Guest Speaker: Keith Bower

Sermon Series: Courageous Faith

Sermon Title: When The Crisis Hits

Passage: Esther 3

The reason the story of Esther is so wonderfully helpful is that the ways of God in her times were so much like the ways of God in our own. As you read the story of Esther, you will notice something

remarkable: the name of God is never mentioned, not even once. There are no overt miracles. No divine appearances or manifestations. If God is acting, and it is unmistakable that He is, He is acting very much behind the scenes. He plays a major role, to be sure, but He is staying “off stage.”

Over the next several weeks, we will learn how to trust God boldly. We will learn to trust a God we cannot see, to “lean on the everlasting arms,” as the old hymn puts it, even when those arms are invisible. And the story of Esther will show us how. Through her example, you and I will learn how to live with courageous faith.

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CHURCH FAMILY NIGHT

Church Family Nights are always so much fun and such an encouraging time of prayer. Sign up today!

Each month, Bridgepoint Men gather on the first Wednesday to get to know and encourage one another. We eat a meal together, hear testimonies, spend time in God's Word and have discussions around tables. This Spring several of our Elders will share their stories and what the Lord is currently teaching them. This first month we will hear from Zeke Zeiler. I hope you can join us.

Join BridgePoint Men this spring on Wednesday nights for a Bible Study through the Gospel of Mark. Mark is the most concise, action packed of the Gospel narratives. Mark’s account asks us to consider who Jesus is, why He came, what Jesus accomplished while here and what will be our response to Him? Come prepare to be challenged.

Join BridgePoint Women this spring for a different kind of study, one that looks at the big picture of God's story in the narrative of the Bible. We'll examine 9 different threads - or Biblical Theology themes - as they highlight the story of creation, fall, redemption, and consummation from Genesis to Revelation. This study will help all your future Bible study to take on richer meaning and context.

SENIOR ADULT PAINTED

Senior adults, don't miss our next fun outing! We will visit the Painted Churches followed by lunch in LaGrange. Contact Judy for more information.