Senior Care & Wellness Experience 
Saturday, October 19, 2024 from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Location: The Bridge Church in Miramar
Free to the Public… Click here to let us know you are coming!

The Bridge Church & Wisdom Senior Care invite you to join us for our 2nd Care & Wellness Experience on behalf of our Senior Community. Our desire is to provide valuable information and resources from trusted vendors that will help make this unique season a beautiful experience for our Senior population and the family who care for them. You are not alone… we are here to help!

What you can expect from the Senior Experience:

Resources…

• Help with Medicare/Medicaid
• Financial Advice for Saving, Investments, Retirement, Reverse Mortgages
• Insurance
• Legal help with Estate Planning, Wills, Power of Attorney…
• In Home Care/ Long Term Care
• Veteran Benefits
• Independent & Assisted Living Locators
• Memory Care
• Transportation
• End of Life Arrangements

Opportunities…

• Delicious Complimentary Food & Drinks
• Fun Activities like Table Games, Puzzles, Dominos…
• “Groovin’ in the Chair” Interactive Chair Exercise Demo with Wisdom Senior Care to hits from the 50’s, 60’s & 70’s
• Free Hearing Test
• Free Phone to those who qualify
• Fall Prevention Tips Presentation from Dr. Alma
• Valuable information for Family Caring for Elderly Parents

Raffle Items…

• Household Items
• Smart LED Thermos
• Gift Basket
• Rolling Walker with Seat
• Dementia Fidget Apron
• Amazon Gift Card
• Publix Gift Card
• Various other Gift Cards and Gift from Vendors

 

If you’re looking to stay connected with a community of like-minded individuals, this is the perfect opportunity for you. We hope to meet you soon!

Text or Email Tavaris & Felicia to RSVP!

A Community of Motherhood…

We want to invite you to our MomCo meetings. We meet at The Bridge Church at 10:00 am two Fridays per month! We have childcare available for kids up to 5 years old while you enjoy socialization and a cup of hot coffee.

As a mom community we…

• Raise our kids and one another.
• Boldly elevate motherhood.
• Embrace the unexpected and imperfect.
• Understand our direction is more important than our speed.
• Celebrate often and loudly.
• Know every mom has a place with us.
• Follow Jesus and invite others to journey with us.

 

Click to RSVP
Click here to learn more about MomCo.

For More Information Call Steph at 210.465.7597

LIFEgroups Are Beginning Again… 

If you haven’t connected with a LIFEgroup yet, now is the perfect time. We all need connection, especially these days.

As you will see we have many opportunities listed below for you to chose from. We have opportunities for men and women together… just men… just women… moms… engaged and married couples…  Spanish speakers… and Prime Timers (50+).

We hope you will take this opportunity to connect and grow with your Bridge family. We believe that life together is always better because we weren’t meant to live life alone!

Awana Pizza Blast & Parent Orientation
Wednesday, August 28 @ 7:00 pm in the FLC

Hi Parents and Kids,

The summer with all it’s camps is over, and now it is time to get ready for AWANA!  Awana begins in less than a month (Wednesday, August 28th).  I am so excited, and so are all the leaders. Kids need Jesus, other kids, and fun, and that is what Awana gives them. Game time, Bible time, special Theme nights, fun events like Awana Grand Prix and camp outs. You won’t want to miss a minute.

On the first night of Awana we will start with a Pizza Blast and Parent Orientation in the FLC at 7:00 pm. This is an important night because the kids receive their new Awana books, and parents get to meet the leaders and find out more about what the year holds. There will be NO PAPER registrations on that night, so please register before-hand.

Parents, we always welcome new Awana Leaders. If you would like to become an Awana Leader, there is a sign-up for you too. 🙂

Below are the links to the sign-ups and if you have any questions, please feel free to call or email me, Carol, at cswinson@gobridgechurch.org or 954.431.6776 x 241

Hope to see you all there!

Carol Swinson
Children’s Ministry Director
The Bridge Church

14 Week Marriage LIFEgroup
Wednesdays @ 6:30 pm
Beginning September 4, 2024
Registration Required $30 per Couple… Space is Limited

Whether your marriage needs to be reignited or completely resurrected, re|engage is a safe place for you and your spouse to reconnect.

Experience what marriage is meant to be. God has designed marriage to be a supportive, loving, life-giving relationship that mirrors His own unconditional love for us. Re|engage will help you better understand that design and learn how to apply it to your own marriage.

