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JULY/AUGUST, 2015
A WORD ABOUT THE BRIDGE
The BRIDGE is a fellowship of Christians who believe in
taking God at His Word; so, we place a high value on the
teaching of His Word which clearly directs us to the
Lordship of Jesus Christ and the life-changing work of
His Holy Spirit. The Bible tells us Jesus is both God &
Savior (Titus 2:13, 2 Peter 1:1, Romans 9:5); that He
literally came to the world as God-in-the-flesh (John
1:14) and lived a sinless life. (Hebrews 4:15); that He
was crucified on a cross as the perfect sacrifice for our
sins (Romans 3:23-25); that three days later, He rose to
life from the dead (1 Corinthians 15:3-4), offering the
promise of eternal life for all who believe in Him and call
on His name (Romans 10:13, John 3:16). We also look
forward to Jesus’ imminent return, in what the Bible
calls, “The blessed hope and the appearing of the
glory of our great God and Savior, Christ Jesus”
(Titus 2:13). We recognize JESUS CHRIST as the
only true BRIDGE between mankind and God, and the
Bridge Christian Fellowship is here to worship Him, and
share this life-saving truth.
BRIDGE FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP & ACCOUNTABILITY
“(We are) taking precaution so that no one will discredit us in our
administration of this generous gift; for we have regard for what is
honorable, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.”
(2 Corinthians 8:20-21)
The Bridge Christian Fellowship desires to maintain the highest
standards of Biblical integrity and ethics in the area of financial
stewardship and accounting. The Senior Pastor and Shepherds
(elders) make it a policy not to know what anyone gives, however, the
management of funds received is prayerfully overseen by our
Shepherds and Board of Directors (made up of 5 Shepherds). *In
addition, all staff and volunteers handling church funds adhere to
written standards as outlined in our Accounting Policy Manual.
As part of our financial stewardship, we’ve committed the first 20%
of all tithes & offerings received to Missions/Outreach. We do not
typically accept “designated” giving to certain ministry areas, as we
encourage all giving to be a matter of faith. (The one exception to
this standard is to special offerings given to our building fund: this
is currently an immediate and important aspect of our mission as a
church, therefore, all offerings given directly to this fund will be
honored for that purpose.)
For a listing of our currently supported Missions & Kingdom efforts,
please visit our website @ www.bridgechristianfellowship.org
GIVING ~ All tithes & offerings can be placed in the box in our
sanctuary, or mailed to: The Bridge Christian Fellowship, 552 West
Troxell Road, Oak Harbor, WA 98277.
*NOTE:
Financial Reports can be made available as requested;
please direct financial questions to Glenn Mouw, Home: 279-2626,
Cell: 929-0645.
May the Lord bless all your efforts, financially or otherwise, to impact
this world to the glory of Jesus Christ and
His coming Kingdom
THE BRIDGE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
NORTH WHIDBEY ISLAND
552W West Troxell Road, Oak Harbor, WA 98277
360/544-3193 * Office Hours/ Monday-Friday, 8-4
www.bridgechristianfellowship.org
Please note: Important messages are posted at our website, such as,
Postponement or Cancellation of Church Services,
and Event Date Changes
PASTOR RICK’S BLOG:
[email protected]
THE BRIDGE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
PASTORS/SHEPHERDS
Senior/Teaching Pastor: Rick Crawford
Associate Pastor, Prayer/Care: Les Dams
Associate Pastor, Small Groups/Discipleship: Bryan Martin
Minister at Large, Ray Rempt
Steve Armitage: Missions
Steve Berentson: Men’s Ministry
Don Coughlin: Finance
Jim Crouch: Connect Ministry
Clark Donnell: Finance
Josh Gates: Children’s Ministry
Mark Harris: Discipleship/Small Group
Mike Hoffman: Missions
Glenn Mouw: Finance/Discipleship
Doug Otte: Finance/Connect Ministry
Joe Phillips: Welcome/Hospitality
Russ Pittis: Adoptions/Foster Care
Benjamin Shook: Finance/Missions
914-1108
720-6539
320-5476
299-2736
632-9964
293-4852
391-0695
679-3977
929-5029
293-7141
865/300-4587
393-0713
929-0645
703/989-8962
299-0673
840-3620
632-9269
MINISTRY STAFF
Student Ministries, Jacob Barksdale
Women’s Ministries, Lori Beth Hestmark
Children’s Ministries, Leslie Kramer
Office Administrator, Ijeva Zandofsky
Pastoral Assistant, Sharon Morgan
Bookkeeper, Mindy Walton
708-3169
720-3383
202-3097
941-5835
279-0968
929-5509
*If you need to schedule an event in the church for ministry and/or fellowship
purposes, please contact Ijeva by emailing her at: [email protected]
STUDENT MINISTRY
SUMMER CAMP OUT – IGNITE (MS)
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What? An unforgettable camping trip in the North Cascades.
