SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

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1 Connecting You With The Bridge Paul Brown, our Senior Pastor, is in the pulpit today! Welcome to The Bridge Bible Fellowship September 29, 2013 Don t forget to sign the attendance pad and then pass it down your row. This information will be recorded so please print clearly. Thank you! Golden Links (those couples married 50 years or more), Group Photo, TODAY at 9:45 a.m. Meet in the EAST Wing. Photos and final payment appreciated. Thank you! Ladies! Would YOU like to help us plan our Women's Christmas outreach event? Please call Kathryn Brenner at or kathrynbrenner6@gmail.com if you are able to join this planning meeting tomorrow night from 7-9 p.m. in the D Building. Family Movie Night, Friday, October 11th, 7:00 p.m. in the K Building. Come join us for a fun night of fellowship, popcorn and a viewing of Disney s Cars. Meet the Pastor Luncheon, Sunday, October 13th, 12:30 p.m. at The Browns Home in West Hills. If you are new to The Bridge, this is a wonderful opportunity to meet Pastor Paul and Diane and ask any questions you may have. R.S.V.P. to Diane Brown at Pastor Paul invites ALL men to join our Men s Fraternity on Mondays 7-8:30 in K Bldg! Two classes are being offered; one for returning students and one for new students. Cost is $15.00 for each workbook. COME BE A PART of what God's doing in the MEN at TBBF! Invite a friend to join you! Women s Ministry Fall Class has begun on Wednesday nights from 7-8:30 p.m. in D Bldg. We ll be studying Charity & Its Fruits by Jonathan Edwards, an in-depth study of 1 Corinthians 13. Please call or Ann Grinnell ( or agrinnell@socal.rr.com) to register for class. All ladies are welcome! Ladies, please join our VOW study group in the pursuit of applying The Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life on Fridays, (9-11:15 a.m.) in K Bldg. Contact Kathryn Brenner for details at SUNDAYS at THE BRIDGE Adult Bible Classes (ABC) : During the 8:15 a.m. Worship Service: 8:30 Ambassadors Systematic Theology (D Bldg.) 8:30 Bereans Bible Study (C Bldg.) 8:45 Galileans Spiritual Disciplines (Burch Hall) During the 10:15 a.m. Worship Service : 10:15 Beginnings Faith Basics (E-201) 10:15 Joint Heirs Prayers & Praying (I-101) 10:15 The Other Sheep 2 Corinthians (D Building) 10:15 Living Faith Gospel of Luke (E-205) 10:15 Prayer, Care & Share Evangelism Training (I-103) 10:15 Sermon Discussion Pastor Paul s Sermon Notes (E-206) 10:15 Younger Marrieds Trusting God (K Java) :15 Student Min. (Jr. & Sr. High) (ELL) CDs of today s message are available between services and after 2nd at the Media Center located outside by the West Wing door Sherman Way Reseda tbbfblog.wordpress.com ARE YOU NEW TO THE BRIDGE? Here is information we trust you will find helpful. If you have any questions, please visit our Guest Table in the West Wing of the Worship Center. Worship Services 8:15 a.m. & 10:15 a.m., Worship Center Children s Ministry (Birth - 6th grade) 8:15 & 10:15 a.m., K Bldg. For moms of children under 2, we provide a well-baby comfort room called our Mommies Room, located off the West Wing, where you will still be able to watch the service. Sitting in the West Wing will give you the easiest access and prevent disrupting others should you want to go to the Mommies Room. OVER

