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We still need many volunteers to help us create an evening to remember at Night to Shine 2025! We are excited to again host Night to Shine on Fri., Feb. 7. 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 the buttons below to learn more!

BUDDY REGISTRATION >>
VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION >>
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Anew — January 25

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.

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THIS WEEK'S MESSAGE

Using Our Words Well

Speaker: Pastor Dan Stockum

Series: Use It Well—Stewarding God's Many Gifts

Scripture Focus: James 3:2-12

All of us, in one way or another, are able to communicate. Even babies can get their ideas across with cries or gestures. But why did God give us this ability? What is it for? Can we misuse it? This week, we'll study the power of words, their purpose, and the proper way to use them.

NEWS AND EVENTS

Baja Mission Trip Recap

Welcome back to our Baja Mission Team, who returned yesterday from serving with Baja Christian Ministries in Mexico! In just 3 days, our team

built 2 fully furnished homes for two families, hosted a community outreach event and provided 30 food kits to families in need, and helped run a fun-filled kids’ outreach event where the gospel was shared with many people. We are blessed to have each of you as a part of our Bridges family, and pray that your impact will continue long after your return home.

Update on Holiday Projects with Salvation Army

For over 25 years, members of Bridges have supported the Salvation Army. Here's what we accomplished during the 2024 holiday season:

  • 50+ people from Bridges rang the red kettle bell, helping the Sunnyvale Salvation Army Corps raise $71,716 total$32,000 of which came from the Andronico’s and Draeger’s where we rang the bell.
  • The Giving Tree in our church lobby collected 90 gift cards, enabling those in need to purchase something special for Christmas.
  • A special thanks goes out to the Life Groups that adopted a total of 10 families, wrapped gifts for those families, and also provided food. Other donations enabled needy families to experience Christmas in a special way.

Thank you to all of those who sacrificed their time and resources to help so many in need!

GriefShare Begins January 27

A new GriefShare session, facilitated by Allen Bates and Charlie Mason, will meet online on Mondays at 6:30pm, Jan. 27-Apr. 28. This group will meet weekly for 90 minutes and is open to anyone who has lost a loved one. Through videos, discussions and a workbook, you will move through mourning to joy and find comfort in sharing your loss with others in similar situations.

GRIEFSHARE >>

DivorceCare Begins January 30

We offer a DivorceCare small group to help anyone work through the emotional pain of separation or divorce. All are welcome to come and have a supportive team walk alongside you, regardless of where you are in the process. We will meet online on Thursday nights, 6:30-8:00PM, Jan. 30 - Apr. 24.

DIVORCECARE >>

Lunch with a Mission — February 9

Our next Lunch with a Mission will be on Sun., Feb. 9, in the Family Center right after the worship service. Our guest speaker will be our mission partner Ken Taylor, who serves with WorldVenture in Japan. Ken leads an amazing ministry, overseeing a growing network of gospel choirs (many of whose members are not yet Christians) that tour regionally and internationally. Click the button below to RSVP for lunch and/or childcare.

RSVP HERE >>

Women's Bible Studies

If you haven't yet checked out one of our Women's Bible Studies, the new year is a great time to jump in! We offer different groups on Tuesday evenings, Wednesday mornings, and Thursday mornings. For more information, visit our Women’s Ministries page.

Tax Statements Available Now

Your tax statement and giving history are available online, regardless of your method of giving. You can find instructions on how to access your end of year statement via the button below. We will send paper statements to those who request one, so please make sure your mailing address is correct in our system. If you requested a paper statement last year, you do not need to request it again. Paper statements will be mailed no later than January 31. If you have any problems with retrieving your statement online or if you would like to receive a paper statement for the first time, please contact Financial Secretary Jackie Ogdon: jackie@bridges.church.

TAX STATEMENT INSTRUCTIONS >>

SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES

Los Angeles Wildfire Relief

Our hearts ache for those in the Los Angeles area who have been impacted by the wildfires, and those who are nearby and fear that they could be affected. We pray that your loved ones are safe. If you'd like someone to pray with or talk to, please reach out to the church office.


Bridges has recently donated to Wildfire Relief through the Salvation Army. If you would like to further support their efforts in LA, click the button below.

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Help Feed Dinner to Local Homeless

Join MUCH Hope as they serve local homeless at a shelter in San Jose by providing monthly dinners. Lots of help is needed whether it's for 30 minutes or 2 hours! Volunteer to drop off supplies at Bridges, or help cook in the Bridges kitchen on a designated Sunday. For questions, email sujana.panthulu@gmail.com.

VOLUNTEER HERE >>

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)

Kathy is looking for help in preschool two Sundays a month during the first hour (9:30-10:30am). No experience necessary!

   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 every week at three different times. We’d love to have you join us! We gather virtually on Wednesdays and in person on Sunday mornings. For details, click the button below. Questions? Email liliya@bridges.church or contact the church office.

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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 January 19, 2025

These are our current year-to-date giving figures: Actual is $813,513; budgeted is $738,000; surplus is $75,513. These figures reflect contributions for the church year, which runs Sept. 1 - Aug. 31.

GIVING PAGE >>

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