Updated February 5, 2012

General Church Information

This Sunday: Join us Today as Senior Pastor Dr. David A. Anderson will be starting a new series entitled “Undercover Boss: The Voice of God.” Service times are 8:00am, 10:00am, and 12:00pm with BridgeKids offered at all three services.

Join us on “The City”: We have recently launched “The City” which is our new vehicle we’ll be using for our communication and to help get people connected. You can find all of the information below and much much more on The City. If you have not already joined, please click HERE to set up your profile and to get connected today!

Tuesday Night Prayer: Join us Tuesday nights @ 7:00pm for a service of prayer. You don’t want to miss this Holy Spirit led evening.

Wednesday Night Bible Study: Join us Wednesday evenings beginning February 8 from 7:00pm-8:35pm for Bible Bootcamp. We will be studying “50 Passages You Want to Know” taught by Associate Pastor Dan Taylor. Please bring a pen and a folder to keep your notes in. No registration is required and this event is free to attend. (Please note: There will be NO child care provided so for the courtesy of the other attendees, please make arrangements for child care prior to attending.)

Bridgeway Office Hours: The Bridgeway offices are open Tuesday through Friday from 9:00am-5:00pm. You can contact the church during regular business hours by calling 410.992.5832. The offices are closed on Mondays.

Pastoral Care at Bridgeway: If you are in need of pastoral care please call Minister Angel Cartagena at 410.992.5832 x225 or send an email to care@bridgewayonline.org. Your request will be responded to in a timely manner from a pastor, minister, or several possible ministries within our church depending upon which one is most appropriate.  You may also call the main church switchboard at 410.992.5832 during regular business hours.

Community Cupboard’s New Hours: The Community Cupboard is now open for 30 minutes after each Sunday morning service in addition to their regularly scheduled hours of Tuesday evenings 6:00pm-7:00pm & Saturday mornings from 10:00am-11:00am. If you or someone you know is in need of groceries, please stop by during the hours mentioned above. No appointment necessary. All you need is proof of address. Come to the red door in the back of building or call 410.992.5832 x260 and leave a message.

Spanish Translation Service: Mision: Un ejersito... completamente dedicados a seguir... marchando adelante... en unidad y amor… para alcansar nuestra comunidad... nuestra cultura... y nuestro mundo para Cristo. Los invitamos a escuchar la palabra de Dios en español. Vengan a ver como nos unimos con Dios todos los Domingos al medio día. Compartimos con musica, drama, anuncios y la bella palabra que Dios nos envía. TODOS LOS DOMINGOS A LAS 12: DEL MEDIO DÍA. E-mail Janise Fonseca-Armstrong janise.fonseca@bridgewayonline.org.

Save the Date: Bridgeway Community Church's 20th Anniversary Dinner on Friday April 20, 2012. Arrival begins at 6:00pm and the event will start at 7:00pm at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront, 700 Aliceanna Street, Baltimore, MD, 21202. For more details & to make payment, click HERE!

February Ministry of the Month - During the month of February, we will be highlighting our new Haitian Missions Ministry at the Missions Café!  If you are of Haitian descent, we would LOVE for you to serve at the Missions Café during the month of February as we celebrate the country of Haiti and seek to raise funds to support important ministry that is taking place there!   Please visit Anne Avery at the Missions Café after service if you are interested!

Ministry Activities

Welcome to BCC 101: If you are interested in learning more about Bridgeway and how to become a Partner (member) join us Sunday February 12 at 10:00am in classroom #2 in the Ministry Center for our Welcome to BCC 101 class. This would be the first step in finding out all about Bridgeway and the many ministries we offer. No registration is required and the class is offered second, fourth, and fifth Sunday morning of each month at 10:00am. Hope to see you there!

REACH Reconciliation Class: Thursdays February 9, 16, & 23 7:00pm-8:30pm. This seminar will focuson learning to live out the values of BCC, Going beyond a multi-colored congregation, and learn how to build bridges to our community. For more information, contact Karen.Eastham@bridgewayonline.org. (Please note that childcare is Not provided for this event, so please make arrangements for child care prior to attending.)

Men’s Bible & Breakfast Fellowship: Join the Men of Bridgeway on Saturday February 11 at 8:00am for a Bible & Breakfast & Fellowship. Cost is $10.00. Find out more information on this event and the Men’s Ministry on “The City” or e-mail Kevin Thornton (Kevin.thornton@bridgewayonline.org).

