Dear Church Family,

One of the greatest opportunities we have as Believers, is to partner together in ministry. Our mission to love deeply, grow daily, and live fully, is not just a calling on us as a church, but as individuals to step into obedience by finding ways to bless others; so that they might receive and preach the gospel of Christ!

The Bible tells us in James 1:27 "Pure and undefiled religion before God the father is this; to look after the orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself unstained from the world." This is a very clear call for us to be involved with the safe keeping of orphans and widows. Whether that be through our own works, through partnership or both!

Over the past several years the nation of Albania has faced many challenging issues specifically due to the organized crime, corruption and migration of refugees from Syria and the Middle East conflicts. This has created a breeding ground for injustice against children. Everyday there are tens of thousands of children who are subject to human trafficking, gang slavery, extreme poverty, abandonment and risk of death. We have been blessed to have relationship with an amazing organization named Expect Hope who is currently working in the nation of Albania with some of the most at risk children in the country. By partnering with Expect Hope, The Bridge Church will have the opportunity to make a direct impact on an entire community of children in need, not only by teaching them about Jesus, but supplying their need for food, clothing, shelter, access to health care and love.

Expect Hope allows us the chance, through generosity, to take care of those who are closest to the heart of the Lord, the widowed and orphaned. This will open paths so that we might make the trip ourselves, to look in the eyes of the children whom we are protecting through our obedience in prayer and giving.

I invite you to join me for a powerful day we are calling Rescue Sunday on March 16th. This will be a special day of inspiration, purpose, and celebration as we choose children to sponsor and change their lives forever. Please be in prayer for this special Sunday and I encourage you to invite someone who would be interested in impacting the world and being a part of this monumental moment for our church.

Expecting the Best,

Pastor Billy Henry

The Bridge Church