Egypt Kid’s Club 2011Join us in ancient Egypt! You’ll explore Pharaoh’s palace, experience thrilling dramas, play high-energy games, sample tasty snacks, and hear unforgettable music. Plus, you’ll meet lots of new friends and discover that God is always with you and has a plan for your life!space is limited! reserve your spot today!Date & Time: July 25-29, 9AM-4PMAge: children going into Kindergarten through grade 7Cost: $45, $20 for additional siblings. Bursaries are available–don’t let the price prevent your kids from attending! Give us a call and let us know your need!Where: 1393 Ninth Ave, Kamloops (diagonal from Sagebrush Theatre)To Register: Email: kylagleason@mac.com to request a registration form. Mail in the form along with payment to: 1393 Ninth Ave. Also, feel free to swing by and drop it off in person!Before & After Care: New to Kid’s Club 2011!! If you are a working parent and need to drop your child off early or pick them up late, then we offer care beginning at 7:45 in the morning and until 5:30 in the evening. There is an additional fee of $15 for morning care for the week, and $15 for afternoon care for the week. Please indicate your need for this on the registration form.Questions? Call Kyla at 250-828-2512Important Information for Parents & Participants: •Children are asked to bring a water bottle with them each day.•Monday-Thursday children will need to bring lunch.•Bridge Baptist Church is a nut-free facility!! Do not bring any nut products in lunch.•Morning & Afternoon snacks will be provided. These will be nut-free. If you have additional allergy concerns, indicate such on the registration form. In order to ensure accommodation of your unique allergy, please notify us at least 2 weeks prior the start of Kid’s Club.•All adult volunteers serving with the Bridge undergo a criminal background check and child-safety training.•Drop-off and pick up will be through the main entry, facing Ninth Ave.•On the first day, please walk your child in. Every day you must pick your child up in person. No children will be released to an adult not listed on the registration form.•On Friday, we will have a special family barbq. This is for your entire family to attend and will include lunch, a tour (by your child!) of Egypt, and musical presentation from all the children.

Here you will find different sermons from our Pastors as well as one fo the sermons from our current series. We pray this will be a tool used in deciding on whether or not Bridge Baptist Church would become you church home.We hope to have you join us on Sundays for our Worship Service starting at 10:30am.

Life Groups are a great way to get connected with other Bellievers, walking alongside one another in life and in your relationship with God. Life Groups are also an important part of our walk with Christ as they provide the much needed support, friendships, and encouragement that we all find ourselves needing. Life Groups meet weekly in a home and are a time of fellowship, Bible Study, and dessert. We have three (3) Life Groups that meet each week:Logan Lake (Tuesdays): 7:00pm-9:00pmAberdeen (Thursdays): 6:30pm-8:30pmFor more detailed information on any of these Life Groups or for specific locations, please contact the church offices (250-828-2512).

We believe an authentic church should strive to meet individual emotional and spiritual needs through relationships with others in community. After all, this is the way that Christ brought healing to thousands. It is our prayer that Bridge Baptist Church will meet you where you are, will connect with you, and begin to minister to you as a family through friendly relationships. You can develop these friendships with others through Life Groups, various fellowship gatherings, and other connection opportunities. Most hurts and spiritual needs can be met with healing care through these friendships over good cup of coffee. However, when additional care and counseling is required, our pastoral care ministry exists to meet the emotional and spiritual needs of Bridge attendees in unique and challenging life circumstances as they experience grief, anger, depression, or addiction. We partner together with the Association of Biblical Counselors to provide counseling and pastoral care for those unique challenges.Some common areas of emotional and spiritual need that may require special counsel include:DepressionAnxietyAngerGuilt & ForgivenessConflict & RelationshipsAbuse & NeglectGriefFamily & Parenting IssuesDivorce RecoveryAddictionsCrises & TraumaPremaritalFinancial HelpIf you need counseling please don't hesitate to talk to one of the Elders at Bridge Baptist Church, or feel free to give us a call to schedule a time to chat.

