We are once again teaming up with Los Altos Christian School to combine our fall events into one amazing, FREE night. Join us for Fall Family Fun on Fri., Oct. 25, 6:00-8:30pm on our campus for food trucks, trunk-or-treating, a petting zoo, a cupcake walk, a root beer garden, and much more! << Click here for details. >>

THIS WEEK'S MESSAGE

Division in the church is nothing new. It goes all the way back to the earliest gatherings of Christians, but that doesn’t mean that division is inevitable. This week we will see how Paul addresses the problem with the church in Corinth, and his prescription for creating unity when we disagree.

NEWS AND EVENTS

October is Pastor Appreciation Month, and Pastor Appreciation Sunday will be on October 13. A pastoral job is one of the toughest leadership roles, and our pastors were called to be at Bridges to teach, guide, and bless us and our community. Please take time this month to consider a meaningful way to show any of our wonderful ministry leaders why you appreciate them all year round.

Los Altos Christian School invites you to their next Parent Education Workshop tomorrow, Oct. 2, 6:30-7:30pm in the Bridges Family Center. Christian Counseling Centers will discuss “The Impact of Silicon Valley Culture on Children & Adolescents,” addressing issues including identity and self-image, the impact of stress, and emotional regulation and coping skills. Register today to join this critical conversation. Childcare is available if you register in advance.

Let the Evidence Speak will meet online via Zoom at 7:00pm on Fri,, Oct 11. Reasons to Believe Apologist Dr. Belinda Calabia will give a presentation on the pro-life argument entitled “The Case for Life: Truth, Human Value, and You,” supporting the conclusion that abortion is morally wrong. She aims for each participant to gain meaningful insights and feel empowered to engage in respectful and gracious conversations on this topic with those in their circle of influence. Join us on Zoom HERE. Click the button below to visit the Facebook page, or call Kirby Hansen for more info: (650) 917-9107.

All adult women are invited to any of our weekly groups for study and community! We've returned from summer break and are excited to dive into several new studies.

Tuesdays, 7:00-9:00pm — Bible Study Fellowship (BSF)

Study: Revelation - The Hope

Wednesdays, 10:15am - 12:00pm — Circle of Friends

Study: The Jordan River Rules - Joshua 1-6

Thursdays, 10:00am - 12:00pm — Into the Deep

Study: The Tabernacle - A Foreshadowing of Jesus Christ

For more details on any of these studies, click the button below.

Our Bridges family prays together every week at three different times. We’d love to have you join us, even if you can only get away from other things for a few minutes. When we come before God’s throne of grace to find mercy and help in our time of need, God hears our prayers and always answers.

We invite you to join any of our prayer groups:

• Wednesdays at 12:00pm on Zoom, HERE. The passcode is: Prayer.
• Wednesdays at 7:00pm on Zoom, HERE. The passcode is: Prayer.
• Sundays, 8:30-9:15am, in Room 116 on the Bridges campus (on the back side of the Worship Center).

SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES

RealOptions Obria Medical Clinics, one of our ministry partners, will hold their annual Ignite Life event on Sat., Nov. 2, 5:00-8:00pm at Calvary Chapel in San Jose. They are in need of ushers, greeters, and registration volunteers, and we at Bridges can help! Click the button below to learn more about the volunteer positions and times. Please note that all volunteers will be required to attend an online training the week of the event. To learn more about the event, visit friendsofrealoptions.net. Questions? Email bccsisters@bridges.church.

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.

Bridges’ Deaconess and Deacon Boards are recruiting volunteers to join in the important mission of hearing the word and doing what it says (James 1:22) along with the combined need for faith and action (James 2:16). Our Deaconesses continually support the Bridges family in ways both seen and behind the scenes, and we hope to grow the Deacon Board to similarly serve and also partner with the Deaconesses on joint projects. Have you been looking for ways to serve with other dedicated people? 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).

There is always room for you to serve in the Children's Ministry. Please consider joining 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)

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!

STAY CONNECTED

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.

Our Bridges family prays together three different times each week: twice on Wednesday via Zoom, and once on Sunday mornings before our worship service. We'd love to have you join us.

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!

These are our current year-to-date giving figures: Actual is $79,287; budgeted is $114,000; shortfall is $34,713. These figures reflect contributions for the church year, which runs Sept. 1 - Aug. 31.

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