What's Next at Life Bridge

Plans at Life Bridge
With the 'Not a Fan' series coming to an end, you may be wondering about future plans at Life Bridge.  Here is a glimpse into what you can expect.  

For the next two weeks, we will be involved in a ten-day devotional entitled 'Confessions of a Guilty Bible Reader."  The book has been made available free of charge online.  

Then, on May 18th, Russell Johnson will be returning to deliver the message that morning.  You may recall that he is from The Solomon Foundation and spoke to the congregation back in March.  

Afterward, Life Bridge will begin 'The Essential Jesus Challenge.'  This series will take us through the summer and into the fall, ending October 11th.  This series was chosen due to its focus on Jesus -- having evaluated whether we are a fan or a follower, the next step is to focus on the One we strive to follow.  

North American Christian Convention is July 8th-11th in Indianapolis

The North American Christian Convention will be held in Indianapolis on July 8th through 11th.  You can register online as well as obtain information about housing, programming, and more on NACC's website.  

Men's Shelter

Ministry Opportunities for Men's Shelter 
Today is the second of twenty-six Thursdays Life Bridge will be hosting the men from New Creation Men's Shelter.  There are several ways you can be involved in this ministry, including registration, overnight shifts, providing or cooking breakfast, and cleaning laundry.  You can signup at we.imaginelifedifferently.com.  Click on "Find Roles" to see a list of the various roles under "Mens Shelter."  Once you express your interest in a particular role, be sure to click on "Schedule Opportunities" to schedule yourself for any of the weeks left.  If you have questions, there is a link within the site to email the coordinator.  

Good Friday Service Tonight at 7:00 p.m.

Good Friday service at Life Bridge Christian Church will begin at 7:00 p.m. tonight.  The one-hour service will include several pieces of music that tell the resurrection story and readings from the Bible.  We hope you can join us as we recognize Jesus's sacrificial death and the eternal hope that provides.  

Men's Shelter Begins Today

Men's Shelter Begins Tonight
Beginning tonight and lasting twenty-six weeks, Life Bridge Christian Church will host the men from New Creation Men's Shelter on Thursday nights.  There are several ways you can participate in this ministry -- from check-in and overnight shifts to providing or cooking breakfast and cleaning laundry.  You can express your interest in any of the roles at we.imaginelifedifferently.com.  Once you express your interest in a role, you can schedule yourself for these opportunities for any of the twenty-six weeks.  If you have questions, there is a link within the website to submit questions to the coordinator.  

DEADLINE TOMORROW - CIY Move June 9th-13th in Knoxville

Move June 9th-13th, Knoxville
www.ciy.com/move

What if...Beyond the Event

Talk to Traci by tomorrow, April 13th, to register.

Men's Shelter Begins Thursday

"There but for the grace of God go I."

Next Thursday, April 17th, Life Bridge will begin hosting the men from New Creation Men's Shelter on Thursday nights for the next 26 weeks.  We will be providing these men with a grace-filled safe place to spend the night and a hearty breakfast on Friday morning.  There are many opportunities to be involved in this ministry.  To sign up, go to we.imaginelifedifferently.com.  If you have questions, there is a link within the website to submit them to the coordinator.

DEADLINE APPROACHING - CIY Move June 9th-13th in Knoxville

Move June 9th-13th, Knoxville
www.ciy.com/move

What if...Community

Talk to Traci by April 13th to register.

Operation Christmas Child Donation Box

Operation Christmas Child Donation Box

It’s been a long, cold winter and it seems it will just not go away.  Yet we know that eventually spring and even summer will be here.  As we anticipate the warmer weather, probably the last thing on our minds is Christmas.  But, it’s never too early to gather supplies to fill shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child.  Last year Life Bridge Christian Church was able to supply 85 shoeboxes filled with gifts that represent God’s love to children in need.  Let’s at least double that number in 2014!

Personal items, school supplies, small toys and such bring great joy to these children throughout the world because most of them have so little or have lost so much.  For the next few months, we will be focusing on personal items.  As you are out shopping, would you be willing to pick up a few extra items?  Here are a few suggestions – 

• toothbrushes and toothpaste (Town & Country has these on sale this week!);
• gentle soap;
• washcloths (you can buy packs of 18 for $4 at Walmart or Dollar General);
• socks;
• combs, brushes, hair ribbons, and barrettes;
• t-shirts;
• hats, gloves, and scarves; and 
• flip flops.  

Of course, if you want to bring in other items, that would be a great blessing as well.  Keep in mind that many of these children live in war-torn countries so please do not include anything of that nature, such as toy guns or toy soldiers or anything of a violent nature.

There will be a drop box in the café area for your donations. If you would like more information about Operation Christmas Child, go to www.samaritanspurse.org.  

CIY Move June 9th-13th in Knoxville

Move June 9th-13th, Knoxville
www.ciy.com/move

What if...Worship

Talk to Traci by April 13th to register.