Summer just wouldn’t be summer without Bridge Kid’s Club! Every year we host speculator VBS-style day camps for school aged children!. Past adventures have included Outrigger Island, Truth Trek, Boomerang Express, Paul & the Underground Church, Game Day Central, and many more. These provide unforgettable hands-on learning experiences for children, including crafts, games, music and snacks. Dates for 2011:Kamloops: July 25-29Logan Lake: Fall after-school program! Stay posted!Email kylagleason@aol.com if you want to get your family added to the email update list!Although Kid’s Clubs provide a unique opportunity for children to play and learn, each week at Bridge Baptist Church children gather to have on-going fun learning experiences. Sunday mornings begin with a family worship service, followed by a customized teaching and learning time for each age group. You will find this to be a great time for every member of your family to learn and grow in their faith. See here and the Babies, Lil’K & Studio 32.7 pages (under the “children” tab), for more of what to expect when you visit Bridge Baptist Church.

There's always something going on with Bridge Baptist Church Youth Group!This is the spot to find information on the different events we have going on!D-Now- February 24th - 26th “D-Now” stands for Disciple Now. A Disciple Now Weekend is a weekend in-town retreat for teenagers. While many retreats focus on getting away, the main focus of D-Now is discipleship. This takes on few different forms: 1.Worship Services- During the retreat, students will take part in four different Worship Services. Three of these (Friday night, Saturday morning, and Saturday night) are youth oriented and focused. These will be a “large group” time. These will be made up of music and a message about what we crave in life. The Sunday morning service at Bridge Baptist Church will be the fourth Worship service students will attend. 2.Small Groups- Throughout the weekend, students will be with a small group of other same-gender, same-aged students. In these small groups, students will go deeper with their individual small group leader. This is a focused time of growth and application. 3.Community Service- At one point, all the students will come together to serve the community. This will most likely look like volunteer work at New Life Mission.One thing that separates D-Now from other retreats is that students don’t stay at a retreat centre, but at the “Host Homes.” Each small group (of same-age, same-gender students) will stay at a home of members of Bridge Baptist Church. They will have meals, small-group time, and sleep at these homes. A Small Group Leader will stay with the students at their Host Home.Most of the Retreat time will be spent at the church building. This time will be filled with games, activities, challenges, and the Worship services. ***Students must sign up by Wednesday, February 8th***For more information on any of our events, to RSVP, or request a ride, contact Ryan at r.levi91@gmail.com or 250-828-2512

If you have any questions about any of our ministries, please don't hesitate to ask! We will respond to your message as soon as possible! Mailing Address: Unit 256 230-1210 Summit Dr Kamloops, BC V2C 6M1 Physical Address: 1393 9th Ave Kamloops, BC V2C 3X6 Click Here For MapOffice Hours: Tuesday-Friday, 9:00-5:00Phone Number: 250-828-2512

Summer just wouldn’t be summer without Bridge Kid’s Club! Every year we host spectacular VBS-style day camps for school aged children!. Past adventures have included Outrigger Island, Truth Trek, Boomerang Express, Rome: Paul & the Underground Church, Game Day Central, Egypt: Joseph’s Journey and many more. These provide unforgettable hands-on learning experiences for children, including crafts, games, music and snacks. Dates & information for 2012:Kamloops: July 23-27 we will embark on a Babylonian adventure through experiencing ups and downs of captivity with the Bible character Daniel (yes, Daniel as in, Daniel & the Lion’s Den!). Prayers & brainstorming are underway for summer kids clubs in both Logan Lake & Cache Creek. Email kylableyenberg@gmail.com if you would like to be on the email newsletter list to receive updates & registration information as the summer draws closer!

