Why does the Bridge church exist?
To Change lives, with God’s love, grace and power
Our core values
| Biblical | Our lives are shaped and challenged by the Word of God. | |
| Relational | More than just meetings, we share our lives together. | |
| Welcoming | We’re loving and accepting. | |
| Developing | We’re making the most of what God is giving us to strengthen the Church. | |
| Grace-filled | Receiving God’s Grace motivates us to pass it on. | |
| Reaching out | We see the whole of life as an opportunity to reach people for Christ. |
Our vision
‘Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. And pray for us, too, so that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains. Pray that I may proclaim it clearly, as I should. Be wise in the way you act towards outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.’
Colossians 4 vs 2-6
THE BRIDGE CHURCH COMMUNITY SERVICE
Generously, diligently and cheerfully serving the community.
Consisting of:
THE BRIDGE MONEY ADVICE CENTRE – continuing to help those with problems of debt, and also aiming to branch out and have links with schools and others organisations in the community, with the aim of tackling debt before it even begins, by teaching budgeting skills.
THE BRIDGE COUNSELLING CENTRE – aiming to help those within our community for whom the problem of debt is only the tip of the iceberg. It is hoped that this will be up and running in a very limited way by April and will become as professional and respected as the Money Advice Centre.
WITHIN THE CHURCH
PARENTING AND MARRIAGE COURSES – to be offered.
A course about parenting children will probably be run in the Summer term, using material by New Wine – Family Time Parenting Children.
MUMS AND TODDLERS – to be up and running again on a Friday morning – under a new name.
WORSHIP
- More Bands
- More Leaders and Co-Leaders
- Whole congregation involved, both young and old
- Youth musicians
THE YOUTH
- Serving both locally and for Kenya and overseas
- Development of confidence and gifts
- Establish a C.U. in St Peters School in Huntingdon
- Mid-week drop-in at the church office
OWN PREMISES – in time, as we grow too large for Westfield, we will need to have our own premises where we can combine the church, the offices, the Money Advice and Counselling Centres, and all the facilities needed to become a part of our local community, and show the love of God to everyone around us.
EASTERN REGION OF NEWFRONTIERS CHURCHES – The Bridge Church will gradually become more integrated with the work of this region, including going away with them for a conference in 2013.
MISSION
CHURCH PLANT – helping to plant a church in the Eastern Region, whether by praying, sending money or sending people.
TEACHING MISSION – to help us understand our role and part in reaching and making disciples of all nations.
Practically by continuing and increasing links with Edward and Fridah Buria in Kenya, and Robert and Eunice in Malawi.
SENDING TEAM – to prepare and equip members of the church to serve Christ outside the UK.
BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS – to release an individual or a household to serve outside the UK as part of a team serving cross-culturally.
There is an ever-growing sense that God has something great in store for the Bridge Church, St Ives, the Eastern Region and out across the World.
Please pray and continue to pray, so that these things will happen and the glory of God will be seen in a way that cannot be denied or explained away.