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WEEKLY SCHEDULE Traditional Worship Experience Sundays at 8:15AM
This experience offers a variety of hymns and sacred songs.
Here are some things that we think are imperative to your journey here, as you explore what The Bridge has to offer you and your family. Need information? You can find it all in this magazine, on
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our website, or through our mobile app. You can get details on all upcoming events, sign up for classes, and much more!
Modern Worship Experience Sundays at 9:30AM
This experience has a more laid back atmosphere & guitar driven worship.
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Stop by Starting Point after the service. Here you will find someone from our church who would like to meet you and answer any questions you may have about our church.
Blended Worship Experience Sundays at 11:00AM
This experience includes upbeat worship with a choir and orchestra.
Hispanic Worship Experience
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Sundays at 10:30AM
This experience takes place in The Connection building and includes Spanish Worship and a message in Spanish from Pastor Kenny Garcia . Children and Youth can take part in what is happening on our main campus.
Wed. Traditional Worship Experience
In a large church, the key to making friends and having community is joining a small group. We know you’re busy, so we offer small groups on Sundays at 9:30 and 11:00AM to make the most of your time here.
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Our student’s and kid’s experiences are outstanding. Make sure your kids don’t miss out on the amazing things we have going on just for them.
Wednesdays at 7:00PM
This experience offers a variety of hymns and messages from Kenneth McGee in the Chapel.
Drive Worship Experience Wednesdays at 7:00PM
This experience has a more laid back atmosphere & messages from Rob McClure in the Worship Center.
Wed. Hispanic Worship Experience Wednesdays at 7:00PM
This experience takes place in The Connection building and includes Spanish Worship and a message in Spanish from Pastor Kenny Garcia Our trained nursery staff is available during all worship experiences. For a full list of other opportunities, please check out the “Get Connected” section of Pulse.
After Hours Contact Information In case of emergency please contact our church office at 405.376.4538 and our answering service will contact us accordingly.
// Starting Point is located in the Lobby on the east side of the Worship Center
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BEING THE BEST DAD YOU CAN BE. I’ll start off by saying what you already know. There is no silver
blessed by being around these men and want to share some of
bullet or magic potion when it comes to making great dads. I
the insights I’ve gained.
wish it were that easy, as it could have saved me from many painful fatherhood fiascos. Yet, we can gain great insights
Some of these should be no-brainers. However, if you’re like
from Scripture and from gleaning from some godly fathers
me, we sometimes need reminded of the basics. My dad was
that have gone before us.
great in driving this point home. He often related this truth to sports. However, the veracity of this maxim holds true in
Over the past decade, I’ve been blessed to serve alongside men
almost any area of life: If something isn’t going well, make sure
doing all they can to be the best dads they can be. While each
the fundamentals or basics are getting done. Too often during
one of these men have their unique styles, they definitely
life’s chaotic times, we forget the basics and pay the price. As a
share some common traits or focus points that make them
matter of fact, I’ll go ahead and include this fatherhood truism
effective within their fatherhood roles. I have personally been
within our 10 Traits of Great Dads.
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10 TRAITS
this is likely one of the biggest reasons they connect so well
OF EFFECTIVE DADS:
to know the hearts and souls of their children.
with their kids. These dads have invested the time to truly get
1. They keep their lives de-compartmentalized. They are the same man, husband and father regardless of where and when. This directly connects to the character of these men. None are perfect, but I would trust everyone of them with my kids. 2. They realize that their manhood and fatherhood are directly tied to their relationship with God. This means time in God’s Word, time in prayer and time with God’s people is an essential part of their lives.
I thought this quote by the late Jim Valvano is very fitting: “My father gave me the greatest gift anyone could give another person, he believed in me.” Great dads believe in their kids and their kids know how special they are. 9. Mercy and grace are a part of their households. As sinners, these men know that we will always be dealing with offenses and trip-ups.
This makes mercy and grace two of their
strongest relationship allies. A saying we often come back to
3. If married, they uphold their wives as their number one friend and co-worker in life. They realize that loving their wives is one of the greatest things they could ever give their kids and they protect their marriage like it’s their life. 4. They practice the discipline of meekness. They exemplify the combination of humility and strength.