Bridge Church family & friends! Are you looking for a powerful way to utilize your gifts and passion to serve God and the community? Consider volunteering in our summer Kamloops Kid’s Club!! We have a great need for lots of volunteers to make this event happen!! There are variety ways to serve, and a place for you!!! Here’s an overview of the positions that we need to fill. You can contact me (Kyla) today to discuss where you’d like to serve!Family Group Leaders & Assistants: Bridge Baptist Church–this is where you are most needed!! You will be the “shepherd” for a group of 10-25 students (partnered with other volunteers) throughout the week. You will have the opportunity to connect with kids like no other volunteer, and impact their lives through your display of Christ’s love and leading them in small daily Bible studies. You will guide them through the day’s activities. Leaders need to make a commitment to be present all day for the entire week. If you know you can only be with us during the morning or afternoon, or only on a few days, but would still like to serve in this capacity, let me know and we can probably work it out for you to be an assistant during the times you are available. Family group leaders & assistants will also participate in follow-up with children.Celebration Leaders (worship): Two people who must be available Monday-Friday all day to lead in worship time. Responsibilities include: Learn the music & motions for the 9 songs; Know the daily Bible story & Bible point to be able to communicate during worship time; Lead participants in worship time (opening & closing and potentially as filler-time elsewhere). Prepare students for closing day’s performance.Joseph’s Guard: Care to try your hand at acting? The guard will memorize & rehearse lines with “Joseph” (our very own Ryan Levi) and interact with each family group each morning of the week. The guard must commit to being present from 10 AM to noon Monday-Friday and willing to wear a guard costume!!Guard #2: This guard is only needed on Tuesday morning 10 AM-Noon, but must rehearse prior to the week with Joseph & his guard.Shopkeepers: Each morning children will visit the Egyptian marketplace, made up of 9 different “shops.” Shopkeepers will be in Egyptian character (costume & all!) and lead children as they visit their shop (as explained in a leader’s manual). Shops include: Barbershop/Salon, Toyshop, Brickmaking, Embalmers’ Workshop, Jewelry shop, Pyramid Builder, Hieroglyphic Artist’s Shop, Basket Weaving Shop, and Food Shop. Shopkeepers will be responsible for working with Kyla to secure necessary supplies and setting up their shop the day before Kid’s Club.Pyramid Playground Leaders: Two people who must be available Monday-Friday mornings to lead in the recreation time of each family group. Responsibilities include: Using the Pyramid Playground Leader Manual to plan games for five days & secure all necessary supplies; leading Egyptian families during the morning sessions (four rotations), securing an Egyptian costume & share with participants fun facts about the kinds of games kids played in ancient Egypt. These positions would especially be great for youth coming from NM!!Afternoon Class Leaders: Here’s the time to put your creativity and special knowledge or skills to work!! Develop two hour-long classes for children to participate in throughout the week. This can be drama, recreation, service projects, architecture/building, craft project, paper mache, cooking, felting, simple sewing, science projects, evangelism, deeper Bible studies—essentially anything!! If you’re interested, talk to Kyla to brainstorm ideas! Afternoon class leaders must commit to leading their classes Monday-Thursday 1-3:30 PM, and therefore could be volunteers serving in other capacities.Registration & Dismissal Crews: Registration assistants must be present 8:45-9:15 and will assist parents in registering their children, handing out nametags, and welcoming children. Dismissal assistants must be available from 3:45-4:15 and will welcome parents as they pick up their children, and ensuring that children leave with the correct adult.Before & After Care: New to Kid’s Club 2011, we will be provided care for children whose parents need to drop them off early or pick them up late. The before-care crew must be available 7:30-9:00AM and the after-care crew from 4:00-5:30PM. A structured program will be developed for these children in coordination with Kyla.Cleaning Crew: At the end of each day, the clean-up crew will clean the sanctuary (vacuum, trash picked up, etc), bathrooms, and other rooms as needed. Volunteers for this crew can serve any or all days of the week as available.Friday Lunch Crew: On Friday we will have a hotdog lunch for the children & their families. This group will be responsible for the prep, set-up, cooking, and food distribution during the lunch.Childcare: We have a few who desire to volunteer for Kid’s Club who have children younger than Kindergarten, and therefore need help caring for their youngest ones while they serve elsewhere. This will only be for our workers’ children and we are very flexible in the location of childcare (perhaps your home? perhaps in the building participating in a portion of the day’s activities?). Details will be worked out with the parents, so talk to me if you think you may be able to do this for all or a portion of the week.Which one stands out to you??Call or email me today!!250-828-2512kylagleason@mac.com

Lil’k is the name of our program for preschoolers through age 7. Just like the elementary kids, children in Lil’k will begin their morning with worshipping with the adults. During the intermission, parents will take their children downstairs for Lil’k. Children must be dropped off and picked up by a parent. Upon your first visit, you will receive a number for each of your children. Should your child need assistance during the service, this number will appear in the corner of the screen on the stage in the Sanctuary.In Lil’k, teachers use Discipleland curriculum to develop interactive, age-appropriate lessons and learning activities for your children. More information about Discipleland curriculum can be found at: http://www.discipleland.com/Preschool . A key benefit to this curriculum is the solid Biblical foundation it will lay for our youngest children. In fact, if a child attends this class from age 3 to 7, they will have walked through 80% of the Bible, all in sequential order! We hope that you find Lil’k to be a loving environment for your little one to explore the wonders of God’s Word!

