Brothers & Sisters,

"Come, ye sinners, poor and needy,

weak and wounded, sick and sore;

Jesus ready stands to save you,

full of pity, love, and pow'r."

Personal reflection is a core characteristic of an apprentice to Jesus.

Begin your 2025 Lenten journey by remembering your mortality and repenting for your sins.

On March 5, we will offer morning (6:30-8a) and evening (6-7p) opportunities for Come & Go Ashes. Enter our sanctuary and you will be handed a personal devotional guide. After your personal time of reflection you can step forward to the altar to receive the imposition of ashes on your forehead or top of your hand. Then you can depart in silence. 

"Come, ye weary, heavy laden,

lost and ruined by the fall;

if you tarry till you're better,

you will never come at all."

-Joseph Hart, 1759

This Lenten season we will study the Gospel of John from beginning to end, in our sermon series "BEHOLD".

Unlike Matthew, Mark & Luke, John provides not only a historical account of Jesus’ ministry, but paints a theological portrait of the “Word Made Flesh”. It is John’s words are “written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name" (John 20:31). 

We encourage you to join one of our church-wide study groups, in which we will use “JOHN: Life in His Name”, by Kyle Idleman. Individually, we will provide a 40-day reading plan to read John’s Gospel from beginning to end. 

Invite someone to join you on Sundays at 8:15a, 9:30a & 10:45a as we “BEHOLD the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!” (John 1:29).

Seeking a Holy Lent,

Pastor Nathan

On Sunday, March 9, in the afternoon following our morning services, we will “Circle the Land” in prayer. We will gather together to dedicate our new land and chapel!

**Event Details:**

Gather at CARB (current building) at 4:00p

Pilgrimage/Shuttle to new land at 4:15p

You are invited to join our pastors on a 10-minute walk to the new land. The church bus will also be available to shuttle participants.

Prayer and dedication of Future Sanctuary Location at 4:30p followed by prayer and dedication of Outdoor Chapel

Conclusion by 5:15p.

Church bus available to shuttle participants back to CARB. 

We have 35 reserved on-site (at the new land) parking places for those who need it. Please email Beth@rossbridge.church or call 205-774-1796 to reserve yours. (For safety reasons, parking is not allowed on Ross Bridge Parkway)

We encourage all members of our church family

to join us for this special event - the first on our new land!

Connor Lee Fisher passed away in January 2022 at the age 28. Connor had bravely battled drug addiction for several years and had recently expressed his desire to become a drug addiction counselor.

“Soles for Souls” Used Shoe Drive came about when CARB member Cammie Quinn recently met Jim & Tammy Fisher. The Fishers moved to Ross Bridge last October, and Cammie volunteered to assist them in finding a home for items they were seeking to donate. 

In their conversation, Jim & Tammy shared the story of their son, Connor Lee Fisher (picture left). In this conversation a vision emerged for a used shoe drive to benefit both children in foster care (through Garrett’s Place) and adults (through Sisters in Christ). The Fisher’s embraced the idea of holding this drive in memory of Connor and his commitment to help others.

We will collect shoes at CARB from Wednesday, March 5 -

Sunday, March 16.

You can give to our March Mission Focus online by selecting "Missions" or by leaving a gift of cash or check on our altar rail during worship each Sunday this month - thank you for the impact your make outside our walls!

Registration Is Now OPEN for FINE ARTS WEEK!

Fine Arts Week is a combination of MUSIC & ART CAMP!

June 2nd-5th

9A-1P

For kiddos ENTERING 1st thru 5th Grades!

Cost: $75 per child (includes: snacks, art supplies, and staffing)

You must register and pay to hold your spot!



Children must bring a lunch!

ONLY 20 SPOTS AVAILABLE!

Click link below to register:

FINE ARTS WEEK REGISTRATION LINK!

Families, don't forget to send your completed reading plan form to Ms. Julie by MARCH 6th!

We will have a special event THIS SATURDAY,

MARCH 8th!!

 julie@rossbridge.church

ATTENTION PARENTS!

You should have received a copy of our expectations for Bridge Kids!

This covenant is VERY important!

We want Bridge Kids to be SAFE, FAITHFUL, & FUN for EVERYONE!

Their relationship with Jesus Christ & with others is our HIGHEST priority. For these reasons, we set our EXPECTATIONS VERY HIGH!

Please make sure to read over our covenant with your child, sign & date, and return!

WE HAVE 7 AMAZING WEEKS REMAINING OF BRIDGE KIDS!

WE STILL NEED PARENTS TO VOLUNTEER!



Please know that you only have to serve once or twice a month! 

You do NOT have to prepare anything... all you have to do is show up and serve!

Please click on the link below if you would like to serve with Bridge Kids!!

BK Volunteer Form

***Sunday March 9th***

Bridge Students will be meeting later than usual this Sunday because of the Circle the Land event. We encourage all students and their families join the Circle the Land event from 4-5:15pm! If you are not joining the Circle the Land event please join us at 5:30pm - and arrive at the back of the building!

The Bridge Students will meet at 5:30p to7:30p - The schedule for the night can be found in the graphic below!

QUESTIONS? Email Abby@rossbridge.church

Want to Volunteer?

Calling all adults, if you are an adult and wondering "How can I get more involved?" I got the answer!

We are in need of more Stride Group leaders, volunteers to deliver a meal, trip chaperones, and people who will cover the Bridge Students in prayer!

If you are interested in providing a meal for the Bridge Students this semester please click this link here!!!!

If you are interested in being a stride group leader or a chaperone please reach out to me via the email address below and let's schedule a time to meet!

Thank you all for the support and continued prayers!

QUESTIONS? Reach out to lawson@rossbridge.church

Camp BigStuf · Save The Date!

Does your student(s) enjoy the beach, games, and a camp experience they will remember forever? WELL, WE HAVE GREAT NEWS!!!!!

Bridge Students (those who have COMPLETED grades 6th-12th) will be going to Camp BigStuf June 9-13th.

Registration begins NOWWWWWW!

Click this link to register for Bigstuf while spots are available! 

Ministry Engagement

This Lenten Season we are going to read through the Gospel of John TOGETHER as a Church Family! We have 10 open small groups available for you to choose from, and all begin the week of March 9th! Study Guides are $8, and are available in the church office.

Registration is LIVE right now!

Join us for the 1st Annual CARB Men's & Women's Golf Scramble on Saturday, May 3rd, at Horse Creek Golf Course in Dora! We'll enjoy a Shotgun Start, Lunch together at the Clubhouse, and bragging rights for a solid year! 

Build your 4-Person Team and register them here.

Girls currently in Grades 4 through 8, along with their mothers, are invited to come enjoy tea together on Saturday, April 12th, from 10 - 11:30AM. We will discover more about Susanna Wesley, a faithful, praying mother, who nurtured and inspired two of the most important figures in the Methodist movement, John and Charles Wesley. Come be delighted by the tea service, encouraged by the stories of faithfulness, and strengthened by the table fellowship. 

Our Ecuador Bingo Night was a huge hit! We want to THANK YOU for joining us, bringing your energy and making it an unforgettable evening filled with community spirit. Your support means the world to us!