8. They make their children feel special and believe in them.
Men need to be
strong for their families not at their families. These great dads get this idea well. In these homes, yelling and abuse of any kind is never tolerated. 5. They’ve tied their hearts to the hearts of their children. There is a very special God-given bond that they cherish and cultivate on a daily basis. This means they are always looking to create heart-moments with their kids, especially when it comes to sharing God’s love and truth with them. 6. They honor their child’s gender and unique giftedness. They raise their sons to be men and their daughters to become women. There is a difference and a good father knows how to engage both his sons and daughters. When most dads pull back during the adolescent years, these astute men mentor and engage at an even deeper level. 7. They are great listeners and make themselves available for those “by the way” teaching moments and conversations with their children (Deut. 6:5-7). This is one of those areas of life that needs to be constantly on my radar. As I’ve find
is, “forgiven and forgiving.” In this regards, they take the lead in admitting when they are wrong and asking for forgiveness. 10. They take care of the fundamentals or basics (the list above:). If something seems out of place with your life and your family, there usually are some fundamentals in your life that are not getting done. That’s why prayerful evaluation is a life-trait of successful dads. It’s hard to re-calibrate your life if it is constantly in the hectic mode. Many of us could likely keep this list going into the hundreds. Yet, if we take care of these basics, we will become better dads. That reminds me of one last “Great Dad Trait.” They get things done on a regular basis. They’re not ones to put off something that needs to get done. Procrastination is not in their life dictionary and execution is their middle name. Our challenge and goal as fathers should be this simple: To be the best dads we can be for our kids, understanding that we are all “God’s work in progress” and the results are ultimately His. Just like in sharing our faith, as dads, we “plant and water.” God grows them (1 Cor. 3:6). As I submit my life and fatherhood role to God, my prayer is that He does His good work in and through me. Praise God for that. “being confident of this, that He who begun a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.” Philippians 1:6
out multiple times, these “heart-string” moments with my kids just often happen. Not to say we can’t plan and be intentional with “one on one” time with our children. However, it never fails that our children want to be engaged at times when we were planning on doing something else, i.e. a needed house project or just needing to go to bed. I’ll say this, dads that are nailing it in this area have never regretted the time they’ve taken to listen to the hearts of their kids. As a matter of fact, WEARETHEBRIDGE.CHURCH / 5
GET CONNECTED
We believe it is vital that everyone who comes through our doors feels welcomed, connected with God, and connected with great people to do life with! So here we have a ton of avenues available for you to be a part of: small groups, special events, volunteer teams and more. We want to create ample opportunities for you to build incredibly fun, healthy friendships as well as help you flourish in your relationship with God! Your life is valuable! Get yourself connected today!
SMALL GROUPS SUNDAYS / 9:30AM
Rm 201 Kenny McGee | 30s-50s How does God’s timeless word apply to us in real life? Lets figure it out together! In this small group, find the support, friendships, encouragement, and Biblical answers that you need to face all that life may bring your way.
Rm 203 Roy Peck | 30s-50s Life can be unpredictable, but life can also be a blast! While the answers may not all be clear, we can definitely make sure you don’t have to go it alone. Join us as we discuss how to navigate life as God intended, applying his Word everyday, and making the most of every minute we have!
Rm 104 Elaine Arnold | 40s-60s Belonging to a community of believers who care is vital to our spiritual lives. Join this discussion based small group, where our priority is creating a positive atmosphere that encourages and challenges one another, so that daily we may implement our faith in God in practical ways.
Rm 202 Ed Damron | 40s-60s Faith moves mountains! We need to trust and believe that God is who He says He is, and He can do what the Bible says He can do! Join us a we explore
SUNDAYS / 10:45AM scripture and discover how to grow in Christ and learn to handle real life issues with prayer and deep rooted faith in God.
Rm 105 Kathleen Wilcoxson | 30s-60s When you study scripture, you discover that the Word of God truly is living and active! So, don’t miss this opportunity to join others in an in depth study of the Bible that will not only lead to great Biblical discussions, but will also educate and challenge you to a pursue a deeper knowledge of, and maturity in, Christ.
Rm 100 Kenneth McGee | 50s & up Jesus tells us that the Holy Spirit will be our counselor and our guide until He comes again. With that in mind, join this small group as we explore the Bible and discover what it means for us today and how we can daily rely on the Holy Spirit to guide us each day.
Chapel Ken Isom | 50s & up We believe that our Senior Adults are a vital part of our church! This small group provides an opportunity for our “Prime-Timers” (Senior Adults) to fellowship, worship with one another, and engage in Biblical discussion.
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RM200 Cyndi St.John | Young Families Finding balance in our marriages, families and careers can be tough. Don’t do it alone! Come laugh, fellowship and learn with us as we explore how God wants us to lead our marriages and families.
Rm 105 Rob McClure | All Ages We believe that scripture is incredibly relevant for our daily lives! Join with people of all ages and life stages to explore scripture, verse by verse, and then discuss how to practically apply them to our lives.
