THE BRIDGE
WELCOME TO
CELEBRATE AND RELIVE
OUR FIRST YEAR
CHECK OUT PREVIOUS SERMONS:
A link to our livestream will be posted to our Facebook Group Sunday mornings by 10am.
WHAT'S HAPPENING AT
THE BRIDGE
MAY 26: LAST SUNDAY SCHOOL FOR KIDS (OF THE SCHOOL YEAR)
MAY 26: NO FAITH BUILDERS TODAY
MAY 28: YOUNG ADULT GROUP
Calling all young adults! Join us for the kick-off of our new & improved young adult group on Tuesday, May 28th at 6pm. We'll be cooking out and playing yard games. Meetings will also include fellowship, Bible lessons, and activities to help us grow closer to God and one another.
We'll be meeting most Tuesday nights this summer at 717 Patricia Street, Washington.
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Have any questions? Contact us!
JUN 02: ZOE HOUSE
Our collection for the month of June will be for the Dream Center's Zoe House which recently opened in Washington. Zoe House will provide up to 5 first-time moms (at a time) with a place to stay and 24/7 support. From their website...
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"This is a home where the moms can discover stability as they learn practical life skills like healthy parenting, grocery shopping, cooking, budgeting/finance, and healthy relationships. They will have the opportunity to finish school or a training program, find a job, and grow in confidence during their stay with us."
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Zoe House has asked that we collect anything a baby might need in their first 18 months of life - diapers, diaper cream, baby lotion, wipes, bottles, burp cloths, sleepers, etc. Please bring your items to the June 2nd worship service - we will have collection bins near the entrance.
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Have any questions? Contact us! Want to learn more about Zoe House? Click here!
JUN 02: SENIOR SUNDAY
Bridge family, when you're at church on Sunday please take a moment to write notes of congratulations, encouragement, or advice in a journal that will be given to each of our graduating high school and college seniors. Even if you are not acquainted with each graduate, please write a note to show them that they are part of the Bridge community. We want our graduates to know that there is a community of believers here who is praying for them, rooting for them, and always here for them to return to and be part of.
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The journals will be available on the back wall (closest to the office) throughout the month of May and will be presented to graduates on June 2nd.
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Have any questions? Contact us!
JUN 28: VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
Save the date! This is the first of two VBS offerings and will take place on Friday, June 28th from 8:30-2:30 at Wenger Shelter in Washington. VBS is available to kids who have just finished kindergarten through 5th grade.
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Click here to register for VBS!
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If you have any questions or would like more information on volunteering, please contact us!
JUN 30: WORSHIP IN THE PARK
Join us on Sunday, June 30 as we worship in the park! We'll be meeting at our normal time of 10am at Wenger Shelter - 700 Stratford Drive in Washington. Be sure to bring an outdoor chair or blanket to sit on. Just to be clear, we will not be meeting at Central Primary this week!
All are invited to stick around after this service for a picnic in the park! A Jimmy John's box lunch will be provided (donations to help cover the cost of food will be accepted).
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Have any questions? Contact us!
JUL 26: VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
Save the date! This is the second of two VBS offerings and will take place on Friday, July 26th from 8:30-2:30 at Wenger Shelter in Washington. VBS is available to kids who have just finished kindergarten through 5th grade.
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Click here to register for VBS!
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If you have any questions or would like more information on volunteering, please contact us!
DID YOU KNOW?
Did you know it takes dozens of people each and every Sunday morning to make our worship service happen?
We believe each and every one of us has God-given ways in which we can serve the church. If you would like to serve and you're not sure how we would love to help you find your spot!
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Click the orange "Learn More" button below to explore the many opportunities we have to serve at The Bridge!
In his last sermon, Jesus directed the mission of the church (Matthew 25). “When you see the hungry feed them. When you encounter the homeless give them shelter. When you are aware of those imprisoned or alone, visit them. When you do these things for others, you will meet me.”
Among our core values at The Bridge is being a community of believers who seek to live out this mission. We know that this requires we ask tough questions about faith and our lives. We believe that this compels us to be present in our communities among those who have been turned away from churches, or who do not believe the church cares about them. We are convicted that the church can be God’s agent for change in our world.
We are focusing a spotlight on issues that impact our communities. Housing issues, child poverty, equal rights for all, the crippling impact of debt on families. During the year we will look through the lens of this spotlight on these issues. We will learn, we will engage, and we will act.
As Jesus said, “When you do these things for others, you will meet me.”
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STAY TUNED... MORE TO COME!
Sunday Services at:
Central Primary School
1400 Newcastle Road in Washington IL
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Mailing address:
The Bridge UMC, PO Box 591, Washington IL 61571
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Email: info@thebridgeumc.org
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Phone #: 309-306-1544