Archive for April, 2010
I’m looking forward to our Growth Groups. Our first group kicked off last night and we had an awesome turnout and are looking forward to seeing what happens in our remaining five groups. If you didn’t get signed up for a group you can still show up. Monday – 7pm – at OCOM Tuesday – 7pm – [ READ MORE ]
My best man (and brother) recently got engaged. You have to check it out. A little intro -- the first part of the video is setting up what was actually played at the movie theater. [ READ MORE ]
A quick run down of the day that was. Another change of location for us at thebridge. We met in Expo Hall B. Chris M. rocked out a few hundred chairs and Chris J. and Mike L. helped with a few hundred more. Kellee and Matt took care of worship but that is an understatement. Kellee put together [ READ MORE ]
This is turning out to be a huge event that will play a shaping role in both our current and future leaders. We are sending a very large crew to THE DESPERATION CONFERENCE! We currently have transportation lined up for 35 but interest has sent us searching for another vehicle. Brandon is leading the charge [ READ MORE ]
Announcement #2 is that we are having baptisms Sunday April 25! If you are someone who has never been baptized and would like to make a public profession of your faith and be baptized let us know. If you have questions about what baptism is let us know that as well. Announcement #3 is a conference [ READ MORE ]
Announcement #1 is that we are going back to the Expo Hall this Sunday at the BridgeView Center. A scheduling conflict has caused us to be flexible and we are delighted to accommodate. We love where we meet and will choose that spot as long as we can but we also want to be a [ READ MORE ]
It was probably our greatest weekend of being light in the city of Ottumwa to date. Let me roll out a little recap. The Eggstravaganza planning started quite sometime ago and a huge thanks goes to those families that were working far in advance. Friday late afternoon and early evening we had close to 50 volunteers jump [ READ MORE ]
I am a fan of the game. I love going to games with Jenny. Looking forward to sneaking up to Minneapolis to hopefully see the Twins new stadium this summer. Here are my picks for the season. Feel free disagree with anything but the Twins winning it all! Twins over Mariners Yankees over Tigers Twins over Yankees Dodgers over [ READ MORE ]
Eggstravaganza Saturday + Easter Sunday = E² Weekend The Eggstravaganza is only hours away! This event continues to get bigger and bigger. I am blown away by the generosity and sacrifice by so many to make this happen. Our aim is to show the love of Christ in a practical way tomorrow. I highly encourage you [ READ MORE ]
When I was a camp counselor we would start our large group session with a song called “Announcement Time.” The kids will all sing along and wait patiently for each announcement with glee. OK the last part isn’t true but here is where this is going. Next week I will be unveiling an announcement for thebridge [ READ MORE ]