The Day Bridgewood Told The Truth

Taking A Spiritual EKG

Psalm 139:23-24Search me, O God, and know my

heart; test me and know my thoughts.

Point out anything in me that offends you, and lead me along the path of everlasting life. (New Living Translation)

An individual Spiritual EKG

A corporate Spiritual EKG

2 Corinthians 13:5-6

Examine yourselves to see if your faith is really genuine. Test yourselves.

If you cannot tell that Jesus Christ is among you, it means you have failed the test. (New Living Translation)

The Plumb Line . . .

Amos 7:7-8Then He showed me another

vision. I saw the Lord standing beside a wall that had been built using a plumb line. He was checking it with a plumb line to see if it was straight.

And the LORD said to me, "Amos, what do you see?“ I answered, "A plumb line.“ And the Lord replied, "I will test my people with this plumb line.” (New Living Translation)

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1. What is your gender?

1. Male

2. Female

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What is your age?What is your age?

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2. 19-24 years old

3. 25-34 years old

4. 35-49 years old

5. 50-64 years old

6. 65 or older

1. 18-20 years old

2. 19-24 years old

3. 25-34 years old

4. 35-49 years old

5. 50-64 years old

6. 65 or older

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What is your relationship to Bridgewood Community Church?

What is your relationship to Bridgewood Community Church?

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1. Visitor

2. Occasional Attender

3. Regular Attender

4. Member

1. Visitor

2. Occasional Attender

3. Regular Attender

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I first heard about Bridgewood throughI first heard about Bridgewood through

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2. Mailer

3. Friend

4. Newspaper Ad

5. Web

6. Sign – Drive by

7. Other

1. Yellow Pages

2. Mailer

3. Friend

4. Newspaper Ad

5. Web

6. Sign – Drive by

7. Other15

How long have you attended Bridgewood Community

Church?

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1. Less than a year

2. 1-2 years

3. 3-4 years

4. 5 years or more

1. Less than a year

2. 1-2 years

3. 3-4 years

4. 5 years or more

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Select the Top 3 Reasons you attend Bridgewood. (Choose 3)

Select the Top 3 Reasons you attend Bridgewood. (Choose 3)

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0% 1. Friendliness & Care for one another2. Music & Worship in the services3. Children’s Programs4. Youth Programs5. Teaching & Preaching6. Theological Beliefs & Doctrines7. Management of the Church in

General8. Influence of Someone you know9. The Church’s Vision10.Other

1. Friendliness & Care for one another2. Music & Worship in the services3. Children’s Programs4. Youth Programs5. Teaching & Preaching6. Theological Beliefs & Doctrines7. Management of the Church in

General8. Influence of Someone you know9. The Church’s Vision10.Other

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In a typical month, on how many weekends do you attend Sunday morning service at Bridgewood?

In a typical month, on how many weekends do you attend Sunday morning service at Bridgewood?

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1. One

2. Two

3. Three

4. Member

1. One

2. Two

3. Three

4. Member

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Are you a parent with children in the following categories?

(Choose all that apply)

Are you a parent with children in the following categories?

(Choose all that apply)

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1. Yes, Preschool age

2. Yes, Elementary School 1-5th grade

3. Yes, Middle School 6-8th grade

4. Yes, High School 9-12th grade

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If you answered yes, are your children involved at BCC?

(Choose all that apply)

If you answered yes, are your children involved at BCC?

(Choose all that apply)

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1. Yes, Preschool age

2. Yes, Elementary School 1-5th grade

3. Yes, Middle School 6-8th grade

4. Yes, High School 9-12th grade

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In a typical week, how many days do you spend at least 10-15

minutes in a time of prayer, not including times when you are at

church?

In a typical week, how many days do you spend at least 10-15

minutes in a time of prayer, not including times when you are at

church?

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1. None

2. 1 to 2 days

3. 3-6 days

4. 7 days

1. None

2. 1 to 2 days

3. 3-6 days

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Which of the following best describes what “Harp & Bowl” is?