2 SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS There are so many benefits to being part of a LIFE Group (mid-week Bible study) or Adult Bible Class (ABC) on Sundays. Most groups are now underway. Detailed information is available by the Guest Table today! Plan now to make a LIFE Group a part of your week! Be sure to call your group leader before attending your first class. Church Information & Pastoral Staff Church Office Hours: Monday Thursday 9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Closed Fridays Tel: Church s: First initial, last TBBFChurch.org IMPORTANT DATES TODAY - Golden Links Group Photo, 9:45 a.m. September 30 - WM Christmas Planning Meeting, 7-9:00 p.m., D September 30 - Men s Fraternity, 7:00-8:30 p.m., K Bldg. October 2 Women s Min. Fall Class, 7-8:30 p.m., D October 2 - Children s Bible Explorers is back thru May 2014, 6:45-8:30 p.m., K Bldg. (3 years-6th grade) October HOM Trip to Mexico October 11 - Golden Links Luncheon, Noon (for those couples married 50 years or longer).$40.00/couple Oct Creation vs. Evolution Conference: Why it Matters? Paul Brown, Senior Pastor pbrown@tbbfchurch.org - Ext. 111 Eduardo Bueno, Hispanic Congregation Senior Pastor ebueno@tbbfchurch.org - Ext. 112 Patrick Carmichael, Lead Teaching Pastor, Christ Bible Church pcarmichael@tbbfchurch.org - Ext. 116 Bruce Groves, Pastor of Discipleship bgroves@tbbfchurch.org - Ext. 114 Thomas Herringshaw, Pastor of Children s Ministries therringshaw@tbbfchurch.org - Ext. 132 Randy Leinen, Executive Pastor rleinen@tbbfchurch.org - Ext. 135 Steve Lively, Pastor of Worship slively@tbbfchurch.org - Ext. 126 Brandon Ragsdale, Pastor of Youth Ministries bragsdale@tbbfchurch.org Walk for Life! The Open Arms Pregnancy Center s Annual Walk for Life, is on Saturday, October 19, at 8:30 a.m. at CSUN. The walk will include a tour of Open Arms new office. What a fun way to make a profound impact. Money raised helps mothers and fathers faced with unexpected pregnancies and choose life. To register, call WEDNESDAY NIGHT CHILDREN S PROGRAM NOW through May 21, :45 8:30 p.m., K Bldg. This program is for children ages 3 years through 6th grade. We will continue to build on the foundation we laid last year as we walk through the Answers in Genesis curriculum. The goal of the curriculum is to present the gospel, beginning in Genesis, to all generations; to train believers to know, obey, and defend God s Word; and to encourage believers to become conformed to the image of Christ. $30.00 per child ($25.00 each additional child). Questions? Contact Pastor Thomas at ext Are you interested in becoming a member of TBBF? If so, we invite you to take part in our next series of Core Classes. These classes are offered quarterly and meet on Sundays at 10:15 a.m. in the E Building - Room #204 (upstairs in the brick school building) - note new location! What We Believe" - October 20 "Membership - October 27 Discipleship Life - November 3 Baptism Class - November 10 Discover Your Spiritual Gifts, Part I - Nov. 17 Part II - Nov. 24 ($10 material fee) Giving Update Thank you so much for your faithful giving to continue the Lord s work. Please make your offering checks to: The Bridge Bible Fellowship. Budget: $34,231 per week Fiscal Year: Offerings vs. Budget: 9/22/13 - $334,433 vs. $376,541

3 SERVING OPPORTUNITIES AT THE BRIDGE! Position: All-Church Work Days Time: At least 2 x per year Assist Dean Peters in planning Work Days to handle major projects that need to be done on the church campuses. Contact: Dean Peters - ext. 113 Position: Audio Cassette & Video Conversions Convert old videos from VHS to DVD. Convert really old sermons from cassette to CD or MP3. Contact: Carrie Carmichael - ext. 122 Position: Bulletin -Back-Up Team Time: 10am-Noon on Fridays Back-up Jim & Kathy Gill when they are unable to handle this task. Need to be flexible (as you'd only be needed from time to time), dependable, and be able to fold/ stuff bulletins. Position: Chair Stuffer -Back-Up Team Back-up Donn and Toli McVey when they are unable. Need to be flexible (as you d only be needed occasionally) and be able to move from chair to chair in Worship Center. Position: Children s Ministries - Bible Explorer Asst. Teacher Time: Wednesdays 6:30-8:35pm Able to work with 5th & 6th grade boys and assist Dave Grinnell. Position: Children s Ministries - Bible Explorer Organizer - short term Able to organize the Bible Explorer Room in K Building. Position: Children s Ministries - Nursery Worker Time: Wednesdays, 6:30-8:35pm Need background check and Children s Ministry Application. Position: Church Office Assistant - On Call (Monday-Friday) Be on call to help with various projects - copying, scanning, compiling notebooks, stapling, cutting, etc. Position: Church Office Receptionist Time: 3pm-5pm Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursday afternoons Good telephone skills and friendly - some computer skills preferred. Position: Connection Center Like working with and helping people. Enjoy answer questions and connecting people to ministries of The Bridge. Serve between services (9:30-10:30 am) and after 2nd service (11:30am-12:30pm). Assist online sign-ups for church events and LIFE Groups. Help with purchase of resources. Position: Graphic Designer Need someone with graphic design experience to assist occasionally with logo design and signage. Position: Greeter Time: (1st Service) 7:45-8:30am with 1-2 Floaters until 8:45am and (2nd Service) 9:45-10:30am with 1-2 Floaters until 10:45am. Need to be ready at one s post 20 minutes before service starts with a smile, able to welcome and give directions. Contact: Don Rohde Position: Outreach Team Work with Pastor Bruce and Pastor Paul to coordinate outreach from TBBF to the local community. (continued)