When? Monday, the 13th, - Thursday, the 16th.
Where? Upper Goodell Group Campsite
Cost?
$50 takes care of food, water, transportation, and
materials for daily events and trips. Camper must bring own tent.
 Deadline for registration & payment is Wednesday,
July 1st, so don’t delay!
“24/5” ON SUCIA ISLAND - Manifest (HS)
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
What? A spiritual workshop and camping experience in the San
Juan Islands with other Calvary Chapel High School groups.
There’ll be incredible worship, teaching, and good times to be
had with friends on this unique island experience.
When? Monday, the 17th, - Friday, the 21st.
Where? Sucia Island, just North of Orcas Island.
Cost? $160 takes care of all the fixn’s of camp on the island:
food, water, transportation to and from, and group tents.
 $50 deposit due Wednesday, July 1st.
Attention! All students planning to go summer camping must have a
completeld “Medical Registration and Consent Forms” located at the
bottom of our Student Ministry webpage.
http://bridgechristianfellowship.org/ministries_students.php
Keep a lookout for our webpage this summer!! We're planning to have some
fun this summer and there isn’t enough room to put it all in our bulletin!
For all questions and other information, please contact Jacob Barksdale,
360/544-3193 Ext. 104, [email protected]
Operation Christmas Child
Prayer Team
Who? Anyone with a heart for OCC who
would like to receive email updates on
our current prayer needs.
When? You can start by praying now!! We
hope to have the OCC local prayer team
set up by the end of July.
What to do? Sign up in the foyer to begin
receiving prayer updates.
Where? Pray for OCC on your own. We
will meet for group prayer in November,
February, May and August, 2016 (one daytwo hours).
Questions?
Contact Laureen Mendelsohn
360-675-8518 0r lljmende@gmail,com
New Believers Class
Okay, I’ve accepted Jesus as my Lord and Savior…now what?
This question, among others, will be answered as you spend
time learning and understanding your faith in Jesus Christ and
the process of growing to become all God desires you to be.
Sunday’s - 3pm
Beginning September 13, 2015
At the Church
(Child care provided)
**Five Session Bible Study
Questions? Please contact
Eric or Maureen Esker
@ 360-299-9911
Children’s Ministry, Fall 2015
VOLUNTEER TRAINING AND
APPRECIATION
August 15TH, 9:00am-12:00pm
Multipurpose Room/Family Room
For ALL Volunteers in Children’s Ministry
Lunch will be served
MOVING – UP!
Sunday, September 6th, Second Service
All students advance, to the next grade level, for the school year.
FAMILY HARVEST FESTIVAL
October 31st, 4:00pm – 7:00pm
Costume Party, Potluck Dinner, Games, and Prizes!!
For Information, email: [email protected]
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
If you are interested in helping
in Children’s, please contact
Leslie Kramer at
[email protected]
Crawlers and Walkers
Toddlers - Preschool
Kindergarten
1st & 2nd Grade
3rd & 4th Grade
BRIDGE PRAYER NETWORK
We have a prayer network at The Bridge; if you have a
prayer need, please call or email Jackie Shorthouse,
@279-8979, [email protected].
Prayer requests
are held in strict confidence and are not shared outside
the prayer network. If you are interested in joining the
prayer group (those who pray for our prayer needs),
please see Pastor Les after our service or contact him
at 360/720-6539.
JULY CALENDAR
SUNDAYS ~
 SUNDAY SERVICES - 8:00am & 10:45am
*Discoveryland Kids* Sunday School offered at 10:45 service.
