Here's what's coming up:

Join a Bridge Group
With our new series on the book of Revelation now is a great time to jump into a Bridge Group.  Sunday mornings inspire us, but Bridge Groups help us live it out together—where we can ask questions, share struggles, and encourage one another to follow Christ more closely. When we gather in Bridge Groups during the week, we move beyond simply attending church to truly being the church—learning, praying, and growing together. Stop by the table in the Welcome center this Sunday Pick up a "Seven" book and sign up for a group.  You won't regret it.

The Bridge Leadership Essentials
Thank you to all the volunteers that serve at the Bridge, we could not do it without you.  Just a reminder that in order to continue service you will need to complete The Bridge Essentials video training series.  Good news we have extended the deadline until October 31st.  Click here to access the videos.

Mount Hermon Men's Retreat
Men, our annual retreat at Mount Hermon (Nov. 21–23) is the perfect opportunity to step away from the busyness of life and be refreshed spiritually, mentally, and physically. For just $270, you’ll enjoy powerful teaching, meaningful fellowship, and time in God’s creation that will strengthen your walk with Christ. Don’t miss this chance to grow in your faith and deepen your friendships with other men from our church. Click here to pay online or bring a check to church this Sunday.  Just put "Men's Retreat" in the memo line.

Bridge Kids Update
This week at Bridge Kids, we’re diving into an awesome lesson about Jesus, friendship, and discipleship! We’re learning how Jesus chose His friends the disciples and how He taught them to love, serve, and grow together in faith. True friendship isn’t just about having fun (though we’ll definitely do that!) it’s about helping each other follow Jesus and becoming more like Him every day.

Kids will discover what it means to be a good friend, how to encourage others, and how to live as a disciple of Jesus someone who loves God and helps others do the same. It’s going to be an amazing Sunday full of fun, worship, and friendship at the Bridge church

Food Pantry Update
The Food Pantry is doing well. We are seeing large jumps in attendance by our neighbors. We give thanks as always to our Lord for the gifts we receive from the members of our Church community and those businesses who provide all the extras we turn over to those in need. The entire Pantry Team is a great blessing to those who walk through our doors!

In His service The Pantry Team

Here's what's coming up:

The Bridge Leadership Essentials
Thank you to all the volunteers that serve at the Bridge, we could not do it without you.  Just a reminder that in order to continue service you will need to complete The Bridge Essentials video training series.  Good news we have extended the deadline until October 31st.  Click here to access the videos.

New Sermon Series Begins - THIS SUNDAY
We’re excited to begin a new sermon series on the book of Revelation. Often seen as mysterious or even intimidating, Revelation is actually a message of hope and victory for every believer. Together we’ll uncover how this final book of the Bible points us to Jesus and assures us that God’s plan is certain. Join us as we discover the encouragement and confidence that Revelation offers for our lives today. Along with this study we encourage all Bridgers to pick up "The Seven" By Rene Schlaepfer.  This daily devotional will take you through the Seven letters written churches in Revelation.  We will have them on sale for $12 on Sunday.

Mount Hermon Men's Retreat
Men, our annual retreat at Mount Hermon (Nov. 21–23) is the perfect opportunity to step away from the busyness of life and be refreshed spiritually, mentally, and physically. For just $270, you’ll enjoy powerful teaching, meaningful fellowship, and time in God’s creation that will strengthen your walk with Christ. Don’t miss this chance to grow in your faith and deepen your friendships with other men from our church. Click here to pay online or bring a check to church this Sunday.  Just put "Men's Retreat" in the memo line.

Bridge Kids Update
We’re so excited to launch a brand new series on Friendship this Sunday at Bridge Kids!
In this series, we’ll be learning about Jesus and His 12 disciples His closest friends who followed Him, learned from Him, and helped share His message with the world. Through their example, we’ll discover what true friendship looks like, how to encourage each other, and how to be the kind of friend God calls us to be. It’s going to be a fun-filled kickoff with worship, games, and powerful lessons about building friendships that last!
Don’t miss it bring a friend and join us as we start this new adventure together!

Food Pantry Update
The Food Bank oh Northern Nevada held their annual conference last week. All partners were given the number of people, families and pounds of food that were distributed. Our Pantry served almost 2,000 families and over 9,000 individuals. We distributed over 103,000 pounds of food!  Thanks to all of you we serve our Lord through service to our community. Our needs for this month are tuna and dental hygiene products.

In His service The Food Pantry Team.

Here's what's coming up:

New Sermon Series Begins October 5th
We’re excited to begin a new sermon series on the book of Revelation. Often seen as mysterious or even intimidating, Revelation is actually a message of hope and victory for every believer. Together we’ll uncover how this final book of the Bible points us to Jesus and assures us that God’s plan is certain. Join us as we discover the encouragement and confidence that Revelation offers for our lives today.

Mount Hermon Men's Retreat
Men, our annual retreat at Mount Hermon (Nov. 21–23) is the perfect opportunity to step away from the busyness of life and be refreshed spiritually, mentally, and physically. For just $270, you’ll enjoy powerful teaching, meaningful fellowship, and time in God’s creation that will strengthen your walk with Christ. Don’t miss this chance to grow in your faith and deepen your friendships with other men from our church. Click here to pay online or bring a check to church this Sunday.  Just put "Men's Retreat" in the memo line.
 

Bridge Kids Update
We’re having so much fun in our current series, and this week at Bridge Kids we’re learning about Cain and Abel from the book of Genesis.

Their story reminds us about the importance of making good choices, giving our best to God, and treating others with love and kindness. Even when things are hard, God calls us to honor Him and care for the people around us.

It’s going to be another awesome Sunday filled with worship, fun, and powerful lessons from God’s Word!

We can’t wait to see you this weekend at Bridge Kids!


Food Pantry Update
The Pantry Team would like to thank everyone who has donated. We'd like to give acknowledgment to those outside the church who donate each and every week. This includes Reno Sparks Gospel Mission, Smiths stores in Reno and Sparks and US Chef. Without their generosity and support we wouldn't have near the amazing things we offer our neighbors.  God has blessed us through our church members and by connecting us to these donors. So again Thank You!

In His service The Pantry Team

Here's what's coming up:

National Back to Church Sunday- THIS SUNDAY
September 21 is National Back to Church Sunday! This is the perfect opportunity to reconnect, invite a friend, and celebrate together as a church family. After the service, stick around for our chili cookoff—bring your best chili recipe and enjoy some friendly competition. Don’t miss this great day of worship, fellowship, and fun!

New Sermon Series Begins October 5th
We’re excited to begin a new sermon series on the book of Revelation. Often seen as mysterious or even intimidating, Revelation is actually a message of hope and victory for every believer. Together we’ll uncover how this final book of the Bible points us to Jesus and assures us that God’s plan is certain. Join us as we discover the encouragement and confidence that Revelation offers for our lives today.

Mount Hermon Men's Retreat
Men, our annual retreat at Mount Hermon (Nov. 21–23) is the perfect opportunity to step away from the busyness of life and be refreshed spiritually, mentally, and physically. For just $270, you’ll enjoy powerful teaching, meaningful fellowship, and time in God’s creation that will strengthen your walk with Christ. Don’t miss this chance to grow in your faith and deepen your friendships with other men from our church. Click here to pay online or bring a check to church this Sunday.  Just put "Men's Retreat" in the memo line.
 

