WORSHIP NOTES​

• Series: The Easy Yoke

• Sermon: The Disciplines

• Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

• Summary: Jesus said, “My yoke is easy and my burden is light.” Jesus meant those words. His yoke is easy and His burden is light, and He wants you to experience that. He wants you to become like Him—a gentle and humble shepherd. This summer, we want to pursue that together. In our summer series, The Easy Yoke, we’ll explore what Jesus’ words in Matthew 11:28–30 really mean. Together, we’ll learn how to take on the yoke of Jesus through spiritual disciplines and experience the light, easy, restful, and abundant life He offers. Each week, you won’t just hear a message—you’ll also receive a resource to help you practice a spiritual discipline and respond to Jesus’ invitation: “Come to me.”

• Shepherd Installation: New Shepherds, Angela Perigo, Henry Vander Pol, Jay Ouwinga, and Koty Vande Griend, will be installed this morning. We thank those who have faithfully served the past 3 years: Robb De Haan, Tim Foreman, Klay Byker, and Marcus Van Zee.

  • This afternoon, from 2:00-5:00pm, the incoming, outgoing, and incumbent Shepherds will meet at the Ministry Center for Council orientation.

• Offerings: General Fund and Cornerstone Prison Church. Cornerstone Prison Church is in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and is a church inside the walls of the South Dakota State Penitentiary. Their mission is to help men develop into faithful disciples of Jesus Christ, both for life on the inside and hopefully on the outside of the institution. from local individuals, businesses & churches. To learn more, go to: http://www.midsioux.org/

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​​​​​​​ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

All-Church Campout July 17-19 @ Sandy Hollow Campground east of Sioux Center

• Like to camp? Want to get to know others better? Then join us for a weekend of camping!

• Don’t like to camp? You don’t need to be a camper to enjoy the weekend activities which includes evening bonfires, Saturday fishing & swimming, Saturday evening potluck & bean bag tournament.

  • Join us Friday & Saturday evening for bonfires…when the time is right for a bonfire…

  • Hang out with us for afternoon fishing or swimming, as weather permits…

  • Arrive around 6:00pm for the annual potluck—you bring the food, we’ll supply the paperware.

    • Other items for you to bring besides a hot & cold dish—your own drink & lawn chairs.

  • Join in on the fun as Grandpa Mento (aka Dave R) leads the annual bean bag tournament after the potluck. (Prizes may be included. :^)

• The weekend will conclude with everyone invited to our Sunday morning worship service out at Sandy Hollow, followed by lunch together in the enclosed shelter house, compliments of Council.

  • Bring your own lawn chairs for the worship service.

  • Food, drink & paperware for the lunch will be provided.

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​​​​​CONNECT & UNITE (Youth Group for 6th-8th grade {CONNECT} and 9th-12th grade {UNITE})​​

• July 24-31: UNITE El Salvador Trip

• Also, please prayerfully consider being a CONNECT leader this coming year! (The need for UNITE has been filled!) Two male and two female leaders are still needed. We are looking for adults who are willing to intentionally walk alongside students for the year, if not longer. This is more than chaperoning or babysitting, it’s ministry and discipleship!  Reach out to Kira with questions or if you are interested!​​​

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​​​​​​​​​​Sunday Morning Announcement Form

Would you like an announcement made on a Sunday morning before or during the worship service? If so, please fill out the Sunday morning announcement form. Please submit the form by the Thursday before the Sunday you would like the announcement made, preferably earlier if possible. The form can be found here.

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Koinonia Prayer Requests

Prayer requests on Sunday mornings at Bridge of Hope have historically been taken verbally during worship. To help make sharing requests more accessible to all, a google form has been created so that people can share requests at a different time and method than verbally on Sunday morning. Prayer requests submitted this way will be included in the email that gets sent to the body each week on either Monday or Tuesday. (Please note: Any prayer requests submitted after the Koinonia Prayer email has been sent that week will wait to be emailed out until the following week. Also, requests made here will not be verbalized on Sunday mornings by the Pastoral Shepherd leading Koinonia Prayer.) Submitting an online prayer request can be done by following this link: https://forms.gle/bryoqnHv7zjy5cyj7.

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OUR CHURCH FAMILY

This week, the community of believers in Sioux Center is praying for the congregation of Amistad Cristiana (Christian Fellowship) and Pastor Eddy Olguin.

 

​​​CONGREGATIONAL ASSIGNMENTS

TODAY, June 28

Nursery: Rachel P, Adalee H, Arabella P

Coffee Service Setup (before church): Ruth R

Coffee Service Cleanup (after church): Coulander

Shepherd Duties: Robb DH, Tom C

Outside door greeter:

Additional Mic Runner: Cindy G

Check-ins: Ruth R, Carla VZ, Rachel P

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Next Sunday, July 5

Nursery: Ardene H, Abby V, Gracin D

Coffee Service Setup (before church): Ruth R

Coffee Service Cleanup (after church): Kragt

Shepherd Duties: Daren D

Outside door greeter: Sawyer O

Additional Mic Runner:

Check-ins: Ruth R, Rachel P, Lindsey VP

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​​​BRIDGE CONNECTION GROUPS

The body is divided alphabetically (by last names) into groups with an assigned Pastoral & Service Shepherd to offer care and support. Feel free to contact your Shepherd should a need arise. The groups are as follows:

A-B: Robb De Haan & Reggie Hostetler

C-G: Christina Postma & Brandon Huisman

H-M: Daren Dieleman & Klay Byker

N-T: Tim Foreman & Marcus Van Zee

U-Z: Ellen Korver & Tom Coulander

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STAFF

Sam A, Pastor of Preaching & Community Engagement

Gail A, Pastor of Preaching & Discipleship 

Ruth R, Administrative Assistant 

Kira O, Youth Director 

Sarah S, Sunday School Director 

Aimee VM, Congregational Caregiver

Mark B, Congregational Caregiver 

Becky R, Worship Coordinator 

Cindy G, Treasurer

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GENERAL INFORMATION

Sunday Worship • 9:30am • Intermediate School Gym • 950 4th Ave NE

Office Hours ● Tuesday and Thursday 9-12 & 1-4

Mailing address ● 43 2nd Street NE, Sioux Center, Iowa 51250

Offices located 1 block south & ½ block east of the downtown stoplight.

Like us at www.facebook.com/BOHMinistry

Website ● www.bridgecrc.org

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GIVING BACK / WAYS TO TITHE

1.   Online: go to Bridge’s website (www.bridgecrc.org) and hit the “give” button on the home page; or go to https://bridgecrc.churchcenter.com/giving

2.   Giving App: Instructions on how to use the online giving app: https://pcogiving.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/217380608-Give-Online-with-Church-Center

3.   Text-to-give: First time users: Text 84321. Click on the link sent back to you, select Bridge of Hope, add an email address, and enter your payment information. Or follow these instructions: https://pcogiving.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/217380608-Give-Online-with-Church-Center. After the initial set up, just text 84321, enter in the amount you would like to give and hit send. (Only the dollar amount is needed if it is to the General Fund. If it’s to the second offering indicate dollar amount and “second” {i.e., $10 second}; if it’s to the Building Fund indicate amount and “building” {i.e., $10 building}.)

4.   E-tithing: Contact a Service Shepherd to get set up. (bohss@bridgecrc.org)

5.   Drop off at or mail to: Bridge of Hope; 43 2nd St NE; Sioux Center

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NOTE: At the Intermediate School, a First Aid kit can be found on the small table near the entrance to the building. An AED (automated external defibrillator) can be found on the wall near the entrance.