There is hope for your marriage. Couples have seen their marriages transformed in spite of infidelity, apathy, conflict, divorce, and other marital issues.

What Should I Expect?

Large Group… Every week begins in a large group setting, where you will hear stories of hope from other couples whose marriages have been transformed. Re|engage leaders will also share practical steps you can take to improve your own relationship.

Small Group… After meeting as a large group, participants will break off into smaller groups, with each group led by a facilitator couple. Together, you and your small group will work through the 14-lesson curriculum and learn how to effectively communicate, resolve conflict, and grow closer to your spouse.

Who Should Attend…  Re|engage is for one man, one woman couples who are married (in other words, this is not for seriously dating, engaged, or cohabitating couples). Previously married couples who are separated or divorced and are considering reconciliation are encouraged to attend as well.

Stories of Hope and Restoration… check out some stories of real couples who have benefited from ReEngage.

Learn more about ReEngage.

 

Infants – 4 years old

Sunday Morning @ 10:30 am     

Hello Bridge Parents,

We want to welcome all the little ones of The Bridge Church to join us each weekend in a fun, safe, nurturing environment where each little one can be introduced to the love of Jesus through the love of our wonderful volunteer staff.

Here, the children have their very own space to play and learn on their level while you experience a much needed time of refreshment and spiritual growth.

Our goal is to greet each child by name as we welcome them each week with smiles and excitement. They will ultimately look forward to coming to their very own class each week.

I would also like to remind you of our fun, exciting, private little ones at The Bridge Church Facebook page. We’d love to make you part of the group so that you can join in on the fun of daily videos, encouraging posts, craft ideas, and much, much more. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1386416731560002/

We hope to see your little one very soon!

Blessings,
Jennifer and your “little ones” team

Learn more about our curriculum and what to expect when you bring your Little One!

Find video lessons, songs, and more on our Little Ones Playlist on YouTube!

Not everyone is meant to Foster or Adopt children, however,
here are few additional ways you can Be The Bridge to Foster Families & Children …

• Consider becoming Foster Parents. There is currently a GREAT need for children who have crossed the border.
• Become a His House Children’s Home Volunteer. (Volunteer on site, sponsor an ice cream night, movie night or even a theme park adventure…)
• Sponsor the summer activities, camps & summer classes as summer is an extra expense for foster families.
• Become an Approved Driver to transport children to and from therapies or court-ordered visits.
• Create Welcome Home Packages with new or very gently used clothing and items for placements.
• Donations of Stuffed animals and toys for the Welcome Baskets
• Meal Delivery for the first week of having a child placed in a new home. Home cooked or ordered via Door Dash or the like. There may also be other times in the life of a Foster Family when meals may be helpful.
• In Home or at School Tutoring for students who are struggling various subjects.
• Approved Volunteer Babysitting for monthly parents night out.
• Meal or Date Night Vouchers for Foster Parents.
• Fund to help with items not covered by Medicaid like contacts & eye glasses. (Limit of 2 eye glasses per year)
• Annual Membership Passes (Family) to places like the Zoo, museums, movies, amusement parks, bowling…
• Gift Cards to use for the child’s birthday or child needs
• Housekeeping/ Laundry services for families with multiple children.
• Furniture Donations –  Bike Donations.
• Grief Counselors for Foster Parents and their kids.
• Coverage for After School programs and Summer Camps. Also summer camps equipped to deal with children exposed to trauma.
• Respite Care Support to the Foster Parents. (Temporary to give Foster home a break or vacation. Training Required.)
• Pray for our local shelters, group homes and their staff. COVID has done a number on staff in shelters.
• Pick a Foster Family (like the Feliz Family) and pray for them. This is the most important thing you can do!

NEW… Social Media Team Opportunity
Anyone interested in learning more is welcome. 

Do you love taking pictures?
Maybe you are a creative writer who loves storytelling.
Do you love The Bridge Church and have a passion to it share with others?
Do you just LOVE social media and consider it a dream come true to do as a ministry?

Yes, you heard correctly! Social Media can be a ministry… and that’s exactly what we are launching here at The Bridge Church. No previous experience needed… just a desire and willingness to learn!

MISSIONS TRIP SUPPORT

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Thank you so much for your contribution to The Bridge Church International Missions Efforts. Without you, these trips would not be possible. Please know that by giving, you become part of our Team.

Ecuador…  South Africa…  Haiti…   Trinidad…

Some Pray… Some Give… Some Go… We are all an intricate part of The Bridge!

