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Visit Us On Facebook New Page About Us Mission & Vision Church History Pastor John Martin FAQ I'm New Directions Constitution Affirmation of Faith ByLaws The Bible Eternal Life New Page Sunday Sermon Previous Sermons Live Stream Sermon Manuscripts Weekly Bulletin New Page Missions Activities New Page Sunday Services Contact Us Donate Worship Team Application New Page New Page New Page New Page New Page Search Results Click the calendar to view church events Submit a Prayer Request HERE Sunday Services Adult Bible Study: 9:30 a.m. Nursery Care: 10:30 a.m. Worship Service: 10:30 a.m. Children's Church: 11:00 a.m. This Site Was Last Updated on April 28, 2024 To View The Latest Updates, click HERE Dear Friend, Welcome to the Bridge Community Church Website Attendance in Worship March 17, 2024 Adults - 128 Children & Youth - 11 To Register or For More Information, Click HERE Vacation Bible School Mon. June 24th - Fri. June 28 Thank you for taking time to view all that our church has to offer. We are a fellowship of people who have been transformed by the love of our Lord Jesus Christ, His sacrifice for us, and His life in us. The best way to find out Jesus can transform your life is to comefor a visit and see for yourself! are a small church located on Harstine Island, about 12 miles north of Shelton, Washington. We were founded in 1996 and worshiped in the Harstine Island Community Hall until our new church building was completed in 2009. We are the only church on the island. Our congregation is made up of people from many Christian traditions, yet we find unity in our relationship with God. We hope you will find that we are a church where the Holy Spirit and the love of Christ is present in our worship, fellowship, prayer, Bible studies and our various ministries. We sincerely hope you will join us on Sunday mornings at 9:30 a.m. for adult or teen Bible study, and at 10:30 a.m. for a refreshing time of worship and study of God's word. We look forward to meeting you and answering any questions you may have. All are welcome at Bridge Community Church and we look forward to your visit! The best way to find out how Jesus can transform your life is to comefor a visit and see for yourself! ​ Sincerely, Pastor John Martin and all the congregation at Bridge Community Church.

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New Page About Us Mission & Vision Church History Pastor John Martin FAQ I'm New Directions Constitution Affirmation of Faith ByLaws The Bible Eternal Life New Page Sunday Sermon Previous Sermons Live Stream Sermon Manuscripts Weekly Bulletin New Page Missions Activities New Page Sunday Services Contact Us Donate Worship Team Application New Page New Page New Page New Page New Page Search Results Prayer Requests Week of April 28, 2024 Click HERE to visit our "Questions About Prayer" Page Click HERE to visit our " When You Pray" Page Go directly to the Bulletin Insert Pray for David Miller as he leads our Youth & Children’s Ministries. Pray for protection and salvation for our children and youth. Pray for the pastoral search committee, and for our next pastor. Oliver Chapman requests prayers for the family of Vera Martinovich, who passed away last week. Pray for the Linthicum family as they grieve Mark’s passing last week. Pray for the Lee family as they grieve the passing of Rick’s brother. David Miller requests prayers for Pastor Terry in AK as he deals with a catastrophic barn fire. Pray for the upcoming presidential elections. Pray for the Lord to guide our elected leaders in local, state, and national levels of Government. ​ Health Concerns ​ ​ Jim Christie requests prayer for multiple health challenges. Pray for Rick Lee’s father and mother as they deal with dementia and other health challenges. Bea Burgdorf requests prayer as the doctors treat a blockage recently identified around her heart. Jarrod Bigelow requests prayers for his mother with cancer. Kayce Benson requests prayer for Margie Rolf, suffering from lung problems. Jean Brown is experiencing a lot of pain in his shoulder and may require surgery. Sandy Bamford requests prayer for healing of high pressure in her eyes, as well as recovery from a knee injury. Pray for Nikki Radtke suffering from advanced cancer. Rob and Julie Henderson request prayer for their nephew, Mike Jack, suffering from stage 4 cancer and in great pain. ​ Missions Prayer Needs ​ ​ Pray for Centro Cristiano Cultural de Guatemala (CCCG). Pray for the Howe family in