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Pastor David is running the Austin Marathon today (actually right now!) Special thank you to Mike Fizzell for preaching today.

“LAUGHTER LUNCHES” CONTINUE TODAY!

All couples are invited to stay after service for FREE lunch & the next DVD presentation of “Laugh Your Way to a Better Marriage,” by Mark Gungor. Childcare is provided, as well. Remember, every couple who attends all four (4) sessions will have their names entered for a chance to win a romantic night in San Antonio. Don’t miss it!

BASICS SERIES Gets Personal– Beginning this Wednesday Feb. 22^nd  ( Website has more info)

21-dayFast begins – Please join the entire BCC family in Fasting & Prayer for the next 21 days. There are countless ways you can respond – fast 1 day, 3 days, 7 days, or go the entire 21 days without food; fast one meal per day; fast one day per week; give up something you love for 21 days (i.e., coffee, sweets, ESPN)

60/60 Experiment – What would it be like to stop & pray 1 minute of every hour for 60 days? How would your relationship with Jesus be strengthened & deepened? Well, let’s find out together! Set your watch or phone to beep once every hour, and begin to discover what a Spirit-led life can really be like. Every time the alarm sounds, ask God 3 simple questions:
1) What are you saying to me right now?
2) How am I treating my neighbor right now?
3) Is what I am doing right now pleasing to you, Lord?

UPCOMING EVENTS FOR LADIES

Ladies Night Out–THIS MONDAY, February 20^th @ 7pm.  The ladies of The Bridge Church will be heading to The Melting Pot (13343 Research Blvd) to enjoy a delicious three-course meal that includes cheese fondue, petite entrée and chocolate fondue.  The cost is $24.  To carpool, meet at the church at 6:30.  Feel free to invite a friend!  Contact Christy Turner @ 218-0270 to RSVP or for more information.

Beth Moore Event @ Cedar Park Center (July 13-14^th); Cost: $65/person; Please pay registration in full by 3/8 (or $40 deposit to secure your spot). If you are interested in sponsoring a woman for this event, please mark your check/envelope “Beth Moore event scholarship.”

IMPORTANT INFO FOR MEN

Men’sMinistrysurvey – BCC men, please take a moment to fill out a brief survey regarding your interest & availability for our next Bible study. Here’s how: go to www.bridgechurchag.org; click on “Communication”; then click on “Men’s Bible Study Feedback.” We want to hear from you!

Next breakfast @ Casa Garcia’s – Saturday, March 3^rd @ 7:30am

Camp-out—March 30-31.  Contact Nolan Wetterling for information @ 512-635-9694 or nwetterling@gmail.com .

YOUTH NEWS

Fuel Youth Ministries tonight @ 6:00pm  Eat till you’re full, play ‘till you sweat, experience God in His fullness.

Press Pause Youth Retreat  Sign up today!! $35 per student, March 9th – 11th. This year is going to be unbelievable. See Josh or Kristi Gratehouse for details. 512-635-8020 or josh@bridgechurchag.org .

MARCH is Bridge Kids Month

BGMC offerings weekly – Please bring all your spare change from home, and give it in the kids’ offering at the end of each service. So go ahead and search through all your purses, kitchen drawers, sofa cushions, and car seats, and come prepared to give! We like to call it “Lost Change for Lost Souls.”

“Bridge Kids Shower” – During the month of March, let’s bless the BCC children’s ministry with some much-needed gifts, supplies, and toys! By next week, we will be “registered” at Target for new toys, and a list of additional needed supplies will be published in the bulletin. Thank you, in advance, for your awesome support for our kids!

TEXAS vs. OKLAHOMA BASKETBALL GAME

Wednesday Feb. 29^th @ 8:00pm  If you’d like to attend this latest edition of the “Red River Rivalry,” just contact Shane Turner @ 413-2643 or shane_turner@dell.com . There are 7 tickets left, and the cost is $6 each. (Just be aware, the McLain family is going…and they will all be wearing OU crimson! Just FYI…)

UNCEASING PRAYER INITIATIVE

Our opportunity for 24 HoursofPrayer is coming again on Sunday March 4^th!  Please go to the BCC home page now and secure your 1-hour time slot. Click on “Ministries” and “Unceasing Prayer Initiative”; then click on your time slot.

WANT TO SERVE?

One practical way to serve God by serving others is through “HelpingHandsMinistry.” This is a NEW feature on the BCC website that helps mobilize willing volunteers to meet the needs of others in practical ways. For example, if you have skills in automotive repair or plumbing, wouldn’t it be cool to use those gifts to serve a single mom in the BCC family, or in the community? Or what if you love landscaping & yard work—wouldn’t you like to help an elderly person maintain her homeplace? Well, what are you waiting for? To get started TODAY, just click on the “Ministries” link, then “Helping Hands,” and follow the instructions from there. You’ll be glad you did!

WIFI

If you are searching for wireless networks while at The Bridge, you’ll discover a new one called, “Bridge Congregation.”  The password is the church’s phone number: 5122522444.  Once you log on, your device should remember it in the future. This will be open to anyone who is on our premises.