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The team has had a great time so far in Sao Paulo. They spent the weekend at Camp California putting on a camp for about 60 kids with Bible stories, games, crafts, songs, and even ended it with s’mores. They are now heading into the neighborhoods (favelas) to put on agitas (games, songs, and stories with more children) as well as prayer and craft time with moms. Please pray for the team as they remain flexible, never knowing what God has for them each day, and that they would be able to shine the light of Jesus in some challenging areas.

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Beach Worship Service

Join our annual Beach Worship Service on Sun., Aug. 4, at Seabright Beach in Santa Cruz! Come for worship at 11:00am, bring lunch, and stay for the afternoon. All are welcome! If you need a ride, or you have extra space in your car to offer a ride, let us know by emailing liliya@bridges.church.

Note: On the morning of Aug. 4, there will be no worship service, Life Groups, or Sunday school classes for children or youth on the Bridges campus. The Mariners Life Group will meet that morning at 10:00am in the Family Center Room 525 (Fireside) for a time of fellowship. They will begin prayer time and teaching around 10:15am and will close around 11:15. They warmly welcome anyone who is unable to go to the Beach Service and would like to join them.

THIS WEEK'S MESSAGE

Courage from Caleb

Speaker: Brad Cole

Series: This is My Story

Scripture Focus: Num. 13:1, 2, 25, 27-31; Num. 14: 20-24; Joshua 14:6-15

This summer, we’re hearing from our elders and various staff about how God has worked in their lives in similar ways to how He worked in the lives of people throughout biblical history. This week, we'll hear from Brad Cole about how the life of Caleb inspired him through various seasons of stepping out in faith and trusting God.

NEWS AND EVENTS

Anew — July 27

All singles and single again over age 35 are invited to our monthly fellowship. Through workshops, presentations, and discussions, we hope to share healthy relationship principles as singles and single households, and build a safe place for support and growth.

ANEW >>

Condolences

We offer our condolences to loved ones of Arlene Pilling, who passed away on July 17. Please remember David and the rest of the Pilling family in your prayers.

Communion Moved to August 11

We normally take Communion in our worship service on the first of each month; however, since our annual Worship Service at the Beach will be on Aug. 4, we will take Communion on Sun., Aug. 11 when we are all back in the Worship Center together.

Lunch with a Mission — August 11

Our next Lunch with a Mission will be on Sun., Aug. 11, after church in the Bridges Family Center. Join us for lunch and to hear from our mission partners Aaron & Rachel Vorbau, who serve in Southeast Asia. Please RSVP below to let us know you are coming and to request childcare if needed. For questions, contact Kathy Spillar: kathy@bridges.church.

RSVP HERE >>

ManDay August 17

All men are invited to our annual ManDay on Sat., Aug. 17! We'll start at Bridges at 8:30am for breakfast and guest speaker Bobby Evans, former Vice President of Player Operations and General Manager of the Giants. Afterward, join a one-time activity such as golf, target shooting, hiking, or pickleball.

REGISTER HERE >>

LACS Hiring & Enrichment Program for Homeschoolers

LACS has a part-time teacher aide position (8-16 hours p/w) starting in the fall of 2024-2025. If you have any questions or are interested in applying, please contact Lizette: lizette.hibbert@lacs.com. << Click here for more info. >>


LACS offers an Enrichment Program for Homeschoolers. << Click here for more info. >>

SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES

MUCH Hope Back to School Drive

Partner with MUCH Hope in sharing encouragement and love to children in local homeless shelters and migrant farm worker families! 100 backpacks and school supplies are being collected and will be distributed to students in need. We’ve seen in years past that a backpack filled with supplies has motivated many kids to go back to school and stay in school. Donate by July 31, and sign up to help assemble the backpacks on Aug. 2 at 3:00pm at Bridges.

VOLUNTEER HERE >>

Deaconesses and Deacons in Need of Volunteers

Bridges’ Deaconess and Deacon Boards are recruiting volunteers to join in the important mission of hearing the word and doing what it says (James 1:22) along with the combined need for faith and action (James 2:16). Our Deaconesses continually support the Bridges family in ways both seen and behind the scenes, and we hope to grow the Deacon Board to similarly serve and also partner with the Deaconesses on joint projects. Have you been looking for ways to serve with other dedicated people? Whether you’d like to send an encouraging note, visit someone in the hospital, give a ride, or something else that excites you, only sign up when you are available and in areas where you want to contribute. For details, contact Board Chairs Sujana Panthulu (sujana.panthulu@gmail.com) or Tom Hansen (twhansen@yahoo.com).

Family Ministry Volunteers Needed

There is always room for you to serve in the Children's Ministry. Please consider joining the team of people pouring into the children of Bridges in our nursery, preschool, and elementary classes. For more info, contact one of our ministry leaders below:


   Nursery - Liliya Gor (liliya@bridges.church)

   Preschool - Kathy Spillar (kathy@brides.church)

   Elementary - Alba Kellejian (alba@bridges.church)

Serve at Bridges

We’d love for each person to find a place to use their God-given gifts within our Bridges family. Prayerfully consider how God would like you to serve, and then fill out our online form. Thank you for helping build our church!

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STAY CONNECTED

Submit Your Questions About Our Sermons!

Do you have a question about this week's sermon? We want to hear it! To see our pastors answer past sermon questions, click HERE.

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Pray with Us

Our Bridges family prays together three different times each week: twice on Wednesday via Zoom, and once on Sunday mornings before our worship service. We'd love to have you join us.

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How to Help and Get Help

Need help picking up groceries, setting up tech tools or equipment, running errands, etc.? We have a team of people who are ready and willing to help. If you're able and willing to help others, join our team!

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Finance Update as of July 21, 2024

These are our current year-to-date giving figures: Actual is $1,539,951; budgeted is $1,619,000; shortfall is $79,049. These figures reflect contributions for the church year, which runs Sept. 1 - Aug. 31.

GIVING PAGE >>

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