Which of the following best describes what “Harp & Bowl” is?

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the poor and needy.

2. A form of corporate prayer utilizing the praying and singing of Scriptures

3. A cooking program with stringed instrumental background music

4. An extended prayer meeting that lasts until midnight

5. I don’t know!

1. An outreach ministry supply food to the poor and needy.

2. A form of corporate prayer utilizing the praying and singing of Scriptures

3. A cooking program with stringed instrumental background music

4. An extended prayer meeting that lasts until midnight

5. I don’t know!

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Why don’t you attend Harp & Bowl? (Choose all that apply)Why don’t you attend Harp & Bowl? (Choose all that apply)

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2. I have never attended

3. Sunday is not the best night for me

4. I don’t understand what it is

5. Other church meeting take priority

6. Not having child care makes it difficult

7. I am just not interested

1. I do attend

2. I have never attended

3. Sunday is not the best night for me

4. I don’t understand what it is

5. Other church meeting take priority

6. Not having child care makes it difficult

7. I am just not interested10

PARENTS ONLY QUESTION: How many days during the week do you pray with your children?

PARENTS ONLY QUESTION: How many days during the week do you pray with your children?

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1. Never

2. Once or Twice

3. Three to Five Times

1. Never

2. Once or Twice

3. Three to Five Times

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PARENTS ONLY QUESTION: Which of these do you do consistently with your kids? (Choose all that apply)

PARENTS ONLY QUESTION: Which of these do you do consistently with your kids? (Choose all that apply)

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2. Encourage them to pray & read their

Bibles

3. Have spiritual talks with them

4. Talk about the Sunday sermon & lessons

5. Do family devotions together

6. Talk to them about youth group & WB

7. Other

1. Pray before meals together

2. Encourage them to pray & read their

Bibles

3. Have spiritual talks with them

4. Talk about the Sunday sermon & lessons

5. Do family devotions together

6. Talk to them about youth group & WB

7. Other

What is your attitude toward the Bible?

What is your attitude toward the Bible?

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1. A great book written by man, but not divinely inspired.

2. A great source of moral teaching & “the truth” but has inconsistencies & errors.

3. Read it as the inspired word of God but at times struggle in getting much out of it.

4. It is the inspired word of God, source of Spiritual life & I read it often.

5. It is the inspired word of God, but I struggle to read it regularly.

1. A great book written by man, but not divinely inspired.

2. A great source of moral teaching & “the truth” but has inconsistencies & errors.

3. Read it as the inspired word of God but at times struggle in getting much out of it.

4. It is the inspired word of God, source of Spiritual life & I read it often.

5. It is the inspired word of God, but I struggle to read it regularly.

In a typical week, how many days do you spend at least 10-15 minutes reading the Bible not including times when you’re at church?

In a typical week, how many days do you spend at least 10-15 minutes reading the Bible not including times when you’re at church?

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1. None

2. 1 to 2 Days

3. 3 to 4 Days

4. 5 to 6 Days

5. 7 Days

1. None

2. 1 to 2 Days

3. 3 to 4 Days

4. 5 to 6 Days

5. 7 Days

PARENTS ONLY QUESTION: How many times during the week do you read to your children from the Bible or other Christian stories?

PARENTS ONLY QUESTION: How many times during the week do you read to your children from the Bible or other Christian stories?

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1. Never

2. Once or Twice

3. Three to Five Times

1. Never

2. Once or Twice

3. Three to Five Times

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MEN ONLY: What type of Men’s ministry events are you interested in?

(Choose all that apply)

MEN ONLY: What type of Men’s ministry events are you interested in?

