SUNDAY JAUARY 6

God desires that as we journey through life we would be 'transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory.’ On this first Sunday of the new year we are going to spend some time reflecting on this idea and how it relates to our mission as a church and how it can shape our Deep Hope for 2019.

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SUNDAY DECEMBER 30

As 2018 comes to a close we will be spending some time this Sunday looking back at the past year, seeing what we have been up to, how God has been at work, and then how to stay focused on the most important things as we enter into the new year ahead.

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SUNDAY DECEMBER 23

This Sunday marks the fourth Sunday of Advent. Peace can sometimes be hard to find in our world, not only is there war and violence but inner peace can also be difficult to come by.  Join us this week as we reflect on the “Prince of Peace” and the changing reality he seeks to bring among us.

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SUNDAY DECEMBER 16

This Sunday marks the third Sunday of Advent and we will be focusing on the theme of Joy. Joy can sometimes be a difficult idea to pin down, it is like happiness but not quite. Join us as we look at the gift that joy is and how we can come to know it in our life, church, and community!

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SUNDAY DECEMBER 9

This Sunday marks the second Sunday of Advent, our service will focus on the Advent theme of Love.  We will also be having our final interview in our God in the World Series with Heather Postma, who attends Gateway CRC, has worked as a house painter for 17 years and strives to intentionally and creatively integrate her faith in her trade. This is going to be a powerful ending to an already fruitful series!

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ADVENT 2018 & POTLUCK

This week we begin celebrating the season of Advent, a time when we begin anticipating the coming of Christ!  Join us this Sunday as we look at Isaiah 11, reflecting on the “Raw Root of Hope” found in lineage of Jesus, and how that extends into the idea of brokenness and beauty today.

Immediately after the service we will have delicious home made soup and buns! Stick around for some good food and fellowship as we celebrate the first Sunday of Advent!

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SUNDAY NOVEMBER 25

This week we are joined by Pastor Trevor Vanderveen from Vancouver First CRC.  Trevor will be interviewed as part of our "God in the World Series” and is going to be talking about his own ministry context in East Vancouver, how he has seen God at work in his church and neighbourhood, and some of the similarities between our two churches.

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SUNDAY NOVEMBER 18

This week we continue with our interview series, “God in the World.” Dena Nicolai, a Chaplain and Refugee Support Mobilizer in Vancouver will be joining us. Dena works with churches and other groups in BC to help welcome and settle refugees.  Through travels and people she meets, Dena bring a unique lens to how she sees God at work in the world.

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SUNDAY NOVEMBER 11

We continue this week with our God in the World series with Pastor George preaching on 1 Kings 19:1-18.  What happens when our life situation seems to great for us, when our circumstances seem overwhelming, how does God speak?  Join us as we look at this beautiful yet difficult story in the life of Elijah.

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SUNDAY NOVEMBER 4

This week we will continue with our interview series, “God in the World.” Adrienne, a member of the Bridge, will be interviewed this week, sharing about the ways God has drawn close to her in her life as an ER nurse, a mother, and through some very difficult circumstances. Join us!

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SUNDAY OCTOBER 28

Join us this week as we continue on in our interview series: God in the World.  This week we will be interviewing one of our own members from the Bridge: Tony VanEngel.  Tony has worked in a diverse number of sectors. Matthew Beimers will interview Tony as he shares about how he engages with the world in response to God’s love and redemption in it.

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SUNDAY OCTOBER 21

This Sunday we continue our sermon series “God in the World.” We are very excited to welcome Martin Contant who will be interviewed by George. Martin has pastored congregations in Ancaster, Ontario and Langley, BC and then joined Christian Reformed Home Missions as Regional Leader for Western Canada. In that capacity, he worked extensively with local congregations, pastors, and leaders, encouraging and facilitating greater engagement in God's mission in the local context. He also helped to catalyze new church planting work and campus ministries. Martin now serves as a spiritual director, coach, and consultant to local congregations.

REMINDER: Following the service there will be a barbecue!!

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SUNDAY OCTOBER 14 - NEW SERMON SERIES!

This week we are beginning a new sermon series called, God in the World. This series will include both sermons and interviews with people from different walks of life as we look for the ways God’s holy and hidden presence is at work all around us!

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SUNDAY OCTOBER 7 (THANKSGIVING!)

Happy Thanksgiving! Join us at 10:00am this Sunday as we gather to celebrate Thanksgiving! We will be reflecting on Deuteronomy 4:32-40 which reminds us to look back and remember all the ways God has provided for us.

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SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 30 (Congregational Meeting!)

Last week we looked at the call of Samuel and how God sometimes whispers our name in the spiritual night.  This week we will reflect on the inspiring call of Isaiah and his response to God, 'Here I am! Send me.’  Are these words just for a chosen few, or are they words for all of us?

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After the service we will be having a Congregational Meeting to vote on the church budget and to discuss other church related items. If you are unable to attend the meeting, please vote using the absentee ballot! Contact bridgecc@telus.net for a ballot!

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NEIGHBOURHOOD DINNER

Come on out to our monthly Neighbourhood Dinner on Monday night! If you can volunteer with set up, please come lend a hand starting at 5:30pm! Dinner will be served at 6:00pm. Hope to see you there!

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SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 23

The story of Samuel’s call in 1 Samuel 3 is a literary masterpiece.  What seem to be mere physical descriptions in the story actually have deep spiritual meaning.  Join us this week as we reflect on how God remains faithful in his call even when it seems the night and darkness are closing in.

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