TUESDAYS ~
 Men’s Morning Prayer Group: 6am @ Anacortes, McDonald’s
(Benjamin Shook/632-9269)
 Student Ministry: HS (Manifest), 6:30-9:00pm
(Jacob Barksdale/708-3169)
WEDNESDAYS ~
 Men’s Morning Prayer Group: 6:30-8am, Whidbey Coffee Café/Oak
Harbor (Pastor Les/720-6539)
 Prayer Time with the Shepherds: 5:30pm
 MIDWEEK SERVICE – 6:30pm: Worship & thru-the-Bible Teachings
with Pastor Rick , (Book of John)
 Student Ministry: MS (Ignite), 6:30-9:00pm
(Jacob Barksdale/708-3169)
THURSDAYS ~
 July 2nd: Shepherd’s Meeting, 6:30 pm
FRIDAYS ~
 Connect Ministry: A Cross Church Ministry for 18-28 year olds,
6:00pm, Dinner/Bridge Family Room, followed with worship &
teaching. (Jim Crouch/679-3977)
SATURDAYS ~
 Promise Receivers: 9-11am, meet in 3rd/4th grade classroom
(Pastor Les/720-6539)
 July 11th, Road Clean-up: 12:30-3pm. Need a ride? Meet at the
church at 12:30pm. (Chuck Bond/720-4401)
 July 18th, Women’s Prayer Time: 10:00am, Cry Room
(Jackie Shorthouse/279-8979)
AUGUST CALENDAR
SUNDAYS ~
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SUNDAY SERVICES: 8:00am & 10:45am
*Discoveryland Kids* Sunday School offered at 10:45 service.
August 16th: Bridge Annual Picnic, Anacortes Storvik Park, 2-5pm
(Pastor Bryan/544-3193)
TUESDAYS ~
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Men’s Morning Prayer Group: 6am @ Anacortes McDonald’s
(Benjamin Shook/632-9269)
Student Ministry: H/S (Manifest), 6:30-9:00pm
(Jacob Barksdale/708-3169)
WEDNESDAYS ~
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Men’s Morning Prayer Group: 6:30-8am, Whidbey Coffee Café/Oak
Harbor (Pastor Les/720-6539)
Prayer Time with the Shepherds, 5:30pm
MIDWEEK SERVICE – 6:30pm: Worship & thru-the-Bible Teachings
with Pastor Rick , (Book of Acts).
Student Ministry: MS (Ignite), 6:30-9:00pm
(Jacob Barksdale/708-3169)
THURSDAYS ~

August 6th: Shepherd’s Meeting, 6:30 pm, Fireside Room
FRIDAYS ~

Connect Ministries : A Cross Church Ministry for 18-28 year olds,
6:00pm, Dinner/Bridge Family Room, followed with worship &
teaching. (Jim Crouch/679-3977)
SATURDAYS ~

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

Promise Receivers: 9-11am, meet in 3rd/4th grade classroom
(Pastor Les/720-6539)
August 8th: Road Clean-up, 12:30-3pm. Need a ride? Meet at the
church at 12:30pm. (Chuck Bond/720-4401)
August 15th: Women’s Prayer Time, 10:00am, Cry Room
(Jackie Shorthouse/279-8979)
August 22nd Children’s Ministry ‘Volunteer Training &
Appreciation’, 8:30am-12noon, Multi-Purpose Room
(Leslie Kramer/202-3097)
BRIDGE ANNUAL PICNIC
SUNDAY, AUGUST 16th
2:00-5:00pm
Anacortes Storvik Park
32nd Street
FOOD, FUN, FELLOWSHIP
FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!
HOT DOGS, HAMBURGERS, DRINKS
WILL BE PROVIDED
A-L: Bring a Salad or Side Dish
M-Z: Bring a Dessert
Questions? Contact Pastor Bryan, 544-3193
[email protected]
PIE BAKERS
Our contest is limited to 13 entries!
PIE JUDGES
Our panel is limited to 7 judges!
Email Lori Beth Hestmark at [email protected]
to get on either list and receive our guidelines.
