Monday, June 29, 2009

Calvary House ministry of Calvary Chapel Fortlauderdale


Mike returned from Florida Friday evening. He was happy and tired! This is a picture of Calvary House. They have about 50 men, a bit more then us!!!! Mike was so blessed to spend time on site there. He enjoyed his roommates, said they were very gracious to him. He was so grateful for all those in leadership who took so much time with him to answer questions and just let him observe how they do things! What a blessing!!!! This trip was great. Thank you Calvary House and Calvary Chapel Fortlauderdale for allowing us to be there and being so gracious to us Californians.

Wednesday, June 24, 2009

other ministries




Mike & Michele are in Fortlauderdale vi sting Calvary Chapel and visiting another ministry identical to The Bridge. The men's home there is called Calvary House. What a great place!!! Pastor Geoff and his wife Denise came from this church and are there visiting now and helped make this connection possible. This has been a huge resource to Mike & Michele. What a blessing to be able to go and ask questions, and to be encouraged by other like minded ministries. Calvary House has been in existence for approximately 20 years and have faced many of the same things as The Bridge, both good and challenging issues. Mike and Michele have been greatly encouraged. Michele returns today, and Mike later in the week. Your prayers for continued traveling mercy are appreciated. There have been some bumps in the road with travel. But, overall the trip has been wonderful. Thank you for all who have prayed.

Friday, June 19, 2009

Families


A long overdue family visit tonight. Sal was very happy to see his kids and they were just as happy to see him. What a great birthday and Fathers Day present for him! God is a redeemer and always on the side of restoring family relationships!

Saturday, June 13, 2009

Helping to Beautify Pacific Grove

These lucky little flowers are soon to find a new home........
































We truly enjoy the projects that we can be involved with that help our community in a highly visible sense, and a few days ago we had such an opportunity. The flower beds on Pacific Grove's main avenue needed some new color, and with the assistance of local businesses that supplied the flowers, the guys went to work and got their hands dirty! The results are breathtaking, and something that the whole town can enjoy. We're so glad to help!!










Yard Sale Today











OK so anything is possible during a yard sale at The Bridge. A dog with a cone on his head and a bottle in his mouth......... Angela in a suite case, and best of all Mike with fur coat on while the guys are loading items that sold............ You just never know. It was a good day, profitable and entertaining.

Thursday, June 4, 2009

Helping Out in Pacific Grove






















Today we were able to offer our services to Pacific Grove, and help with another Highway 68 cleanup. It's volunteer work like this, and the helpful spirit of the Bridge guys, that assisted us in getting a Commendation by the City of Pacific Grove, by the State Senate and State Congress as Volunteers of the Year. We are very grateful for opportunities like these to be a part of such a fine community!