“Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on My account.”
Matthew 5:11 (ESV)
Scripture
- Matthew 5:1-12
Author: Scott Heitshusen (Page 2 of 103)
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Join us for a new BridgeKidz series for Feburary!
THE BIG IDEA
Nothing in this world compares to God’s love.
MEMORY VERSE
John 3:16
“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”
THEME HOOK
Discovering true love despite the Valentine’s Day hype.
Kids hear about “love” everywhere in February—candy hearts, crushes, and silly movies—but those messages are confusing and don’t last. Sometimes, “love” sounds like it’s just about feelings or gifts, and that can leave kids feeling left out or unsure what real love is.
The LOVE of God 4-week series helps children look past all the Valentine’s Day hype to discover what real love looks like in the Bible. Each week, we’ll investigate a new story that spells L-O-V-E and shows why God’s love is the best love of all.
GOSPEL CONNECTION
Across L-O-V-E, children trace the storyline of redemption: humanity’s fall, God’s rescuing pursuit, Christ’s victorious sacrifice, and the promise of eternal life. Each week points beyond “try harder” to trusting Jesus’ finished work.
FIVE WEEK LESSON OVERVIEW
| WEEK 1 | God’s Love is (L) Long-Suffering | |
| Bible Story | Adam & Eve Disobey but God Still Cares (Genesis 3) | |
| Key Discovery | Even when I mess up, God still loves me and wants to forgive me. | |
| Takeaway | I can always ask God for forgiveness and know He will still love me. | |
| WEEK 2 | God’s Love is (O) One-of-a-Kind | |
| Bible Story | The Parable of the Lost Sheep (Matthew 18:10-14) | |
| Key Discovery | I am so important to God that He will always come looking for me. | |
| Takeaway | I can remember that I matter to God and help others know they matter too. | |
| WEEK 3 | God’s Love is (V) Victorious | |
| Bible Story | Jesus and Nicodemus (John 3:1-21) | |
| Key Discovery | Jesus loves me so much that He gave His life so I can live forever with Him. | |
| Takeaway | I can always trust Jesus to save me and give me hope for forever. | |
| WEEK 4 | God’s Love is (E) Eternal | |
| Bible Story | David’s Song & John the Baptist’s Birth (Psalm 139:13-18; Luke 1:39-45) | |
| Key Discovery | God’s love for me never ends—He has loved me since before I was born. | |
| Takeaway | I can always trust that God will love me no matter what, every single day. | |
| WEEK 5 | LOVE is for Sharing | |
| Bible Story | The Early Church Shares Everything (Acts 2:42–47) | |
| Key Discovery | God’s love grows stronger when we share it with others through kindness and community. | |
| Takeaway | I can show God’s love by sharing what I have and helping others know about Jesus. | |
Good food; good cause!
This year during the Fridays in Lent, there will be awesome fish dinners available to pick up at LifeBridge.
The organization, “Charitable Heroes Achieving Memorable Performances” (aka: “CHAMP”) will be doing this at LifeBridge as a fundraiser while their permanent location is being finished.
CHAMP is a 501(c)(3) non-profit entity organized to raise funds to promote Youth Activities, (Scouts, Special Olympics, Little League), provide scholarships to graduating High School Seniors, and assist Veterans organizations.
These Fish Dinners help them raise money for these and other causes.
Dinners include the following:
$14/Plate Option
- Fried Fish
- Potato Salad
- Pinto Beans
- Coleslaw
- Hush Puppies
$16/Plate Option
- Grilled Fish
- Potato Salad
- Pinto Beans
- Coleslaw
- Hush Puppies
Sweets available at pick-up. *Donations Accepted.*
They can be picked up on during the following:
| February 20 | 4:30 – 7:00 PM |
| February 27 | 4:30 – 7:00 PM |
| March 6 | 4:30 – 7:00 PM |
| March 13 | 4:30 – 7:00 PM |
| MArch 20 | 4:30 – 7:00 PM |
| March 27 | 4:30 – 7:00 PM |
| April 3 (Good Friday) | 3:30 – 6:00 PM |
Why cook? Pick up dinner at LifeBridge on Fridays this Lent and help others out while doing it!
Join us for some great fun and fellowship as we watch “The BIG GAME” on Sunday, February 8, 2026, while sharing is a potluck meal!
Bring your favorite dish and a friend!
Doors open at 4:30 PM and game begins at 5:30 PM.
LifeBridge Ladies — Bunko Morning!
Ladies, mark your calendars and invite a friend — it’s time for Bunko!
Join us for an enjoyable morning filled with laughter, camaraderie, and friendly competition among the LifeBridge Ladies.
| Date | Saturday, July 11, 2026 |
| Time | 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Location | LifeBridge Community Church |
A light breakfast and juice will be provided for your enjoyment during the games.
Whether you are a seasoned Bunko player or a complete novice, all are welcome—just come prepared for a splendid time!
We eagerly look forward to sharing this wonderful morning with you!
🌟 Woman’s Ministry Pool Party 🌟
Join us on Saturday, June 13, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM for a fantastic gathering at Marci’s place.
Don’t miss out on the fun! 🎉
Please RSVP by calling Marci at 832-654-8438.
We can’t wait to see you there! 😊
LifeBridge Ladies Cookbook – We Need Your Recipes!
The LifeBridge Ladies Cookbook (LifeBridge Edition) is coming together, and we’d love for you to be part of it!
Do you have a favorite recipe your family loves? A go-to dish you’re known for? Now’s the time to share it with us!
How to participate:
- Please pick up a card from sign in desk.
- Drop it off at church on Sundays
Recipe deadline: April 26, 2026
Let’s fill this cookbook with cherished recipes, memories, and a whole lot of love.
We can’t wait to see what you share!
Ladies, join us for a sweet time of food, fellowship, and fun! We’ll be heading to Brookwood Café for lunch together followed by some shopping in the gift store.
Meet in the LifeBridge parking lot no later than 10:15 AM. We will caravan to Brookwood.
Everyone pays for their own lunch!
It’s always a wonderful time to connect, laugh, and enjoy each other’s company. We’d love for you to come join us!
Please RSVP at the Sunday sign-in.
Come get your car clean and help LifeBridge Missions in the process!
Sunday, April 12, 2026, from 12:00pm – 3:00pm at LifeBridge Community Church.
All donations will go towards summer 2025 mission trips!
LifeBridge Community Church is pleased to announce a FREE Community Thrift Store, designed to bless our community and assist those in need.
Everyone is invited to shop for clothing, household items, toys, and more, all at no cost.
We will be collecting donations of gently used items on Thursday, March 19, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Any remaining items will be donated to a women’s shelter.
| DATE | Saturday, March 21, 2026, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| ITEM DROP OFF | Thursday, March 19, 4:00 – 7:00 PM |
| LOCATION | LifeBridge Community Church |
Together, we have the opportunity to transform generosity into meaningful impact.
Come get a great lunch and support missions at LifeBridge!
Here are the details:
| WHAT | Drive-Thru Lunch |
| WHEN | Sunday, March 8, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM |
| WHERE | LifeBridge Café |
| COST | Suggested donation of $10 per plate/person. |
| MENU | Pork Baked Potatoes |
| WHY | Raise monies for LifeBridge folks going on mission trips next summer. |
| CONTACT | Angie at 979/627-5817 for tickets and more information. |
DONATE HERE
(Select ‘MISSIONS’ in the drop-down menu.)