WOMEN’S PRAYER TIME
3rd SATURDAY EACH MONTH
Bridge Cry Room ~ 10:00am
This is simply a time to come together and share our
needs or the needs of others and take them prayerfully
to The Father. Prayer is our lifeline and we have been
granted access to The Throne Room of the Most High
through the death and resurrection of our Lord Jesus
Christ out of His great love for us.
Isaiah 6:1 says: “I saw the Lord seated on a throne,
high and exalted, and the train of his robe filled the
temple.” I love that word picture of the train of His
robe totally consuming the temple!
Father our desire is to be totally consumed by You, may
the train of your robe come and fill our hearts and
minds as we come together in Your Presence.
So ask The Father if this time is for you to come either
to receive or to share with others in need what He has
given you.
Thank you,
Jackie Shorthouse (279-8979)
WOMEN’S MINISTRY
Upcoming Women’s Ministry Events!
SAVE THE DATES!
Ladies Fellowship & Sweets




Saturday, August 8th 6:30-8:30pm
Come have an evening with your sisters in Christ!
Bring your favorite sweet to share (fruit or dessert).
Fellowship, connect, and learn more about the
upcoming fall events.
Fall Women’s Event!
 September 25th & 26th
 This year we’ll have our ‘retreat’ right here
at The Bridge Christian Fellowship!
 Sign-ups begin Sunday, August 16th and run through
Sunday, September 20th
Fall Bible Study
Dates & Times:
 Tuesday Mornings 9-11:45am (childcare available)
10 weeks beginning October 6th – December 8th
 Thursday Evenings 6-8:45pm
10 weeks beginning October 1st - December 10th
For more information contact:
Lori Beth Hestmark
[email protected]
SALVATION ARMY
FOOD BIN
”….BLESSED IS HE WHO IS KIND TO THE NEEDY.”
Proverbs 14:21
Our Salvation Army food bin is made available
for food donations year round, not just during
the holidays.  Here are a few suggestions!
 Canned Foods: creamed and regular soups, a variety
of beans, fruit, vegetables, yams, chicken broth,
canned meat, and pie filling.
 Boxed Dessert Mixes: Jell-O, pudding; cake, pie,
cookie, bread.
 Boxed: potatoes, stuffing, macaroni, pasta, rice,
dried milk, cornmeal.
 *Packaged: sugar, flour, rice, dried beans,
macaroni, noodles, pasta.
 *Bagged: potatoes, yams, apples, oranges.
*(COSTCO HAS GREAT PRICING ON LARGE BAGS!)
Please call Benjamin or Joanna Shook
for more info @ 293-3861.
Thank you for caring! 
BRIDGE CARE MINISTRY
It’s never too late to join our Bridge Care Ministry! Just
pick up your phone and call or email Denice; we would
be happy to add your name to the list so you can receive
requests as they come in. The more help we have, the
fewer times each person will need to consider signing up
to prepare a meal. In serving one another, we serve our
Great King.
“Therefore, since we receive a kingdom which
cannot be shaken, let us show gratitude, by
which we may offer to God an acceptable
service with reverence and awe.”
If you have any questions concerning this ministry, or
know of someone who may have a need for meals,
please contact Denice Walton at 929-0770 (cell) or
675-1371 (work) or email at [email protected]
Thank you to ALL who serve in
this vital ministry!
STUDENT MINISTRY
SUMMER CAMP OUT – IGNITE (MS)




What? An unforgettable camping trip in the North Cascades.
When? Monday, the 13th, - Thursday, the 16th.
Where? Upper Goodell Group Campsite
Cost?
$50 takes care of food, water, transportation, and
materials for daily events and trips. Camper must bring own tent.
 Deadline for registration & payment is Wednesday,
July 1st, so don’t delay!
“24/5” ON SUCIA ISLAND - Manifest (HS)

What? A spiritual workshop and camping experience in the San
Juan Islands with other Calvary Chapel High School groups.
There’ll be incredible worship, teaching, and good times to be
had with friends on this unique island experience.
 When? Monday, the 17th, - Friday, the 21st.
 Where? Sucia Island, just North of Orcas Island.
 Cost? $160 takes care of all the fixn’s of camp on the island:
food, water, transportation to and from, and group tents.
 $50 deposit due Wednesday, July 1st.
