I went to see the latest Star Wars movie last night. (I'm going to just pause for a moment while you let that sink in.) My daughter and her fiance were going for opening night and invited Traci and I to join. So, we went. Don't worry. No spoiler alerts. ;-)
Disney has a lot riding on this one. They are hoping that the attempt to revitalize the Star Wars franchise will bode well for them. Everything was positioned to reach out to older (like me) and newer (like my daughter) audiences and bring in big money as a result. They expect opening weekend to bring in around $200MM with a total worldwide, movie-long sales nearing $2 Billion. Not bad for a business move. It just might work.
Friday, December 18, 2015
Christmas Happenings!!
Sunday, December 20th 6pm – Family Christmas Program: Good News Flash
Monday, December 21st 6pm at Life Bridge – Christmas Caroling Downtown
Tuesday, December 22nd 6:30pm – Making It Real Midweek (Tuesday Night Group): Friends Celebrating the True Meaning of Christmas. This small group time will help us enjoy the season with our extended family.
Thursday, December 24th 11:00pm – Candlelight Service
Sunday, December 27th 9 & 11am – Conclusion of “Searching for God” Series
Christmas Caroling
December 21st 6pm
Meet at Life Bridge
Join us for some caroling fun in downtown Valpo!Join us afterwards in the cafe to warm up with a Hot Chocolate Bar. Cookie and treat donations to share are appreciated!
Student All Night New Year’s Eve Party
The old year is closing and a new one is beginning! It is time to celebrate 2015 and embrace all that 2016 has to offer.
How shall we do this? With video games, board games, pool table, and lots of food of course! Maybe a surprise or two along the way.
When: Thursday, December 31st, 2015 6pm – Friday, January 1st, 2016 8am
How shall we do this? With video games, board games, pool table, and lots of food of course! Maybe a surprise or two along the way.
When: Thursday, December 31st, 2015 6pm – Friday, January 1st, 2016 8am
”Garden Wok” Sit and Savor Lunch
Chinese Buffet Sunday, January 3rd immediately following 2nd service
Yes, we are having some fun as we ring in the new year! At Life Bridge we talk a lot about the Garden Walk and experiencing all that God originally intended for us; striving to experience the goodness that Adam and Eve originally experienced with their relationship with God in the Garden before the fall. This is part of the DNA of Life Bridge. So also is a sense of humor and fun! Join us as we kick off a new year!Student Christmas Party in Review!
Thanks to all for a great Student Christmas Party!
Merry Christmas!
Snowman in a Snowglobe!
I think I’m on to a new teaching technique!
Merry Christmas!
Snowman in a Snowglobe!
I think I’m on to a new teaching technique!
G"love" Your Neighbor
G"love" Your Neighbor Box
Do you have extra gloves, scarves, or hats? Drop them off in the G"love" Your Neighbor Box at the Ministry Counter!Do you need a pair of gloves, a scarf, or hat? Feel free to take what you need!
Just another way to meet one another’s needs.
(Only a little ironic that it is nearly 60 degrees out... but it won't stay that way!)
Friday, December 11, 2015
Blog Posts, Deer, Drums and an Unstoppable God
Traci was starting to work on God Sightings posts for this week and asked me, "Are you having trouble connecting to our Blog accounts?" (For those of you who think I'm speaking in tongues right now, "Blog Accounts" are the places where we publish our electronic articles like God Sightings, My Garden Walk, and Blueprints. Blog posts are the individual electronic articles themselves.) So, I pulled up my computer and checked my software. Sure enough, it was broken for me as well. It seems that one of the companies changed their security protocol before the other company had updated theirs. (More speaking in tongues...two of the programs stopped talking to each other. Such are the ways of using free software.)
G"love" Your Neighbor
G"love" Your Neighbor Box
Do you have extra gloves, scarves, or hats? Drop them off in the G"love" Your Neighbor Box at the Ministry Counter!Do you need a pair of gloves, a scarf, or hat? Feel free to take what you need!
Just another way to meet one anothers' needs.
(Only a little ironic that it is nearly 60 degrees out... but it won't stay that way!)
Christmas Caroling
Monday, December 21st 6pm
Meet at Life Bridge
Join us for some caroling fun in downtown Valpo!Join us afterwards in the cafe to warm up with a Hot Chocolate Bar. Cookie and treat donations to share are appreciated!
Ongoing Events
Greenhouse Café
M-Th Holiday Hours Beginning Dec 1 Noon-5pm through the holidays
Enjoy a relaxing environment to work or meet with others at Life Bridge’s Café!Mondays
- Ministry Mondays 6:30-8pm meets to be purposeful in developing our serving skills and to coordinate ministry efforts. All are welcome.
- IV (Intentional Valparaiso) is a small group for post-High School and young adults from all over Northwest Indiana. They meet at Life Bridge on Mondays from 8:30pm-10ish.
Tuesdays
- Tuesday Midweek Bible Study Potluck Dinner at 6:30 followed by studies for children, students, and adults! Current study: "Imagine" Deeper
Wednesdays
- NO Faith-Based Cancer Support Group (taking a break through the holidays) (regularly meets 2nd & 4th Wednesdays at Life Bridge 6:30-8pm) *
- NO Questions? Bible Study (taking a break through the holidays) 7pm *
Thursdays
- Worship Arts Bible Study and Band Practice Thursdays 6:30-9pm
Friday, December 4, 2015
Clean Whiteboard
I love whiteboards. Don’t get me wrong. I don’t love whiteboards like I love my children, love my wife, or love God. But still, I love whiteboards. There’s something about a whiteboard that communicates, “Let’s collaborate. Let’s imagine. Let’s plan.” Some of the people at Life Bridge are convinced that my last name, Kersker, is just the German word for whiteboard. (Actually, the German word for whiteboard is “Weißwandtafel.” I looked it up.)
Sit and Savor Lunch This Sunday!
Sunday December 6th immediately following 2nd Service.
This months theme is truly potluck! Bring a favorite dish, dessert, salad, or simply yourself! 
These are great opportunities to invite friends and make some new ones as you mix and get to know others here at Life Bridge. What better way to welcome the coming holidays and winter than with a timeless potluck get together!
Family Christmas Program Goes Full Swing!
It’s not too late for children to participate in the Christmas program! Join us on this Sunday, December 6th, from 2-4pm!
There are opportunities to participate on stage with music or drama, as well as behind the scenes with stage, sets, sound, camera, videography, costumes, and more. This is a great way to give a gift to Christ and so many others this Christmas season as we share the Good News of Christ in a fun and creative way.
Mark your calendars now. Participating in events such as these give you an opportunity to encounter God through the giftedness He has blessed you with, and the people with whom you work side by side; but it doesn’t stop there, you are also creating opportunities for others to Encounter God as they hear the message! Be a part of something special this season!
You can communicate your interest by contacting Traci Kersker (Traci@ImagineLifeDifferently.com) or Frank Guzzo (Frank@ImagineLifeDifferently.com) directly.
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