAY SCHOOL - YOUTH
6th through 12th graders are invited to join us for Sunday School each week at 9am in the youth space. A typical week will kick off with a quick game or ice breaker, followed by a large group lesson, and then small group discussion.
You can learn more about Bridge Youth by clicking here!
SUN APR 27 | 09:00 AM
SUNDAY SCHOOL - YOUNG ADULT
Our young adult ministry - ASK, is open to those aged 18-26. We meet for Sunday School each week from 9:00am-9:45am in room 414.
ASK also meets occasionally outside of Sunday mornings for studies, social events, and service projects. We hope you'll join us!
SUN APR 27 | 09:00 AM
SUNDAY SCHOOL - ADULT AM
We have two chances for you to join us for Sunday School as we dig deeper into the previous week's sermon. The first is before our worship service Sunday mornings at 9am in the CPS atrium and the second is Sunday afternoon at 4pm at The Bridge office - 401 S Walnut ST.
We look forward to seeing you there!
SUN APR 27 | 04:00 PM
SUNDAY SCHOOL - ADULT PM
We have two chances for you to join us for Sunday School as we dig deeper into the previous week's sermon. The first is before our worship service Sunday mornings at 9am in the CPS atrium and the second is Sunday afternoon at 4pm at The Bridge office - 401 S Walnut ST.
We look forward to seeing you there!
TUE APR 29 | 07:00 PM
BREAD FOR THE WORLD
Have you been wondering how to make a difference in our community, country, and world? Bread for the World is a non-partisan, Christian advocacy organization that works to end world hunger by urging Congressional leaders to enact policies and programs that can help end hunger in the U.S. and around the world. They have been doing this important work for 50 years! Come and hear from local leaders about how SNAP, WIC, and USAID have been affected by recent Federal cuts. We will also be talking about what we can do as a congregation to lobby our Congressional leaders to ensure people receive the food they need to survive.
Join us on Tuesday, April 29th at 7pm at Willow Hill UMC - 304 E Far Hills DR in East Peoria - to learn more about Bread for the World.
SUN MAY 04
COLLECTION FOR REDBIRD MISSION
Our missions collection for the month of May will go toward benefiting Red Bird Mission. Red Bird Mission is a UMC organization that serves the people of eastern Kentucky - in some of the poorest counties in the country. Each year more than 3,000 volunteers help to repair over 200 homes and help improve living conditions for area residents. Founded with just a school in 1921, today it has grown to a full-service mission of the United Methodist Church, the only one of its kind in the country, serving more than 14,000 people annually.
On Sunday May 4th we will be collecting bed sheets (twin and queen), thin blankets, towels, laundry detergent, shampoo, baby shampoo, sippy cups, and bottles.
SUN MAY 04 | 10:00 AM
THE BRIDGE DAY OF SERVICE
On May 4, the Bridge will meet for a short service at 10am before departing for various service projects at parks, schools, and nursing homes. There will be a selection of projects available starting April 6. After serving (around 11:45am), we will come back to Central Primary School for a box lunch meal. Nursery care will be available.
You can now sign up for a specific service project by clicking here!
SUN MAY 04 | 06:30 PM
YOUTH GROUP - MAY
6th through 12th graders are invited to join us for a big kid egg hunt! We'll also have plenty of games and snacks so be sure to invite a friend!
Youth Group will meet from 6:30pm-8:00pm at the Bridge office, 401 S. Walnut in Washington.
To keep up with all the latest please follow our Bridge Youth Facebook Group.
SAT MAY 10 | 10:00 AM
LEMONADE STAND FOR FOSTER VILLAGE
In honor of Foster Care Awareness Month The Bridge will be hosting a lemonade stand to benefit Foster Village Peoria! Stop by the corner of Walnut and Church ST (in front of The Bridge office) to say hi and cool off a bit! We'll be there Saturday May 10th from 10am-2pm. You can learn more about Foster Village by visiting their website or following their Facebook page.
We still need volunteers to work the lemonade stand. You can sign up for a one hour shift (perfect for small groups or families) by clicking here.
Questions? Contact us!
SAT MAY 17 | 10:00 AM
VOLUNTEER AT REFLECTIONS MEMORY CARE
We have an opportunity for a small group of people (up to 4) to bless the residents of Reflections Memory Care by getting their flower beds ready for spring. Volunteers will work alongside residents to prep the soil and plant the provided flowers.
This event will be held Saturday May 17th at 10:00 Reflections Memory Care - 1280 Independence CT in Washington - and is expected to take an hour or two.
Click here to register for this event.
JUN 07-13
REDBIRD MISSION TRIP
We will once again be sending a team of volunteers on a Red Bird Mission Trip to southeastern Kentucky - one of the poorest regions in the US. Volunteers will provide much needed home repairs for low-income community residents as well as maintenance on the mission buildings and grounds. This is a great opportunity for young adults or those who enjoy home improvement projects - and if neither applies to you, there's a job for everyone!
We'll announce more as the trip grows closer, including a brief presentation during our church service on February 9th. In the meantime, please e-mail pershingmichael@gmail.com if you're interested or have any questions.
SUN JUN 08
SENIOR SUNDAY
We will be recognizing our high school and college seniors during our service on Sunday June 8th. If you have a senior this year please fill out this form to have them included.
This would also be a great time to mention our young adult group (age 18-26) ASK! They meet for Sunday School each week from 9:00am-9:45am in room 414 and would love for you to join them!
Questions? Contact us!
FRI JUN 20 | 08:00
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
We're excited to announce our VBS theme for 2025 - Messy Masterpiece! As you can tell by the name we'll have lots of messy fun, a service project, and a bounce house!
Our Biblical focus will be Ephesians 2:10 "For we are God's masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago." The morning will focus on being God's creative masterpiece. The afternoon will focus on service.
This event will be held outdoors (or indoors if weather necessitates) at the Bridge office - 401 S Walnut ST in Washington - from 8am-3pm on Friday June 20th. Ages are entering kindergarten in 2025 through those who are finishing 5th grade in 2025. We'll also need lots of volunteers!
Click here to register your child!
Questions? Contact us!
BRANCHES
OF WASHINGTON
The Bridge UMC is proud to partner with several local churches and members of our community to form Branches of Washington. Our mission is to help the children and youth of our community arrive at school each day ready to learn.
Our primary means of accomplishing this is through our monthly Care Closets. Students who receive free or reduced lunch are given the opportunity to "shop" for free clothing and personal care products. Branches will also be providing breakfast and snack items for schools to distribute to those in need.
Care Closets are now being offered in all D50, D51, and D52 schools! This is a huge undertaking and we need your help!
