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Monday, April 19, 2010

19 April 2010

Last week -

- Dane led us last Wednesday in an interesting and insightful discussion of the first few chapters of the book of Revelation.

- The FUMC All-Church picnic at Will Rogers Park was fun! The great weather, a picnic lunch, bocce ball and a hike made for the perfect afternoon.

Coming up -

- Wednesday, April 21 - Dane will continue to facilitate a Bible study covering the book of Revelation. Join us!

- Wednesday, April 21 - Last day to sign up for the Spring Retreat! Sign up on the facebook event page by changing Your RSVP status to "Attending".

Please bring your retreat payment of $30 to Doug.

Bring your tents, sleeping bags, air mats and camp chairs to the Bridge Room by this Wednesday as well. Thanks!

- April 23-25 - Spring Retreat at Point Mugu - http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=410854241678

An email detailing the weekend will soon go out to all who signed up for the retreat.

May 1 and 2 - Big Sunday Weekend - Thanks to everyone who voted. Our volunteer activity will be announced soon.

May 8 - Bridge social event - Santa Monica Festival - Join us at 12:00 noon in Santa Monica's Clover Park for lunch and a fun afternoon at the free annual festival. This event is great for kids too.

May 16 - Bridge hosted All-Church BBQ - Get out your favorite homemade cookie recipe! More details to come soon.

- We still have our very own Bridge stainless steel water bottles for sale! If you don't have one or if you would like another, there are still a few left. $18 each. Ask any bLT member. Pick one up before the retreat!

We wish all of you a super week! :)

The bLT

Tuesday, April 13, 2010

13 April 2010

Last week -

- Thanks to everyone who signed up to help out with the Spring Retreat! The planning meeting on Sunday went very well.

Coming up -

- Wednesday, April 14 - Dane is facilitating a book of the Bible this month. Join us for a great discussion.

- Sunday, April 18 - FUMC All-Church picnic at Will Rogers Park, around 12:00 noon, following the regular church service. Bring your picnic blanket and lunch.

- Wednesday, April 21 - Last day to sign up for the Spring Retreat! Sign up on the facebook event page by changing Your RSVP status to "Attending": http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=410854241678

- April 23-25 - Spring Retreat at Point Mugu - http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=410854241678

We are gathering camping gear and supplies. Bring your tents, sleeping bags, air mats and camp chairs to the Bridge Room by Wednesday, April 21.

May 1 and 2 - Big Sunday Weekend - Put in your vote for our volunteer activity and date at these two Doodle polls (as soon as possible, please):
Use the other dates sent to you at your personal email!! They are the only ones that work:)

May 8 - Bridge social event - Santa Monica Festival - Join us at 12:00 noon in Santa Monica's Clover Park for lunch and a fun afternoon at the free annual festival.

May 16 - Bridge hosted All-Church BBQ - Get out your favorite homemade cookie recipe! More details to come soon.

- We still have our very own Bridge stainless steel water bottles for sale! If you don't have one or if you would like another, there are still a few left. $18 each. Ask any bLT member. Pick one up before the retreat!

- The updated contact list went out earlier today via email to everyone who sent in their updated contact information. If you updated your information and still did not receive the new list, just let us know.

We wish all of you a wonderful week! :)

The bLT

Wednesday, April 7, 2010

6 April 2010

Last week -

Thanks to Rachel for leading us during the month of March in another successful movie study!

Easter morning was fun! We celebrated together with a potluck style breakfast/brunch. Thanks to everyone who brought something delicious to share.

Coming up -

- Wednesday, April 7 - Game night!

- The following Wednesdays of this month will be facilitated by Dane. :)

- Sunday, April 11 - Planning meeting for the Spring Retreat following the 10 am Church service. Anyone is welcome to attend.

- April 23-25 - Spring Retreat at Point Mugu! Take a look at the facebook event page for more information and to sign up: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=410854241678

- Thanks to everyone who signed up so far to help out with the Spring Retreat! Keep the goodness coming! Let us know BY THIS WEEKEND if you would like to help out with any of these things. Our planning meeting is this upcoming Sunday.

To sign up, just write on the wall of the Spring Retreat facebook event page: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=410854241678

1. Camping gear (round up and return needed gear for the group)

2. Food (planning, purchasing, preparation and service)

3. Games and activities (collect gear and/or plan a couple of fun Saturday afternoon activities i.e. bocce ball or hiking)

Spiritual Program leaders: the bLT will provide a general theme for the weekend and the leaders of each segment can take it from there:

4. Friday evening (plan and lead a short prayer or devotional and music - 45 min.)

5. Saturday morning devotional: Rachel

6. Saturday evening devotional: Noel

7. Sunday morning devotional: Chris

8. Music to go with evening Spiritual Programs (guitar? singing?)

Sarah H. is our retreat coordinator. If you have any questions at all, please feel free to contact her or any other blt members (Doug, Heather, Erin).

May 1 and 2 - Big Sunday Weekend

May 16 - Bridge hosted All-Church BBQ

- We still have our very own Bridge stainless steel water bottles for sale! If you don't have one or if you would like another, there are still a few left. $18 each. Ask any bLT member. Pick one up before the retreat!

The bLT