The Mix (Singles 30’s & Beyond): Second Sunday Social Sunday February 12 @ 2:00pm at Olive Garden (8315 Benson Dr. Columbia). Meet at the Bridgeway Café at 1:30pm to carpool and please bring cash to help settle the bill quicker.

The Mix (Singles 30’s & Beyond): Third Saturday Fellowship, Saturday February 18 at 6:00pm. Bridgeway Minister & WRBS Radio Personality Tracey Tiernan will be the guest speaker. Bring a snack to share. For more information on The Mix, consult The City or e-mail Bridgeways.mix@gmail.com.

Learn to Share Your Faith Seminar: Sandy Pope will be teaching the "Learn to Share Your Faith" Seminar at Bridgeway Saturday February 18 from 9:00am-4:00pm.  Have you ever wondered what you should say in order to share your faith with someone or have you been at a complete loss for words when asked what you believe as a Christian? Have you ever been asked, “Why do bad things happen to good people?” “Why would a loving God send people to hell?” “Don’t all roads lead to heaven?” If so, you’re not alone. Sharing God’s grace is not as difficult as most Christians think. When it comes to sharing the Gospel, you’re not on the hook for as much as you think you are and you are not responsible for "converting" unbelievers. In this seminar you will be equipped to share the love of Christ with confidence, humbleness and grace under the leading of the Holy Spirit. You will learn how to easily articulate the Gospel with scripture, how to handle tough questions and objections, how to share your personal testimony, about Friendship Evangelism and so much more.  For more information, please sign up on The City or contact Sandy Pope at connectioncorner@bridgewayonline.org.

S.H.A.P.E. Seminar: Interested in finding out about Spiritual Gifts and what gifts you may have? Register to attend the next S.H.A.P.E. seminar on Saturday February 25 from 9:00am-5:00pm. Cost is $15.00 and please bring your Bible & a pen. To register for this event, please click HERE. (Please note that childcare is Not provided for this event, so please make arrangements for child care prior to attending.)

Baptism @ Bridgeway: Bridgeway will be having our next Baptism on Sunday February 26. The baptisms will take place DURING our regularly scheduled Sunday morning worship services. If you were here to witness the last Baptism we had in October, you are well aware of how powerful of an event it was. If you would like to participate in this upcoming baptism, you must attend a baptism class. The classes will be held on Sundays February 5 & 19 from 10:00am-11:15am and on Sunday February 12 from 12:00pm-1:15pm in the Ministry Center. You only need to attend ONE class. On the day of the baptism (Sunday February 26) you will be baptized at either the 8:00am, 10:00am, or 12:00pm service.   If you are interested in getting baptized, please send Karen Gayle a message on The City or via e-mail (karengayle@gmail.com) and indicate what Baptism class you’ll be attending.  All further details will be given and discussed at the baptism classes. 

Women’s Bible Study & Fellowship: Join us on Saturday March 3 from 9:00am-12:00pm as we will be studying “Breaking Free” a Beth Moore Bible Study. If you joined us last year for Esther you learned God has a magnificent destiny planned for you! This year you will clear any obstacles to reaching God’s divine destiny for your life! Are you ready to be free? Please join us the first Saturday of each month from 9:00am-12:00pm for this exciting journey. There is a one-time fee of $30.00 for the cost of a workbook, and a personal journal. Continental breakfast will be available a la carte. More information on this study and the Women’s Ministry is available on “The City” or e-mail Gina Johnson (gina@bridgewaywomen.org).

Bridgeway Playgroup: Come enjoy the fellowship of other moms at the Bridgeway Playgroup!  We meet the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of every month from 10:00am-12:00pm at various homes or kid-friendly locations in the area. All moms with newborns through preschoolers are welcome!  Playgroups as well as Mom’s Nights Out and other events will be posted on the Playgroup page on The City and also emailed to you in an evite invitation. Please contact Corinne Heiliger (corinne_heiliger@hotmail.com) for more info or to be added to the email list.

Community Cupboard: The Community Cupboard will be handing out baby bottles in the month of April to raise funds for The Greater Baltimore Center for Pregnancy Concerns.  Take the bottles home and fill them with your spare change or any other kind of donation and bring them back to the church by May 1st.