Bridge Kids Update
This Sunday is extra special, it’s National Back to Church Day!  What better way to celebrate than by coming together at Bridge Kids for worship, fun, and learning more about God’s Word?

We’re continuing our exciting series in Genesis, discovering more about God’s plan from the very beginning. Each week we see how God’s Word connects to our lives today, and this week’s lesson is one you won’t want to miss!

It’s the perfect Sunday to invite your friends!  Let’s pack the room with joy, laughter, and kids ready to grow closer to Jesus together.

See you this weekend, it’s going to be a celebration at Bridge Kids!


Food Pantry Update
Fall is almost upon us!  The FARMily garden behind the pantry has been seeing a huge harvest. Our neighbors look forward to seeing fresh vegetables on the table every pantry during growing season. We are blessed every week by God's grace!  Thank you.

In His service,  The Pantry Team

Here's what's coming up:

National Back to Church Sunday
September 21 is National Back to Church Sunday! This is the perfect opportunity to reconnect, invite a friend, and celebrate together as a church family. After the service, stick around for our chili cookoff—bring your best chili recipe and enjoy some friendly competition. Mark your calendars and don’t miss this great day of worship, fellowship, and fun!

New Sermon Series Begins October 5th
We’re excited to begin a new sermon series on the book of Revelation. Often seen as mysterious or even intimidating, Revelation is actually a message of hope and victory for every believer. Together we’ll uncover how this final book of the Bible points us to Jesus and assures us that God’s plan is certain. Join us as we discover the encouragement and confidence that Revelation offers for our lives today.

Mount Hermon Men's Retreat
Men, our annual retreat at Mount Hermon (Nov. 21–23) is the perfect opportunity to step away from the busyness of life and be refreshed spiritually, mentally, and physically. For just $270, you’ll enjoy powerful teaching, meaningful fellowship, and time in God’s creation that will strengthen your walk with Christ. Don’t miss this chance to grow in your faith and deepen your friendships with other men from our church. Click here to pay online or bring a check to church this Sunday.  Just put "Men's Retreat" in the memo line.
 

Bridge Kids Update
This week at Bridge Kids, we’re continuing our study in Genesis by learning about Adam and Eve, the very first people God created. We’ll discover how God made them in His image, gave them a beautiful garden to live in, and wanted a close relationship with them. Even though Adam and Eve made mistakes, God’s love and plan for His people never stopped. Their story helps us understand how much we need God and how amazing His forgiveness is. It’s going to be a powerful week of worship, fun, and learning more about God’s heart for us from the very beginning!

We can’t wait to see you this Sunday at Bridge Kids!


Food Pantry Update
The Pantry had another record breaking attendance on the 4th!  164 families were assisted over both the day and night pantries. Our shelves were nearly emptied. But once again our Lord made sure to fill them right back up. We are able to see God's hand at work guiding us and blessing both our neighbors and our volunteers.  We give thanks to Him and our gratitude to all of you who donate.

In His service,  The Pantry Team

Here's what's coming up:

Financial Peace University
The Bridge Church will be hosting Financial Peace University on Sundays after church starting September 7th. Financial Peace University is a nine-lesson course that teaches you how to save for emergencies, pay off debt fast, spend wisely, and invest for your future. No complicated financial blah blah blah here. For over 25 years, Dave Ramsey’s been teaching commonsense, biblical money principles that work. Click here to sign up!

Mount Hermon Men's Retreat
Men, our annual retreat at Mount Hermon (Nov. 21–23) is the perfect opportunity to step away from the busyness of life and be refreshed spiritually, mentally, and physically. For just $270, you’ll enjoy powerful teaching, meaningful fellowship, and time in God’s creation that will strengthen your walk with Christ. Don’t miss this chance to grow in your faith and deepen your friendships with other men from our church. Click here to pay online or bring a check to church this Sunday.  Just put "Men's Retreat" in the memo line.
 

Bridge Kids Update
This week at Bridge Kids, we’re diving into the very beginning of the Bible—Genesis!

We’re learning all about God and His amazing creation. From the stars in the sky to the animals on the earth, and even us, everything was created with love and purpose by our incredible God. Kids will discover that they are fearfully and wonderfully made and that God’s creation shows His power, creativity, and care.

It’s going to be a fun and faith filled Sunday as we explore the story of creation through worship, teaching, and activities that bring the Bible to life.

See you this weekend, we can’t wait to celebrate the Creator together!


Food Pantry Update
Fall has just begun and the Pantry has been busy as school begins and our neighbors come in for some food assistance. As always God has provided an abundance!  The garden is in harvest time and we've been blessed to have wonderful fresh produce!  Thank you to all of our volunteers, staff and members of our church for the support!
Needs this month are chili and paper products such as toilet paper.

In His service, the Food Pantry Team.

Here's what's coming up:

Financial Peace University
The Bridge Church will be hosting Financial Peace University on Sundays after church starting September 7th. Financial Peace University is a nine-lesson course that teaches you how to save for emergencies, pay off debt fast, spend wisely, and invest for your future. No complicated financial blah blah blah here. For over 25 years, Dave Ramsey’s been teaching commonsense, biblical money principles that work. Click here to sign up!
 

Bridge Kids Update
We’re continuing our exciting series on the Acts of Jesus this week at Bridge Kids! Each lesson is helping us see how Jesus worked through His followers in powerful ways and how we can follow His example in our own lives.

This Sunday, we’ll be learning all about what it means to serve others. Jesus showed us that true greatness comes from loving and serving the people around us. Whether it’s helping a friend, showing kindness, or putting others first, our kids will discover how God can use them to make a difference every day.

Don’t miss it! It’s going to be an awesome Sunday filled with worship, fun, and powerful truth!


Food Pantry Update
The Pantry has reached another milestone in our numbers, serving a 114 families in just two hours!  The Lord has provided us with plenty to handle these numbers. Donations have increased from our partners so that we can see God's plan right before our eyes and feel his presence in our calling to feed His people.   Thank you to all of you for your support!

Needs for September include Chili and paper goods such as toilet paper.

In His service the Pantry Team.

Here's what's coming up:

We’re are SO excited to announce that our brand-new Bridge Leadership Essentials course is now officially launched and ready to take!

This 12-session course (with sessions 1–8 available now and sessions 9–12 releasing early next week) is mandatory for ALL volunteers, all staff members, all board members, and all ministry leaders at The Bridge Church, Reno.

From this point forward, Leadership Essentials is going to be an official pre-requisite for serving in any ministry capacity here at The Bridge. Why? Because as you’ll discover in this class, the purpose of this course is all about one word—alignment. There is power in our unity. There is potency in our focus. And so when we choose to “stack hands” together around the same values, the Bible promises us that God will indeed multiply our impact. As 1 Corinthians 1:10 reminds us, we are called to be “perfectly united in mind and thought.”