We believe it is never too early to learn, which is why we seek to give children an enriching and intentional environment from the beginning. Bright colours, soothing music, age-appropriate toys, words about Jesus, and loving arms of our teachers make this group a comfortable and safe place for children, birth through 2 years old.

Parent Pages:January 22January 15January 8December 18December 11December 4November 27 November 20Last January we kicked off a brand new children’s program for Elementary-aged kids, Studio 32.7, focusing on the book of Exodus. It was a huge hit! So, back by popular demand, we are continuing Studio 32.7 through the book of Matthew.Each week, our time together includes a dynamic teaching time and learning activities. Typically, activities include TV-news style interviews, costumes and dramas, music, games, and crafts. This interactive and creative twist on traditional children’s church or Sunday School time engages kids as they take an active part in the week’s lesson. A key uniqueness of Studio 32.7 is that the kids learn the same passage of Scripture as the adults upstairs, allowing the learning to easily continue at home as families are able to talk and share about their Sunday morning experiences.The foundation for Studio 32.7 is Deuteronomy 32:7Remember the days of old;consider the years of many generations;ask your father, and he will show you,your elders, and they will tell you.“Remembering” the days of old and the years of many generations is exactly what we’ll be doing every Sunday morning as we dive into the Scriptures to discover God’s working in the ancient days and the unfolding of His plan of redeeming a people for Himself. Children will actively engage the story as they become the characters to perform for their friends.Each week, we will send home “parent pages”, which will be full of suggestions to parents on how to continue the learning at home. Parents, you are your child’s primary teacher! Our children’s ministry is made up primarily of parents just like you, and it is simply our desire to come alongside you in the grand endeavor to teach our children to follow the Lord. We hope these parent pages will be one step in doing so.Join us this Sunday for an exciting time of learning and fun! If you would like more information about this, or any of our children’s programs, don’t hesitate to call or email our children’s minister, Kyla Bleyenberg. kylableyenberg@gmail.com

At Bridge Baptist Church, we value children and family. Taking seriously the Scriptural commands to teach the next generation, caring for the young ones in our midst and equipping parents to fulfill their God-given role as teacher and trainer is a top priority for us. This is why you'll find the Bridge to be a great family atmosphere, striving to build cross-generational relationships and embracing families of all shapes and sizes.A typical Sunday morning begins with everyone worshipping together through song, followed by a customized teaching and learning time for each age group. You will find this to be a great time for every member of your family to learn and grow in their faith. Babies through age 2 are cared for in a loving nursery environment, 3 year olds-Kindergarten enjoy an interactive learning time in Lil'K, and elementary age kids participate in the high-energy Studio 32.7.Our week-day gatherings, known as Life Groups, often include a corresponding Children's Life Group. Contact the church office for times and locations.Several times each semester we also host a Mom's & Tot's drop-in. This gives your younger children an opportunity to play and you can connect with other parents in a fun, safe, and warm atmosphere! Watch the "upcoming events" calendar for specific times and dates.Summertime at the Bridge is made memorable through our Kid's Clubs. These are an unforgettable summer tradition for your kiddos!In all these children's ministry activities, we enlist volunteers who have undergone RCMP background checks, training, and agreement to our children's ministry policies. These policies include making every effort to have two volunteers with the children at all times, washroom guidelines, check-in/check-out procedures, and providing a nut-free environment (further details on policies can be obtained by speaking with the Children's Minister or an Elder, and additional accommodations can be made for any unique allergy, health, or safety concerns for your child).Above all else, the children's ministry of Bridge Baptist Church desires to build authentic relationships with your family as we do life together and walk alongside each other in the journey of growing in Christ-likeness.

SUMMER YOUTH CELEBRATIONEvery summer, we take a group of students (Grade 8-12) to Gardom Lake Bible Camp for a full week of outdoor adventure, fun on the lake (including kayaks, paddle boats and swimming), worship and Bible Study and opportunities to meet other students from across BC.We had an awesome time at SYC 2011! We took 6 students, joining with Youth Groups from West Kelowna and the Vancouver area!Dates for SYC 2012 will be available Spring of 2012.WINTER RETREATEvery winter we take a group of students (Grade 8-12) to Gardom Lake Bible Camp for a weekend full of fun in the snow (including a tubing hill), inside games around the fire, roasting marshmallows, Worship and Bible Study.Dates for Winter of 2011 will be available in the Fall. If you would like more information about these camps, feel free to call the church at 250-828-2512.