Please continue to pray for our teams as we continue go where the Lord leads!

“Whatever It Takes!”

 

Raising Support… $

Each team member is responsible to raise their own support for the cost of the trip which includes: airfare; transportation; lodging and food. We also hold some fund raisers to raise money for the team project.
You can be a part of our team by:

1. Praying for us as we travel and minister to God’s people across the Globe.
2. Giving a monetary gift of any amount will help us reach our Goal. By Clicking on the Button below, you can give to an individual team member or to the general fund of the trip you wish to support.

These trips are life changing events for individuals… the team… and the people we serve.

Whatever gift you are able to give will be greatly appreciated!

Thank you for your interest in sponsoring a child or student to go to summer camp. Camp can be a really powerful moment in the life of a young person. A time to get away from their normal environment and experience God through new adventures, unexpected friendships and fresh Bible teaching.

Click Here to Complete the Sponsorship Form… Thank you in Advance!

 

Summer Camp Opportunities Include…

Camp Horizon in Leesburg, FL
Junior Week – Sunday, July 7 – Saturday, July 13
For Kids Ages 8 – 11 years old
Cost: $325
Registration Includes: Lodging, Transportation, All Meals, Activities (except water skiing/tubing)

Join us this summer as we travel to the beautiful Camp Horizon campsite in Leesburg, Florida, on the shores of Lake Harris. Once we arrive, we will have six days of FUN, friends, and faith. While there, you can swim, rock climb, canoe, sail, water-ski, practice archery and riflery, make handicrafts, meet new friends, and have great Bible adventures. The food is great and the cabins are air-conditioned!

Learn More About Camp Horizon

 

FUGE Camp for Middle & High School Students
Thursday, July 4 – Thursday July 11
Ridgecrest Conference Center in Ridgecrest, North Carolina
The Ark Encounter in Williamstown, Kentucky
Total Camp Cost: $370

Includes: Camp, Lodging, All Meals, All Activities, Transportation by Chartered Bus, The Ark Encounter Excursion and a Camp T-Shirt

About Fuge Camp…

2024 Theme: “Revival Generation”

At Centrifuge, students are divided into groups for recreation and Bible study based on age ranges by grade completed. Recreation is facilitated within Bible study groups by a member of our trained FUGE camp staff, who also leads the Bible study. Each activity serves a specific purpose and is debriefed so students can make application in their lives.

Students also participate in Track Times. Track Times are created to give students the opportunity to participate in something with which they are familiar, or try something new! Students are divided into “tracks” based on a list of activities they indicate during the registration process. We offer creative, active, performance, and classroom-based activities during these times, and each track is led by a member of the FUGE staff.

Ridgecrest Conference Center is a 1,300-acre Christian conference center located in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains in western North Carolina.

Ark Encounter Excursion…

This year our post-camp excursion will be to the Ark Encounter in Williamstown, Kentucky. We will leave camp on Saturday, July 9 and travel to Kentucky (approximately 6 hours) from there we will travel home driving overnight again.

Learn more about the Ark Encounter…

Hurricane Season Pre-Storm Helps

To assist with hurricane preparations:

• Review the Broward County Hurricane Preparedness Guide.
• Review the City of Miramar Hurricane Preparedness Guide
• Review the Pembroke Pines Hurricane Preparedness Guide
• Visit our comprehensive Hurricane website. Our Emergency Checklists are a great way to ensure you have a family plan, appropriate shelter supplies, pet supplies, and emergency kit.
• Check out Broward’s A-Z Planner with links to detailed information on more than 60 topics, from airports and animals to water and windows.
• Encourage family and friends to subscribe to Broward County Emergency Updates, important public safety information delivered via email before, during and after an emergency.
• Follow us on Twitter at ReadyBroward and like us on Facebook at BrowardEMD.
• Bookmark Report Home Damage on your smartphone or other mobile device so you can report damage to your home and help first responders assess damage in the immediate aftermath of a storm.
• Call the Broward County Call Center at 311, or 954.831.4000, for updates and general hurricane preparedness information.
• Watch for details about the County’s new emergency notification system, AlertBroward, coming in July.

 

Hurricane Season Post-Storm Helps

To assist with post hurricane issues:

As Floridians continue the process of digging out from the storm, I want to share with you some tips and resources for Hurricane Irma Recovery.

FEMA:

Resident Assistance: The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has added Broward County to the list of counties eligible for individual assistance. That means homeowners with damage that is documented can apply for funding from FEMA. 