Through these 12 short, engaging video sessions taught by Pastor Rob, you will learn all about our church’s new B.R.I.D.G.E.C.H.U.R.C.H. values—which serve as the biblical convictions that will guide us moving forward as we serve Jesus together. Each session includes an 8–10 minute teaching video as well as a short quiz. Not only that, but also upon completion, every participant will receive an official Certificate of Leadership from The Bridge Church as our way of saying “thank you.”

Deadline for Current Volunteers: If you are already serving, you’ll have until Wednesday, October 1st (40 days from now) to complete the course.

New Volunteers: From now on, completing this course will be required before serving in any ministry.

Let’s take this step together and watch what God does through a church that is truly united!

[Click here to get started with Leadership Essentials]

Financial Peace University
The Bridge Church will be hosting Financial Peace University on Sundays after church starting September 7th. Financial Peace University is a nine-lesson course that teaches you how to save for emergencies, pay off debt fast, spend wisely, and invest for your future. No complicated financial blah blah blah here. For over 25 years, Dave Ramsey’s been teaching commonsense, biblical money principles that work. Click here to sign up!
 

Bridge Kids Update
Back to School season is here!  As the kids head into a brand-new year, we’re also kicking off a brand-new surprise series at Bridge Kids! We can’t wait to reveal what’s in store it’s going to be full of fun, fresh lessons, and powerful truths from God’s Word to help kids start this school year strong.

And guess what? We’ve got a special guest leader joining us this week… The one and only, the LEGENDARY Mrs. Heather! She always brings so much energy and encouragement, you won’t want to miss it!

Join us this Sunday for the big reveal of our surprise series, awesome worship, and an unforgettable morning with Mrs. Heather!


Food Pantry Update
The Pantry would like to again acknowledge our dedicated volunteers, without whom we could not make it work. We continue to grow in numbers every month. Thanks to our Lord God for providing enough for all those who seek assistance. Thank you to all of you who support us with your donations.

For the month of August we are requesting tuna, dish soap or body soap.  

In His service The Food Pantry Team

Here's what's coming up:

Financial Peace University
The Bridge Church will be hosting Financial Peace University on Sundays after church starting September 7th. Financial Peace University is a nine-lesson course that teaches you how to save for emergencies, pay off debt fast, spend wisely, and invest for your future. No complicated financial blah blah blah here. For over 25 years, Dave Ramsey’s been teaching commonsense, biblical money principles that work. Click here to sign up!
 

Bridge Kids Update
We’re continuing our Restart series this week, and the story of Nehemiah is teaching us something powerful sometimes, when you’re building something great for God, you’ll face struggle and opposition.

This Sunday, we’ll see how Nehemiah stayed strong, trusted God, and kept going even when people tried to stop him. His example shows us that we can keep moving forward no matter what comes our way when we rely on God’s strength and stay focused on the mission He’s given us.

It’s going to be an encouraging week full of worship, fun, and important truth for our lives!

See you this Sunday—let’s keep building and trusting together!


Food Pantry Update
The Pantry had a new record in attendance!  We were able to provide for 150 families!  The abundance the Lord provided allowed every family to have fresh produce, proteins of their choice and fill their bags with staples and treats. Your Pantry team worked harder than ever to keep up!

We give the Lord praise and are truly humbled and grateful for His grace.
For the month of August we are requesting tuna, dish soap or body soap.  

In His service The Food Pantry Team

Also coming up:

Blood Drive THIS SUNDAY
It's not too late to sign up for the blood drive this Sunday! Your blood donation means everything. To the emergency team working around the clock. To the loved ones anxiously waiting for news. To the patient desperate to recover. Be a hero and donate blood. Sign up here https://thebridgereno.com/donateblood

Bridge Kids Update
We hope all of our awesome Bridge Kids had an amazing summer full of fun, sunshine, and sweet memories! As we head into a new season, we’re excited to keep growing together in God’s Word.

Right now, we’re continuing our series on Nehemiah, and it’s been so powerful! We’re learning how Nehemiah’s story gives us a blueprint for restarting our lives rebuilding with faith, prayer, and purpose. Whether it’s starting something new or turning back to God, Nehemiah shows us how to do it the right way, God’s way.

Each week, we’re discovering how God can help us restore what’s broken and strengthen what’s good.

We can’t wait to see your kids this Sunday as we keep building something amazing together!


Food Pantry Update
The Food Pantry has had an incredible beginning for August. Donations and support from the Food Bank of Northern Nevada allowed us to have more fresh produce than ever before. We give praise to our Lord for all these gifts and for the privilege of serving in His name.  

There were another new sixteen families that chose to come to our pantry on the seventh! For the month of August we are requesting tuna, dish soap or body soap.  

In His service The Food Pantry Team

Baptisms THIS Sunday
Come and celebrate baptisms with us this Sunday.  Let's cheer on those that are ready to make their faith public.

Blood Drive
Sunday August 10th 9am - noon
The Bridge Church Reno
Please consider giving blood on August 10th. Your blood donation means everything. To the emergency team working around the clock. To the loved ones anxiously waiting for news. To the patient desperate to recover. Be a hero a donate blood. To schedule an appointment visit https://thebridgereno.com/donateblood

Bridge Kids Update
This Sunday is a BIG day, it's Baptism Sunday at Bridge Kids!
We are beyond excited to celebrate as some of our very own Bridge Kids are getting baptized! It’s such a powerful moment as they take this important step in their faith, and we couldn’t be more proud of them. Come ready to cheer them on and celebrate what God is doing in their hearts!

We’re also continuing our exciting series in the Book of Acts, diving into the amazing stories of the early church and how the Holy Spirit moved through bold believers to spread the message of Jesus.

You won’t want to miss this Sunday it’s going to be full of joy, celebration, and powerful truth!


Food Pantry Update
A great July start to celebrate our Independence. The pantry was open on Thursday, the 3rd and not knowing, with the holiday weekend, how many neighbors would be attending. The pantry served 129 families and glory to God who continues to provide for us. "And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus" Phil 4:19. We love you all and thank our volunteer team for helping to show love to all our community neighbors. For the month of July, we are requesting Jelly and Shampoo/Conditioner. In His Service, The Food Pantry Team

Also coming up:

Baptism Sunday
Sunday July 13th 10:00 am
The Bridge Church Reno
If you are ready to go public with your faith and tell the world you are a Jesus follower we will be having baptisms on Sunday July 13.  Click here or use the connection card to let us know you want to be baptized.

Bridge Kids Update
The 4th of July is almost here!

We’re so excited to celebrate with festive fun, bright colors, and all things red, white, and blue! It’s going to be an awesome weekend full of joy and summer excitement at Bridge Kids! This Sunday, we’re also launching a brand new series all about the Apostles!
We’ll be learning who they were, how they followed Jesus, and what we can learn from their bold faith and big adventures in the early church. It’s the perfect way to kick off a new month together! We can’t wait to see you this weekend come ready for fun and a fresh start in our new series!


Food Pantry Update
Here we are in July and the church Food Pantry continues to be a fantastic local outreach in our community. We are starting to receive more product from the Food Bank of Northern Nevada now that they have completed their annual inventory. Partnering with Reno Sparks Gospel Mission, Smith's and US Chef we receive many donated items that are not provided to other pantries. We cannot say thank you enough to all our volunteers and those who support the food pantry. For the month of July, we are requesting Jelly and Shampoo/Conditioner. In His Service, The Food Pantry Team

Happy Friday Bridge Church Family!

