Upcoming events.
Man Stuff Canoe/Kayak Trip
Everyone is invited to join us for our Men’s Ministry led Family Canoe/Kayak Trip in Brookville, IN on Saturday, May 18. We’ll meet at The Bridge South in Berne at 7:00 a.m. for breakfast and depart for Morgan’s Outdoor Adventures at 7:30 a.m. Cost for the trip is $40, which includes breakfast, lunch on the river, and canoe or kayak rental fee. Sign up in the Lobby at either campus or contact Eric Lehman or Rocky Evans for more information.
North Worship Night
Everyone is welcome to come and join our worship team as we lift our voices in praise to the Lord.
North Graduation Sunday
Will you or someone in your household graduate from high school or college this year? We would like to recognize and celebrate you/them in a special service at The Bridge North on Sunday, May 26. Fill out the online form on our website by Sunday, May 19, or see Ethan Davis for a hard copy.
Middle School Cedar Point
This trip is open to current 5th-7th graders. The cost is $60, which does include an all day drink band. Please bring a packed lunch, and money for food on the way home. We will be leaving the church at 7am. Online registration open now!
Tim Willborn (419)575-4500
Kaylea Baker (260)849-2720
South Graduation Sunday
Will you or someone in your household graduate from high school or college this year? If so, we would like to recognize and celebrate you/them in a special service at The Bridge South in Berne on Sunday, June 2.
Fill out the online form on our website by Sunday, May 26, or see Kaylea for a hard copy.
Camp KidJam
Camp KidJam 2024 will be held at Taylor University June 17-20. This overnight camp is for outgoing 2nd-4th graders. A $50 deposit is due by January 31. See Children’s Directors Tami Heimann or Lauren Sipe for more information.
Election Day
Did you know that The Bridge North and The Bridge South are both vote centers for this years election? Be sure to cast your vote on Election Day, Tuesday, May 7 from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
North Baptism
Have you made a commitment to follow Jesus and are ready to take the next step in your spiritual journey? If you said, “Yes!” then we have an opportunity for you to be baptized! Contact one of our Ministry Staff members to learn more.
Club All Stars
Club All Stars is a weekly ministry designed to help kids in Preschool through 5th Grade learn to become followers of Jesus using age appropriate Bible lessons, fun games, and more!
We meet on Wednesday nights from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at The Bridge North in Decatur and at The Bridge South in Berne.
Contact Children’s Directors Lauren Sipe or Tami Heimann for more information.
Adult Bible Class
Join us at The Bridge South each Sunday morning at 8:20 as Bible teacher Trace Howard helps us understand God’s Word.
Breakfast & Bibles
All Women aged High School & up are welcome to join Cieara Wengerd for a carry-in breakfast and prayer walk at The Bridge South in Berne. Bring a dish to share and join us at 7:30 a.m. Childcare will NOT be provided so please make other arrangements for your children.
Club All Stars
Club All Stars is a weekly ministry designed to help kids in Preschool through 5th Grade learn to become followers of Jesus using age appropriate Bible lessons, fun games, and more!
We meet on Wednesday nights from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at The Bridge North in Decatur and at The Bridge South in Berne.
Contact Children’s Directors Lauren Sipe or Tami Heimann for more information.
Baby Dedication
A baby dedication is a ceremony in which believing parents make a commitment before the Lord to raise their child according to God's Word and God's ways. We are planning to hold a Baby & Child Dedication service at The Bridge South in Berne on Sunday, April 21. If you would like to present your baby or child at this time, contact Tami Heimann or Eric Lehman for more information.
Adult Bible Class
Join us at The Bridge South each Sunday morning at 8:20 as Bible teacher Trace Howard helps us understand God’s Word.
Club All Stars
Club All Stars is a weekly ministry designed to help kids in Preschool through 5th Grade learn to become followers of Jesus using age appropriate Bible lessons, fun games, and more!
We meet on Wednesday nights from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at The Bridge North in Decatur and at The Bridge South in Berne.
Contact Children’s Directors Lauren Sipe or Tami Heimann for more information.
Meats & Sweets
The Bridge South is having a Meats & Sweets Cook Off - Bake Off Competition on Sunday, April 14. Chefs, Bakers & Grillers can enter the competition by bringing your best meat, entrée, or dessert at 4:45 p.m. to be judged. Everyone is welcome to join us from 5:00-6:30 p.m. for a great family style meal. You get to be the judges by sampling & scoring the entries! See Rocky Evans or Eric Lehman for more details.
Adult Bible Class
Join us at The Bridge South each Sunday morning at 8:20 as Bible teacher Trace Howard helps us understand God’s Word.
Club All Stars
Club All Stars is a weekly ministry designed to help kids in Preschool through 5th Grade learn to become followers of Jesus using age appropriate Bible lessons, fun games, and more!
We meet on Wednesday nights from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at The Bridge North in Decatur and at The Bridge South in Berne.
Contact Children’s Directors Lauren Sipe or Tami Heimann for more information.
Eclipse Party
Everyone is welcome to join us from 2-4pm at The Bridge North in Decatur for a FREE Watch Party during the Solar Eclipse on Monday, April 8! We’ll have carnival games and blow ups for the kids and food for everyone in attendance. Bring your own lawn chairs or blankets, and viewing glasses if you have them. Viewing glasses will be available for the first 200 people.
Join us from 4-6pm at The Bridge South in Berne on Monday, April 8 for an awesome Eclipse After Party! We’re planning to have more carnival games and blow ups for the kids and a FREE family meal with smoked meats and homemade ice cream!
