Operation Christmas Child

ATTENTION  CRAFTERS

We are having an Operation Christmas Child Craft Workshop to learn how to make items for shoe boxes.

When:  Saturday, March 29th, 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.  (includes lunch and free will offering)

Where:  Liberty Bible Church  ( Door "D" by the bookstore)

824 North Calumet Avenue

Chesterton, Indiana

Reservations:  Please make your reservation by Saturday, March 22nd with Marci Burger, (219) 362-5292 or billmarci@hotmail.com.

Andrea Neumann, an experienced OCC crafter and organizer, is coming from Logansport to facilitate this event.  There will be some "Make 'n Take" items and lots of samples with directions on how to make everything.  Examples include:  

• simple hair ties  (made with fabric & ribbon)
• bead bracelet
• small fleece purse
• directions for "pillowcase" dresses and boys' shorts
• knitted/crocheted headband

Items to bring:

• scissors  (put your name on 'em)
• folder to keep hand-outs
• bag to take home projects
• ideas you would like to share with the group
• money for lunch  (free will offering)

Please pass the word to crafters you know who would like to learn about some new items to make for shoe boxes.

Clothes N Prayers

Clothes N Prayers

Clothes N Prayers is accepting donations throughout the year.  Items needed include clothes, coats, hats, gloves, scarfs, shoes, bedding, and blankets.  Cash is also accepted for the purchase of items such as undergarments.   Donations can be dropped off at Life Bridge Christian Church (1705 LaPorte Avenue) or at the Red Cross in Valparaiso (755 West Lincolnway).  A Facebook page and phone number are coming soon! In the meantime, you can contact Becky through her Facebook page.

'Not a Fan' Series Begins Soon

Series begins March 16, 2014

Behind the Scenes

While 2013 has had several projects that were large and visible, the year has been primarily filled with behind-the-scenes work at Life Bridge.  In 2014, we will begin to see the fruit of this quiet work as more and more pieces of the path are implemented and available to empower you.

Join us this weekend (9:30 or 11:00 a.m.) as we imagine together what God has planned for us in 2014.

Let your roots grow down into Him, and let your lives be built on Him. Then your faith will grow strong in the truth you were taught, and you will overflow with thankfulness. Don't let anyone capture you with empty philosophies and high-sounding nonsense that come from human thinking and from the spiritual powers of this world, rather than from Christ. (Colossians 2:7-8 NLT)

See you then!

Worship at the Fair!

It is Fair Time!

Come join us this Sunday at 10am at the Radio One Pavilion on the Porter County Fairgrounds!

We will be having a family-friendly service, so invite family and friends to join you at 10am!  Realize I keep repeating 10am?

There is no charge to enter this early, so come, enjoy worship, and hang around to hear the Life Bridge Worship Band, Fank & Steve, Penny Down, and more for the afternoon performance from noon-1:30pm.

See you at the Fair!

Operation Christmas Child

LIFE BRIDGE IS ASKING FOR SNOW!!!(JUST KIDDING) BUT WE ARE HOSTING CHRISTMAS IN JULY

There are many ways you can help out.............................................

• Collect shoe boxes We need as many as we can get!!!!!!!!!!
• Pray for O.C.C. and Life Bridge. These simple items mean the world to these kids.
• Buy items in bulk..
• Pack a shoebox!!!!!!!
• Donate to pay for shipping. Each box cost $7 to ship............

God is with us when we have cancer.

On May 22nd, a small group of believers met at the Life Bridge Cafe to discuss how our faith and cancer has impacted our lives.  We shared scripture and divided into groups -- those of us who have or have had cancer, and those of us who care for someone who has or has had cancer.   Confidentiality is promised and expected in return.

Cancer is a disease that isolates us from others.  Our friends often silently drift away because they want to fix our problem and feel awkward because they know they can't.  It is easy to feel overwhelmed by our disease and, ironically, we can't share how we feel with those we are closest to because they are overwhelmed, as well.

When cancer patients meet together and when caregivers meet together, they are able to share with each other their common experiences and emotions.  It helps us to feel better when we learn that others have been where we are and were able to deal with the same thing.

Paul said, "Bear one another's burdens and in that way, fulfill the law of Christ." (Galatians 6:2).  That's what we hope to do in the Cancer Groups.

Our next meeting is June 12th at 7 p.m.  If cancer has impacted your life, we would like you to join us.