I’m back!! After some time away with my family, I (Pastor Rob) am now fully back from vacation and SO ready to gather with you all this Sunday at 10:00am for our weekend worship experience at The Bridge Church! I’ve missed you, I love you, and I can’t wait to teach God’s Word and worship alongside each and every one of you.

This Sunday is going to be a powerful one. First off, we are wrapping up our summer series that we’ve been calling “Summer Daze: Finding God in the Fun” with a timely message from Revelation 15:1-8 that I’m calling: “This Summer…Choose Faith > Fear”.

In this message, we are going to walk through this passage verse by verse as we discover how—though fear may roar in our lives—faith sings even louder. We’ll talk about how perfect love drives out fear and how no matter what you’re facing right now... Jesus wins in the end.

So if you are reading this right now, and your current story doesn’t feel good yet—then don’t give up. Because it’s not over. God is still writing it for your good and for His glory.

The message this Sunday is actually rooted in the first of our shared values at The Bridge Church with is:
Biblical Authority – Because here at the Bridge, we believe that God’s Word is the foundation for our lives and faith. And at our church, we always strive to live out its truths in every aspect of our lives.

So this Sunday bring your Bible, bring a friend, and come ready for God to move.

But that’s not all…Because AFTER church, we’re also throwing our Summer All-Church Potluck in the Welcome Center! It’s going to be one to remember:
 Unlimited ribs (yes, unlimited!)
 Delicious food
 Even better fellowship

Here’s how you can help:

• Last names A–H → bring a salad
• Last names I–P → bring a side dish
• Last names Q–Z → bring a dessert

If you're attending Basecamp, make sure to grab a plate and join us at 12:00pm sharp in the Basecamp Room.

Not only that, but we’ve also got an amazing worship set lined up this Sunday with Elizabeth Kirk and the rest of our team, including:

• Glorious Day
• King of Kings
• Revelation Song
• Worthy of It All

It’s going to be an incredible time praising God together in community.

As I wrap up this email, let me just leave you with this promise from God’s Word:
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future.” – Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV)

Dear friends, let us believe that verse/promise together—and live like it!

So come early, stay late, bring your Bible, invite a friend, and let’s experience all that God is about to do in our midst.

I can’t wait to see you Sunday!
With love and excitement,

Pastor Rob
The Bridge Church, Reno

Also coming up:

New Series and Communion Next Sunday
Sunday July 6th 10:00 am
The Bridge Church Reno
Next Sunday we will start a brand new teaching series on The Holy Spirit. If you ever had questions about who the Holy Sprit is and how he works this is just for you. Whether you’re new to church or grew up hearing about the Spirit you won’t want to miss it. Also we have printed up some invite cards to make it easy to invite friends and family to join us. Go ahead and pick some of those up in the welcome center before you leave Sunday. Along with the new series we will also celebrate communion next Sunday, it’s going to be a great time of worship.

Baptism Sunday
Sunday July 13th 10:00 am
The Bridge Church Reno
If you are ready to go public with your faith and tell the world you are a Jesus follower we will be having baptisms on Sunday July 13.  Click here or use the connection card to let us know you want to be baptized.

Bridge Kids Newsletter Announcement
Summer fun is in full swing, and we’ve had an amazing time soaking up the sunshine, playing with friends, and diving into God’s Word together! This Sunday, we’re wrapping up our series on the Holy Spirit as we finish our journey through the Book of Acts. It’s been incredible learning how the Holy Spirit empowers us, guides us, and works through us no matter how young we are! And guess what? We’ve got a very special guest leader this week…The LEGENDARY Mrs. Heather will be joining us! She’s bringing her energy, wisdom, and fun and you do not want to miss it! Join us this Sunday for one more awesome week of truth, worship, and summer joy at Bridge Kids!

Food Pantry Update
The pantry continues to thrive and our neighbors give us compliments on all the product they receive. This week we received 70 repacked boxes from the Food Bank. We believe these were donations collected at your mailbox back in May. We received 10 boxes of each category; vegetables, entrees, cereal, pasta, baking, condiments, and snacks. What our food pantry is unable to use we donate to Reno Sparks Gospel Mission or Project 150. It took a team to get it on the shelves but we know that Jesus is always providing and loving each of us so we can pass that love onto our community. For the month of July we are looking for donations of Jelly and Shampoo/Conditioner.
In His Service, The Food Pantry Team

Summer Daze Pot Luck at Church this Sunday!

Hey everyone we will be ending our "Summer Daze" series this Sunday at The Bridge and want to celebrate with an "All Church Pot Luck."  Here's the best part we are suppling the main dish.  Ribs! Made by Cowboy Tom himself.  But we need you help with the rest of the meal.  If your last name begins with A-H please bring a salad, if your last name begins with I-P please bring a side dish, if your last name begins with Q-Z please bring a dessert. That way everything will be covered.  Thanks everyone and see you Sunday.

Summer Daze Continues — Let’s Have Some Serious Fun! 

We’re right in the middle of our summer sermon series “Summer Daze: Finding God in the Fun,” and it’s been an incredible journey so far! The series is inspired by the book Have Serious Fun by Jim Burns—a reminder that joy and faith go hand in hand. Haven’t read the book yet? You can download and read it for FREE on our church app! Click here to get the app!

This Sunday, we’ll dive into the topic “Going All In for Jesus.” Come ready for powerful teaching, uplifting worship, and a fresh challenge to live fully devoted to Christ.
And the fun doesn’t stop there—after service, we’ll have a Karaoke area set up in the Welcome Center! Stick around, sing your heart out, and enjoy some laughs and connection with your church family.

It’s also not too late to sign up for Base Camp!
Base Camp kicks off this Sunday after church. It’s a 5-week interactive discipleship experience designed to help you grow in your relationship with Jesus and discover what it really means to follow Him.

To sign up, just text “basecamp” to 775-363-0660.
Let’s keep growing, worshiping, and having serious fun together this summer!

“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters.” — Colossians 3:23

See you Sunday!

-Pastor Phil

Bridge Kids Newsletter Announcement
☀️ Bridge Kids Newsletter Announcement ☀️

What an awesome summer it’s been so far!
We’ve had so much fun growing, learning, and worshiping together and the best is still to come!

A big THANK YOU to Pastor Phil for absolutely rocking Bridge Kids this past week! We’re so grateful for his energy, heart, and the way he brings God’s Word to life for our kids.

This Sunday, we’re continuing our journey through the Book of Acts, learning more about the power and presence of the Holy Spirit in the early church and in our lives today. It’s been an exciting series, and we’re just getting started!

We can’t wait to see you this Sunday it’s going to be another amazing day at Bridge Kids!

Food Pantry Update
The pantry continues to thrive and our neighbors give us compliments on all the product they receive. This week we received 70 repacked boxes from the Food Bank. We believe these were donations collected at your mailbox back in May. We received 10 boxes of each category; vegetables, entrees, cereal, pasta, baking, condiments, and snacks. What our food pantry is unable to use we donate to Reno Sparks Gospel Mission or Project 150. It took a team to get it on the shelves but we know that Jesus is always providing and loving each of us so we can pass that love onto our community.
In His Service, The Food Pantry Team

Hey there Bridge Church Family, Summer Daze Continues This Sunday!

