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This Week’s Message – “What Makes Leaders Great?”
by Pastor Dan Stockum
Nothing can make us desire great leaders quite as quickly as experiencing bad ones. But what exactly makes the difference? Are there certain qualities that great leaders share? Does God have a design for leadership? This week, we’ll study two contrasting styles of leadership, the role each of us can play regardless of our official title, and the ultimate litmus test for any leader.
Scripture Focus: 1 Corinthians 4 and 9
A BCC Group is a gathering of people just like you who come together each week in a relaxed setting to share their lives, their insights into the Bible, and their gifts and talents for serving Jesus Christ. Life’s a journey, and the happiest people walk the road with others. Find your own traveling companions in a BCC Group.
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Women’s Ministries Grassroots Activities
Our Women’s Ministries are looking for ladies who are active members of Bridges and would like to coordinate a women’s activity (such as a Bible study, hiking, biking, craft day, tea, etc.). We want to help your idea come to life! For details on setting up one of these grassroots activities, email bccsisters@bridges.church.
Anew — November 23
Adult singles are invited to the Anew Life Group, which meets one Saturday each month from 5:30-8:00pm at Bridges. Through examining the Bible, sharing of testimonies, and small group discussions, we grow our faith in Christ and learn to apply Biblical principles to our daily lives. << Click here to learn more about Anew. >>
December Communion Moved to November 24
We normally take Communion in our worship services on the first of each month; however, we will take our December Communion on Sun., Nov. 24, instead of Dec. 1, in order to connect it to our Thanksgiving celebration service.
Deck the Halls at Bridges — November 24
Come get the Bridges campus ready for the Christmas season! Join us for an afternoon of decorating after church on Sun., Nov. 24. We will have pizza, snacks, fun music playing, and jobs for all ages and abilities! Everyone is welcome. << Click here to RSVP. >>
Baja Mission Trip 2025
Curious about our upcoming mission trip to Baja, Mexico, Jan. 16-20, 2025? Come to our Baja Interest Meeting on Sun., Dec. 1, after the morning worship service in the Student Ministry Center. We will cover all you need to know to get excited about joining the trip.
On the trip, we will work once again with Baja Christian Ministries to build one or more houses and conducting outreach events in the Rosarito-Tecate area. Volunteers must be at least 13 years of age to participate in the trip. For more details, email Pastor Steve Durand: steve@bridges.church.
Cocoa, Cookies & Carols — December 8
Kick off the Christmas season with treats and music featuring the Bridges Orchestra, Choir, and LACS Students! Festivities will be held on Sun., Dec. 8, at 5:00pm in the Worship Center.
Thanksgiving Outreach with MUCH Hope
Help MUCH Hope provide a Thanksgiving feast to residents of the homeless shelter in East Palo Alto on Sun., Nov. 24! Sign up via the button below to donate part of the meal, to cook the meal at Bridges, and/or to serve the meal at the shelter. Come share the reason for our gratitude and joy through Jesus. Questions? Contact Sujana Panthulu: sujana.panthulu@gmail.com or 971-533-5744. << Click here to volunteer. >>
Night to Shine 2025
In partnership with the Tim Tebow Foundation and several other local churches, Bridges is excited to host Night to Shine for another year! Mark your calendar on Fri., Feb. 7, 2025! This prom-style event is an unforgettable worldwide celebration, centered on God’s love, honoring and valuing people with special needs. To make this beautiful night happen, we need over 500 volunteers to fill many roles, including buddies for our honored guests, help supporting parents in the parent room, parking and safety teams, decorations, hair stylists, makeup artists, shoe shiners, set up, clean up, and more. << Click here for Buddy registration. >> << Click here for volunteer registration. >>
Deaconesses and Deacons in Need of Volunteers
Have you been looking for ways to serve with other dedicated people? Bridges’ Deaconess and Deacon Boards are expanding their impact in supporting the Bridges family in ways both seen and behind the scenes. 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
Serve in the Children’s Ministry and join 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! << Click here to fill out the form. >>