Attention! All students planning to go summer camping must have a
completeld “Medical Registration and Consent Forms” located at the
bottom of our Student Ministry webpage.
http://bridgechristianfellowship.org/ministries_students.php
Keep a lookout for our webpage this summer!! We're planning to have some
fun this summer and there isn’t enough room to put it all in our bulletin!
For all questions and other information, please contact Jacob Barksdale,
360/544-3193 Ext. 104, [email protected]
Operation Christmas Child
Prayer Team
Who? Anyone with a heart for OCC who
would like to receive email updates on
our current prayer needs.
When? You can start by praying now!! We
hope to have the OCC local prayer team
set up by the end of July.
What to do? Sign up in the foyer to begin
receiving prayer updates.
Where? Pray for OCC on your own. We
will meet for group prayer in November,
February, May and August, 2016 (one daytwo hours).
Questions?
Contact Laureen Mendelsohn
360-675-8518 0r lljmende@gmail,com
New Believers Class
Okay, I’ve accepted Jesus as my Lord and Savior…now what?
This question, among others, will be answered as you spend
time learning and understanding your faith in Jesus Christ and
the process of growing to become all God desires you to be.
Sunday’s - 3pm
Beginning September 13, 2015
At the Church
(Child care provided)
**Five Session Bible Study
Questions? Please contact
Eric or Maureen Esker
@ 360-299-9911
BRIDGE ANNUAL PICNIC
SUNDAY, AUGUST 16th
2:00-5:00pm
Anacortes Storvik Park
32nd Street
FOOD, FUN, FELLOWSHIP
FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!
HOT DOGS, HAMBURGERS, DRINKS
WILL BE PROVIDED
A-L: Bring a Salad or Side Dish
M-Z: Bring a Dessert
Questions? Contact Pastor Bryan, 544-3193
[email protected]
PIE BAKERS
Our contest is limited to 13 entries!
PIE JUDGES
Our panel is limited to 7 judges!
Email Lori Beth Hestmark at [email protected]
to get on either list and receive our guidelines.
WOMEN’S MINISTRY
Upcoming Women’s Ministry Events!
SAVE THE DATES!
Ladies Fellowship & Sweets




Saturday, August 8th 6:30-8:30pm
Come have an evening with your sisters in Christ!
Bring your favorite sweet to share (fruit or dessert).
Fellowship, connect, and learn more about the
upcoming fall events.
Fall Women’s Event!
 September 25th & 26th
 This year we’ll have our ‘retreat’ right here
at The Bridge Christian Fellowship!
 Sign-ups begin Sunday, August 16th and run through
Sunday, September 20th
Fall Bible Study
Dates & Times:
 Tuesday Mornings 9-11:45am (childcare available)
10 weeks beginning October 6th – December 8th
 Thursday Evenings 6-8:45pm
10 weeks beginning October 1st - December 10th
For more information contact:
Lori Beth Hestmark
[email protected]
~ Please take one of our NASB Bibles home, they’re
located on our bookshelf at the back of our sanctuary!
Pass one along! 
~ Pastor Rick’s teachings through the Bible,
(plus Prophecy Updates, Holiday & Guest Teachings) are available
for listening or download at www.bridgechristianfellowship.org;
click on Sermons/Media.
~ Bi-Monthly publication – Contact: Sharon Morgan
[email protected]
~ Do you know of a need for meals, would you
like to become a meal provider, or would you like info on this
ministry? Denice Walton 929-0770 or [email protected] .
~ A Cross Church Ministry for 18-28 year
olds. 6:00pm, dinner/Bridge Family Room, followed with worship
& teaching. Contact: Jim Crouch 679-3977
~ If you are new to The Bridge, or any of your current
info has changed, please fill out a directory update form Contact:
Sharon Morgan [email protected]
~ If you would like to join a group, look for info
and flyers in our foyer. Contact: Pastor Bryan 320-5476
~ For prayer requests, please call or email
Jackie Shorthouse 279-8979, [email protected]. If you
would like to join our prayer team (those who pray for prayer
requests), please contact Pastor Les 720-6539.
~ Our food donation barrel is
available year round in our foyer. For more information – call
Benjamin Shook @ 293-3861.
Titus 1:4
“Grace and peace from God the Father”