the Amazon Basin of Brazil. Pray for the Bamfords, missionaries in the Philippines working in the village of Maraqat w/ the Isnag people in Bible translation. Pray for our Frontiers missionaries, working on evangelism and discipleship in Muslim countries. FEBC is requesting prayer for Christians in Ukraine who have had their lives turned upside down because of the war with Russia. Pray for our InFaith missionaries, Larry & Vonnie Pratt as they serve the Lord through their puppet ministry. Pray for Megan and Trevor James, missionaries with CRU evangelizing & discipling on the EWU campus. Pray for Rachel Faust, teaching 4th & 5th graders at Immanuel Mission to the Navajo in northern Arizona. Pray for the Trust Jesus evangelistic outreach ministry. Pray for Christians in China where persecution is widespread and systematic. Pray for the salvation of God’s people in Israel. Insert Bulletin Insert Week of April 28, 2024 I spent my teen years in farm country. I never got to run any of the fancy equipment… my job was more likely to walk along behind the machinery to pick up what was missed. I learned a lot working in fields of California. I learned to respect how hard the migrant workers had to work to make a living. I also learned I didn’t want to do that for the rest of my life. ​ The thing is, there are very few of us who grew up with the luxury of not working. As a kid my family never had much disposable cash. If we wanted something we were expected to earn it. As a result, we boys were out working as soon as we could convince someone to hire us. I started in the fields and graduated to a grocery store. That was a huge improvement. After a couple of years I realized I wanted to do something other than stock shelves and run a cash register for the rest of my life, so off to college I (at this point, “we”) went. ​ Work is a universal constant, and even in heaven I believe we’ll have jobs to do. Work offers a level of satisfaction that nothing else can bring. It is intrinsically good although, like everything else, mankind has managed to pervert it and make it something negative. ​ Even so, right now, God has a job for each of us to do. I’m convinced that, if you’re a part of our congregation, you have a spiritual gift to share and a calling to fulfill. Certainly, some life situations make this difficult, and it could be your calling is to pray. Honestly, that’s about as high a calling as you can possibly receive. What is your calling? I think the best way to determine where God is calling you to serve is to pray about it. Pray about your gifting, pray about where you feel He’s leading, and pray about how you will best accomplish what He has for you. But… you must pray first!

New Page About Us Mission & Vision Church History Pastor John Martin FAQ I'm New Directions Constitution Affirmation of Faith ByLaws The Bible Eternal Life New Page Sunday Sermon Previous Sermons Live Stream Sermon Manuscripts Weekly Bulletin New Page Missions Activities New Page Sunday Services Contact Us Donate Worship Team Application New Page New Page New Page New Page New Page Search Results Study Notes Week of April 21, 2024 The Italian Prophet; Mă lăʹ chĭ Series Outline: Malachi 1:1 ~ The Burden of the Word of the Lord Malachi 1:5 & 11 ~ God will be Glorified Malachi 1:7 & 12-13~ Defiled Worship Malachi 2:7 ~ Priests of God (that would be each of us!) Malachi 2:10 ~ Our Common God Malachi 2:14-15 ~ Faithfulness Malachi 3:1-3 ~ Here He Comes! Malachi 3:8 & 10 ~ Robbing God Malachi 3:16-18 ~ God’s Own Malachi 4:1 ~ A Reckoning Malachi 4:5-6 ~ Forewarned 1. Introduction ~ 1.1. “priest” (כֹהֵן֙) [kō hēnʹ] refers to a person w/religious duties 2. Context ~ the priests of Malachi’s time were not faithful 2.1. God would soon introduce another messenger Deut 18:15 2.2. the participants of the covenant are introduced in Mal 2:5-7 3. Background ~ a “covenant” (בְּרִית) [berî ṯi] is an agreement/contract 3.1. the participants of this covenant were not equal partners Mal 2:5 4. Messengers ~ of God have a sacred role for God’s people Mal 2:7 4.1. “messengers” (מַלְאַ֥ךְ) [mǎl ’ǎḵʹ] teach the people about God’s Law 4.1.1. then they interpreted & applied it to daily life Mal 2:7 4.2. “keep” (יִשְׁמְרוּ) [yiš merȗ] is in the imperfect verb form 5. Shared Knowledge ~ was not happening as priests failed Hosea 4:6 6. Messengers ~ the priests were failing in their calling Mal 2:7 7. The Church ~ brings about something different 1 Peter 2:9-10 7.1. we become the fulfillment of Isa 43:20-21 we serve others Mic 6:8 