We’re having a blast this summer in our sermon series “Summer Daze: Finding God in the Fun,” based on the book Have Serious Fun by Jim Burns. It’s all about discovering joy, purpose, and spiritual growth in the middle of the summer season. Haven’t read the book yet? You can download it for FREE through our church app!

This Sunday, we’re excited to hear from our Director of Next Gen Ministries, Matthew Ketring, as he brings a message all about being an encourager. In a world full of negativity, we need more people cheering others on—and Matthew will show us how we can be that kind of person this summer.

After the service, don’t rush off! Stick around for root beer and board games. It’s a great chance to celebrate Father's day, laugh, connect, and build community with others. Let’s keep finding God in the fun—all summer long!

“Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.”
— 1 Thessalonians 5:11

See you Sunday!

-Pastor Phil


Also coming up:

Base Camp Experience
NOW Going on Sunday June 22nd - July 20th
The Bridge Church Reno
Get ready for Base Camp, a 5-week experience starting Sunday, June 22nd at 11:30 AM. At Base Camp you’ll discover who the real biblical Jesus is, why Christianity stands alone as the true faith, and what your God-given purpose in life truly is. We’ll also explore how to experience authentic fellowship within the body of Christ. Whether you're new to faith or ready to go deeper, Base Camp is your next step.   Text "basecamp" to 775-363-0660 to save your spot!

Bridge Kids Newsletter Announcement

Happy Father’s Day Weekend!
We’re looking forward to celebrating all the amazing dads and father figures who make a difference in our lives. Thank you for your love, strength, and leadership—we appreciate you so much!

This Sunday, we’re continuing our exciting series on the Book of Acts, diving deeper into how the Holy Spirit empowered the early church and how He’s still moving in our lives today!

PLUS  we’ve got a special guest joining us this week!
You won’t want to miss it! It’s going to be a powerful and fun Sunday as we worship together, learn from God’s Word, and celebrate the incredible role of dads.

See you there, it's going to be a great day!

Food Pantry Update
For May, the Food Pantry served 161 families resulting in food assistance to 570 individuals. We had 33 new families that visited our pantry for the first time. We ask for continued prayer on our Food Bank supplied produce, with the current government and state budget reductions. The families we see each month are so grateful. We can't say thank you enough to everyone who makes the pantry a success. Our June requests are soup and chili. In His Service, The Food Pantry Team

Hey there Bridge Church Family

I hope you are in the middle of a fantastic week. I wanted to stop and take the time to personally invite you to church this Sunday. Pastor Rob and his family are on vacation, but we will continue on in our series we've called “Summer Daze.” It’s based off the book Have Serious Fun by Jim Burns. This book is available for free on the Bridge Church App, along with free access to the “Have Serious Fun” video course. We encourage you to walk through this material on your own, with your spouse or family, or with your Bridge Small Group during the series. This Sunday we will look at how having a childlike faith can bring us closer to Jesus. And as a special treat we will have an ice cream sundae bar for all of us to enjoy after the service. So plan on having a wonderful time of worship and learning from God's word this Sunday. Hope to see you then.  -Pastor Phil


Also coming up:

Base Camp Experience
NOW Going on Sunday June 22nd - July 20th
The Bridge Church Reno
Get ready for Base Camp, a 5-week experience starting Sunday, June 22nd at 11:30 AM. At Base Camp you’ll discover who the real biblical Jesus is, why Christianity stands alone as the true faith, and what your God-given purpose in life truly is. We’ll also explore how to experience authentic fellowship within the body of Christ. Whether you're new to faith or ready to go deeper, Base Camp is your next step.   Text "basecamp" to 775-363-0660 to save your spot!

Upcoming Men's and Woman's retreats
This Fall Sept and Oct
Mount Hermon California
This coming Fall we will be offing tickets to Mount Hermon Men's and Women's retreats.  The dates for the Men's retreat is Sept 26-28 and the dates for the Women's retreat is Oct 10-12.  Please mark these dates on your calendar because you won't want to miss this opportunity.  We will have more information coming soon.

☀️ Bridge Kids Newsletter Announcement ☀️

Summer is in full swing, and we are loving the sunshine, warm weather, and all the fun that comes with this season! We hope your family is enjoying every moment of it!

This Sunday, we’re kicking off a brand-new series all about the Book of Acts! We’ll be diving into the exciting stories of the early church learning how the first followers of Jesus shared the Gospel, performed miracles, and lived out their faith with boldness. It’s going to be an incredible journey, and we can’t wait to start it together!

Join us as we launch into this new adventure through Acts see you Sunday!

Food Pantry Update
The pantry continues to feed many of our neighbors. God has provided a great team and continued contributions from several sources!  He has given us more than we need!  He has provided an abundance!  We give thanks to all of you who support us. We give thanks to God for his grace in allowing us to serve in this way.  For the month of June we are looking for donations of soup and chili. In His service The Food Pantry Team

Hello there Bridge Church Family!

Pastor Rob here, and as we head into the summer season, I want to personally invite you to join us this Sunday at The Bridge for an exciting new beginning.

And that’s because this weekend, we are launching into a brand-new message series that we’re calling “Summer Daze: Finding God in the Fun”…where for the next five weeks, we will be exploring as a church family how to glorify God, grow in our relationship with Jesus, and make a greater spiritual impact—all while enjoying the unique rhythm of summertime.

And so, to kick things off, this Sunday I will be teaching verse-by-verse through Colossians 1:15-23 in a message that I’m calling “This Summer...Put God First.” This powerful passage is going to remind us that when Jesus is at the center of our lives, everything else falls into place. Because when we put Christ first, then and only then can we live the full, free, and fearless life that God created us for.

Also, this Sunday we will also be starting a churchwide read-along of “Have Serious Fun” by Jim Burns—which is a book filled with extremely practical wisdom on how to live our lives with purpose, passion, and joy in Jesus. Jim Burns, the president of HomeWord Ministries, wrote this book after receiving an unexpected cancer diagnosis in 2021. And so, what began as a letter to his children turned into a powerful guide for all of us on how to leave a legacy of faith.

And the good news, is that this book is now available for free starting today on the Bridge Church App, along with free access to the “Have Serious Fun” video course. We encourage you to walk through this material on your own, with your spouse or family, or with your Bridge Small Group during the series.

Not only that, but in addition to our new message series, we will also be hosting some fun, family-friendly fellowship events after each Sunday service to celebrate the summer season together. This Sunday we’re kicking things off with “Water-Melon-Madness”—a relaxed time to connect with others and enjoy some delicious, free watermelon right after church.

Also starting this Sunday at 11:45 a.m., we’ll launch a new round of Basecamp, which is “part one” of our four-part discipleship pathway that is designed to help you grow deeper in your walk with Christ. If you haven’t signed up yet, there’s still time—and you’re welcome to simply show up. And don’t worry…you will still have plenty of time to grab some watermelon before class begins. ?

