Bridge to Life Christian Fellowship Church

The Holy Spirit is like a GPS. He will guide you around the wrecks and pitfalls of life as long as you connected! #PastorKingSaid

Congratulations Pastor Jiles King on 40 years in ministry.

It's the 1st Sunday of the New Year! Start your 2020 off right, in the house of the Lord. Join "Da Bridge" for worship!

[01/02/20]   Hello, welcome to Flight #2020. We are prepared to take off into the New Year. Please make sure your Attitude and Blessings are secured and locked in an upright position. All self-destructive devices should be turned off at this time. All negativity, hurt and discouragement should be put away. Should we lose Altitude under pressure, during the flight, reach up and pull down a Prayer. Prayers will automatically be activated by Faith. Once your Faith is activated you can assist other passengers. There will be NO BAGGAGE allowed on this flight. The Captain (GOD) has cleared us for takeoff. Destination GREATNESS. Book your flight!!!
HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!

[01/01/20]   **THE HISTORY OF
WATCH NIGHT SERVICE**

Many of you who live or grew up in Black communities in the United States have probably heard of “Watch Night Services,” the gathering of the faithful in church on New Year’s Eve.

The service usually begins anywhere from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. and ends at midnight with the entrance of the New Year. Some folks come to church first, before going out to celebrate.
For others, church is the only New Year’s Eve event. Like many others, I always assumed that Watch Night was a fairly standard Christian religious service — made a bit more Afro centric because that’s what happens when elements of Christianity become linked with the Black Church. Still, it seemed that predominately White Christian churches did not include Watch Night services on their calendars, but focused instead on Christmas Eve programs. In fact, there were instances where clergy in mainline denominations wondered aloud about the propriety of linking religious services with a secular holiday like New Year’s Eve.

However, there is a reason for the importance of New Year’s Eve services in African American congregations.

🔸️ The Watch Night Services in Black communities that we celebrate today can be traced back to gatherings on December 31, 1862, also known as “Freedom’s Eve.”
🔸 ️On that night, Blacks came together in churches and private homes all across the nation, anxiously awaiting news that the Emancipation Proclamation actually had become law.
🔸️ Then, at the stroke of midnight, it was January 1, 1863, and all slaves in the Confederate States were declared legally free .
🔸️When the news was received, there were prayers, shouts and songs of joy as people fell to their knees and thanked God.
🔸️Black folks have gathered in churches annually on New Year’s Eve ever since, praising God for bringing us safely through another year.

It’s been 145 years since that first Freedom’s Eve and many of us were never taught the African American history of Watch Night, but tradition still brings us together at this time every year to celebrate
“how we got over.”
HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM BRIDGE TO LIFE

PS- Pass this information on so we can educate more of our Family and Friends about our History!

Our Annual WOMEN IN RED program is tomorrow December 29 at 11am. Wear your RED and come out and support our Women's Ministry as we end the year with a powerful message... BREAKING BARRIERS PART 2
You don't want to miss this!

We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year!!!

December is here! Let's begin the countdown to the celebration of Jesus. Share this tradition with your friends and family. ❤

#beblessed

Bridge to Life Outreach ministry serving the homeless at Dallas Life Foundation! #GiveBack #outreach

Sunday morning inspiration!

We all need God's grace and mercy daily. Black, white, green and orange. Even the young and old. Mercy takes us to the path of forgiveness, while Grace leads to reconciliation. It doesn't matter if you make many or few mistakes in life, you can find grace and peace in God. Accept Christ as your Lord and Saviour, confess your sins, and ask for forgiveness. In his mercy, God does not give us punishment we deserve (hell). In His grace, God gives us the gift that we do not deserve (heaven). Mercy is a compassionate love to the weak, and grace is a generous love to the unworthy.
THANK YOU LORD FOR YOUR GRACE & MERCY
Have a blessed week!

2nd Annual Back To School drive is a huge success. Over 200 backpacks, uniforms, free food, sno cones, games, hygiene products and bounce house.

[08/17/19]   We still have lots of backpacks and supplies! Come on out. We're here til 2!

We cordially invite you to our Annual Back to School Giveaway this Saturday from 10am-2pm. This is a community event to help prepare for the upcoming school year. We will provide :
FREE SCHOOL SUPPLIES !!!
FREE BACKPACKS !!!
FREE HAIRCUTS !!!
FREE BRAID STYLES !!!
FREE GENTLY USED UNIFORMS !!!
FREE FOOD !!!
This is an event you will not want to miss!

*Children must be present to receive supplies and vouchers. *First come first serve policy. *This is an outdoor event, please dress comfortably.

We cordially invite you to our Annual Back to School Giveaway this Saturday from 10am-2pm. This is a community event to help prepare for the upcoming school year. We will provide :
FREE SCHOOL SUPPLIES !!!
FREE BACKPACKS !!!
FREE HAIRCUTS !!!
FREE BRAID STYLES !!!
FREE GENTLY USED UNIFORMS !!!
FREE FOOD !!!
This is an event you will not want to miss!

*Children must be present to receive supplies and vouchers. *First come first serve policy. *This is an outdoor event, please dress comfortably.

There's no place like HOME!
Homecoming is tomorrow so come see us, we miss you!

WELCOME HOME! ⛪

We will be celebrating our annual Homecoming day on August 11 during 11am service. We invite all past and present members, and guests to join us. We look forward to seeing you all there.

WELCOME HOME! ⛪

We will be celebrating our annual Homecoming day on August 11 during 11am service. We invite all past and present members, and guests to join us. We look forward to seeing you all there.

The Bridge to Life CFC Family would like to wish our Sheperd, our Pastor, Jiles R. King, Sr., a Happy Birthday! Thank you Father God for another year of life.

