“Bridges” and the (Fostering Healthy Communities) Purpose
Since we are not a church, each of our "Bridges" gatherings are usually smaller than 20 people. I've had to get my mind wrapped around the fact that, “in here, there is a different expectation than in most religious environments.”
The fact is... The whole of Fostering Healthy Communities (Bridges) "exists but ONLY to help people."
This is not a church. We don't function on numbers or tithes. Yes, we are 100% donor funded, but we don't "have" a building. We meet in coffee houses.
We still plan outside fellowships on a quarterly basis because, the “outcast”, "hurting", "rejected" and "wounded" need to be loved and know they belong and are not forgotten.
FHC has a blog area (3 total) so people who are not able to attend the VERY INVOLVED and 100% INCLUSIVE Topical Study Discussions (over coffee or tea), can get something else from the Bible they read--or don't.
Please pray for our support site. We want to love, embrace and help the willing who are distant from the LORD and people.
HURTING people are everywhere!
When we started up, I used 'buzz words" (better known as search click words) to inform folks of our existence. I have not used them in quite some time. I now write and ask the Spirit of ADONAI (Lord GOD) to send/draw whom He wills.
To my joy, China and Germany are part of the readers Father is sending and sharing us with.
Our contact information (three forms) is listed, just in case someone wants to call for prayer or encouragement. I've had a few conversations and questions so far. Otehrwise, people just click for information and read. That is 100% cool. People who seek for the LORD, will find Him, when they search for Him with all of their heart (mind)” —Jeremiah 29:13
In that context, He is talking through Jeremiah, to the people who are in captivity. There is hope for you as well.
Our Board suggested a Testimonial Page, so we added one. You should check it out. The growth of people makes me smile.
Information, support and reading on topics that are not usually discussed in church realms is what we often have available.
Most of the time it is just stuff we need to hear or want to better understand. Maybe it is a DIFFERENT (deeper) view on a historical topic from our childhood.
Whatever the reason people come to the site, we are praying that all visitors are going to be helped, enlightened and loved, even though they are not visible to others or us. They can know that the Creator is very near them.
Our additional hope is... If u are not in a Healthy and Bible-focused Assembly, we hope you will be encouraged by the content and choose to go search for one. When you are ready and/or willing, FHC will assist with that search endeavor.
Better still, we pray the Holy Spirit of the Holy One of Israel will lead and direct your efforts.
If you are local, and the description above (the details in the site's information page as well) describes you, this is a place to come and seamlessly fold yourself into. In time, you will see what the Father has for you.
You should know ahead of time, "you must invest in your own restoration, and there is some Bible work to be had."
Keep your Eyes and Ears open... Your Creator is speaking to you. He sees and hears YOU too.