Meet & Greet
Are you interested in connecting with a community group at The Bridge North in Decatur? We have groups available for young adults, married couples, men only, women only, and senior adults. Make plans to join us for a Meet & Greet Carry-In Dinner on Sunday, April 7 from 5:30-7:00 p.m. Bring a side dish or dessert and join us as we make connections by forming new groups and adding new members to existing ones. Meat and drinks will be provided.
Contact Dave Hill at davehill@thebridgecc.org for more information or to pre-register with your name, age range, and type of group you’re interested in.
Adult Bible Class
Join us at The Bridge South each Sunday morning at 8:20 as Bible teacher Trace Howard helps us understand God’s Word.
Bridge of Hope Gala
You are invited! The Bridge is once again partnering with Hope Missionary Church in Bluffton to provide a PROM for our friends with special needs ages 14 and up. Registration is now open for the event which will be held at Hope Missionary on Saturday, April 6.
Club All Stars
CLUB ALL STARS meets at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday nights at The Bridge North and The Bridge South! It’s a super fun, intentional program for kids in Preschool through 5th Grade that has them growing closer together and closer to Jesus! Contact Children’s Directors Lauren Sipe or Tami Heimann for more information.
Easter
Be sure to join us at The Bridge for our Easter Sunday services! We’ll have an inspiring message, uplifting music and age appropriate programming for Nursery through High School at each campus.
Fundraiser Lunch
Jon us at Noon in Berne or Decatur on Sunday, March 17 for a Fundraiser Lunch for Camp KidJam. We have 44 kids attending camp this summer and they could use your financial support to help them get there.
Baptism - North
Have you made a decision to follow Jesus and are ready to take the next step in your spiritual journey? If you said, “Yes!”, then we have an upcoming opportunity for you to be baptized! Just talk to one of our staff members or check the box on a Connect Card and we’ll reach out to you.
Marriage Conference
All couples are encouraged to attend the 2024 Marriage Conference, “Journey To Us” held Friday, February 9 & Saturday, February 10. You have the option to attend at The Bridge North or The Bridge South, as well as online. Be sure to pre-register and let us know if you need childcare Friday night.
Women's Bible Study
All women are invited to join us for a new 7-week study on six types of prayer in the Bible. We’ll meet from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at The Bridge North on Wednesday evenings beginning on January 24. Sign up in the Lobby or online. Workbooks will be available for $25.
Financial Peace
Do you have more month at the end of your money? Need a little help figuring out a budget? If you said, "Yes", then we have an opportunity for you. We're planning to hold a Financial Peace class at The Bridge South in Berne beginning on Sunday, January 14.
Financial Peace is a nine-week class that will take you through a step-by-step plan to get out of debt and build wealth. Classes will begin at 1:00 p.m. and are FREE of charge while scholarships last. Sign up in the Lobby at either campus.
Baby Dedication North
A baby dedication is a ceremony in which believing parents make a commitment before the Lord to raise their child according to God's Word and God's ways. We are planning to hold a Baby & Child Dedication service at The Bridge North on Sunday, January 14. If you would like to present your baby or child at this time, contact our office for more information.
LadyFit
Lady Fit classes are a cardio dance type workout designed for any fitness level whether you are just starting out or have been working out for a while. The dance moves are easy to learn and can be done at your own pace. Sign up to join certified instructor Courtney Baumgartner on Monday & Thursday nights from 6:30-7:15 p.m. Classes in October are FREE of charge.
Childcare will be provided. We ask that you give a donation for the caregiver(s).
Baptism South
If you have made a decision to follow Jesus Christ and are ready to take the next step in your spiritual journey, then we have an upcoming opportunity for you to be baptized. Committing to follow Jesus is a personal decision between you and God. Baptism is a public showing to announce to others that you are a Christ follower. We are planning a Baptism Service at The Bridge South in Berne on Sunday, January 7. If you are ready to take this very important step, talk to a staff member or fill out a Connect Card and check the appropriate box.
Baby Dedication South
A baby dedication is a ceremony in which believing parents make a commitment before the Lord to raise their child according to God's Word and God's ways. We are planning to hold a Baby & Child Dedication service at The Bridge South in Berne on Sunday, January 7. If you would like to present your baby or child at this time, contact Tami Heimann or Eric Lehman for more information.
Baptism North
If you have made a decision to follow Jesus Christ and are ready to take the next step in your spiritual journey, then we have an upcoming opportunity for you to be baptized. Committing to follow Jesus is a personal decision between you and God. Baptism is a public showing to announce to others that you are a Christ follower. We are planning a Baptism Service at The Bridge North in Decatur on Sunday, December 31. If you are ready to take this very important step, talk to a staff member or fill out a Connect Card and check the appropriate box.
Christmas Eve Services
Join us for a traditional family style Christmas Eve service in Decatur or Berne on Sunday, December 24 at 9:30 or 11:00 a.m. Children and Youth will attend with their parents and Nursery will be available for age two and younger.
The Giving Tree
The holiday season can be very stressful for many families in our community. You can show the love of God to these families by sharing His blessings with them through The Giving Tree. We have a tree in the lobby at each campus that’s decorated with paper ornaments. Each ornament can be exchanged for a $25 gift card from a local store that’s stated on the back. Gift cards need to be returned to a staff member or dropped in the collection baskets/boxes by Sunday, December 17 so they can be distributed to the families by Christmas Eve.