WORSHIP NOTES​

Series: This Is My Beloved

Message: Sonship (Part two)

Scripture: Luke 4:18-21, Romans 8:14-17

Series Description: In the baptism of Jesus, God declared the words, “This is my beloved son, in whom I am well pleased. Listen to him.”  The demonstration of Jesus’s power came through his sonship. This is what informed his life. The words, “Abba Father” was his heartbeat, his daily bread, his joy and his strength. In the New Covenant, Jesus did not just rescue us from our sins, but he rescued us into the immeasurable love of the Father. John 1:12 reads, “To all who accept him he gave the power to become children of God.” This means it is the Father’s love that informs us, supplies us, and identifies us. Why is this good news? What are the implications for us? The church? The world? Anchored in Matthew 3:13-16, this five-part series will look at portions of both the Old Covenant and the New Testament to immerse us in the gospel of Jesus Christ. Through God’s Word and guidance from the Holy Spirit, we will dive into the Father’s love, the Sonship of Jesus, and living the beloved life. 

 

Casting Lots: This morning, we will draw names of Shepherd nominees who were affirmed by the body. Two (2) names will be chosen for Pastoral Shepherd and two (2) for Service Shepherd.

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Offerings will be taken this morning for the General Fund and for the Ministry Center / Building Fund. An offering for this fund is taken the first Sunday of each month. While the Ministry Center was paid off in 2023, ongoing expenses occur and with increased staff and the potential of additional office and storage space, it’s important to keep looking to the future as we grow and have adequate funds available to expand if needed. While we aren’t actively raising money for the purpose of a future permanent home for Bridge of Hope, building money in this fund, along with equity in the Ministry Center, would someday help fund a permanent location.

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​​​​​​ANNOUNCEMENTS

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OUR CHILDREN:

• A NURSERY is provided for children from birth through 2 years old. You can find it down the hallway from the gym; look for the banner that indicates its location.

• PROMISE LAMBS, for children 3 through TK, and SUNDAY SCHOOL, for TK/K through high school students, is on summer break. Classes will resume in the fall.

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

• CONNECT CORNER!

  • Every Sunday this summer after worship, students can go find the table in the lunchroom with a CONNECT CORNER sign, snacks, drinks, and games. Come hang out with the youth at Bridge and Kira!

• Be sure to keep an eye out for our summer pop up events...

  • Bike N Feast (June 22)

  • Bonfire/outdoor game night (July 10)

  • Mission Trip for UNITE (July 31-August 3)

  • Occasional pickleball games, tropical snow runs, Bible studies, and so on...

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The Shepherd nomination process continues: 

• Today, we will cast lots from those who were affirmed by the body.

  • Two (2) names will be chosen for Pastoral Shepherd and two (2) for Service Shepherd.

• On the 29th of June,

  • We will install those who have been chosen.

  • That afternoon, the incoming, outgoing and remaining Shepherds will meet for Council Orientation.

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Congregation—

Do you have odd jobs (lawn mowing, babysitting, house cleaning, etc. etc.) that you need help with and are looking for a junior high or high school student who is looking to earn a little extra money?

Junior high & high school students—

Are you looking to earn a little extra cash and are interested in helping do odd jobs?

Let’s see if we can help!

Students—send the following information to office@bridgecrc.org. We’ll send it out via email to the church body. If there are people looking for help, they can contact you!

Name:

Age:

Contact information:

Job(s) you’re interested in doing:

A brief description of previous experience (sell yourself! :^) :

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​​​​​​Employment Opportunity: Congregational Caregiver

Congregational Caregivers assist the pastor and shepherds in the care of the congregation through personal contact and visitation. They help provide Christian counsel, prayer, and comfort to congregants to ensure that critical needs are identified and met.

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​Those with an evident love for God and His people may apply; a male candidate will be strongly considered for this position.

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​A more detailed job description can be found here.

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​If you wish to apply, please send a cover letter and resume to the Church Administrator/Coordinator at office@bridgecrc.org.

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Hope Food Pantry

Workers are needed to serve at the Hope Food Pantry on Wednesday, June 11.

• Five people are needed for the first shift, 1:30 – 3:30pm

• Four people are needed for the second shift, 3:30-5:30pm

• Sign up this morning, or contact Dave Ruter at 712-441-4736

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​Camping season is here!

Mark your calendars for the all-church campout at Sandy Hollow the weekend of July 11-13. Non-campers are invited to join us for bon-fires on Friday and Saturday evenings, for a bean bag tournament & fellowship on Saturday evening, as well as the outdoor worship service at Sandy Hollow on Sunday morning and potluck in the enclosed shelter house following worship. More details as the time gets closer.

 

Information regarding the new song from last Sunday:

Several people have inquired about the new song from last Sunday. Here is a link to all streaming platforms. Track #2, “I’ll Make Room.”

https://wingsmusic.lnk.to/Foundations?fbclid=PAQ0xDSwKhk8lleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABp_ZQeJC-VYMIA7u8LkJ20ZmTiYxKARrkvlZC8tdUPBgsEjnarV2amrFX7cW_aem_Hz78RBjuYIlOh_3Ul3ULUw 

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Missing: A CROCKPOT from the Ministry Center. If you borrowed it, please return it as soon as you’re able. Thanks!

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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 Jesucristo El Buen and Pastor Rodrigo Gonzalez.​

 

​CONGREGATIONAL ASSIGNMENTS

Today, June 1

Nursery: Jill VS, Jena D, Avery D

Coffee Service: Ellen K & Marcia B

Shepherd Duties: Tim F, Mark 0

Additional Mic Runner: Dave R

Check-ins: Cindy G, Aimee VM,  Rachel P

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Next Sunday, June 8

Nursery: Cheryl DH, Rachel P, Sawyer O

Coffee Service: S&R Postma

Shepherd Duties: Robb DH, Marcus VZ

Additional Mic Runner: Aimee VM

Check-ins: Jill VS, Ruth R, Di M

 

​​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 & Klay Byker

C-G: Dave Mulder & Andrea Westerbeek

H-M: Glen Boer & Mark Oostra

N-T: Tim Foreman & Marcus Van Zee

U-Z: Ellen Korver & Tom Coulander

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STAFF & LEADERSHIP CONTACT INFORMATION

Pastors ● sam@bridgecrc.org and gail@bridgecrc.org

Ministry Coordinator/Administrator ● office@bridgecrc.org 

Youth Director ● kira@bridgecrc.org

Sunday School Director ● sarah@bridgecrc.org

Congregational Caregiver ● judy@bridgecrc.org

Congregational Caregiver ● aimee@bridgecrc.org

Worship Coordinator ● becky@bridgecrc.org 

Treasurer ● treasurer@bridgecrc.org 

Council ● council@bridgecrc.org

Pastoral Shepherds ● bohps@bridgecrc.org

Service Shepherds ● bohss@bridgecrc.org

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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 in the storage room in the north hallway. An AED (automated external defibrillator) can be found on the wall near the entrance to the building.