Sunday Worship:On Sundays, we encourage all teens to join us in the Worship Service starting at 10:30am. During this time we worship through singing and hear a message from Pastor Josh (or Pastor Michael).Youth Group:We have Youth Group on Wednesdays from 6:30pm-8:30pm. All teens Grade 8-12 are invited to come hang out for a time of gaming (Video Games and Board games), snacking, and Bible Study. This is a great atmosphere to make new friends and grow closer to God.On the second Wednesday of each month, we invite parents to come hang out with us and join in our Bible Study.Friday Popcorn Lunch:On Fridays, we invite students from South Kamloops Secondary School to come over for popcorn and pop and a time to hangout and play foosball and air hockey.

Bridge Baptist Church Youth Ministry is dedicated to leading students in worship of Jesus Christ! We have a passion here at Bridge Baptist to grow families closer to God and closer to each other. We work to join parents in training & equiping teenagers for their lives ahead, all while having a TON of fun!We know all too well that it’s tough being a sold out Christian in today’s world and we strive to equip students to be ready to face the world and find those moments of opportunity set before us by God to fulfill His purpose in our lives.

After graduating from Dallas Baptist University, Kyla moved to Kamloops to serve as the Minister to Children here at Bridge Baptist Church. She is passionate about coming alongside parents to see the next generation grow in knowledge and love of the Lord through proper Biblical education. In addition to her passion for children and education, Kyla enjoys ice skating, reading, and spending time with friends.

Ryan first came to Kamloops as a summer intern. Ryan worked in a church-planting exploration team, traveling all the way north to Tuktoyaktuk, but felt the Lord calling him to return to Kamloops full time to work with youth and high school students. He moved to Kamloops in September 2010. Ryan enjoys learning new things about culture, history, and theology. He also enjoys reading, watching American Football, hanging out with teens, and discussing Scripture.

Michael serves as one of the church's Pastors. Michael began attending the Bridge back in 2007, and was appointed to serve as a Pastor of the church in June of 2009. Michael and his wife, Melissa, are long-time Kamloops residents. They enjoy spending time with their three boys – Noah, Solomon, and Josiah – and are known to go camping and hiking in God’s creation together, and enjoying close fellowship with their friends. Michael is passionate about God’s word, financial literacy, and enjoying close fellowship with their friends at Life Group.

Josh serves as the Lead Teaching & Preaching Pastor. Josh and his wife, Shanti, moved to Kamloops in August of 2008 to begin ministry in a support role to the church staff. However, Josh was appointed as the lead teaching Pastor in June of 2009. Josh is passionate about the Scriptures and could talk Bible all night if you gave him the chance. Josh enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter, reading, camping, and he loves American Football.

