Brothers & Sisters,

I type from a full heart and with scarred hands after a very memorable Mission Ecuador experience last week with Team 1. God was with us from take-off to touch-down and especially in the little surprises that are to be expected in an international mission trip.

This year we began working on a new project, with a new church in a new community in a rural area. As you might imagine, there is some nervousness that rises anytime you step into the unknown in an unfamiliar place. Of course, God proved faithful and confirmed to us several times that we were right where we were supposed to be and right on God's time!

You would be so proud of how our team members demonstrated courage and compassion with the people and children in Salcedo. Additionally, we are greatly blessed to have passionate, caring and capable leaders in Warren and Alisa Austin. Their dedication to the mission, year round, is apparent to all who participate, and their positivity and good humor lift the morale of every team member to being each day. They are a blessing for our church and this effort!

Now we continue our prayers for Team 2 as they continue God's mission until they return home on July 18th. I am confident their experience will be just as rich.

I am so proud of the work God is doing in our community and on other continents through the men and women and boys and girls of Church at Ross Bridge. Thank you for consecrating your lives to God, that God's holiness will manifest through you.

I look forward to seeing you in worship this weekend onsite or online at 9:30a or 10:45a!

Vaya con Dios,

Pastor Nathan

Target Date for Substantial Construction Completion: September 8

(3 weeks for training, furnishing and moving into building)

Target Date for First Sunday: October 4

If you missed the

4 Construction Updates from July 1 - you can watch it here!

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Dr. Erroll Lewis is an ordained minister and licensed counselor who has served on several occasions as a guest preacher for our church He is offering couples and family counseling sessions for a flat rate of $75 per session from now through Labor Day. At least two family members (or both individuals in a couple) must participate in the session.

This includes: pre-engagement counseling, premarital counseling, marriage counseling, dating relationships, co-parenting, family concerns, and relationship check-ins.

Email erroll@daymarkcounseling.com today to get scheduled!

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July Mission Focus: Hope Inspired Ministries (HIM)

HIM serves unemployed individuals by preparing & equipping them to obtain, maintain, and excel at employment. Through their program, they demonstrate that even the most marginalized men & women can become self-supporting, productive citizens.

You can support our July Mission Focus online by selecting "Missions" or by leaving a cash or check on our altar rail during worship each Sunday this month. Thank you for your continued support as we serve our community together!

A Heartfelt Thank You To Our Volunteers!

As we gear up for our summer camps, we want to extend a huge thank you to everyone who has stepped up to serve! An incredible amount of time, energy & prayer goes into making these camps a success and we could not do it without your generosity. Thank you for giving your summer days to love on the kids, support our church, and make this a season they will never forget!

Kidz Kamp 1

Kidz Kamp 2

Middle School Event: Laser Tag

Wednesday, July 22nd | 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM

Calling all middle schoolers- Join us on Wednesday, July 22nd, for an awesome afternoon of laser tag at Activate Games in Vestavia! This event is exclusively for our middle school students, and it is going to be a blast.

• Where: Activate Games (1425 Montgomery Hwy #173, Vestavia Hills, AL 35216)
• When: Please meet us in the lobby by 3:30 PM.
• Cost: $20 per student

Important Payment Details: To secure your student's spot, payment must be completed in advance. Please click the payment link below, select "Bridge Student Events" from the fund dropdown menu, and ensure you include your student's name in the memo line. Please note: Payment is required for your student to participate.

👉 Click Here to Submit Payment (Insert Your Giving/Payment Link Here)

Transportation & Registration: Registration is required for all attendees. If your student needs a ride, church bus transportation is available! Students riding the bus must be at the church by 3:00 PM.

👉 Register for the Event & Bus Ride Here

Summer Serve Day: Guys Only

Wednesday, July 15th | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Our students are heading out to bless our local community! Join us for a hands-on afternoon of service on Wednesday, July 15th, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. This is a fantastic opportunity for our guys 6th-12th grade to come together, give back and make a real difference right here in our neighborhood!

• Where: Christian Service Mission- 3600 3rd Ave S, Birmingham, AL, United States, 35222 
• What: Guys Only- Sorting and Organizing Donations

Registration & Transportation: To ensure we have an accurate headcount for our community partners, please register and fill out your student waiver using the main event link below. If your student needs transportation, church bus rides are available! Students riding the bus will need to meet at the church by 12:15. Please use both links below to sign up for the project and to claim a seat on the bus:



👉 Register for the Serve Day Project Here

👉 Reserve a Spot on the Church Bus Here

Putt Putt in Tuscaloosa

Thursday, July 30th | 2:00 PM – Until

Join us for an exciting afternoon of mini-golf and community at PopStroke in Tuscaloosa! This is a great opportunity for our students to hang out and connect!

• When: Thursday, July 30th | Please arrive by 2:00 PM.
• Where: PopStroke Tuscaloosa (680 Harper Lee Dr, Tuscaloosa, AL 35404).
• Transportation: Please note that we will not be taking the church bus for this event. Families will need to arrange their own transportation to and from the venue.



To help us get an accurate headcount and secure our spots, please register your student 👉 Register for PopStroke Here

ANCHORED Invites You to

Study 2 Peter with Them

CARB's newest Life Group, ANCHORED, is offering an in-depth study of the Book of 2nd Peter, by Kyle Idleman. 

ANCHORED meets each Sunday at 10:45 AM next door in the Signature Homes building.



Watch the trailer and download the FREE Study Guide HERE!    

You'll need your FREE RightNow Media account to access this study and a world of spiritual formation resources.    

No Need to Register, Just Come Join Us Sunday at 10:45 AM!

THIS Sat. 7/18 - Turkey Creek Narrows Ridge Trail



This 2.6 mile network of trails runs through Turkey Creek Nature Preserve, offering stunning views of the creek, falls and surrounding hills with a 347 ft elevation gain. Located in Pinson, Alabama, only 15 miles north of Birmingham, Turkey Creek Nature Preserve’s 466-acre’s are home to some of the most stunning and unique beauty found anywhere in the Southeast. This hike will last about 1.5 hours. 

 If you’d like to carpool/caravan together to Turkey Creek Nature Preserve, meet us in the Stadium Trace ALDI parking lot by 8:15 AM.

REGISTER HERE for all the Details!