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About Us
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1998, Gordon and Rachelle returned home to Hawaii after living in
Kansas City for the past four years. They came home to begin a
new chapter in their lives and start a brand new church called the
Bridge. The Bridge
first began as a Bible study in Pastor Gordon’s home. On
September 10, 1998, nine people gathered for the very first Bible
Study. It was clear that God was involved from the very start.
Miracle after miracle opened the way for the Bridge to move out of
Pastor Gordon’s home and into their first facility. On October
25, 1998 the Bridge had its first practice service at Halawa
District Park. The Bible study had grown to 16 people and the
plans for a grand opening were in place. On November 28, 1998 the
Bridge hosted a free concert featuring Malani Bilyeu.
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About 300
people showed up for the concert and free dinner. It was a
great opportunity to tell the community about the new church and
about the love of Jesus Christ. On that night 25 people
accepted Christ as Lord and Savior.
The next
day, November 29, 1998, the Bridge Church opened its doors for the
very first time and 170 people were in church on the very first
Sunday. There were 70 teens from across the islands that
came to help the Bridge launch the church. Also, the
Honolulu First Samoan Church joined the Bridge for worship that
day.
The next Sunday, 33 people
came to worship and the Bridge Church was on its way. It wasn’t
long before an opportunity for us to move to Radford High School
became available. So in May 1999, we moved the church to its
current location.
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Our mission
statement is based on these two passages that keep us accountable
to God as individuals, while providing accountability to each
other and a purpose and goal for our daily living.
Love the Lord your
God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your
mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second
is like it: Love your neighbor as yourself. --Matthew
22:37-39
Therefore go and
make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the
Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to
obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you
always, to the very end of the age. --Matthew 28:19-20
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| Bible
Based – we believe that the Word of God is Truth. It contains
the solutions for the problems of today. It is also relevant
for the people of today. 2 Timothy 3:16-17
Relationship
Centered – we believe that real ministry happens in the context
of relationship. Thus we emphasize the importance of having a
personal relationship with Christ and his people. Acts
2:42-47
Intercessory
Prayer – we believe that prayer unleashes the power of God. We
are committed to intercessory prayer on Sundays and throughout
the week. Colossians 4:2
Development
of People – we believe in the process of discipleship as a means
of developing people for God’s use. 2 Timothy 2:2
Global
Impact – we have a vision not just for our community, but for
God’s community. We believe that with God’s help, we can impact
the world. Matthew 28:19-20
Excellence
in ALL We Do – we exist to do our best for God and his people.
Colossians 3:17 |
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