8. A Priest’s Ministry ~ includes working with the Scriptures Mal 2:6 8.1. these are spiritual in nature 1 Cor 2:13-14 & change us Phil 4:6-7 8.1.1. we are, in fact, God’s representatives 2 Cor 5:20 9. Salvation ~ we must confess our sins 1 John 1:9 then repent Acts 3:19 9.1. finally we simply trust that Jesus will keep His promise Acts 16:31 9.1. God sent His Son to do this John 3:16-17 1 Peter 2:9-10 10. Application ~ so… now is the time to take things from the theoretical 10.1. the criteria for priests has never changed Mal 2:7 10.1.1. we are not left to our own resources John 15:4 10.2. we will stand before His judgment seat 2 Cor 5:10 For Contemplation: Does my service to Jesus suggest I am operating as His priest? Homiletical Idea: God expects some things from each of us. For Prayer: Lord, put within me a desire to be faithful to your call on my life! Sermon Outline

New Page About Us Mission & Vision Church History Pastor John Martin FAQ I'm New Directions Constitution Affirmation of Faith ByLaws The Bible Eternal Life New Page Sunday Sermon Previous Sermons Live Stream Sermon Manuscripts Weekly Bulletin New Page Missions Activities New Page Sunday Services Contact Us Donate Worship Team Application New Page New Page New Page New Page New Page Search Results Genereal Announcements Week Of April 28, 2024 Families with last names beginning with “M through O” will provide snacks for the month of May. CareNet has an ongoing need for the following: - Similac Advanced Formula (blue containers), - Baby clothes 18-24 mos. - Baby diapers (especially newborn and sz. 6) and wipes. If you would like to help with meals for the Thrive Teen program on Tuesday evenings, there is a signup sheet on the countertop in the foyer. Prayerfully consider whether God may be heading you to serve in the Audio/Visual booth on a scheduled basis. We have an immediate need for additional people in this incredibly important aspect of our worship time. For details regarding what’s involved, please see David Miller. If you like to prepare for the Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes during the year, we are collecting hair accessories, brushes and combs in May. As we prepare for Vacation Bible School this summer, we are looking for donations of clean plastic jars with lids. If you have questions, comments, or suggestions regarding the pastor search process, please email David Bamford at davidpastorsearch@gmail.com . A memorial service for Bob Thiessen will be held on June 29 at 11:00 a.m. This will be hosted by the Warren Community Fellowship in St. Helens, OR.

New Page About Us Mission & Vision Church History Pastor John Martin FAQ I'm New Directions Constitution Affirmation of Faith ByLaws The Bible Eternal Life New Page Sunday Sermon Previous Sermons Live Stream Sermon Manuscripts Weekly Bulletin New Page Missions Activities New Page Sunday Services Contact Us Donate Worship Team Application New Page New Page New Page New Page New Page Search Results Family Information Week Of April 28, 2024 To request prayer on the prayer chain, contact Carol McGraw at cmcgraw741@gmail.com or 360-426-0883. Alternatively, you can call the church office or send the request to Pastor John at johnmartin052@msn.com , who will forward it over to Carol for you. We have “Toddler” and “Kid” quiet activity bags available during the service. Request one from a greeter. If you would like a visit from Pastor John, just let him know and a time will be worked out to make it happen. The church pantry is available for anyone who could use help with food. Contact Pastor John. To schedule the use of the church building for church related functions, contact Dan or LaRae Peterson at: greenhouse171@icloud.com or call 360-426-6491. Need a name tag? There is a sign-up sheet in the foyer. Hearing Assistance Equipment is available. Please see the sound booth people to help you get set up. “Communication Central” hanging files have been set up (one for each family attending Bridge). These files are in the foyer, and are an easy way to distribute cards, notes, etc. If you would like to have your name added to the folders, please contact Cheryl Knowles at mrbingly@gmail.com . The sermons are available on this website. Go to the " Sunday Sermon " Page. Sermons are also being live streamed to YouTube. To view the live stream, go HERE Tithes and offerings may be deposited as an act of worship in the Offering Box located at the back of the sanctuary. Or, donations may be made using this website on the " Donate " page .

