Something Funny....

At The Bridge, the guys who come in have to agree to a myriad of things, one of which is that they are not to begin any relationship with females. This post is meant to be an encouragement to the guys to wait for that special gal to come along (after their graduation, of coarse), and not get all fired up about the wrong one! Case in point, Samson and his choosing of Delilah. Take a look and listen to the video!

Pre-Rib Throw-Down

Thursday night left us with the aroma of smoked ribs as we walked away from an extravaganza of food, fellowship and fun. Mike made a second attempt at cooking ribs that would out-shine those of another 'un-mentionable' group of culinary critiques. His attempts, although valiant, will be met no doubt with fierce competition. All those who attended last Thursday were required to sign binding documentation to the fact that they were not to disclose the secret ingredients of the sauce, nor the special pre-message techniques that Mike incorporates in his rib cooking process. Afterwards, we all sat around in the living room while Michele separated items brought back from the Yellow Brick Road. What a grand time we had, and look forward to being on Mike's sideline as the day of the Rib Throw-Down comes closer. Thanks for the night, Mike and Michele! Thanks to all those that work at getting things done at The Bridge. It's definitely a team effort!

Short Video Worth Watching

Fun Run

This past Saturday The Bridge guys had an opportunity to participate in a "Fun Run". Dorothys Kitchen a ministry based out of Salinas http://www.dorothysplace.org/ was hosting the run. It was a fundraiser for them. It was a 6 mile run (or walk). So it was a great time for The Bridge guys to exercise, participate in a group activity, and support a local ministry. All of the guys from The Bridge who entered finished!!! It was a 6 mile first for some guys. A win win all around! Good job guys!

Pastor Andy Hessert, You are Goin' Down!!

With all due respect Andy, Pastor Mike is taking this Rib Contest very seriously. What rib contest you might say? On March 21st, at Calvary Chapel Monterey Bay, Mike and Andy will be facing off to see who can cook up the tastiest ribs you can imagine, as part of a fun filled day of Fellowship and Celebration. From 11 to 4 there will be fun games. music from several worship bands, more food, pie eating contest, more games, and the anticipation of the Great Rib Throwdown. Each side (of competitors, not ribs), is convinced that their secret recipe is the ultimate, and it will be up to an impartial jury from Shoreline Church to make the historic decision. You do not want to miss this one!! Of course there can be no price tag for this much fun, so just be sure to be there and bring your appetite!! (Okay, if you bring your favorite salad that would be helpful).

House Meeting

Every Sunday night we have a House Meeting at The Bridge. This is for all residents to touch base and check in about issues that have been happening during the week. The topics vary from toilet paper or coffee getting stocked to more serious heart felt issues. Whether it's toilet paper or personal struggles it's great to see how people learn to grow and make appropriate compromises. It can be very challenging living under one roof with so many different personalities. We can be certain that God does have a sense of humor based on some of the house meeting topics! May God continue to grow and strengthen us within this house to glorify Him outside this house!