Sunday
Worship Service: Sunday @ 10:00 am.
Kids Quest Sunday @ 10:00 am
Christian Education Classes: Sunday @ 9:00 am
Encounter Gathering: Sunday @ 6:00 pm
Tuesday
Morning Intercessory Prayer @ 7:30 am
Wednesday
Expedition Rangers @ 6:30pm
Ranger Kids
Discovery Rangers
Adventure Rangers @ 6:30pm
"Unmasked" Youth Group @ 7 pm
"The Whole Enchilada@ 6:30pm
Saturday
Iron Men Bible Study @ 7:30 am
Ladies Bible Study @ 9:00 am
Upcoming Events:
SUPER BOWL  PARTY
        February 5th
      5:30 PM BRIDGE
Where: Bridge2Life
Bring snacks or drinks to share

       VALENTINES DAY       
             BANQUET
February 11 6 P.M.
MENU: Lemon Chicken or      
                Steak

ATTIRE: A NIGHT ON
THE TOWN -DRESS UP!
Entertainment, music, games
and MORE!!!!
           
FAMILY BOWLING
NIGHT  @ Fremont Lanes in
Florence
February 16th 7 P.M.

PINE WOOD DERBY
February 19th
Come enjoy our annual pulled
pork dinner, and watch the
races!
Come eat and watch the races
in the Fellowship Hall
DIRECTLY AFTER
SERVICE

ANNUAL BUSINESS
MEETING
Sunday February 26th
1:15-3 P.M.
Our Mission:
To Discover God's Love
To Develop God's Church
To Deliver God's Message

Our Vision:
To build bridges and tear down walls that
separate people from God. To make Christ
visible, reachable, and touchable in our
community.

Our Values:
To make disciples, to express worship, to
develop leaders, and to expand the church
body within our community.
Welcome!


Bridge to Life Assembly
Cañon City, Colorado
Pastor Larry D. Kettle and Marilyn Kettle
THE OTHER SIDE OF THE TRACKS

JANUARY 29, 2012

My Pastor and I performed an impromptu skit at  last Wednesday night's Bible study. The
study was about tearing down walls in order to build bridges to reach the lost within our
community. Our skit demonstrated how people form opinions and perceptions of those who
are on the other side of the tracks.

I have been one of  'those' from the other side of the tracks.  I lived in a trailer park
throughout most of my formative years.  During junior high and part of high school, I lived
just six blocks from a school that was considered to be among the worst schools in Denver.


We were poor growing up, though most of the time I never felt that way, until someone from
the 'right' side of the tracks made it very clear just exactly where I was ranked on the socio-
economic scale!

I had one teacher during those rough years that saw beyond the outward appearance and
looked at my heart, realized my potential and came along side of me, helped me, and kept me
close to a loving Lord.

The story of the Good Samaritan is a perfect example of how our society treats others. If we
see those that we consider not like us; we walk to the other side of the street even though we
see the need and hear their cry for help.  Worse yet, how many times do we walk right past
and never notice?

There are countless ways to reach out to our community-to show the love, forgiveness and
salvation of our Lord Jesus.  2 Corinthians 9:8 “God is able to make every grace overflow to
you, so that in every way, always having everything you need, you may excel in every good
work.”  It is encouraging to know He will give us all we need for His calling and gifts in our
lives.  They are irrevocable, however many times they just go unused.

A thought ~ According to statistics, 1 out of 3 people working today are one or two missed
paychecks away from being homeless, or in a  soup kitchen line, or hoping for a bed at the
shelter before dark.

In 2003 my home of 11 years, the home where my children grew up and where we lived as a
family, my car and a great deal of my belongings were taken away.  Driving down my drive
way away from my home with only what could fit on a trailer and in a truck , loss and
devastation was all I could feel.  I was that person on the other side of the tracks, again and I
always would be.

But, what a ministry it has become.  

By Tamara Hunter
Check out this Internet Radio Featuring some of our
messages:
www.heavybassradio.org
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ANYONE INTERESTED IN PARTICIPATING IN
THIS YEARS EASTER PRODUCTION CONTACT
PASTOR JOSH OR TAMARA HUNTER.
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YOUNG ADULT SMALL GROUP!!!
THE ENCOUNTER!
AGES: 18-29
TUESDAY EVENINGS @ 6:30 P.M.
WHERE: 1114 BARR AVENUE
LEADER: JOSH KETTLE

BRING A SNACK AND YOUR BIBLES!!!!!
CURRENT SERIES: THE TRUTH PROJECT


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