Pastor,
You are one that is always willing to give all of you for the flock and we are blessed to have you leading us. There are so many people that we come across every day of our lives but some of them influence our lives in a way that other people do not. Thank you for always being that positive influence and always being there. You have demonstrated that being righteous is the best way to live. So here's to the mighty man of God who has guided us out of some of our darkest times and showed us the right way. We appreciate you and we are honored to celebrate another year of life with you. May God continue to bless you with many more to come. Happy Birthday Pastor! We love you.

When we discipline ourselves to listen more than we talk, we can learn a lot. Big talkers are hard to teach. Wise people have learned that more wisdom can be gained by listening, observing, and not rushing to judgment. Also, God does not tell us to never experience anger. He tells us not to sin through the expression of our anger. Only by faith can we process our anger. If we express anger apart from faith, we sin. God’s Word always shows us the best way, and when we follow it, we are blessed.
Have a blessed week!

Sometimes God must step in and do for you what you could never have done for yourself…

You have been praying & waiting for this dream. You have actually seen how and where it fits in your life. You have even believed through faith but God knows what he is doing. He may cause it to take longer than we would like. He may often lead us through strange territory. He may choose to delay, or even destroy our dreams. Listen, a major part of the reason that God’s plan is far better than ours is that He can see the future and we cannot. So the next time your plans dont work out, be thankful and trust in God, as God has something better in store for you than you could ever imagine.

Have a GREAT week!

#seekingGodineverything
#believinginGodineverything
#trustingGodineverything

We have the perfect excuse not to let God work in our lives. "We’re human. It’s our natural instinct to want to control our environment", but what if we stepped out of our comfort zones beyond our own understanding and simply TRUSTED GOD to guide us? What more could we achieve? God has a way of raising our level of potential, until we’re shocked by our own accomplishments. It’s up to us to follow His lead. LET GOD WORK!

After the weekend, starting your work or school week can be less than exciting, but if you start your week with a prayer dedicating the week to the Lord, you may be surprised how much better you feel about facing another week.
May God bless you! Have a great week!

Weekly Encouragement

Join Bridge to Life Church for Vacation Bible School June 17-21, 2019. Free Food! Free Prizes! Register now to win an IPAD mini @ btlvbs.ticketlocity.com.

Selfie frames for @breakthrough movie. #DiscipleshipMatters

The Bridge to Life welcome team is ready to great you.

This Wednesday, remember God is a . . .

Bridge to Life’s new parking lot dedication 3.24.19

Thought of the week.

Calling all powerful, divine women looking to be a part of a strong and genuine sisters circle... Have you been seeking a safe support group to connect with other magnificent women? Or maybe you just want to be in the midst of nothing but positive vibes on a Saturday afternoon?
Well if so, this event is just for you! Sorry fellas! This one is just for us beautiful women. Come out this Saturday from 10am-12pm!!! See you there 😘

Pull out your Sundays Best and meet Jesus at 11am at Bridge To Life Church, 2306 E. Overton Rd. Dallas, TX 76217. Come and expect your blessing!!

Wakanda Sunday photo blast.

Channel your inner T’challa, Killmonger or Queen Ramonda tomorrow, Feb 10, for Wakanda Sunday. Wear your best African Attire.

Just us for SUPER SOUL Sunday, February 3, 2019 at Kickoff-11am.#TeamJerseysandShirts #WeWin #VictoryOnTheCross #WingsandNachosAfter #BlackHistory2019

Have a blessed and prosperous 2019!!!

Hoping you had a blessed Christmas!

The Bridge to Life Women's Ministry presents our Women in Red program. Our 2018 mission is to inspire women to separate from anything that is holding you back from a strong relationship with God and understanding his will. There are things in our every day lives that we have adapted to and have strongholds on us, but are these things creating a barrier between you and God? We encourage you to come out to this event so that you can learn how to BREAK THAT BARRIER!

The one who has given all authority in heaven and on earth has tasked his people with making disciples of all nations, teaching them to obey all that he has commanded, with the hope and reassurance that he will be with them through all of it (Matt. 28:18–20).

November 11 at 3:30pm
Bridge to Life Christian Fellowship Church
2306 E. Overton Rd.
Dallas, TX 75216
(*red attire is required)

The Bridge to Life Women's Ministry presents our Women in Red program. Our 2018 mission is to inspire women to separate from anything that is holding you back from a strong relationship with God and understanding his will. There are things in our every day lives that we have adapted to and have strongholds on us, but are these things creating a barrier between you and God? We encourage you to come out to this event so that you can learn how to BREAK THAT BARRIER!

The one who has given all authority in heaven and on earth has tasked his people with making disciples of all nations, teaching them to obey all that he has commanded, with the hope and reassurance that he will be with them through all of it (Matt. 28:18–20).

November 11 at 3:30pm
Bridge to Life Christian Fellowship Church
2306 E. Overton Rd.
Dallas, TX 75216
(*red attire is required)

[08/12/18]   God is saying “Don’t get discouraged when you don’t understand what I’m doing.”

School Supply Prep at the Bridge!! Don’t miss it. Saturday at 10am. #FreeSchoolSupplies

Free concert this Saturday at The Bridge! See you there.

It's a Back to School Giveaway with FREE SCHOOL SUPPLIES. Saturday, August 11, 2018 from 12 Noon -2pm. #Share #Repost

Pastor Jiles R King and the Bridge to Life Christian Fellowship Church family wish everyone a happy and blessed Mothers Day!

Join Bridge To Life Christian Fellowship Church this Sunday, April 1, 2018 at 11am for Resurrection Sunday Service.