What does it take to be fruitful?

For several weeks this spring, sermons in The Bridge will address this question with the help of a book written by United Methodist Bishop Robert Schnase, "Five Practices of Fruitful Congregations."

Each week, we'll focus on a different practice, and everyone is welcome to participate in one of three weekly discussion groups in the Caldwell Room: 7 a.m. Mondays, noon Tuesdays or 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays.

April 6
Radical Hospitality, Luke 24:28-35

April 13
Passionate Worship, John 4:23-24

April 20
Intentional Faith Development, Ephesians 3:14-21

April 27
Risk-Taking Mission and Service, Matthew 25:31-40

May 4
Youth Sunday in The Bridge!

May 11
Extravagant Generosity, 2 Corinthians 8:1-7

This Week's Music
Coming Soon

The Bridge celebrates its first anniversary
On Feb. 22, 2008, The Bridge worship service turned a year old. And on March 9, The Bridge community celebrated with birthday cakes and a discussion about where to go next. We shared our love for the service and the spiritual enrichment it has brought to our lives.

The Bridge worship team has many exciting plans for the future, and we welcome new members to the team, including tech support, liturgists, ushers and others who see The Bridge as a place to share their gifts.

The commitments are minimal and won't require you to miss Sunday school. Families are welcome! To volunteer your time, contact Jessica Nelson.

Self-Paced Prayer Series
Listen to the sermons of Rebecca Frank online and use the accompanying prayer devotionals to guide you in your own deeper look at how and why you pray.
Week 1 (June 24, 2007)
Week 2 (July 1, 2007) 
Week 3 (July 8, 2007)
Week 4 (July 15, 2007)
Weeks 5 & 6 (July 22 and July 29, 2007)
*Note: You'll need the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader to download prayer guides. To get Acrobat Reader or upgrade your reader for free, visit the Adobe Acrobat Web site.

Rebecca's References

biblegateway.com

Welcome

The Bridge is UPUMC's contemporary worship service at 11 a.m. in Fellowship Hall. Come hear the energetic, exhilarating music of The Bridge Band and quench your spirit with insightful, scripture-based sermons.

The Bridge offers a comfortable, welcoming environment to nourish your soul no matter where you are on your faith journey.


Contact us

Rebecca Frank, pastor
214.368.1435, ext.113

Leslie Williams-Blum, worship leader