by Frank Stevens

 

The Bridge Class began in January 2024 with the 3-fold purpose of developing our relationship to Jesus by gathering to study the Bible, developing our relationship to one another in Christian love through prayer and fellowship, and reaching unbelievers with the good news of Jesus. Keith and Debbie Williams co-teach the class.

 
Our ministry team consists of Don and Debbie Nelson, Frank and Judy Stevens, and Stacy and Kellie Cody. Don Nelson is the class director. Mike Barry helps with hospital visitation. Wiley Wilkerson leads our worship songs with Karen Clogston on the piano. All our members participate in what God is doing at “The Bridge” whether by warmly welcoming one another, contributing to class discussion, or arranging chairs.

 
Our teachers use an inductive method of teaching through books of the Bible, along with occasional topical studies such as on Heaven and Angels. Our study format includes the use of various study guides to encourage independent study, class participation, and life application. We encourage members to reach out to those in the community with Bridge Class Invitation cards that have the plan of salvation.

 
We have quarterly fellowships with our largest gathering being our Christmas potluck where we take a free will offering for a community organization. This year, the offering was for Bibles for Christian Men’s Life Skills. We actively pray for one another by getting prayer requests each week and emailing them to the class. We have a meal train program for our sick or temporarily incapacitated members. We send out birthday, sympathy, get well, and anniversary cards to our members. The Bridge class participates in the Trinity Adopt-A-Grad program and encourages members to participate in ministries throughout the church. Quarterly supper clubs provide the opportunity for small groups of members to enjoy meals and develop deeper connections.

 
Our class consists of all ages and stages of life, married as well as singles. We enjoy lively discussions and fellowship and welcome anyone to come join us. We meet in the Chapel at 9:45 and are currently studying Hebrews.