The Bridge Youth Blog Has MOVED!!

We have a brand new blog and a brand new website!! The site is chock full of great new features - there's an announcement page dedicated to keeping you up to date on our new schedule, a blog page, people pics with great new slideshows, a page full of wacky videos, a resource page where you can download schedules and teaching handouts,and of course, a schedule page!

Head here to check it out: http://web.mac.com/passion4freedom

Starting January 7th we will have a new night (Mondays) and a new format that we're calling "Bridging The Gap". It's a twelve session teaching series that encompasses Foundations, Spiritual Disciplines, Prophetic Exercises and Life Application. The series is designed to help with the practical and the spiritual transition between teen and adult mindset.

Teachings on everything from analyzing your strongholds to how to tip the valet parking guy are all wrapped up together with fun, games, and exercises to sharpen your collective skills.

Join us,won't you?

MEETING!!

Please don't forget there is a mandatory meeting this Saturday for all youth and parents of youth. It's at 1pm at The Bridge. If you can't be there, please let one of us (or Tom) know ASAP and we will get the information to you after the meeting.

Thanks so much! Hope to see you all there...

Grace,
L

So far, so good

For those of you who are interested, the surgery went well. I am home now and recovering.

For those who weren't able to attend the last Gathering Place meeting, be advised that due to my recovery, Tom and Nadine will be leading the next Gathering Place on Friday, December 7th. Details will be forthcoming.

More importantly, however, please check your emails and plan to attend the mandatory meeting on Saturday, November 24th for all Bridge Youth and parents at 1pm. If you are unable to attend please let Tom or Rich or I know ASAP. If you have any questions please feel free to contact any of us.

I love you all!

What is the Meaning of Life?

Hi everybody!

This Friday night, November 9th, is The Gathering Place at The Bridge, 7-10 pm.

We have some important scheduling announcements to discuss, and are going to be talking about the very important topic of vision casting for the group. This is your chance to have your thoughts, opinions and voice heard re: the direction of our group, its role, purpose and function. I want to talk openly and honestly about what you need, where you see us going, and how we might think about getting there.

Lastly, we're going to play a philosophical game that I like to call "What's the Meaning of Life?"

Please join us!

Change is Here!!

Tomorrow night's Gathering Place (Friday, October 26th) will be at The Meyers' House instead of at the Bridge!

Please check your emails for details or call me directly!

Love love...

Confusion No More!

There seems to be some confusion related to dates for The Gathering Place. Please see the post "Let's Communicate" for a list of meeting dates that takes us through the end of the year.

I'm trying to keep communication open via this blog so that anyone and everyone can check in on things...

Speaking of which, we started working on a skit / drama to the Lifehouse song "Everything". It started great, but if we're going to make it work I've got to see some participation. Our next meeting is NEXT Friday, the 26th...So I know you've all got lots of homework but please plan to be there so we can talk through the next couple of months.

Love to all !!

Being Well-Rounded

Today's breakfast bite comes from John 4:36-38

"The harvesters are paid good wages, and the fruit they harvest is people brought to eternal life. What joy awaits both the planter and the harvester alike! You know the saying, 'One plants and another harvests' and it's true. I sent you to harvest where you didn't plant; others had already done the work and now you will get to gather the harvest."

Jessica is filling out college and scholarship applications. Many of these talk about being a well-rounded student - not only academically successful but also community oriented.

In an age where everything is specialized, it's good to remember to be well-rounded. This scripture in John indicates that at different times in our lives we will have different jobs to do - sometimes we'll plant, sometimes we'll water, and sometimes we'll harvest. We need to be skilled in all the different facets of love and life and relationships in order to work effectively in the kingdom.

God is looking for people who can play the infield and the outfield. It's ok to be specialized, as long as you don't lose your versatility.

Grace for your day, and remember there's no Gathering Place this friday (Oct. 12). We'll meet again in 2 weeks!