4 Position: Sermon Transcribers Listen to and transcribe sermons Contact: Carrie Carmichael - ext. 122 Position: Set-up/Break-down Crew Assist with setting up and breaking down rooms for various ministries throughout the week. Position: Short-Term Missions Coord. Work with Missions Team to plan, recruit members, and lead teams on short-term trips around the world. Contact: Duane Ulrich Position: Videographer Time: 2 x per month during W. Services Operate camera Contact: Pastor Steve - ext. 126 Position: Visitor Follow-up Time: or call 1st/2nd Time visitors and attenders/members missing multiple weeks. Computer savvy, will be trained. Position: Widows Ministry Work with Chaplains Casey Walker and Greg Mramor to coordinate assistance to elderly, widows, single moms, etc. (finances, chores, rides, maintenance of home/car, etc.) Contact: Casey Walker Position: Wills/Trusts/Estate Planning Help people with their estate planning and to include giving to TBBF and STN. Possibly provide seminars. Contact: Pastor Paul - ext. 111 Position: Worship Ministries - Joyful Sound Worship Orchestra Time: One rehearsal/week on Thursday evenings and Special Worship Concerts Christmas, Easter, etc. Talent and experience in playing an instrument is necessary, but professional experience is not mandatory. Contact Tim Durand Position: Worship Ministries - Media Center Team Time: 1-2 Sundays/month, after Worship Services Responsible for labeling and distributing sermon CDS and musical CDs. No specific skills needed, but "good people skills" are a plus. Training is available. Contact: Pastor Steve - ext. 126 Position: Worship Ministries - PowerPoint/Worship Slides Operator Time: 1-2 Sundays/month, 7-11:45am Needs basic computer skills and ability to work on the fly. Previous church experience is a plus. Training available. Contact: Greg Ellis NEWLY ADDED OPPORTUNITIES: Position: Compassion Ministry Time: Wednesdays 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Help put together bags of food for those in need in our community. Contact: Kiko Castro Position: Meal Ministry Time: To be available on an as needed basis to provide a meal for someone who is ill, recovering from surgery, or has had a baby. Be a blessing to someone in this way!contact: Margaret Borkin Position: The Bridge Cafe Time: 6:30-7:30 a.m. Set-up 9:45-10:30 a.m. Serve/Clean-up Contact: Gary Birch Position: The Unknown Job If you don t see anything on this list that you can do, but you re willing to serve, please make an appointment to meet with Pastor Randy ext. 135.

5 This week, TBBF's new church plant, Christ Bible Church met for the first time at Heritage Christian School in North Hills (formerly LAB High School). It's been exciting for them to meet together over the past several weeks to pray and plan...and especially exciting for about 45 adults and kids to meet for the first time "on site" this past Sunday. They had a time in the Word, looking at Ex. 4 where Moses questions his inadequacy for the task and God confirms that it is GOD Himself who created Moses and will use Moses for His glory. Likewise, those at Christ Bible Church know they are utterly dependent on Christ as they move forward! Christ Bible Church also had a time of worship through song, through prayer and through receiving an offering. Then they took a tour of the campus and prayed as a group over each area where specific ministry will take place (main service, children's ministry, fellowship time, etc.) They wrapped up with a potluck at Patrick and Hannah's home. These next couple week's will be "dry runs." There will be a formal commissioning at TBBF during the morning services on Oct. 13 and Christ Bible Church will officially launch on Sunday, October 20. There s a list in the west wing of some items that are still needed for Children s Ministry if you are interested in helping our church plant in that way. Also, more than anything, your continued prayers are cherished, that Christ Bible Church would bring our God great glory and be used to draw many to Himself! Conference Theme: Creation vs. Evolution: Why it matters? Speaker: Terry Mortensen, from Answers in Genesis Conference Schedule: Sunday, October 27th Morning Services 8:15 a.m. Session 1 Creation vs. Evolution: Why it Matters? 10:15 a.m. Session 2 Creation vs. Evolution: Why it Matters? Evening Sessions 5:00 p.m. Session 2 Millions of Years: Where Did the Idea Come From? Worship Center (Childcare provided) 6:10 p.m. Break Book Table (Burch Hall) 6:40 p.m. Session 3 Noah s Flood: Washing Away Millions of Years 7:40 p.m. Questions & Answers 8:00 p.m. Dismiss Book Table (Burch Hall) Monday, October 28th Morning Assembly HVCS, 10:30 a.m. Session 4 7 C s of History Evening Sessions 6:30 p.m. Session 5 Origin of Species: Was Darwin Right? 7:30 p.m. Break Book Table (Burch Hall) 7:50 p.m. Session 6 Ape-men, Adam and the Gospel 8:50 p.m. Dismiss Book Table (Burch Hall) Questions? Contact Diane Brown at