RM100 SUNDAYS / 10:45AM
Rm 205 Doug Wyatt | Young Adults There is no greater transition in life than the one that leads into adulthood. Join this discussion based small group as we explore how to establish a Biblical foundation to help you navigate that transition.
Rm 104 Stephen Rosebrook | Young Marrieds Starting off a new life together can be an amazing adventure! Join other young couples in this small group as we discover how to set our marriages and future families up for happiness, just as God designed.
Rm 201 Ernie Eidson | Young Families Finding balance in our marriages, families and careers can be tough. Don’t do it alone! Come laugh, fellowship and learn with us as we explore how God wants us to lead our marriages and families.
Erika Reddick | Women’s Group We say it all the time, “Connected people do life together.” Ladies, come join this small group designed just for you, and together we will discover how God fits into and applies to our busy lives.
GROW Women’s Bible Study Wednesdays at 7:00PM What is the deep cry of your heart? The ache in your soul that keeps you up at night? The prayer you keep repeating? Jesus not only cares about this deep, spiritual wrestling, but He also wants to step in and see you through it. Join us for “Finding I Am” , the video assisted series by Lisa TerKeurst. RM105
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GROW Men’s Bible Study Wednesdays at 7:00PM Men come join us for our weekly men’s bible study on Wednesday nights in RM100. This is a great opportunity to come grow with other men as we strive to become better husbands, fathers, brothers, and sons.
Nami Support Group Wednesdays at 7:00PM Are you the family, partner, or cargiver of an individual living with mental illness? Come find support and friendship with others in the same situation. We will discuss critical information and strategies related to caregiving.
Living Free Addiction Recovery Wednesdays at 7:00PM Come and let us help you on the road to overcoming addictions and breaking free from life controlling issues every Wednesday in The End Zone.
Corporate Prayer Tuesday’s at 9:00AM Join us every week as we come together for a time of corporate prayer in the Chapel.
KIDS Bridge Kids Sundays at 8:15/9:30/10:45AM Join us every week for exciting worship, fun games, and Biblical lessons!
Boys & Girls Clubs Wednesdays at 7:00PM We offer fun filled programs every week for boys (Royal Rangers) and girls (mPact) that help them grow with God.
Crowned New Sermon Series Hear ye, hear ye! Our Heavenly Father is King over everything, and since we are His children, that makes us royalty! In this series we will learn how to live like royals by having the kinds of attitudes Jesus tells us to have in Matthew 5. As we look at different kings and queens of the Bible we will see that when we have these attitudes, we will be blessed! Learning to live like royalty who depend on God means that His kingdom will belong to us!
Mpact & Rangers Awards Night Wednesday, June 21 All children will be attending the ceremony instead of attending regular classes. Parents will need to drop off and pick up children in the auditorium. Parents are encouraged to attend with their children.
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Parents, if your student will be in 6th grade next school year, we would like to invite you and your student to Connect 6 at 11:00AM in The Chapel. We want to make this transition as easy as possible. Come meet Pastor Ryan and learn about what we do in Bridge Students.
Men’s Breakfast Saturday, June 10 Come join us for an amazing breakfast and a short devotional at 7:30AM out in The Venue. This is a great opportunity to come hang out with the guys.
SUNDAY NIGHT SCHEDULE
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Refresh Night / 6PM / Auditorium
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The Theology of Work / 6PM / Chapel
STUDENTS Bridge Students Wednesdays at 7:00PM Join us every week for our weekly service that your students do not want to miss. There is powerful worship, a life impacting message, and a whole lot of fun!
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Fathers Day / No Activities
Sunday Grow Groups Sundays at 10:45AM Get connected in a weekly small group! This time is designed to help your students grow in spiritual disciplines. 6th-12th Grade / RM204
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In case you have missed the news, exciting things are happening for our Bridge OKC Campus! Last month, we were able to secure and purchase a building in the Bricktown area of OKC. This building will be the new church home for our OKC campus, and will be an incredible opportunity to continue to reach our city for Christ! There will be a lot of hard work ahead to get the building ready for the fall. However, we’ve already had amazing volunteers serving and working to keep things moving forward! It’s an exciting time to be part of The Bridge!
OKC is not the only Bridge Campus with awesome news! Our new church plant to Piedmont is beginning to recruit their Church Plant Dream Team! This team will help launch the Piedmont campus in the fall! Jason and Shara Taylor have begun excitedly praying, preparing and meeting with their Dream Team, as they begin taking the next steps to reaching the community of Piedmont. If you, or someone you know is interested in being part of this opportunity to plant a Bridge Campus in Piedmont, consider joining Jason and Shara at their next scheduled team meetings. Wednesday Nights, 7pm in room 205 @ The Mustang Campus.
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