Upcoming events.
Bible Study Fellowship
Bible Study Fellowship for Women and for Men takes place on Tuesday nights at The Bridge Decatur from September 9 through May 5. It begins at 6:15pm and ends at 7:45pm each week. This year’s study, “Exile & Return: A Time To Build”, invites you on a powerful journey through the Old Testament, where God’s people were called to build His kingdom in a foreign land. Books included are: Ezekiel, Daniel, Ezra, Esther, Haggai, Zechariah, Nehemiah, and Malachi.
All Women and Men are welcome and encouraged to participate as we explore how God equips and positions His people. Come and join us on Tuesday nights! Check in at the door to be assigned to a group leader.
Workbooks are available to purchase through your leader or on the BSF International website, or you can download each weeks discussion questions below.
Introduction: The Road to Restoration
Lesson 1: Ezekiel: God’s Prophet in Exile
Lesson 2: Hope for the Hopeless
Lesson 3: Truth and Strength in Exile
Lesson 4: Unwavering Faith and Uncompromising Humility
Lesson 5: Faith in the Darkness and the Den
Lesson 6: Beastly Visions of Worldly Oppression
Lesson 8: The Battle Is the Lord’s
Lesson 9: The Exile Ends and God’s People Return
Lesson 10: The Return to Rebuild
Lesson 11: New Beginnings in the Promised Land
Lesson 12: Costly Compromise and Painful Obedience
Lesson 16: Transforming Frustration to Focus
Lesson 17: Zechariah: A Call to Return to the Lord
Lesson 18: Zechariah’s Night Visions: Part 1
Lesson 19: Zechariah’s Night Visions: Part 2
Lesson 20: Fasting and Feasting
Lesson 21: The Promise of the Coming King
Lesson 22: The Promise of the Coming Victory
Lesson 24: Encountering the Opposition
Lesson 25: Reading and Responding to the Law
Lesson 26: Confession and Obedience
Lesson 27: Dedication and Renewal
Lesson 28: God’s Final Words to Israel
Lesson 29: Looking Back and Moving Forward
Adult Bible Study
Everyone is welcome to join Bible Teacher, Trace Howard for an Adult Bible Study on the Gospel of John. Trace will pick up where he left off last year, helping us to dig deeper and understand the Word of God. Bring your Bible and something to take notes as you follow along. The study takes place each Wednesday night from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the Main Auditorium at The Bridge Decatur.
Club All Stars
Club All Stars kicks off Wednesday, September 11 in Decatur and in Berne. Club All Stars is for kids in preschool through 5th grades, where they have fun learning how to become totally devoted followers of Jesus.
Adult Bible Class
Bring your Bible and join teacher, Trace Howard, for an in depth study through the Book of Esther. This weekly Bible Class will take place each Sunday morning from 8:15-9:00 a.m. at The Bridge Berne. Everyone is welcome to participate!
Mom Life
Attention Moms! Are you looking for a place to find helpful information to face challenging discussions and receive encouragement from other moms in our community? You’re welcome to join us at The Bridge Decatur on Wednesday nights for Mom Life.
We will be discussing Priscilla Shirer’s book, “Fervent” during our meetings as well as participating in occasional activities and more. There is a $20 book fee and scholarships are available for those who are struggling financially.
Mom Life coordinates with the Club All Stars schedule from 6:30-7:30 p.m. each week. Scan the QR code to register and follow us on Facebook to stay up to date: Mom Life at The Bridge.
Worship Night
Join us for an unforgettable night of worship as we come together as one church to celebrate the powerful movement of God in our lives and in the world around us. God is on the Move is a special worship experience designed to ignite your faith, inspire your spirit, and remind you that God is always at work, shifting hearts, communities, and nations.
Throughout the evening, we will lift our voices in song, prayer, and reflection, responding to God's incredible love and His relentless pursuit of us. Whether you're feeling on fire for God or searching for a fresh touch from Him, this night is for you. Together, we'll worship, reflect, and declare that God is moving in and through us—transforming lives and making all things new.
Come expectant! Bring your family and friends, and let's witness the incredible things God is doing in our midst. We will gather together at The Decatur Campus the evening of November 9th.
Let’s gather as one, and declare together—God is on the Move!
Women's Escape Weekend
Attention ladies! Come connect and grow with other women from The Bridge Decatur and The Bridge Berne.
We’ll depart from Berne or Decatur Campus at 6:45 p.m. this Friday, November 14 and spend the night at Lake Placid Christian Conference Center in Hartford City. We expect to arrive back at the church around 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 15.
Bring a twin or full sheet, blanket, or sleeping bag and pillow, sleepwear, a change of clothes, and any toiletries needed for an overnight stay. You’ll also want to bring your Bible and a pen or pencil.
