BPC new message series begins this Sunday May 2nd

What's Your Favorite Jesus Parable & Why?

Well, yesterday we finished the series based on the life of Joseph; “How to Keep From Going the Wrong Way.” Through these talks we’ve tried to answer the question; What was it about Joseph that caused him to succeed in everything he did? “Because the Lord was with him” really has a lot to do with it but why was the Lord always with him?

From the pit to the palace Joseph always responded in a way that pleased God …with humility. When his brothers, what we may call “good for nothings” came to Egypt to buy grain, Joseph, with a snap of his fingers, could have had them all executed but…he didn’t. He said; “Am I in the place of God? You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives.”

So, what is it that God is looking for in us? It’s the same thing that He saw in Joseph; Humility, it’s what keeps us from going the wrong way in life.

This Sunday I’ll begin a new message series based on the parables of Jesus. What’s your favorite story that Jesus told & why? I would love to hear!

Tarentum Clean Up Day tomorrow 9am-Noon

Reminder to all BPCers; “Tarentum Clean Up Day” is tomorrow morning, Saturday April 24 from 9am - Noon. We’ll meet in Riverview Park at the stage at 8:30am.

This is a great opportunity to show the love of Christ to our community in a practical way. Even if you can only come for an hour, I’m sure it will be much appreciated & so worth it!!

6 H2O Baptized at BPC & Joseph goes from the pit, to prison to the palace

Yesterday at BPC was a real “Home Run”! It was such an honor to water baptize 6 people, a Mom & her 2 sons, a brother & sister and a young adult! I love these H2O Bapt. svc’s, I get so “pumped” when people who’ve made a decision for Christ are ready to tell the world that they love Jesus & so love following Him! As each person came up out of the water all of BPC shouted & cheered them on. Congrats to Maggie, Julian, Roman, Levi, Lexi, and Jeff! Yes sir, these are exciting times to be living for Kingdom things & to be a part of BPC!

Hey, FYI. This Sunday I’ll conclude our series of talks entitled, “How to Keep From Going the Wrong Way” which is based on the life of Joseph, Genesis chapters 37-50; here’s a quick review so far; As the #2 man in Egypt Joseph….
• Remembered the Pit; He wasn’t alone at the bottom of that dried out cistern cuz God’s presence & power was with him bringing future promise & purpose to his life.
• Relied on the Power; while in prison & asked to interpret dreams Joseph said; It’s beyond my own power to do this but God in His power can tell you what your dreams mean & set your life at ease!

Up to this point Joseph’s life shows us how to keep from going the wrong way. It’s through his response while in the pit & in prison that his Technicolor dream would eventually come to pass. By responding in a way that honored God Joseph turned his setbacks into opportunities & the Lord allowed him to succeed in everything he did. Oh, that those things would be said of our lives! This Sunday Joseph’s Technicolor dream becomes reality, his “Big Bad Bro’s” do bow down to him and I’m sure you have an idea of what happens next…or do you?

BridgePoint Church…it’s all about “Connecting Real People to the Real God”!

BPC tomorrow @ 10am is gonna be "Off the Hook"!

You gotta come to BPC tomorrow at 10am & bring someone with you!

We’ll continue in our series of talks entitled “How to Keep from Going the Wrong Way”. Joseph goes from the Pit to the Prison but Relies on the Power of God to spring him from the slammer. We are going to be water baptizing some folks so if you want to get in on this bring a towel & a change of clothes. If you’re on the fence & decide to go for at the last minute no sweat, we’ll have everything you need to make this happen for you. (a towel & clothes to take the plunge). Before we call it a morning we’re having a FREE Luncheon and we always have enough to go around.

If you’ve never been to BridgePoint church before, tomorrow is the day to check it out cuz it’s gonna be "Off the Hook"!

A Big Thank You

A BIG Thank You to all of you BPCers for praying & giving to our special offering on Sunday to help those families who were affected by the fire last Monday in West Tarentum.

This week I’ll be talking with them, praying for their needs & passing on the blessing in the name of Jesus.

Thanks so much for all you do in the name of Christ. BridgePoint church is about “Connecting Real People to the Real God” & it’s such a privilege when we partner with Him helping to meet the needs of the people in our community.

Once again, God Bless.

West Tarentum Fire update & BPC Special Offering this Sunday

This morning I had an opportunity to pray for & speak with the owners & some of the people who were affected by the fire that hit 2 homes on W. 7th Ave in West Tarentum on Monday afternoon. The Red Cross is doing a great job meeting their immediate needs & BPC wants to help as well. Everyone I spoke with was very grateful that we’d want to do something for them so…

If you want to help these families in some way, BPC’s very own Karen Kemp will be leading the effort. Tonight at 6pm Karen will be at the gym, the James 5:16 Center which is right across the street from the homes that were burned. You can Facebook or call Karen at 412.719.9896 if you want to help.

This Sunday, April 11 during our 10am service, BPC will be taking up a special offering towards the effort so please begin to pray. Checks should be made out to BridgePoint Church and in the memo section please write “West Tarentum Fire Victims.”

God Bless & keep praying for the owners & families!

BPC effort to help W. Tarentum families affected by Monday's fire

If you live near the Tarentum area you’ve probably already heard about the fire on Monday afternoon that ripped through 2 homes & damaged a third in West Tarentum on the 300 block of West 7th Ave. These homes are right across the street from the James 5:16 Center, the boxing gym where BridgePoint church met in for a year & a half before moving to our new location at 400 E. 9th Ave in East Tarentum. Go to the link below to read about the fire & see the video.

http://www.wpxi.com/news/23057312/detail.html

BPC is beginning an effort to help those who were affected by the fire. Over the next few days Karen Kemp with be talking with the families to see how we can help. To get in touch with Karen call her at 412.719.9896.

I pray that God will bring His love & comfort to everyone who was affected by this fire. Stay connected to the efforts through my blog, Facebook & Twitter to find out how you might be able to help. Karen will also be giving Facebook updates as well.

BPC Easter Season Outreach Recap

Through the month of March BPC was gearing up for our Easter season of outreach services & events that included a FREE Luncheon, 2nd annual Easter Bash & Egg Hunt, BPC 2 Year Anniversary celebration on Palm Sunday and of course Easter Sunday.

Over the last few weeks we saw about 450 people, almost 40 1st time guests & about 16 people make decision for Christ!

I am very grateful to God for all He is doing through BPC & so thankful for all of you BPCers who generously give of your time, talents & resources. Over the last few weeks you have worked so diligently partnering with God right up to Easter Sunday!

Needless to say I am “pumped” & so ready to launch into spring & straight through towards summer! Connecting Real People to the Real God” is what it’s all about…Baby!!