• Register at DisasterAssistance.gov for information and services from the government on the aid that may be available to you, including transitional sheltering assistance.
• Residents without internet access can use the computers at Broward County libraries to register for FEMA Individual Assistance. 
• You can also contact FEMA’s Helpline (800) 621-3362 (voice, 711/VRS-Video Relay Service) (TTY: (800) 462-7585).
• Your local Red Cross chapter can also help you with food, shelter, and personal goods.
• You can also find assistance through United Way.

 

Insurance:

• Check with your insurance agent before hiring anyone to work on your property.
• Make sure you have the right kind of coverage to file a claim related to storm damage.
• Be sure to take pictures of the damage to your property before cleaning it up.
• To check on your policy through the National Flood Insurance Program, contact your insurance agent. You can also call 1-800-621-FEMA and select “option 2” learn more and be directed to the right place to file your claim.

 

Scams:

• Keep any eye for people who may try to be using this unstable time as a way to swindle unsuspecting victims.
• Con artists asking for up-front payments, offering suspiciously large discounts, or claiming to be government agents are all commonplace after a storm like Irma.
• Be wary of phone calls from entities claiming to be charities. Real charities do not usually ask for donations over the phone or have names that sound like governmental departments.
• Do not give your money or personal information out over the phone.
• If someone is pressuring you with a “limited time offer” chances are it is a scam. Always check out offers with a trusted advisor such as an attorney before agreeing to terms with anyone.

 

Other Important Tips:

• Touch base with your mortgage lender. Just because your home was damaged does not mean you can skip a payment. However, your mortgage lender might work with you to pause payments given the situation. If you do not know who holds your mortgage, check the Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems or call 888-679-6377.

 

• You also still must pay your credit card bills. If you do not think you will be able to do so, contact your credit card company before the next payment comes due.

 

• If your home is currently uninhabitable, contact your power company and ask that your service be suspended. This will save you money while you sort out your situation.

 

• Veterans who need help with shelter or their medications can call 1-800-507-4571 to speak with someone at the VA. Veterans can also check the VA website specifically dedicated to Hurricane Irma for more information.

Informational Update Meeting for Those Registered
Sunday, July 9, 2023 after the 10:30 am service in the Auditorium

Israel Adventure 2023!

Every Christ follower will be afforded many opportunities to visit the New Jerusalem, when Christ destroys the current heavens and earth and creates the New Heaven and the New Earth (2 Peter 3:10-13).

However, few Christ followers will be afforded an opportunity to visit the current Jerusalem, as well as other exciting biblical sites.  This may be YOUR opportunity!  Join your Bridge friends and many Bridge staff members for this exciting Holy Land Adventure.

Let’s do Israel!

Registration Details…

Step 1: Pray about it. We know this is a big commitment and we want to make sure you feel the Lord’s leading in attending this trip.

Step 2: Click on the Registration Button below. During this step you will set up your Passenger Portal. After you enter and submit the information you will receive an email with your tour code and unique passenger ID number. Payment is not due at this stage.

Step 3: Once you receive the email with your tour code and unique passenger ID number you will use this information to submit your payment directly to ETS Tours. All of the information you need should be provided in that email. The deposit for the trip will be $300 per person. We hope to collect the deposits and have a good idea of the number of people planning to attend the trip by the end of February.

Step 4: Travel insurance when traveling international is extremely important and is highly recommended.  We offer two options to choose from for travel insurance; Tripmate as stated in your brochure OR we can send you a quote from Allianz on your first invoice. We recommend that you purchase travel insurance by the final payment date.

Step 5: Passport. You do not need your passport to Register. So please do not wait to register. But as soon has you have registered. Please make sure your passport is up to date.

You must have a valid passport book to travel to Israel. If your passport expires after 5/1/23, we recommend you renew your passport as soon as possible.  Note: your passport cannot expire within 6 months of your scheduled departure date.  If you hold a US passport, that is sufficient for travel to Israel.  If you hold a passport from another country (Non-US citizen), please contact us so we may check the requirements for entry to Israel.  Please enter your name exactly as it appears in your passport.

Step 6: Planning Meeting. Soon after we have a majority of the attendees registered, we will host a planning meeting to help you work out all of the details of your trip. You are not alone in this, we will walk this journey with you. Also, please feel free to reach out to Tracy anytime you have questions.
Tracy Trewick – 954.317.0626   ttrewick@cruiseplanners.com