CELEBRATE AND RELIVE
OUR FIRST YEAR
THIS WEEK'S
SERMON
Sunday Sermon 5-11 Pastor Tom
A link to our livestream will be posted prior to 10am each Sunday morning on our Facebook page. Archives are available on Facebook Video, YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.​
WHAT'S HAPPENING AT
THE BRIDGE
YOUR LETTERS ARE NEEDED!
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.
Over the next few weeks (May 4, 11, and 18) The Bridge will be collecting your letters, those letters will eventually be combined with letters from other area churches and given to our congressional leaders by Bread for the World. You can learn more about Bread for the World by visiting their website.​​
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We have sample letters for Rep. Darin LaHood, Sen. Dick Durbin, and Sen. Tammy Duckworth (click each name to open). It can be as easy as printing the letter and filling out the blanks - or if you'd prefer you can write your own letter. Please place letters in an unstamped envelope with your name on the front and then look for the letter collection box at church on Sunday May 4th, 11th, and 18th - it should be near the entrance but if you don't see it please ask at the welcome desk.
WED MAY 14 | 06:30 PM
MONTHLY MISSIONS MEETING
Do you have a passion for helping those in our community and around the world? Our missions team works to schedule monthly collections, volunteer opportunities, and ways to engage The Bridge in service.
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Our next meeting will be held at the Washington District Library (meeting room on the right as you enter) on Wednesday, May 14th at 6:30 PM. We'd hope you'll join 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.
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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.
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Click here to register for this event.
SUN MAY 18 | 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. ​
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You can learn more about Bridge Youth by clicking here!
SUN MAY 18 | 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.
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ASK also meets occasionally outside of Sunday mornings for studies, social events, and service projects. We hope you'll join us!
SUN JUN 01
MONTHLY COLLECTION - WHIP
Our collection for the month of June will be going to benefit WHIP (Washington Helps Its People). WHIP is a food pantry, founded in 1983, that serves the residents of 61571.
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You can learn more about WHIP by visiting their website or Facebook page.
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We're in the process of finding out how we can best serve WHIP and will post those details soon.
MON JUN 02 | 6:00 PM
VOLUNTEER AT MIDWEST FOOD BANK
Join your friends from the Bridge on Monday, June 2nd from 6:00-7:30PM as we serve at Midwest Food Bank! If you haven't served at Midwest Food Bank before it's quick, easy, and fun.
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Midwest Food Bank currently distributes nearly $34 million worth of food to over 2,200 non-profits each month. They also conduct disaster relief efforts that can get food-filled relief boxes to those in need, within 24 hours.
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Please let us, and Midwest Food Bank, know you're coming by signing up here! We'll see you there! Questions? Contact us!
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!
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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.
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Each Sunday in May, please take a moment to write notes of congratulations, encouragement, or advice to our graduating high school 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 are praying for them, rooting for them, and always here for them to return to and be part of.
The journals will be presented to graduates June 8th on Senior Sunday.
If you or your small group would like the journals during the week, that can be arranged.
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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!
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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!
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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.
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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 need lots of volunteers - you can sign up below! We'll also have a wishlist for donations coming soon.
Click here to register your child!
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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.
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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!
