2010 4th Annual Bridge Dinner

Thank you to all who attended. Thank you to all who served. So many people made this night possible. Thank you to all the high school kids, the raffle sellers, table setters, announcers, money counters and countless other people who helped. Thank you for making this night possible!!!

4th Annual Fundraising event

It's not too late. You can still get a ticket. Call 372-2033 if you would like to attend. We'd love to have you.

Bridge Update

We are in full swing right now in preparing the our yearly fundraising event. But, we did get a little break last week and had some time away to watch a baseball game. It was a great getaway. In spite of the Padres banner we were at a Giants game. However, one guy brought his brother and cousin. They got to experience first had what it feels like to go against the flow. They weren't popular in the stands. But, they maintained their love of the Padres in spite of being among Giants fans. If only that same perseverance would get carried into everyday life. In your ever day life do you stand for Jesus and what's right, or do you compromise when it's tough?

Tragic Fire

Last night there was a tragic fire down the street from The Bridge. Several residents, Mike and Michele, along with many neighbors watched as the apartment building burned. The Fire Crews on seen did an amazing job. I don't know all the details of the fire, but what we do know is it was horrible to watch everything burning so quickly. It was also a very clear reminder of how we really don't know what tomorrow will bring. I don't know how many people were directly affected by this fire, but in an instant all of their lives were changed. Their stuff was gone.... This fire was such reminder of the message Mike taught at the Monday night Most Excellent Way weekly meeting. At the meeting he reminded us that our value should be not be in the things we posses rather in our relationships. First our relationship with Jesus, then our relationships with our families, and others. No matter what a great job these firefighters did fighting this fire, the stuff inside was consumed so quickly. Where are your priorites? Are you focusing on only your stuff? Or are you spending time on building the right relationships?

PG happenings - Car Show

PG happenings - Car Show

PG happenings- PG Summer Fest

Fun time at PG Summer Fest on trash patrol!!

Pizza

We recently had a kind donation of some Round Table certificates. Thank you Jeanne!!!! The Bridge got to use them recently. It was a fun night, and a good change of pace for everyone.

Trash

The Bridge gets to participate every now and then in trash pick up with other members of Pacific Grove. After trash pick up we then get to eat at Bechlers which has outstanding food. http://patisseriebechler.com/ But, when you are driving down the street and you toss out whatever you have, remember someone at some point will have to clean it up. Our lives can be like that sometimes, full of trash that impacts others. Let's try and keep our trash both on the road, and in our lives cleaned up. If not ask for help to get it taken care of!

Trophy hand off

This week Mike D was standing in for Jordan doing the trophy hand off. Last week Jordan won the trophy for the 2nd time. Way to go Jordan!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This week we have another 2nd time winner Robert. Great job both of you for going the extra mile!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

July 4th

July 4th City of Pacific Grove BBQ!!! Eat, drink and clean up...... Then then home for another BBQ. Someone gave tri tip which was a hit for those who were home to enjoy it! Fun afternoon even if there were no fireworks!

Trophy hand off

Hector has the trophy this week. He has been pitching in since he arrived. Way to go!!!!!

Life Church

Life Church at Calvary Monterey last night was great! Dinner made and served by The Bridge, all proceeds go to The Bridge. Adults $5 and kids ages 3-9 $3 (3 and under free). Dinner from 5:00 - 6:15 and it will continue for the summer. Service at 6:30 and the worship and teaching were just great. See http://www.calvary.com/ for more information and teaching schedule. Great job to everyone!!!! Loved it!!! Come join us for the next one. Get a meal, some fellowship, and some teaching.

What a group!

Our group is constantly changing which is exciting. Men come and go. What is exciting is watching changes happen in people. It's wonderful to hear when people learn how to do something new, and make a good choice! Thanks everyone for helping to provide a place for change to happen. We appreciate your prayers and support!!!!!

What's happening this week and last........

Once again Robbie gives up the trophy. This week the hand off goes to Mike (one of the three Mikes). Great job Mike with all the help at the BBQ event, you are amazing!

Leonard hands off the trophy to Robbie....... Wait, this is Robbie's second time getting the trophy!!!! Way to go. Isn't Robbie the one who carried the trophy everywhere because he was so glad to have it...... Wonder if he'll do that again? Way to go Robbie!

Various happenings continued

Recently the Good Old Days was happening here in Pacific Grove. It is a fun event. The guys get to help out doing various things, parking patrol, trash pick up, set up, etc....... The the best job of all this year was done by a smiling and cheerful Mike D and Robert. These two were THE BEST and did the "Poop pick-up" detail. What troopers they were. Best of all is the applause they were getting during the parade. It was great, the horse would do it's business and they would kindly scoop the the lovely droppings and then people were applauding. Some of those were hard to scoop circular little droppings that took some effort in gracefully scooping. But, they had the knack and did a great job!!!! Let's hear it for Mike & Robert the the amazing scoopers!!!! Stay tuned for more pictures. Several men have been recently off site working at an event out of town. So the house was much quieter or a bit. But, they are back now and they tell me there are pictures to post so stay tuned.

Various happenings at The Bridge

Yes, it has been a while since the last post. Let's start by getting current on who has the trophy for outstanding effort in something or another. The last post was Robbie, who was sad handing off to Mike H. Mike who has done a great job cooking, handed off to Britt. Britt has been an overall blessing to The Bridge. He is quick to pitch in and lend a hand or help with whatever needs to be done. Britt is also our on site helper who is greatly appreciated!!!! Then Britt handed off to Leonard. Britt made the selection this week as he was overseeing some of the guys while they were off site working. Britt wanted to recognize the great job done by Leonard. Way to go all of you!!!!!! You are wonderful, all of you!!!!!

Trophy hand off

This week Robbie sadly hands over the trophy to Mike H. Sorry Robbie, way to go Mike H!!!

Two weeks ago Chaz handed off the trophy to Robbie who was the winner for the week. Robbie was all about winning the trophy and took it just about everywhere he went........... even to the dentist.

Who decorated the best binder binder?????

OK, so it might be hard to follow, but Louie has 4 parts to his binder, the 1st about his daughter, then about running, then about helping out his friend Raymond who needed a trim, so Louie decided to included the the 3D affect and include the hair, did all that really come out of Raymond's ears?????????? OK, so the ear hair wins over the ketchup man.

OK, so this was a funny hard to choose competition. Mike challenges the guys to do some lighthearted binder competitions now and then............ This week was a hard pick between Louie and Micah. Louie was the winner, but Micah (who won last time) was a close contender. Micah didn't win, but you gotta love the thought............ Yes, I realize it's sideways, I should have rotated the picture. But, check out the ketchup bottle binder, on a skateboard with a head and all.............. But, the winner was Louie, this was some real creative thinking...........

No smoking celebration

Jordan and Mike celebrating their success in no smoking!!!!!!!! They are at famous Daves eating amazing ribs!

Trophy hand off

This week the trophy hand off goes to Chaz. Way to go Chaz!!!!!!!

Pastor Roger & Janet passing through

This week The Bridge also had the privilege of hosting dear Roger and Janet. They were here tending to some things in town. It was such a blessing to have them here for a bit and truly be encouraged by them. It was fun, but more then that it was a blessing to see them, and be encouraged by them. Thanks for stopping by!
They send their love to all.

Painting with the PG City Chamber

This week some of the guys had a fun, but early morning helping get some things painted on the ground for the upcoming Good Old Days event. It was followed by a great breakfast at Victorian Corner in PG. Jordan and John had to leave before the picture, but they were there working hard as well. Thanks everyone for a great job and being up early, early!!!