New Page About Us Mission & Vision Church History Pastor John Martin FAQ I'm New Directions Constitution Affirmation of Faith ByLaws The Bible Eternal Life New Page Sunday Sermon Previous Sermons Live Stream Sermon Manuscripts Weekly Bulletin New Page Missions Activities New Page Sunday Services Contact Us Donate Worship Team Application New Page New Page New Page New Page New Page Search Results Upcoming Events Upcoming Events At Bridge Community Church May Men’s Breakfast & Bible Study Saturday, May 4th, 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Women's Fellowship Saturday, May 11th, 10:00 a.m. - Noon June Vacation Bible School Monday - Friday, June 24th - 28th 9:00 a.m. - Noon Upcoming Events In & Around The Community April Pioneer Food Bank Tuesday, April 30th, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at Bridge Community Church May National Day of Prayer - May 2: Prayer at the Mason County Courthouse at noon, and a Prayer and Praise at 7:00 p.m., location still to be determined. CareNet will hold its Dessert Aucton on Friday, May 31, at 6:00 p.m. hosted by St. Edward Episcopal Church. June An Inter-Church Hope Fest is planned for Sat., June 8, from 8:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. More details to follow. August Love INC: will hold its Annual Golf Tournament at the Alderbrook Golf Course on Monday, Aug. 19. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. with a 10 a.m. shotgun start. Information and signup sheets are in the foyer

New Page About Us Mission & Vision Church History Pastor John Martin FAQ I'm New Directions Constitution Affirmation of Faith ByLaws The Bible Eternal Life New Page Sunday Sermon Previous Sermons Live Stream Sermon Manuscripts Weekly Bulletin New Page Missions Activities New Page Sunday Services Contact Us Donate Worship Team Application New Page New Page New Page New Page New Page Search Results Weekly Opportunities Week of April 28, 2024 Monday Crafter's Corner - Contact Sandy Bamford 2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. - 2nd, 4th, & 5th Mondays at BCC Life Group -led by Bob and Carolyn Vivian 6:30 p.m. - 1st and 3rd Monday at the Vivian’s home Life Group (Women Only) – led by Jean Brown 6:30 p.m. - 1st and 3rd Monday at the Brown's home Tuesday Thrive Youth Group - led by David Miller 6:00 p.m. (Includes Dinner- Every Tuesday Life Group - led by David Bauer 6:30 p.m. - Every Tuesday at the Bauer’s home Wednesday A "Council of War" Prayer Meeting 10:30 a.m. at BCC Thursday Life Group - led by Ed Knowles 1:oo p.m. Every Thursday at the Knowles Home Life Group - led by Bernie Walton 6:30 p.m. -2nd and 4th Thursday at the Sizemore’s home Friday Life Group (Men Only) - led by Bill Valley 6:00 p.m. - Every Friday at BCC Sunday Adult Bible Study 9:30 a.m. in the BCC Classroom Nursery Care 10:30 a.m. in the BCC Nursery Worship Service 10:30 a.m. - BCC Sanctuary - Recorded & posted on our website later in the week. Children's Church 11:00 a.m. BCC Classroom Worship Team Practice 6:30 p.m. - BCC Sanctuary Introduction to Bridge Community Church led by Rebekah Diercks 9:30 a.m. in the Pastor's Office