Visit to The Well

Friday, Mike, Mike, Dave and Paul went up to The Well for a visit. One decided to have an extended stay.... The Well is a fantastic program that The Bridge is modeled after. The Well has several 'Business Ministries' outside of their recovery home. They have a new Lightening Lube oil change station where Mike P got his oil changed. They also have an auto repair shop, auto detailing, auto dealership, restaurant and print shop. There are a lot of things that we are still learning, but the encouraging thing is that both facilities offer help to hurting men trying to rebuild their lives.

Chamber of Commerce Mixer

The Chamber of Commerce of the City of Pacific Grove held their Mixer at the Bridge this evening, and the turnout was quite impressive. We hosted a fine group of local dignitaries, and various members from our Board of Directors, and , of course, the guys from the Bridge. A good time was had by all!

Moe Ammar gives a very kind word of praise and thanks, and of course Pastor Mike gave the interested visitors an explanation of the mission of the Bridge.

The Bridge at The Pinnacles

Andy & Lynnea

Michele gives climbing a try

Adam pulling Mike up from a near death experience!!!!

Adam climbing

Mike realizing being a half paralyzed guy might make this a little tricky, but he wants to try anyway.........

Mike & Michele






Noah getting Adam ready to climb

Noah climbing like a pro

arriving

Complimentary Chamber BBQ

Complimentary Chamber BBQ - Hamburgers and Sausages hosted by The Bridge Restoration Ministry - 225 Central Avenue (The Old Gate House Inn) Tuesday, August 25th from 5-7pm. Enjoy a complimentary Chamber BBQ with all the fixings hosted by the great guys at The Bridge Restoration Ministry. Thank you Michael and Michele Casey for your hospitality.

Feast Of Lanterns Volunteers

San Francisco Marathon

On Sunday Mike & Louie ran another marathon--- yes that's right another marathon. That makes their third one this year......can you believe it. Way to go guys! Michele got in on the action and ran the 1/2 marathon plus some additional miles when she got back in the race and continued on with Mike. It was so great to have a cheering team there to be encouraged.

"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." Philippians 4:13
We saw on the shirts of several people who were running and boy is that the truth.

Louie recently graduated and is living off site at Sober Living, but continues to be plugged in and to be an encouragement to the other men at The Bridge. When Louie came in last July he had 2 boxes, a bottle of bleach, and a willing heart that's it........ If you have a willing heart all things really are possible, and Louie has been able to see that. His two bags and bottle of bleach have grown. He left with a truck load of stuff, a job, two marathons under his belt (and now a 3rd). But, more then that he left with a renewed strength and relationship with Jesus. Thank you God

for your mercy in our lives.

Bridge opens Sober Living

A few weeks ago two guys moved out into the new 2nd phase house, otherwise know as "Sober Living"


We are very excited about this next step of housing being made available for people who graduate from The Bridge. Right now there are two men living here, Jeff who is pictured and Louie who is not pictured. There is enough room for 3 maybe 4 men. Jeff completed The Bridge many months ago and has been patiently waiting for this next phase of housing. Louie just completed his year and was very glad this was an option for the next phase in his life. We are so proud of both of them and excited to watch the next phase of their lives develop. We would appreciate your prayers for continued provision for this place. With only two men there right now it's making finances very tight and The Bridge absorbs that additional load. Please pray for that additional provision while we are waiting for the right person to fill the next spot. God is good!