So this Sunday, come ready to worship, to learn, and to connect. Bring your Bible, invite someone new, and get ready for a joy-filled start to a powerful season.

“You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.” – Jeremiah 29:13 (NIV)

Looking forward to seeing you this Sunday!

—Pastor Rob

Also coming up:

Base Camp Experience
Going on Sunday June 1st - June 29th
The Bridge Church Reno
Get ready for Base Camp, a 5-week experience starting Sunday, June 1st at 11:30 AM. At Base Camp you’ll discover who the real biblical Jesus is, why Christianity stands alone as the true faith, and what your God-given purpose in life truly is. We’ll also explore how to experience authentic fellowship within the body of Christ. Whether you're new to faith or ready to go deeper, Base Camp is your next step.   Text "basecamp" to 775-363-0660 to save your spot!

Upcoming Men's and Woman's retreats
This Fall Sept and Oct
Mount Hermon California
This coming Fall we will be offing tickets to Mount Hermon Men's and Women's retreats.  The dates for the Men's retreat is Sept 26-28 and the dates for the Women's retreat is Oct 10-12.  Please mark these dates on your calendar because you won't want to miss this opportunity.  We will have more information coming soon.

Bridge Kids Update
We hope everyone had a fun and restful Memorial Day weekend! With the sun shining and beautiful weather all around, it’s starting to feel like summer is officially on the way! This Sunday, we’re excited to continue our series on The 5 Purposes. Each week, we’re exploring how God created us with a special purpose and this week’s lesson is one you won’t want to miss! Through fun, worship, and meaningful teaching, we’re helping kids grow in their faith and understanding of God’s plan for their lives. We can’t wait to see all your smiling faces this weekend!

Food Pantry Update
The Food Pantry has expanded. With help from Frank Nash and his team we were able to cut through the cinder block wall to make an opening to the back storage area. This will allow us to house more product and our freezers. With help from Lon, Loretta, and Mary we then spent a day to move everything from the pantry, clean it all, and replace. God continues to provide for our pantry. One of those provisions were 11 cases of eggs for the upcoming pantry next week. We are so thankful to each of you that are a part of our church pantry.  Go Team, you are all very appreciated. For the month of June we are looking for donations of soup and chili.

 
Hey everyone, here's what's coming up at The Bridge:


Night of Worship
Wednesday May 28th at 6pm
The Bridge Church Reno
We are hard at work planning an unforgettable night of worship.  Mark your calendars and plan on being at The Bridge at 6pm on May 28th to experience it together.

Base Camp Experience
Going on Sunday June 1st - June 29th
The Bridge Church Reno
Get ready for Base Camp, a 5-week experience starting Sunday, June 1st at 11:30 AM. At Base Camp you’ll discover who the real biblical Jesus is, why Christianity stands alone as the true faith, and what your God-given purpose in life truly is. We’ll also explore how to experience authentic fellowship within the body of Christ. Whether you're new to faith or ready to go deeper, Base Camp is your next step.   Text "basecamp" to 775-363-0660 to save your spot!

Bridge Kids Update
?Summer is Almost Here!?
We can feel the excitement in the air as summer approaches! This weekend is Memorial Day, and while we enjoy the sunshine and family time, we also take a moment to remember and honor those who have served our country with courage and sacrifice.
This Sunday at Bridge Kids:
We’ll be continuing our series on The 5 Purposes, and this week we’re diving into the purpose of ministry, what it means to serve others and share God’s love through our actions. It’s going to be a powerful and encouraging time as we help kids see how they can make a difference, no matter their age!
Don’t miss it!!! We can’t wait to see you there! 

Food Pantry Update
The Lord continues to supply and bless our church pantry. Last week we were able to provide up to 5 frozen meat products in preparation of moving our freezers to the storage space behind the pantry; and with Wednesdays donation pickup they are full again. God is loving, gracious, all knowing, and continues to make sure that our frozen proteins are available for our neighbors who need these resources Thanking each of you who continue to support the pantry as a volunteer, donations, and prayer. We would like to personally thank Frank and Jeff for helping get the storage room ready to occupy. We appreciate you all. This month our requests are chili and toilet paper. In His Service, The Food Pantry Team

Happy Friday Bridge Church Family!

I hope that your week has been going well so far, and absolutely full of God’s goodness. Today I just wanted to personally invite you to join us this Sunday morning at 10:00am for a powerful time of worship, teaching, and fellowship at The Bridge Church!

This weekend we are continuing our brand new message series that we've been calling “Who Is Jesus? Uncovering the Truth About Our Savior,” and this Sunday we will be diving deep into John 6:1–69 to discover what it truly means when Jesus says  that He is “the Bread of Life.” This message is all about learning how Jesus alone satisfies the deepest hunger in our souls—and trust me...you won't want to miss it!

Not only that, but this Sunday our very own Elizabeth Kirk (our Worship Arts Intern) will be leading worship along with the rest of the Bridge Worship Team. This weekend we will be singing:

 Great Things
 Way Maker
 Hungry
 Christ Be Magnified

PLUS — Since this weekend’s message is all about food, we will also be serving FREE cinnamon buns after the service in the Welcome Center!  This is (literally) a sweet chance to slow down, connect, meet someone new, and enjoy some delicious fellowship together.

And speaking of fellowship—the truth is that God never designed us to walk this journey of life alone. But instead, the Bible says that we are actually better together, and that we genuinely need each other to grow stronger in our faith. As Hebrews 10:24-25 reminds us:
“Let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together… but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.”

So bring your Bibles, bring your hearts ready to receive, and while you're at it...bring a friend too! Because the truth is that EVERYONE loves to be invited to something meaningful—so this Sunday, let’s be a church of bringers. Someone’s life could be forever changed by your invitation.

I can’t wait to worship with you this Sunday. Remember church, Jesus is the Bread of Life—so let’s feast together on the truth of His Word!

With deep joy and expectation,

Pastor Rob

Also coming up:

Coffee with the Pastor
Sunday May 18th after 10am service
The Bridge Church Reno
If you are new, come join this informal gathering in the welcome center after church aimed at helping you get to know our Senior Pastor Rob Ham. Coffee and doughnuts provided.

Night of Worship
Wednesday May 28th at 6pm
The Bridge Church Reno
We are hard at work planning an unforgettable night of worship.  Mark your calendars and plan on being at The Bridge at 6pm on May 28th to experience it together.

Base Camp Experience
Going on Sunday June 1st - June 29th
The Bridge Church Reno
Get ready for Base Camp, a 5-week experience starting Sunday, June 1st at 11:30 AM. At Base Camp you’ll discover who the real biblical Jesus is, why Christianity stands alone as the true faith, and what your God-given purpose in life truly is. We’ll also explore how to experience authentic fellowship within the body of Christ. Whether you're new to faith or ready to go deeper, Base Camp is your next step.   Text "basecamp" to 775-363-0660 to save your spot!

Bridge Kids Update
What a Wonderful Sunday at Bridge Kids! We had such a great time together celebrating Mother’s Day! It was a joy to see the kids having fun, worshiping with excitement, and learning more about God’s love. Thank you to all the incredible moms, we were so happy to honor you and celebrate your amazing impact. Coming Up Next: We’re continuing our series on The 5 Purposes, where kids are discovering how God created each of us for a reason. Every week is filled with powerful lessons, meaningful worship, and lots of fun!
We can’t wait to see everyone again this Sunday!