(Choose all that apply)

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1. Men’s Prayer2. Bible Study Group3. A Video Topical Study (i.e. Wild at Heart)4. Movie Night – Guy’s movie & discussion5. Monthly Men’s Night Out – (food/fellowship)6. Men’s Breakfast type of event (food/speaker)7. Retreats – Weekend 8. Day Outings – fishing, camping, boating etc.9. Other

1. Men’s Prayer2. Bible Study Group3. A Video Topical Study (i.e. Wild at Heart)4. Movie Night – Guy’s movie & discussion5. Monthly Men’s Night Out – (food/fellowship)6. Men’s Breakfast type of event (food/speaker)7. Retreats – Weekend 8. Day Outings – fishing, camping, boating etc.9. Other

WOMEN ONLY: What type of Women’s ministry events are you interested in?

(Choose all that apply)

WOMEN ONLY: What type of Women’s ministry events are you interested in?

(Choose all that apply)

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1. Women’s Prayer2. Weekly Bible Study3. Book Club4. Women’s Support Group5. Monthly Women’s Night Out6. Women’s Tea type of event (food/speaker)7. Retreats – Weekend 8. Scrap Booking or Other Craft Gathering9. Movie Night10.Serving the Community with other women

1. Women’s Prayer2. Weekly Bible Study3. Book Club4. Women’s Support Group5. Monthly Women’s Night Out6. Women’s Tea type of event (food/speaker)7. Retreats – Weekend 8. Scrap Booking or Other Craft Gathering9. Movie Night10.Serving the Community with other women

WOMEN’S ONLY: If you were to attend weekly Bible study, what kind would your like? (Choose all that apply)

WOMEN’S ONLY: If you were to attend weekly Bible study, what kind would your like? (Choose all that apply)

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women – video i.e. Beth Moore2. A Bible Study - no home-work,

discussion type study 3. A Book Study – no home-work,

discussion type study4. A Prayer Study – teaching about

prayer & time to pray together5. Other

1. A Topical study – designed for women – video i.e. Beth Moore

2. A Bible Study - no home-work, discussion type study

3. A Book Study – no home-work, discussion type study

4. A Prayer Study – teaching about prayer & time to pray together

5. Other

Within the last twelve months have you attended a Bible study, class, support group and/or prayer meeting etc. offered at Bridgewood?

Within the last twelve months have you attended a Bible study, class, support group and/or prayer meeting etc. offered at Bridgewood?

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1. Yes

2. No, but I would like to

3. No, I’m not interested right now

1. Yes

2. No, but I would like to

3. No, I’m not interested right now

Are you presently a member of a Bridgewood Growth Group?

Are you presently a member of a Bridgewood Growth Group?

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1. Yes

2. No, but I would like to

3. No, I’m not interested right now

1. Yes

2. No, but I would like to

3. No, I’m not interested right now

COUPLES ONLY: How often do I go on a real date with my spouse?

COUPLES ONLY: How often do I go on a real date with my spouse?

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1. Once a week

2. Once every 2 weeks

3. Once a month

4. Once every couple of months

5. Date? That’s only for singles!

1. Once a week

2. Once every 2 weeks

3. Once a month

4. Once every couple of months

5. Date? That’s only for singles!

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Within the past 12 months how involved have you been in serving in some capacity within the church?

Within the past 12 months how involved have you been in serving in some capacity within the church?

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1. Not at all

2. Periodically as the need arises

3. At least once a month

4. Twice a month

5. Weekly

1. Not at all

2. Periodically as the need arises

3. At least once a month

4. Twice a month

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The biggest thing hindering me from serving more is . . .The biggest thing hindering me from serving more is . . .