We’ll enjoy snacks on Friday night and breakfast and lunch on Saturday, as well as a fun and easy craft project that you get to take home.
Christmas Shoeboxes
Christmas is coming soon and you and your family can choose to share the joy and Good News of Jesus with a boy or girl around the world through the Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Project! Pick up a shoebox at the church for each child you would like to help and fill it with goodies like age appropriate toys, school supplies, personal care items, and a personal note or photo of your family. Be sure to pray over your filled box or boxes and bring them to the church between Sunday, November 16 and Monday, November 24 along with a $10 donation per box to cover evangelism materials, shipping and handling.
You can also choose to donate online and use a tracking label to follow your box to discover which country it gets delivered to.
Volunteers are also needed to help sort, fill, and pack the shoeboxes at The Bridge in Decatur Monday, November 17 through Monday, November 24 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. each day. If you can help or would like more info, please contact Naomi Muselman at (260) 849-0677.
Treats at the Tower
Everyone is welcome to attend Treats at the Tower on Thursday, October 30 from 5:30-7:00 p.m. at the Muensterberg Plaza and Clock Tower in Berne. Several Churches, Businesses and Organizations in Berne have partnered together to provide FREE family-friendly, safe Trick-or-Treating, Carnival Games, Food and more!
Fall Harvest Party
Invite your family & friends to join you for our free annual Fall Harvest Party at The Bridge North from 6-8 pm on Tuesday, October 28! We’ll have indoor trick-or-treating, carnival games, bounce houses, hayrides, soup & hotdogs, and so much more!
Gather Night
If you are a Young Adult ages 18-25, join us for our Gather Nights every third Thursday of the month! This monthly gathering will focus on creating young adult community centered in Christ and digging deep in scripture. Come out & get connected to some other Young Adults!
Baby and Child Dedication
A baby and child dedication is a ceremony where Christian parents present their child or children to God, publicly committing to raise them in a Christian home and instill biblical values, while the church pledges to support the family in their endeavor.
We are planning to have a Baby & Child Dedication at The Bridge Berne on Sunday, October 19 and at The Bridge Decatur on Sunday, October 26. If you would like to participate at this time, or would like more information, contact one of our pastors.
Fall Kickoff
Let’s kick off Fall together as one church with a worship service, lunch and fun at the 4-H Fairgrounds in Monroe on Sunday, September 7th. Invite your friends and family to join you for a special day filled with an inspiring message from Pastor Dave Fox, uplifting praise & worship, great food, and tons of fun games for all ages! The service begins at 10:30AM. Don’t forget to bring your lawn chair!
Student Ministries Kickoff
All Middle and High School Students are invited to join us for a Hawaiian style Kick-Off party at The Bridge in Decatur on Wednesday, August 20th! We’ll have a Dunk Tank, Inflatable Obstacle Course, Raffles, and Water Games Galore! Plus there will be 9-Square, Dodgeball, Putt Putt, Dart Tag, Corn Hole, and Open Gym. Enjoy FREE Chick-fil-a Nuggets & a Sno-Cone Bar!!
Be sure to invite your friends, wear your Hawaiian attire and bring a towel!
Berne Student Ministries Kickoff
All Middle and High School Students are invited to join us at The Bridge Berne on Wednesday, August 20 as we kick off our Wednesday Night Ministries.
6th-8th Grade Students are welcome from 6:30-7:30pm for Chick-Fil-A sandwiches for the first 25 people, Prizes, Ice Bobbing for cash, and Human Battle Ship. We’ll also have a Dunk Tank featuring Mr. Brown, Perry Hilty, Nathan Amstutz, and Tony Mosser!
9th-12 Grade Students are welcome from 7:30-9:00pm for Chick-Fil-A sandwiches for the first 25 people, Prizes, Ice Bobbing for cash, and Human Battle Ship. The Dunk Tank will feature Mr. Roby, Coach Moser, Cieara Wengerd, and Tony Mosser!
Contact Tony Mosser at (260) 849-0658 with any questions.
Chosen Adams County Women's Event
ALL WOMEN, of any age and every faith, are welcome and encouraged to attend the annual Adams County Women’s Event known as Chosen. Chosen allows the women of our community to set aside the busyness of life to come together in fellowship, make new friendships, and memories to last a lifetime as chosen daughters of the one true King!
This year’s event is being held Saturday, August 16 at the Decatur Church of God at 1129 Mercer Ave from 9:00am to 3:30pm. Doors open at 8:30am for check-in and a light breakfast. Welcome begins at 9:30am, followed by worship led by The Bridge Women’s Worship Team, teaching sessions with Cathy Lehman who attends The Bridge Berne, highlights from a few local ministries, lunch, a fun floral craft project or fellowship time, shopping from local vendors, door prize giveaways, and goody bags for all! And you get to enjoy all of this for only $30 per person.
