"He that cannot forgive others, breaks the bridge over which he himself must pass if he would ever reach heaven; for everyone has need to be forgiven" ~George Herbert
This is my home church. It is reasonable to say that I grew up here, but also that this church has grown as I have. Over the years, it has had quite a major face lift. Arguably, it would be unrecognizable to someone who hasn't visited in 10 years. The style of music has changed. People have come and gone. The core people of this church are different than the people who were 10 years ago. Its focus has changed as well; just like its name.
When we first came to California, my dad took a job at Bloomington Church of the Nazarene. If I remember correctly, the name was changed around 5 or 6 years ago and I can hardly imagine it being called anything else. There was a lot of debate over whether the name should be changed or not. Some people thought the notion ridiculous while others thought it the only way to progress. In the end, everyone settled on "The Bridge." Building a Bridge of Christ's Love; that is exactly what our church does. Perhaps the least judgmental and most loving congregations I have ever encountered, the Bridge has shifted its focus to outreach and ministry. They are like a family; my family, in many ways.
I'm proud to call The Bridge my church family.
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