Food Pantry Update
Nancy and Charlene would like to take this week to thank all of our food pantry volunteers. It takes a small village to serve our neighbors twice a month. Within 2 years the pantry has expanded over 100%. From the time our neighbors come through our doors and are checked in by our one and only Coach; to Myra greeting them at the pantry entrance; to Georgette, Stacee, and Rob keeping the shelves stocked; to Loretta making sure they receive any donated eggs, milk, dairy and bread. To Barbara and Lon providing frozen meat and produce while Mary makes sure they have some snacks; to Rose and Greg who hand out coffee, tea, and miscellaneous donations; to Roy who lets them choose a toiletry item. To Susanne, Dianne and Jason who provide prayer with each of our neighbors. We thank you all for your commitment, smiles, and love you show to those attending The Bridge Church Food Pantry. In His Service, Nancy and Charlene

 Celebrate MOM in the BEST way this Sunday!

Mother’s Day at The Bridge Church – Sunday, May 11 at 10AM
 1330 Foster Drive, Reno NV

Looking for a fun, meaningful, and memorable way to celebrate the amazing women in your life?

 Join us at The Bridge Church in Reno — where every mom, grandma, and woman is celebrated like royalty!

Here’s what’s waiting for you (all FREE!):
 All-you-can-eat chocolate fountain (yes… ALL you can eat )
 Live piano bar concert to enjoy with the whole family
 Endless Mother’s Day donuts (you’re welcome)
 A beautiful rose for every woman who walks through our doors
 Special guest speaker Janet McHenry bringing a powerful message just for moms!

Janet is a writer, speaker, retreat leader, and grandma of 9 — with a message of encouragement, hope, and joy that every woman needs to hear.


Also coming up:

Men's prayer meeting
As a reminder we have a men's prayer meeting on Tuesday mornings at 8:30am in the welcome center.  We would love to have you join us as we pray for our church, our families, and our community.

Coffee with the Pastor
Sunday May 18th after 10am service
The Bridge Church Reno
If you are new, come join this informal gathering in the welcome center after church aimed at helping you get to know our Senior Pastor Rob Ham. Coffee and doughnuts provided.

Night of Worship
Wednesday May 28th at 6pm
The Bridge Church Reno
We are hard at work planning an unforgettable night of worship.  Mark your calendars and plan on being at The Bridge at 6pm on May 28th to experience it together.

Bridge Kids Update
We officially launched Bridge Kids last Sunday  and wow, what an amazing kickoff! It was such a fun, energetic, and joy-filled morning, and we loved seeing so many smiling faces. Huge thanks to all the families who joined us and helped make it a huge success!
And seriously… how good was that cake?!  We hope you all enjoyed the sweet celebration as much as we did!

This week, we’re diving deeper into our series on the 5 Purposes—a fun and meaningful journey that helps kids discover how God made them for worship, fellowship, discipleship, evangelism, and ministry. We’re gearing up for another awesome time this Sunday, and we can’t wait to see your kids there!

Food Pantry Update
On May 1st our church pantry served 125 families between the morning and evening pantry. We continue to see the food needs grow in our community and the food bank has less produce to distribute. Please continue to pray for the Lord to provide a bounty of produce to our local food bank as this is an item families normally don't purchase when on limited finances. For the month of April our requests are chili and toilet paper. Love to all of you and thank you for your continued support with this local outreach from our church. In His Service, The Food Pantry Team

Hello there Bridge church Family,

I hope and pray that your week has been absolutely filled to the brim with God’s goodness and blessings— and I can’t wait to gather with you for worship this Sunday at 10AM at The Bridge Church Reno.

This event we will be continuing our brand-new message series that we’ve been calling “Who Is Jesus?”, and this week I’ll be teaching from John 2:1–11 with a message titled: “Jesus Is Where the Joy Is.”

If you’ve been needing more joy, more laughter, more lightness in your spirit… then this Sunday is for you. And that’s because we’ll be looking at Jesus’ first miracle the gospels— and how He still brings overflowing joy into the empty places of our lives today. So bring your Bible, bring a friend, and get ready for a joy-filled Sunday together!

Not only that, but we’re also got a fantastic worship set lined up for this weekend, led by the one and only Maggie Folkers! We’ll be singing:
-Let the Praises Ring
-Our God
-Lord I Give You My Heart
-House of the Lord

And because it just so happens to be National Lemonade Day, we’ll also be celebrating with a FREE Lemonade Bar after the service in the Welcome Center! So come and enjoy a delicious cold drink and stick around for some great conversations and connection.
But that’s not all…

Because we’ve also got a HUGE announcement this Sunday—something brand new, exciting, and truly game-changing for our kids and children’s ministry here at The Bridge.
And so, if you’re a parent, grandparent, aunt, uncle, or you just love the next generation—this is a Sunday you absolutely don’t want to miss.

In fact, this special announcement is actually so BIG that we’re celebrating with free cake and ice cream for everyone after the service. Because when God moves… we party!

As the Apostle Paul reminds us in Ephesians 3:20:
“Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us…”

My friends, God is just getting started at The Bridge Church. I truly believe this is only the beginning of something incredible—and I want you to be part of it.

So don’t miss this Sunday. Bring your Bible. Bring a friend. Come expectant.

Can’t wait to see you there,

Pastor Rob

P.S. If you’ve got kids — this is the Sunday to bring them! You’ll see why. ;)

Also coming up:

Men's prayer meeting
As a reminder we have a men's prayer meeting on Tuesday mornings at 8:30am in the welcome center.  We would love to have you join us as we pray for our church, our families, and our community.

Mother's Day 2025
Sunday May 11th
The Bridge Church Reno
Come worship and celebrate together on Mother's day May 11th at 10am at The Bridge Church.

Coffee with the Pastor
Sunday May 18th after 10am service
The Bridge Church Reno
If you are new, come join this informal gathering in the welcome center after church aimed at helping you get to know our Senior Pastor Rob Ham. Coffee and doughnuts provided.

Night of Worship
Wednesday May 28th at 6pm
The Bridge Church Reno
We are hard at work planning an unforgettable night of worship.  Mark your calendars and plan on being at The Bridge at 6pm on May 28th to experience it together.


Food Pantry Update
For April the Food Pantry served 165 families resulting in food assistance to 588 individuals. We had 22 new families that visited our pantry for the first time. We were also able to raffle 6 produce sanitizing units that were donated by the Food Bank. Please pray for continued supply of produce to the Food Bank as there are government reductions currently and state reductions coming in July. Thank you to those who support the food pantry and our team of volunteers who make our pantry successful. In His Service, The Food Pantry Team

Hey there Church Family,

Here's what coming up!

Men's prayer meeting
As a reminder we have a men's prayer meeting on Tuesday mornings at 8:30am in the welcome center.  We would love to have you join us as we pray for our church, our families, and our community.