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2. Too busy doing other things

3. Reluctant to make a commitment

4. Nobody has asked me

5. I’m already serving at full capacity

6. Other

1. Not knowing where I fit best

2. Too busy doing other things

3. Reluctant to make a commitment

4. Nobody has asked me

5. I’m already serving at full capacity

6. Other15

Within the last 12 months have you served in a BCC outreach? (choose all

that apply)

Within the last 12 months have you served in a BCC outreach? (choose all

that apply)

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0% 1. Easter Outreach & Breakfast2. Blaine Blazin Fourth3. Thanksgiving Bird & the Word4. Nursing Home Ministry5. Our Savior’s Food Shelf6. Blue Heron Elementary7. Military Family Outreach8. AIDs Hospice House9. Other10.None

1. Easter Outreach & Breakfast2. Blaine Blazin Fourth3. Thanksgiving Bird & the Word4. Nursing Home Ministry5. Our Savior’s Food Shelf6. Blue Heron Elementary7. Military Family Outreach8. AIDs Hospice House9. Other10.None

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The Bridgewood MissionThe Bridgewood Mission

Working together with God to Reach and Transform

people into fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ.

Working together with God to Reach and Transform

people into fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ.

Within the last 12 months, have you invited a friend or acquaintance who did not regularly attend some other church to come to Bridgewood with

you?

Within the last 12 months, have you invited a friend or acquaintance who did not regularly attend some other church to come to Bridgewood with

you?

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1. Yes

2. No

1. Yes

2. No

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How freely do you share your faith & explain your religious beliefs with those who may

believe differently?

How freely do you share your faith & explain your religious beliefs with those who may

believe differently?

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1. Freely - I look for opportunities

2. Hesitantly – If given the opportunity

3. Rarely – only if someone asks

4. Never – I’ve never shared my faith

1. Freely - I look for opportunities

2. Hesitantly – If given the opportunity

3. Rarely – only if someone asks

4. Never – I’ve never shared my faith

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What keeps you from sharing your faith? (Choose all that

apply)

What keeps you from sharing your faith? (Choose all that

apply)

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1. Fear of rejection2. Not sure what to say3. Don’t want to offend people4. Not yet ready to die for my faith5. Don’t know the Bible well enough6. Honestly not a priority for me7. Don’t feel adequately equipped8. Don’t have any Non-Christian friends9. Does not apply – I do share my faith

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How can we help you be better prepared to share your faith?

(Choose all that apply)

How can we help you be better prepared to share your faith?

(Choose all that apply)

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1. Offer classes on personal evangelism

2. Provide small groups for seekers

3. Offer more outreach opportunities

4. Sunday teachings on evangelism

5. Provide resources such as books, CDs

1. Offer classes on personal evangelism

2. Provide small groups for seekers

3. Offer more outreach opportunities

4. Sunday teachings on evangelism

5. Provide resources such as books, CDs

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What kind of events would you feel most comfortable inviting an

unchurched friend to BCC? (Choose all that apply)

What kind of events would you feel most comfortable inviting an

unchurched friend to BCC? (Choose all that apply)

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1. Sunday Services2. Growth Groups3. Holiday Special services/events4. Men’s or Women’s fun events5. Bridgewood U Classes6. Support Groups7. Other

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In your giving – typically what percentage of your income do you

give to the Lord’s work at Bridgewood.

In your giving – typically what percentage of your income do you

give to the Lord’s work at Bridgewood.

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1. Less than 1%

2. 2-5%

3. 6-9%

4. 10% or above

1. Less than 1%

2. 2-5%

3. 6-9%

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What is the biggest thing keeping you from giving more to BCC?

What is the biggest thing keeping you from giving more to BCC?

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2. I give to other non-BCC ministries

3. I want more say in how the money is used

4. I need a greater measure of faith

5. My personal financial obligations limit me

6. My spouse & I disagree on the amount

7. Other

1. I’m at peace with my current giving

2. I give to other non-BCC ministries

3. I want more say in how the money is used

4. I need a greater measure of faith

5. My personal financial obligations limit me

6. My spouse & I disagree on the amount

7. Other

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Which phrase describes your relationship with the

Lord?

Which phrase describes your relationship with the

Lord?

