SCHEDULES, ETC.
Wondering where you are serving this week or what Sunday's offering will be for?
Or perhaps you would like to know ways to tithe at Bridge of Hope.
For your convenience, schedules have been posted below along with information on tithing.
If you'd like to learn how you can serve, please contact the church office for more information.
OFFERINGS
WAYS TO TITHE AT BRIDGE:
Online: click on the “give” button on the home page; or go to https://bridgecrc.churchcenter.com/giving
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
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 (i.e., $10). 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}.)
Drop off at or mail to:
Bridge of Hope
43 2nd Street NE
Sioux Center, IA 51250
OFFERINGS TAKEN THIS YEAR:
Each Sunday TWO offerings are taken. The FIRST offering is for the General Fund; money received covers our operational expenses.
The SECOND offering the FIRST Sunday of each month is for the Ministry Center/Building Fund. 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.
The SECOND offering for the REMAINDER of the month is for a designated ministry within our community, or one closely tied to our body. Each month a different ministry has been chosen for the second offering. See the 2024 offering schedule here.
The Service Shepherds are also giving the body opportunity to further support Christian Education with a special offering for Christian Education on the LAST Sunday of months with FIVE Sundays. In 2024 that will be March, June, September and December.
NURSERY
Nursery care is available during the service; volunteers are there to care for your child while you worship. Our nursery is for children from birth through 2 years old.
PROMISE LAMBS
Promise Lambs is a ministry geared for children age 3 through TK. They meet during the worship service and are dismissed part way through the service. Promise Lambs meets during the academic school year, beginning after Labor Day weekend and finishing for the season the Sunday prior to Memorial Day weekend.
COFFEE SERVICE
COFFEE SERVICE
Each Sunday morning, following the worship service, hot beverages are served in the Commons area. This is a great way for the Bridge of Hope family to spend time in fellowship and meet newcomers. For more information regarding what's involved when scheduled to serve, or if you've been scheduled to serve, click on the link below.
GREETING
Pastoral & Service Shepherds, along with various members of the congregation, are assigned to greet on a rotating basis. Additional duties are included on the Sundays they're assigned to serve.
CHECK-INS
Enfolding people into the body begins by identifying our guests. Bridge uses a check-in / nametag system for the purpose of knowing who's visiting so that we can begin integrating people into our fellowship.