In the past few years, we have been befriending a visitor and getting to know their story and their needs. Knowing their past has given us a better understanding and enjoyment of who they are. This friendship allowed our staff to support them through the loss of loved ones, the pain of battling addiction, and the challenge of looking for housing. We also got to celebrate their highs in life, like their birthdays and their commitment to follow Jesus.

This month, after years of working with a housing program, we are celebrating a big milestone: this visitor got to sign a lease agreement for long-term housing! It was exactly what they needed: a new place where they could have a fresh start in their life, to rest, and recover. It was a blessing beyond words! As the staff rallied together to help them with household items and furniture, this visitor got to call this new place their home.

For this visitor, please join us in prayer as they adjust to this new environment. It is a big shift from their previous lifestyle of years of living in homelessness. We ask the Lord to give them a sense of peace, assurance, and belonging, knowing that this is provision from Him.

Sometimes our visitors share about their habit of substance abuse. It is surreal how they casually talk about using something that is destroying their life. But, because of the friendship developed with the staff, we were able to ask vulnerable questions in an effort to understand the visitor’s heart. While acknowledging the consequences of using substances, the visitor also shared their painful stories. This kind of pain is the reason why so many people run to substances, hoping to medicate and forget.

As they felt the hopelessness, the staff was able to pray with them, sharing the freedom and help we can find in Jesus. What started as a bleak conversation turned into hope and resolution. How? God shows us the Way as He unconditionally loves us through it all.

Full-Time Staff Position Needed

Finance/Bookkeeper

We are looking for someone who feels called to fiscally support the inner-city ministries of The Bridge on 20th Fellowship Centre. This person will:

• Have a strong relationship with Jesus and an understanding of the Bible
• Be energetic and a good team player
• Have good organizational and time management skills
• Enjoy and be proficient working with:
• Accounting software and related processes
• Database applications
• MS Office programs

Floor Minister

We are looking for someone who desires to serve to serve the inner-city of Saskatoon with these attributes:

• Has a vibrant relationship with Jesus and good knowledge of the Bible
• Passionate to build relationship with our community
• Willing to learn and serve in various areas of the ministry
• Energetic and a good team player
• Aligns with the mandate of The Bridge ministry: “To meet people where they’re at, accept them as they are; for God’s body to share His unconditional love.”

Next Generation Coordinator

We are looking for someone who feels called to the young people in our community.

If you:

• Have a vibrant relationship with Jesus and knowledge of the Bible?
• Have a heart or passion for the inner-city kids, youth, and young adults?
• Have a vision to see transformation in lives of young people in our community?
• Have a teachable spirit, willingness to try new things, and an innovative mind?
• Have some experience in leading a team, organizing activities, and administration?

We would love to hear from you if you resonate with some of these questions.

Please send your resume and a brief testimony to Linda.

Volunteer Positions

As our ministry continues to grow, more volunteer opportunities arise:

 SEWING CLASS ASSISTANT

Our sewing class (Wednesday 9:30-11:30) could use 1 or 2 more adults who have sewing knowledge, a caring heart, and a love for Jesus, to help guide class participants as they learn to sew.

SEWING MACHINE REPAIR

As our sewing classes continue to grow, some of our sewing machines need some repairs. If you are knowledgeable in repairing sewing machines (or know of someone), this will be a great opportunity for you to partner with us.

Our Volunteer Coordinator, Carla, would love to talk with you if you would like to learn more about these roles, or if you would like to observe a class and see if it’s for you.

Coffee whitener

Coffee

Sugar

Ground beef

S-M clothing

S-M underwear

Industrial Toaster

For breakfast, we use this industrial toaster to make fresh, warm toast.

Would you like to donate towards or purchase this industrial toaster for us?

If you would like to partner with us in this way, please contact our office for more details.

As our team and facilities have grown, our financial needs have increased as well.

We would like to invite you to prayerfully consider, or even increase, monthly or one-time giving to The Bridge.

Please note, when giving through our website, fees are deducted from your gift.

But when you give by e-Transfer, we receive your whole gift.

Thank you for your partnership!

"On the last and greatest day of the festival, Jesus stood and said in a loud voice, “Let anyone who is thirsty come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, as Scripture has said, rivers of living water will flow from within them."

John 7:37-38 (NIV)