Bridge Baptist Church is founded upon core convictions that are not negotiable. Among these core convictions is the foundational belief in a loving God who died on our behalf, who has worked from before time to set us free from the bondage of sin, and who desires now to have a personal intimate relationship with us through His Son, Jesus Christ. This page contains our beliefs in brief.To view an elaboration and expansion of our beliefs, as recorded in the Baptist Faith & Message 2000, click here.IN ESSENTIAL BELIEFS - we have unity"There is one Body and one Spirit...there is one Lord, one faith, one baptism, and one God and Father of us all..." Ephesians 4:4-6 (NIV)IN NONESSENTIAL BELIEFS - we have liberty"Accept him whose faith is weak, without passing judgment on disputable matters...Who are you to judge someone else's servant? To his own master he stands or falls...So then each of us will give an account of himself to God... So whatever you believe about these things keep between yourself and God." Romans 14:1,4,12,22 (NIV)IN ALL OUR BELIEFS - we show charity"...if I hold in my mind not only all human knowledge but also the very secrets of God, and if I have the faith that can move mountains - but have no love, I am nothing at all." 1 Corinthians 13:2The ways of God lead to life and true joy. It is our desire to obey what we believe He is asking of us. We seek to continue to grow as a church body as we covenant together to live for Him and His ways.1. About GodGod is the creator and ruler of the universe. He has eternally existed in three personalities: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. These three are co-equal and are one God. Genesis 1:1,26,27; 3:22; Psalm 90:2; Matthew 28:19; 1 Peter 1:2; 2 Corinthians 13:142. About Jesus ChristJesus Christ is the Son of God. He is co-equal with the Father. Jesus lived a sinless human life and offered Himself as the perfect sacrifice for the sins of all people by dying on a cross. He arose from the dead after three days to demonstrate His power over sin and death. He ascended to Heaven's glory and will return again someday to earth to reign as King of Kings and Lord of Lords. Matthew 1:22,23; Isaiah 9:6; John 1:1-5; 14:10-30; Hebrews 4:14,15; 1 Corinthians 15:3-4; Romans 1:3-4; Acts 1:9-11; 1 Timothy 6:14-15; Titus 2:133. About the Holy SpiritThe Holy Spirit is co-equal with the Father and the Son of God. He is present in the world to make men aware of their need for Jesus Christ. He also lives in every Christian from the moment of salvation. He provides the Christian with power for living, understanding of spiritual truth, and guidance in doing what is right. He gives every believer a spiritual gift when they are saved. As Christians, we seek to live under His control daily. 2 Corinthians 3:17; John 16:7-13, 14:16,17; Acts 1:8; 1 Corinthians 2:12, 3:16; Ephesians 1:13; Galatians 5:25; Ephesians 5:184. About the BibleThe Bible is God's word to us. It was written by human authors under the supernatural guidance of the Holy Spirit. Because it is inspired by God, it is the supreme source of truth for Christian beliefs and living, without mixture of error. 2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:20-21; 2 Timothy 1:13; Psalm 119:105, 160, 12:6; Proverbs 30:5 The Bible is the standard that provides the basis for our faith and our practice. If you see something happening in our church which does not have a clear-cut biblical basis, then we should examine the practice in light of the Bible. By Scripture we also will examine all other beliefs and practices. If they do not measure up, they are called a "cult" or "sect" which teaches heresy. As Baptists, our sole authority for faith and practice is the Bible.5. About Human BeingsPeople are made in the spiritual image of God, to be like Him in character. People are the supreme object of God's creation. Although every person has tremendous potential for good, all of us are marred by an attitude of disobedience toward God called "sin". This attitude separates people from God and causes many problems in life. Genesis 1:27; Psalm 8:3-6; Isaiah 53:6a; Romans 3:23; Isaiah 59:1,26. About SalvationSalvation is God's free gift to us, but we must accept it. We can never make up for our sin by self-improvement or good works. Only by trusting in Jesus Christ as God's offer of forgiveness can anyone be saved from sin's penalty. When we turn from our self-ruled life and turn to Jesus in faith, we are saved. Eternal life begins the moment one receives/ trusts Jesus Christ into his life by faith. Romans 6:23; Ephesians 2:8,9; John 14:6, 1:12; Titus 3:5; Galatians 3:267. About Eternal SecurityBecause God gives eternal life through Jesus Christ, the true believer is secure in that salvation for eternity. If you have been genuinely saved, you cannot "lose" it. Salvation is maintained by the grace and power of God, not by the self-effort of the Christian. It is the grace and keeping power of God that gives us this security. John 10:27-29; 2 Timothy 1:12; Hebrews 7:25; 10:10-14; 1 Peter 1:3-58. Eternal SecurityPeople were created to exist forever. We will either exist eternally separated from God by sin, or eternally with God through forgiveness and salvation. To be eternally separated from God is Hell. To be eternally in union with Him is eternal life. Heaven and Hell are real places of eternal existence. John 3:16; John 2:25; John 5:11-13; Romans 6:23; Revelation 20:15; Matthew 1:8; Matthew 2:44,46

