Streams Ministries course: Signs, Wonders, Healings & Miracles

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What’s the secret of healing and miracles?

Over the coming months we will be going through the Streams Ministries course: “Signs, Wonders, Healings & Miracles.” Taught by John Paul Jackson, this course discusses spiritual principles that will dramatically enhance how you minister to others. Learn the mysteries of communion and its correlation to a person’s health, come to know the personality and operation of the Holy Spirit on a whole new level, and more!

To participate in this course you will need to register for a small cost and a manual will be provided. Please contact us on 07845 871 639 if you are interested or have any questions.

The course includes 17 sessions and the specific dates can be found in the events section of our website (we plan to complete the course by July 2025).

Can we pray for you?

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We are praying for Lanark.  Can we pray for you?

The Bridge Church is a mix of people, varying in age and background, in pursuit of God. Our lives have been changed through relationship with Jesus and we want others to know what He’s done for us.

Please let us know you would like prayer or if you would like to talk about relationship with Jesus.

For prayer or more information about knowing God, call us on 07845 871639 or check out our website for more details.

Small Group Questions

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We will be discussing the following sermon: Learning from Jesus’ priority of prayer // Mark 1:35-39

Read Mark 1:21-34

• What good things are happening in Jesus’ ministry in these verses?

• What might be your expectation for the following day based on verse 28?

Read Mark 1:35

• What actions did Jesus take in the early morning, as described in Mark 1:35?

• What does Jesus’ departure to a desolate place to pray teach us about his priorities? (He needed communion with the Father)

• What might have been the hindrances to Jesus “quiet time” with the Father in prayer?

• In light of this passage, how do you think Jesus knew His life purpose so clearly?

• What is most difficult to you about praying?

Read Hebrews 5:7 and Luke 23:46

• What key moments in Jesus’ life and ministry highlight his priority of prayer?

• In what ways can we prioritize prayer in our own busy lives, following Jesus’ example?

• How can understanding Jesus’ priority of prayer challenge our daily routines?

Read John 5:19, 30 and John 15:10-11

• Why is the concept of obedience linked to prayer?

• How can we align our personal agendas with God’s will through prayer?

• What does the following quote teach us about prayer? “Don’t think of prayer as an impersonal requirement. Realize that it is a Person, the Lord Jesus Christ, with all authority and with all love, who expects us to pray… His command to pray is a command of love. In His love He desires to communicate with us and to bless us.” Donald Whitney

Read Mark 1:36-39

• What was the reaction of the disciples when they found Jesus in a desolate place praying?

• How might good things can distract us from God’s priorities?

• How does Mark 1:35-39 illustrate the concept of divine guidance in our decision-making processes?

• What are some of the things that keep us from prayer?

• How can you order the parts of your life to reflect the priorities Jesus had?

• Following Jesus’ example, what can you do this week to spend more quality time with the Lord in prayer?

• Can you share a memorable experience you’ve had while engaging in prayer or solitude?

Classical Conversations: an exciting home educating opportunity!

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Where Learning Develops Naturally.

You’ve Got This, We’ve Got You.

Classical Conversations is the home educating program known for connecting lives through learning.

Home educating your child is a big step. You don’t have to do it alone! With Classical Conversations, you are connected to a local community of fellow families all walking the home educating journey together.

Community offers a unique opportunity for families to experience a strong sense of belonging while also receiving tangible support and practical resources.

We’re the home educating program that helps you cultivate an inquisitive, thoughtful child through an intentional, community based approach. Learning together with families like yours, you’re equipped with the tools and support to teach a Christ-centred worldview that’s rooted in the classical model.

We have curriculum to support your child’s learning from toddler age through all their high school years.

To find out more about Classical Conversations please contact Esther Franklin on 07845871639.

Got questions about faith? Ask at Alpha.

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Alpha is a series of weekly sessions where you can explore the Christian faith in an open-minded and welcoming environment.

There’s no cost, and no pressure. Just lots of great conversation and space to think.

Each session includes a short talk and time of discussion where you can share your thoughts about what you’ve heard.

Whatever questions you’ve got, you can ask them at Alpha.

Please call 07845 871639 to express your interest or for any questions.

Be sure to check out the free Ebook “Why Jesus” by Nicky Gumbel of Alpha.

What do your dreams tell you? (Dream workshop and interpretation)

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Heather Sutherland lead us in a “Dream lab” which was workshop to learn more about how God speaks to us through dreams with an opportunity for dream interpretation.  This was followed by teaching on dreams in Scripture and dream interpretation at the Bridge Cafe. Let us know if you would like more details about similar events in the future.

Streams Prophetic Training

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Heather Sutherland and Heather Thorpe led us in a Streams Prophetic Training Course. Below is a sample of what was covered in the teaching.

Friday night

  1. Introduction
  2. How God Speaks
  3. How is your love life? – Important to be rooted in relationship with God.
  4. Prophetic Exercise

Saturday morning

  1. Recap
  2. Teaching – Role of Prophecy within the church
  3. Prophetic Exercise
  4. Teaching – Prophecy in outreach settings.
  5. Prophetic Exercise

Saturday Afternoon

  1. Recap
  2. Teaching – Prophetic Protocols
  3. Prophetic exercise
  4. Teaching – Prophetic Team dynamics
  5. Prophetic exercise
  6. Close

For more information about Streams Ministries check out their website. Let us know if you would like more details about similar events in the future.

An evening with John Thomas

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Many thanks to John Thomas who led us in a time of teaching and prayer ministry (John is president of Streams Ministries International). 

Let us know if you would like more details about similar events in the future.

FireStarters youth weekend

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November 2nd-4th the Bridge Church hosted a FireStarters weekend.  Its was great to have them with us and to see all that God is doing in the lives of the youth who attended.  Part of the time included several outreaches into Lanark.  We were blessed to have them with us!

FireStarters began as part of Kings Kids/YWAM, and became a separate charity in 2002. They write, “We have a Passion for God and we love to worship Him, learn from His Word and have meaningful relationships and communication with Him in prayer.”

“Friendships are built through a culture of honour, trust and fun. We share God’s love by going into the community and serving the local Church.”

Holy Spirit Encounter Day

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Many thanks to Andy Hall who led us in a Holy Spirit encounter day with teaching and prayer ministry in a worship led environment (worship led by Phillip Anderson and Esther Franklin).  Let us know if you would like more details about similar events in the future.