Be sure to pre-register to reserve your spot! A $5 per person discount is given for groups of 7 or more registering together. Contact our office for the discount code.
Volunteers are also needed to help at the event. Contact the Chosen Director for more information.
Extreme Makeover Adams County
You can sign up to help with one or more projects in our Extreme Makeover Adams County July 13-19. Check out the link for a list of projects.
Middle School Cedar Point
This trip is open to incoming 6th - incoming 8th graders. The cost is $65, which does include an all day drink band. Please bring a packed lunch, and money for food on the way home. We will be leaving the church at 7am. Online registration open now!
Tim Willborn (419)575-4500
Tony Mosser (260)849-0658
High School Cedar Point
This trip is open to incoming freshman - outgoing seniors. The cost is $65, which does include an all day drink band. Please bring a packed lunch or money to eat in the park, and money for food on the way home. Reminder: Cedar Point is a CARD ONLY park. We will be leaving the church at 7am. Online registration open now!
Ethan Davis (260) 578-1100
Tony Mosser (260) 849-0658
Soles for Jesus
How Beautiful Are the Feet
Lace Up. Make Disciples.
Students have the opportunity to serve alongside Time to Revive in the Back of the Yards and Englewood neighborhoods of Chicago - June 9-11, 2025.
Time to Revive received 5000 brand-new Nike shoes as a generous donation to give away to encourage people to start discipleship groups in their neighborhood, and we get to take part in distributing the shoes.
The cost of this missions trip to Chicago is $20 plus money for travel food. Food and lodging are included during the week. Click below to register. See Tony or Ethan for more information.
Camp Kid Jam
Camp KidJam is more than just a children’s camp - it’s a transformative experience for both kids and their leaders. Designed to spark spiritual growth and meaningful connections, CKJ offers an exciting blend of relevant and engaging Bible teachings, high-energy worship, and unique, fun experiences. It’s a place where kids deepen their relationship with God and each other. CKJ will be held June 9-12, 2025 at Taylor University in Upland, IN. The cost to attend is $465, and several fundraisers will be held to help offset the cost.
Registration is currently closed for Camp KidJam 2025.
Decatur Graduation Sunday
Will you or someone in your household graduate from high school or college this year? We would like to recognize and celebrate you/them in a special service at The Bridge Decatur on Sunday, June 1.
Berne Graduation Sunday
Will you or someone in your household graduate from high school or college this year? If so, we would like to recognize and celebrate you/them in a special service at The Bridge Berne on Sunday, June 1.
Men's Canoe Trip
Men’s Ministry Canoe/Kayaking Trip
Saturday, May 17
For men ages 13 and up
Join us for a day of adventure, fellowship, and time in the Word on the river! We'll meet at Bridge Berne at 7:00 AM to enjoy a hearty breakfast, hear a short devotional, and then load up and head out for a day on the water in Brookville.
What to bring:
Sack lunch or small cooler for lunch on the river
Appropriate clothing for paddling and the weather
We'll return home around 5:00 PM(ish).
Cost:
Kayak: $45 per person
Canoe: $35 per person (grab a partner!)
Cost includes breakfast, boat rental, and transportation.
DR Auction & Lunch
This summer, 45 youth and adults from The Bridge will be heading to the Dominican Republic to serve the local churches and communities through Mission of Hope. We are holding a benefit auction & taco lunch at The Bridge Decatur on Sunday, May 4 to help them raise funds for the trip.
Join us for a fun auction experience and enjoy a great lunch from 12:00-1:30 p.m. All proceeds help make this trip possible. We are currently accepting auction donations. Please let us know if you have any items that you would like to donate for the auction.
Child & Baby Dedication Berne
Baby dedication is a public ceremony where parents vow to raise their child according to their faith values, teaching them about God and the Bible. The church community pledges to pray for, support, and encourage the family in their parenting journey.
We are planning to have a Baby & Child Dedication in either service at The Bridge Berne on Sunday, May 4. If you would like to present your child to the Lord at this time, please contact our office or a staff member for more information.
Biblical Parenting Class
Raising your children the way God intended isn’t always easy. We are offering a 4-week Biblical Parenting Class at each campus which began Sunday, April 27. Classes are held from 9:30-10:30 a.m. in the Youth area in Berne and Decatur April 27, May 4, May 11 and May 18.
Join our teaching panel as they share their experiences and provide Biblical based steps for raising children who follow Jesus. No matter is you’re preparing to have a child or your kids are teenagers, you can benefit from these free classes!