Bridge Baptist Church is a Baptist church that has chosen to strategically cooperate with the Canadian National Baptist Convention (CNBC).CNBC churches are autonomous and hold the Bible as the final authority in all matters of faith and practice. Each congregation is made up of baptized believers who covenant together in obedience to Jesus Christ, the head of the church.Although churches are autonomous, they voluntarily choose to cooperate together to achieve what would be impossible were they to attempt it alone. Congregations contribute to the Cooperative Program to provide a funding channel to take the good news around the world.Every year, CNBC churches elect messengers who are seated at the annual convention and prayerfully deliberate on convention business and critical issues. Convention staff are available to help churches accomplish their God-given mission and to serve them in a variety of ministries.The Baptist ContributionSome of the things that Canadian National Baptists bring to the table of Christian expression in Canada stem from general "Baptist" distinctives, others from unique "Canadian National Baptist" values. We seek to maintain a precarious balance between individual freedom and cooperative responsibility.1. RootsBaptist stem from Christians in England and Europe who sought freedom from a church that was wedded to the state. This is why issues of individual freedom and church autonomy are so important to Baptists. Many of these "separatists" saw an opportunity for religious freedom in the New World of North America. The development of the ideas of Western democracy and Baptist church experience grew up together.2. Personal Response to GodWe are convinced that every person has the opportunity to know God directly through Jesus Christ. This is sometimes expressed by the terms 'priesthood of all believers' and 'soul competency.' We believe that what God has done for us in Jesus Christ is so profound and complete that every believer can know and follow God. They have been made competent in Christ and no other priestly mediation is necessary.3. FreedomThis freedom enjoyed by individuals is extended also to our churches, associations, and conventions. the autonomy of the local church allows the membership of each church opportunity to discern and follow the Lord without uninvited involvement from any other ecclesiastical body or representative. Each congregation is encouraged to live directly under the Headship of Christ. The voluntary working together in local associations and a national convention is an important part of our freedom and each of these bodies also enjoys the same democratic freedom and autonomy.4. AuthorityAs the freedoms of Western democracies are guided by constitutions, Baptist are guided by the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments. All of our freedoms are guaranteed and shaped by the authority of the Bible. Southern Baptist have found it helpful to summarize biblical teachings through Confessions of Faith. Confessions, however, are never held on the same authoritative level as the inspired (God-breathed) Scriptures. The Baptist Faith and Message adopted in 1985 by the Canadian Convention of Southern Baptists is the Confession used by most CCSB churches.5. CooperationThe Scriptures make clear every believer's and church's freedom in Christ Jesus also calls his followers to work together in love for the sake of the Gospel. Interdependence, then, is as important a value as independence. The unique contribution of Southern Baptists to work together for the spread of the Gospel is the Cooperative Program. Each congregation, no matter the size, can contribute to this mission fund that pools money together which is then used to support missionaries, staff and projects that could never be supported by a single congregation. This is really the primary purpose for us working together as a denomination. We also seek to be cooperative with other Christian groups in living out and declaring the love of God as revealed by the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ.The Vision of the Canadian National Baptist Convention"A church for every person across Canada and around the world."We see the day when healthy churches directed by God's word and the Holy Spirit cooperate to reach all people and reproduce congregations across Canada and around the world through Jesus Christ. Therefore, our goals are as follows:100,000 baptisms10,000 on mission volunteers per year1,000 churches100 international missionaries by the year 2020

Welcome to Bridge Baptist Church. We're glad you're interested in visiting our church. You'll find that we preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Our desire in all that we do is to have an authentic and meaningful relationship with God, and to honor Him in all that we do. We hope you join us at our weekend service and more importantly, that you'll choose to make Bridge Baptist Church your home church. You'll learn we're not perfect; but fortunately, we've been saved by the One Who is. Here's what you can expect the first time you visit us at Bridge Baptist Church:1. RelaxedYou will quickly notice that the Bridge is very laid back. We are an easy going group of people. None of us takes ourselves too seriously, and our goal is for you to feel relaxed too.2. WorshipOur worship is usually accompanied by a small band. There are no performers on stage, just people wanting to engage the heart of God. Our musical style is somewhat eclectic. We sing modern worship songs, traditional songs with new arrangements, and modern-day hymns.3. MessageAfter a time of music, Pastor Joshua will speak from the Bible. Joshua has a unique way of taking the truth of Scripture and relating it to life today. We primarily go through books of the Bible (not all in one day of course). From time to time, we will focus on a topic. However, that topic will be addressed within the context of Scripture.Feel free to take notes during the message. You may even want to write down some questions that you need cleared up. If you don’t have a Bible, don’t worry. We have Bibles available for you to use.4. OfferingWe typically pass an offering plate around. We consider giving financially from the resources that God has blessed us with an important part of worship. If you're a first-time visitor, then please don't feel obligated to give in any capacity.5. Connection CardYou should’ve been given a worship bulletin upon entering the building. Inside this bulletin you will find a connection card. Please fill this out and drop it in the offering basket. This will simply allow us to know how to continue our connection with you.We gather for worship every Sunday at 10:30 AM at 1393 9th Avenue. Click Here for Map.

1393 9th AveKamloops, BCPhone: 250-828-2512

We gather for worship every Sunday morning at 10:30 AM.