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many ways to God2. Not a believer in Jesus, but seeking to know

more about Him & Christianity3. I consider myself a Christian but do not feel

like I know Jesus personally4. I can recall a specific time when I asked

Christ into my life5. My relationship with Jesus is personally close

and growing in intimacy.6. I have dedicated my life to Christ’s Lordship

& seek to serve Him in all I do.

1. Jesus Christ & Christianity are just one of many ways to God

2. Not a believer in Jesus, but seeking to know more about Him & Christianity

3. I consider myself a Christian but do not feel like I know Jesus personally

4. I can recall a specific time when I asked Christ into my life

5. My relationship with Jesus is personally close and growing in intimacy.

6. I have dedicated my life to Christ’s Lordship & seek to serve Him in all I do.

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If you were struck by lightning this instant & died, do you know for sure you would go to heaven?

If you were struck by lightning this instant & died, do you know for sure you would go to heaven?

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1. Yes

2. No

3. Not Sure

1. Yes

2. No

3. Not Sure

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What role does the Holy Spirit play in your life? (Choose all that apply)

What role does the Holy Spirit play in your life? (Choose all that apply)

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1. He leads and guides me thru my day

2. He empowers me with spiritual gifts

3. He helps me understand the Bible

4. He emboldens me to share my faith

5. I really don’t understand what His role is

6. Other

1. He leads and guides me thru my day

2. He empowers me with spiritual gifts

3. He helps me understand the Bible

4. He emboldens me to share my faith

5. I really don’t understand what His role is

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I have grown the most in my faith through out the years through:

(give your top two)

I have grown the most in my faith through out the years through:

(give your top two)

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2. Quiet Times in Prayer & Bible reading

3. Small groups

4. Discipleship/Accountability partners

5. Reading Christian books and magazines

6. Listening to Christian radio

7. Talking with other Christians

8. Other

1. Sermons

2. Quiet Times in Prayer & Bible reading

3. Small groups

4. Discipleship/Accountability partners

5. Reading Christian books and magazines

6. Listening to Christian radio

7. Talking with other Christians

8. Other

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The Most Important things I expect from church staff & leadership are: (Choose as many as apply)

The Most Important things I expect from church staff & leadership are: (Choose as many as apply)

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2. Accessibility & Prompt Responses

3. Demonstrate Godly Lifestyles & Integrity

4. Uphold Biblical standards within BCC

5. Provide Adequate Training & Support

6. Other

1. Clear & Timely Communication

2. Accessibility & Prompt Responses

3. Demonstrate Godly Lifestyles & Integrity

4. Uphold Biblical standards within BCC

5. Provide Adequate Training & Support

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The Most Effective means of Communication at Bridgewood are . . .

(Choose all that apply)

The Most Effective means of Communication at Bridgewood are . . .

(Choose all that apply)

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0% 1. Bulletin

2. Announcements on Sunday

3. Website

4. Emails

5. Mailings

6. Newsletter

7. Information Center in the Lobby

8. Word of Mouth

1. Bulletin

2. Announcements on Sunday

3. Website

4. Emails

5. Mailings

6. Newsletter

7. Information Center in the Lobby

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The Website – bridgewoodcc.org – portions I use or read are . . . (Choose all that

apply)

The Website – bridgewoodcc.org – portions I use or read are . . . (Choose all that

apply)

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1. Weekly Schedule & Upcoming Event Info

2. Ministries Information

3. Bulletin and Newsletter

4. Listening to Sermons and/or Pod casting

5. Serving Schedules

6. Other Information

7. None – I haven accessed the Website.

1. Weekly Schedule & Upcoming Event Info

2. Ministries Information

3. Bulletin and Newsletter

4. Listening to Sermons and/or Pod casting

5. Serving Schedules

6. Other Information

7. None – I haven accessed the Website.

What do I do with my Spiritual EKG ?

Ask God:1. What have I learned about

myself & my spiritual life?2. What do you want to say to me

about that?3. How can I grow in my relationship

with you?

Lead me along the path of everlasting life. (Psalm 139:24)