WORSHIP NOTES​

• Series: Living Toward 2030

• Sermon: Rooted in the Love of God

• Scripture: I John 4:7-21

• Our first offering each Sunday is for the General Fund. Our second offering this week will be for Christian Education. This offering is for the purpose of further supporting Christian Education. Although Christian Education is a large part of BOH’s budget, the Service Shepherds are offering this opportunity to give as you feel led to support the impact Christian Education has had in the lives of many of our church body. This offering will specifically go towards the Christian Education share of the budget.

 

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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​​​​​​​TODAY is KICK-OFF SUNDAY for DISCIPLESHIP for all ages!

Enjoy lunch from a ‘food truck’, ice cream, and activities for the whole family while exploring the many opportunities to grow in faith and community this fall. (Food and drink will include a Pork Chop Sandwich or Dutch Rookhurst Dog, chips, and bottled water. Gluten Free options of pulled pork or hot dogs will also be available on a separate table.)

 

There will be invitations ranging from Sunday School and children's ministries to youth gatherings, Bible studies, life groups, and adult discipleship opportunities. Whether you're new to Bridge of Hope, have been here for years, or are simply wondering what your next step might be, this is a great opportunity to discover where God may be inviting you to grow. There is something for everyone, from birth through adulthood. Please join us as we begin another season of following Jesus together!

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​​​​​​​​​​Say Yes!

TODAY is ‘Say Yes Sunday’!  It is our kick-off to find volunteers to meet the needs of our children’s ministries next year. We are encouraging everyone to consider saying ‘yes’ to the children of our church and volunteer in children’s ministries.  TODAY you can find out details about how you can give your faith hands and feet in practical ways for our children in Sunday School for all ages, Junior High Connect, and High School Unite Youth Group.  Stick around after the service TODAY to explore how you can ‘say yes’ to the kids of our congregation!

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6' x 10' Enclosed Trailer – Sealed Bid

Bridge of Hope is offering a 6' x 10' enclosed trailer with new tires through a sealed, one-time bidding process. The trailer has a rear double door, side access door, tie down rings inside, a spare tire, ceiling vent and lights.

How to Bid

• Minimum bid: $1,000

• Each person may submit ONE bid only.

• Submit your bid by email to bohss@bridgecrc.org.

• Please include your name, phone number, and bid amount in the email.

• Bids will remain confidential and will not be shared during the bidding period.

• Bidding closes TODAY the 30th!

• The trailer will be awarded to the highest valid bid received by the deadline.

• In the event of a tie, the tied bidders will be contacted and given an opportunity to submit one additional bid.

Want to Take a Look?

The trailer is currently parked in front of the Ministry Center and is available to look at before submitting a bid. Please take the opportunity to inspect the trailer and determine what you feel it is worth before placing your bid. (Pictures of the trailer were attached to The Weekly email.)

Submit your one-time bid to:
bohss@bridgecrc.org

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Volunteers needed for Hope Food Pantry

We at Bridge of Hope, have the wonderful opportunity to volunteer at the Hope Food Pantry the first Wednesday afternoons of January, June, September, and December. The next time we are signed up to help is Wednesday, September 2.  We need four volunteers from 1:30-3:30 and three from 3:30-5:30. Please contact Ardene Huisman at 712.441.0117 or sign up on Sunday if you are willing to serve our community in this way. 

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First Friday Diners

Friday, September 4—Veros and ice cream sundaes at the Ministry Center 5:30 pm. We’ll have takeout from Veros Mexican Bites—the popular food-truck-turned-storefront restaurant in Sioux Center, then enjoy ice cream sundaes for dessert. Please plan to “chip in” $10/person to help cover costs, and don’t forget to send a “Coming!” text to either Miriam Buss (712-578-1227) or Cindy Groeneweg (712-441-4336) by Wednesday, September 2.

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Apple Pie Fundraiser!

It’s time for our annual apple pie fundraiser! Funds raised help offset Bridge of Hope’s Christian Education Fund.

• Members of the church body are asked to pick up an order form from the information table this morning and sell pies to friends, family & neighbors.

• Order forms + money needs to be turned into Derrick Postma by Sunday, September 13. (Or you can submit your order by emailing Derrick.)

• Please sign up for a time to help with Apple Pie Making.  There are sign-up sheets at church today or you can also sign up using the link below. If you are able, you can sign up for more than one time slot. The time slot options are:

  • Dough Makers Thursday, September 24; 5-9pm (need 11)

  • Apple Peeling Thursday, September 24; 5-9pm (need 15)

  • Dough Rolling Saturday, September 26; 6-8:30am (need 6)

  • Pie Making/Apple Peeling Saturday, September 26; 8am-10:30am (need 20)

  • Pie Making/Clean Up Saturday, September 26; 10am-12:30pm (need 20)

  • Clean up Saturday, September 26; 11:30pm-1:30pm (need 4)

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSegqupH-At3EsrI0ukq48jLwhb-Xks8E8n8ojk_TWb1dtoh8Q/viewform?usp=publish-editor

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

• Sunday, September 13: CONNECT first lesson 7-8:30pm at the MC

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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 Covenant Christian Reformed Church.

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​​​CONGREGATIONAL ASSIGNMENTS

TODAY, August 30

Nursery: Courtney D, Kara F, Rowan O

Coffee Service Setup (before church): Jill VS

Coffee Service Cleanup (after church): Heie

Shepherd Duties: Angela P

Outside door greeter: Zach P

Additional Mic Runner:

Check-ins: Jill VS, Jena D, Cindy G

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Next Sunday, September 6

Nursery: Jena D, Elliot M, Eliana V

Coffee Service Setup (before church): Miriam B

Coffee Service Cleanup (after church): Borger

Shepherd Duties: Christina P

Outside door greeter: Sawyer O

Additional Mic Runner:

Check-ins: Cindy G, Di M, 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: Angela Perigo & Reggie Hostetler

C-G: Christina Postma & Brandon Huisman

H-M: Daren Dieleman & Jay Ouwinga

N-T: Henry Vander Pol & Koty Vande Griend

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 

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.