Bridgeway Facilities: The Bridgeway Facilities Team is looking for YOU!  We are looking for licensed or certified craftsman in the following areas:  HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, Carpentry, Roofing, Landscaping, Locksmiths, Window Repair, Black top & asphalt workers etc.  Additionally, we are looking for people that may have time during the day that have the heart and desire to do some “Handyman tasks”.  If you are interested or would like more information, please contact Troy Harris at troyterp@umd.edu.

Health Ministry: Calling all health professionals, from doctors and dentists to nurses, personal trainers, physical therapists and medical assistants and even those involved in medical insurance. The health ministry is interested in providing appropriate referrals as questions and needs arise. If your business is seeking to grow, please contact gregoryrmesa@gmail.com.

Bridgeway English Tutoring Academy (B.E.T.A.): Do you need English tutoring? Do you want to be a tutor? (No Experience Needed – just the heart to serve!) Sessions are held on Tuesdays 6:30pm – 8:00pm & Saturdays 1:00pm-2:30pm. For more information and to get involved please contact Avis Jones-Petlane, jpetlane@comcast.net.

Deaf Ministry of BCC: Bridgeway Community Church offers ASL interpreted services during the 10:00am service every Sunday.  We also have monthly workshops, social events, prayer, and fellowship.  Other church events at Bridgeway are NOT interpreted unless specifically requested one week in advance.  To request an interpreter for a church event, or to find out more about Deaf Ministry fellowship and workshops, please email: kristen.johnson@bridgewayonline.org.

ASL Interpreters Needed: Interpreters are provided at the 10:00am service every Sunday. We are currently working towards interpreting the 8:00am service as well. If you or someone you know is a qualified ASL or signed English interpreter, and he or she is available to serve as a regular OR substitute interpreter, please contact: kristen.johnson@bridgewayonline.org. Thank you!

Women's Caregiving Ministry: Are you a woman in need of help and encouragement as you face life’s challenges and crises?  Do you need someone to walk with you as you seek to lead a life committed to Christ?  Bridgeway's Women's Caregiving Ministry offers listening ears, prayer, and biblical guidance to help promote clarity, healing, and restoration.  To contact us, drop a card in the secure box on the Women's Ministry table in the lobby after service.  You also can reach us at 443.283.7255 or WomensCareMinistry@bridgewayonline.org.

Paper Recycling is Here: The Paper Retriever is here at Bridgeway!  It is located in the parking lot just to the right of the front doors.  We are paid for dumping in all that unwanted paper!  Put a bin or bag in your trunk and every time you come to Bridgeway. The following items can be placed in the Retriever: Catalogs, Newspapers, Magazines, Junk mail, Office paper, Fax paper, School paper, Notebooks, Art paper, Folders, Paper/Bills (shredded paper is ok - please put in a bag and tie up - that is the only thing that is allowed to go in a bag and should be in a bag.)  Everything else should be bag free.  No cardboard or cereal boxes please.

Bridgeway Home Schoolers: This school year we are hosting a totally pressure-free fundraiser. That’s right, you won’t be forced into purchasing unwanted cookies, pizzas or knick-knacks. You can help us at no additional cost to you. Giant Food’s A+ BonusBucks program! Bridgeway Giant Food Customers can use their Giant BonusCard, to support local school(s) (up to three) to benefit from the A+ BonusBucks Program by choosing the "Designate Schools" link from the menu on the Giant webpage www.giantfood.com/aplus or by completing a Designation Card at your Giant Customer Service Desk. Our school ID # is 05648.  Please consider selecting Bridgeway Home Schoolers of Columbia, MD as one of your three choices. For more information, contact Vicky Green at: bhs.vickylg@yahoo.com

Box Tops for Education: We are sure you’ve seen the Box Top 4Education symbol on many of items you’ve already purchased such as cereals, paper products, and snacks in your home. Simply Clip to Contribute. Save the coupons and bring them to church and deposit them in the large drop box in the lobby or mail them to the church address. Bridgeway Home Schoolers & Bridgeway Missions' receives money for every Box Top coupon they receive. Please feel free to visit the BoxTop4Education website for further details and a list of participating products at: http://www.boxtops4education.com