•Global Outreach Verses:

Micah 6:8, “No, O people, the Lord has told you what is good, and this is what he requires of you: to do what is right, to love mercy,and to walk humbly with your God.”

James 1:27, “Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.”

Psalm 111:“1 Praise the LORD. I will extol the LORD with all my heart in the council of the upright and in the assembly. 2 Great are the works of the LORD; they are pondered by all who delight in them. 3 Glorious and majestic are his deeds, and his righteousness endures forever. 4 He has caused his wonders to be remembered; the LORD is gracious and compassionate. 5 He provides food for those who fear him; he remembers his covenant forever. 6 He has shown his people the power of his works, giving them the lands of other nations. 7 The works of his hands are faithful and just; all his precepts are trustworthy. 8 They are steadfast forever and ever, done in faithfulness and uprightness. 9 He provided redemption for his people; he ordained his covenant forever—holy and awesome is his name.“ 10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow his precepts have good understanding. To him belongs eternal praise.

•History:
BridgeWay has sent over eight teams to various foreign locations since 2003. These countries include Guatemala, Puerto Rico, Jamaica and Kenya. Over 200 people have participated in these trips.

•Support:
We support Susan Hoover, a long term missionary residing in Indonesia. Her stories are powerful and encouraging as she shares the journey of bringing the Good News to Indonesia. Please visit her site for more information and updates on this exciting and life changing ministry!

We have helped several young people in our community pursue mission training and service, including Hungary and Guatemala as well. In 2008, we will introduce a mentoring program for young people who are interested in becoming missionaries.

•Programs:

Bridge of Hope is a Feeding and Education program in Guatemala. God moved through the hearts of several men who were part of BridgeWay’s first trip into the mountains of Guatemala. This group of guy’s witnessed Christ’s transformative hands in the village of Chisis; they were given a vision to care for the children of this village. 65 children are now being nourished and are receiving an education as a result of this program. BridgeWay has also provided funds for buildings that are used by the entire community, as well as a Molina, (corn grinder). Bridge of Hope is managed by a Guatemalan gentleman and overseen by a team from BridgeWay.

Kenya’s Hope:

LAST TRIP
a) Build Community Recovery center for the Orphans.
b) Assess opportunities to come along side the Jamii ministry for the sake of orphans in Kenya.
c) Meet the Kenyan people in their place of need and allow God to lead and direct us.
d) Outcome: 60 orphans are being fed, clothed and given the opportunitiy to go to school thanks to our BridgeWay Family. If you’d like more information on this program please contact Kenya’s Hope.

NEXT TRIP
a) Bring additional monetary gifts/resources to provide further improvements to the orphan property.
b) Get progress update on sponsored orphans and assess need for additional sponsorship.
c) Support our ministry partners at Jamii with additional resources, prayer and encouragement.
d) Introduce additional BridgeWay members to the situation in Kenya and allow God to work through the team in new and amazing ways.

•Organization:
The BridgeWay Outreach Team is comprised of an Elder liaison, a Deacon, Team Leaders, trip coordinators, Bridge of Hope coordinators and anyone who has a love for justice and mercy. We welcome new team members at any time. We meet quarterly, usually at a team member’s home on a Monday or Tuesday evening from about 7:00pm-10:00pm. For more information about meeting times, call Mindy Budzynski at 874-5341.

•Primary Focus:
We love the unloved, especially widows and orphans. We hate injustice and want to bring Christ’s love to those who feel neglected, oppressed or forgotten.

•Others who share our passion:
Check out the following artists:
Brooke Fraser
Newsboys
Jars of Clay

Organizations include:
World Orphans
Pray America
The Cry of the Orphan
Friends of Children Everywhere