Welcome Party
***This Sunday*** April 27th after church
The Bridge Church Reno
If you are new to The Bridge and have not been to a welcome party than this is for you.  We host a "welcome party" for all new comers about every two months.  It's a great way for you to get to know us and for us to plug you in at The Bridge.  It's a party so of course there will be food and games.  Text "welcome" to 775-363-0660 so we can save you a seat (and some food) this Sunday.

Kids Kingdom News
Hey everyone!
I hope you all had an amazing Easter Sunday and enjoyed plenty of delicious food and family time! Just a quick update — we’ll be spending one more week in the Loft as construction continues in the entryway. But get excited, because next week we’re back in the gym with some brand-new programming that we can’t wait to share with you! Thanks for your patience and enthusiasm — it’s going to be an awesome season ahead! -Matthew Ketring, Director of NexGen Ministries

Food Pantry Update
The pantry is continuing to thrive!  God is good!  Thank you to everyone who contributes to make it such a success!  Our requests for April are tuna, dish soap or bar soap. In His service, the Pantry Team.

Hey there Church Family,

I just wanted to take a moment and personally invite you into something really special this weekend at The Bridge.
TONIGHT at 6PM, we’ll gather for our Good Friday Service—one of the most meaningful nights of the year. Together, we’ll pause and reflect on the incredible love Jesus showed us through His death on the cross. We’ll worship, take communion, and just sit in awe of the price He paid for each of us.

After the service, we’ve got something really powerful planned—a short video study led by Francis Chan, diving even deeper into what Good Friday is all about. I truly believe your heart will be stirred, and it’ll help prepare all of us to fully celebrate Easter.

And speaking of Easter…
We’re just TWO days away from Easter Sunday!

This Sunday is going to be an amazing celebration of resurrection, hope, and new life, and I would LOVE for you to be part of it with us.

Here’s what’s happening:

 Starting at 9AM, we’ve got a full Easter Festival for everyone—kids, teens, and adults:

• Bounce houses & obstacle courses
• Easter-themed carnival games
• Amazing local food trucks (tacos, donuts, and coffee! with food available for purchase)
• A HUGE egg hunt for the little ones
• A free live Christian concert outside
• And yes… Matthew Ketring is getting dunked in a dunk tank

Then at 10AM, we’ll move into our Easter Worship Experience. I’ll be preaching on John 20:1–18, and I’ll be sharing about how the resurrection changes everything.
“I want to know Christ—yes, to know the power of His resurrection...” (Philippians 3:10)

That’s what Easter is all about—Jesus is alive, and because He lives, we can too.

There will be powerful worship led by Maggie Folkers and our team, and we’ll also be celebrating baptisms—what better day to go public with your faith than on Resurrection Sunday?!

I want to encourage you to bring your Bible, bring your friends and neighbors, and let’s believe God to move in a big way. This could be the weekend that changes someone’s eternity—and YOU get to be part of that.

Let’s pack out the house and watch what God does!

I Love you all so much!
Pastor Rob

P.S. If you’re ready to get baptized or want to know more, reach out—we’d love to help you take that next step!

Also coming up:

Men's prayer meeting
As a reminder we have a men's prayer meeting on Tuesday mornings at 8:30am in the welcome center.  We would love to have you join us as we pray for our church, our families, and our community.


Kids Kingdom News
Wasn't Serve Sunday a fabulous day? Those who went and helped with the clean up project had such a joyous time. I was here with the ones who were not quite old enough to help, but we had a marvelous time learning about Palm Sunday. I want to thank Reyna, Gay, and Loretta for all their help. We would not have had such a positive experience with the children without you. Next event, Good Friday Service. It starts at 6:00 PM. Kids Kingdom will be open for those up to 4th Grade. Grades 4-6 will be in the Service. We have lots of things planned for our time together. Easter Sunday is right around the corner. We are having an Easter Like No Other. Starting at 9:00, we will have carnival games , bounce house, obstacle course, a Dunk Tank, and other activities. There will be an Easter Egg Hunt for the children up to age 4. At 10:00 we will go into service. There will not be Kids Kingdom, but we will have the nursery open. We will also have an outside area if you prefer to sit outside on the patio. This day will truly be an "Easter Like No Other". Hope you come and experience it with us. After Service we will go back outside to have some more fun. OH, did I forget to mention that we will have Food Trucks here also for you to purchase goodies. WOW, I know this is a lot of information, but we have so much going on I want to be sure you know about it all. Can't wait to see everyone on Friday and Sunday.
Remember to pray for each other every day. -Miss Terry

Food Pantry Update
For March the Food Pantry served 165 families resulting in food assistance to 614 individuals. We continue to receive gratitude from our neighbors who participate in food distribution twice per month. Thank you for your continued support. Our requests for April are tuna and dish/liquid/or bar soap. In His Service, The Food Pantry Team

Hello there Bridge Church Family,

Pastor Rob here, and I just wanted to send you a personal note to invite you to something really special that is happening this weekend at The Bridge — SERVE SUNDAY!

Now, just so you know, this isn’t just a normal Sunday. This is a chance for us to live out everything that we’ve been learning in our Love Your Neighbor series — by putting our faith into action and serving our city together in the name of Jesus.

Here’s what the day will look like:
At 9:00am – We’ll kick things off in the Welcome Center with breakfast, coffee, and time to connect. When you arrive, you’ll meet your team leader, grab your SERVE SUNDAY t-shirt and water bottle, and enjoy a little morning fellowship before we head out.

Then, at 9:30am – We’ll gather in the Worship Center for a short time of praise and a message as we celebrate Palm Sunday. During this time we’ll take a moment to focus on what kind of King Jesus really is — and how we can respond by serving Him with our lives.

Finally, at 9:45am – We’ll board the bus and head out to our serve site. We’ll be beautifying bridges across Reno and cleaning up along the Truckee River. It’s going to be such a powerful time to serve side by side and make a difference for our city.

Then when we’re done, we’ll head back to church for a sack lunch and a time to hang out and reflect on all that God did through us that morning.

And here’s the best part:
Even if you haven’t signed up — just show up! Seriously. No stress, no pressure. Just come. All you need to do is show up and be ready to serve.

And even better, if there’s someone in your life — a neighbor, a co-worker, a friend, or a family member — who doesn’t currently have a church, then this is the perfect Sunday to bring them along. People are just waiting to be invited to something meaningful… and this is it!

Jesus said it best:
“Whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant.” – Matthew 20:26
So let’s go be great — by serving with love.

Also — can you believe that Easter Sunday is just around the corner? It’s going to be powerful and an Easter like no other. So let’s keep inviting like never before so that we can help people encounter the life-changing power of the risen Jesus!

I absolutely love our Bridge Church family and I’m so excited to serve with you this Sunday!

With joy,

Pastor Rob

Kids Kingdom News
I had so much fun at our dance party with Pastor Rob last Sunday, I hope all of you did too.
This Sunday is a special day. It will be Serve Sunday. Everyone will meet in the welcome center at 9am for Breakfast, then to the worship center for music and a devotional. After that my team and I will take the children who are 6 and under, and everyone else will load the bus and the van and head out to serve Reno. Looking Forward to seeing everyone and having a spectacular day. Remember to pray for each other daily. -Miss Terry