First in!

It will be a first in BP history! We are hosting an indoor baptism on March 24, Palm Sunday, at both services. Being that we were mobile for almost the first 10 years of existence, we were never able to offer baptism indoors and were forced to hold them in the hot sticky summer, outdoors. The heat was so miserable at times, I’m sure there were those who signed up to be baptized a second time just to avoid the heat.

Baptism just might be the next step for you in your spiritual growth with God. Baptism is one of the most exciting expressions of our faith as a Christian. A person is baptized when they are brought under the water and then raised up from it. There’s nothing sacred about the water, yet this simple act has profound meaning. Baptism symbolically pictures new spiritual life that comes from God when we choose to believe what Jesus has done for us and follow after him.

We make a “big deal” out of baptisms at BridgePointe! Baptisms are celebrated like a party and cheered on like a football game! We encourage you to invite your friends as well! Baptisms are a great way to introduce spiritual conversations with friends who may not attend church.

We also videotape your spiritual story of how God is working in your life. This video is shown on the day of your baptism as a way of introducing you. It makes for a very meaningful day for all who attend.

Note your interest in baptism on a connection card or register on our web site. A friendly team leader will contact you. He/she will help prepare you for when the next baptism is scheduled. He/she will let you know what to bring, what to do, what to wear, and what time to arrive. To get you started, there is information available on our web site to learn about baptism. There will also be a brief meeting with a leader to talk through an understanding of baptism and to answer any questions you might have questions.

So be the first in! We’re convinced this will be one of the most memorable events in your life!

Once Upon A Time ...

  

Last week our Technical Director, Jake Till, filmed a video that was shown last Sunday at BP. In this video, you met Lisa and heard her story. She is just like us in many ways. She could be your neighbor, a friend, a co-worker, or the person in front of you at the market.

And like many of us she came to a desperate crossroads where she needed to make a U-Turn in her life. We heard how she took on the challenge and by relying on and leaning into God's strength, minute by minute, made a change that saved her life. It is a simple reminder to me of our simple and singular vision at BP:  To draw people close to God. God is the only one that can give our lives ultimate purpose and has the power to change us. There’s nothing that brings me greater excitement than that!

For us to keep the “once upon a time” stories continuing, we must make room on Sunday for more people. For the last month we have been at full capacity each Sunday, so beginning March 3, Sunday, we will transition to two, one-hour identical services at 9:30am and 11:00am. Our mission has always required a team and this is no exception. You can help in three ways:

     · Consider being one of the 100 people we need to commit to coming to the 9:30am service until the summer. You can note your intention on the connection card on Sunday.

     · Be part of the Parking Team that will need to increase its numbers to assure a great welcome for guests.

     · Be part of the Host Team that will need more people to assist with refreshments and greeting.

Two services will be challenging for us. But you brought us this far and you will take us to where we need to go next …. and beyond.

Let’s make sure the “once upon a time” stories continue. Let’s do together what cannot be done alone.