Who We Are
Bridge Builders is the Community Impact Team of Thrive Christian Fellowship. The mission of Bridge Builders is to "build bridges" between the THRIVE church family, our community and existing community resources. The "I" in THRIVE stands for "Impact". As an integral part of the vision of THRIVE, everyone who considers themselves a member of the THRIVE family is also a part of Bridge Builders.
What We Do
We approach community impact from the perspective that we want to support and participate in existing ministries. The goal is to continually increase awareness of existing ministry resources and opportunities in our community and encourage our members to serve where God leads them. Please check out the ministries below and pray to see if God is leading you to participate in any of these areas or become familiar with these resources so that you can point people to them as God leads you.
If you have a passion, gifting or calling to do something community related that you would like to discuss, please come talk to us. We would love to see how we can encourage and empower you where God is leading. We are particularly interested in speaking with you if you have a passion for tutoring, financial/life skill counseling, ministering to those struggling with addiction, or organizing ways to bless workers in our community such as teachers, first responders, health care workers, and social services.
Upcoming Opportunities
Spring Appalachia Trip - April 7-10, 2022.
Our primary focus is on this list of needed items. We will be assembling food boxes to give out so we will be collecting soups, canned meats, (meal in a can), and other non-perishable items. The ladies at the center are saying the items on the list are in great need and have been getting a lot of requests for socks, underwear (all sizes/genders) as well as diapers.
We will also be fixing the ceiling in the main part of the center and replacing lights. We plan to make a trip to the Senior Citizen Center and hope to deliver meals to the community (weather dependent).
Mobile Food Pantry (4th Sundays) - We will meet in school parking lot at 2:15 so we can be packed up before dark.
Afghan Welcome Families: WELCOME FAMILIES is Fredericksburg's inter-church ministry effort to respond to the unprecedented opportunity God is giving us to impact Afghan lives with Christ's love and truth. If you're interested:
Please fill out the interest survey at https://forms.gle/fqsp5QoaUU5e1NzT6. This does not commit you! It does get you into the regular communication channels for training and events.
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Love Thy Neighbor: Weekly food pantry event in King George. Every Sunday 2-4pm. Volunteers needed to help set-up pantry and assist patrons to their cars. https://www.kg-ltn.org/volunteer/
Living Free: Ministry for people struggling with addiction or other "life-controlling" issues. Typically meet in small group settings. https://livingfree.org/ Please contact Dan or Katy Weaver for more info. flybug21@yahoo.com
LivingFree Facilitator Training: LivingFree provides great discipleship materials to lead people to Christ and growing in the Christian walk by addressing a variety of their felt needs. It can be used in small group setting or one on one.
Ainsley's Angels: Inclusive Racing, ensuring everyone can experience endurance events, Ainsley's Angels of America (AAA) aims to build awareness about America's special needs community through inclusion in all aspects of life, by promoting awareness, providing education and participating as active members in local communities. Contact Ben and Michele Tritt for more info. 540-760-8260
Hope Reins Ranch: Faith based equine youth ministry. At-risk youth are partnered with rescue horses for healing opportunities. https://www.hopereinsva.com/
Thurman Brisben Center: greater community's largest full service, year-round, residential emergency homeless center. Groups are needed to provide meals at the center. Donations are also needed. https://www.brisbencenter.org/mealprogram
Community Evangelism and Discipleship Training Opportunities: (please see Katy for more info)
Discovery Bible Study: great simple tool for diving directly into the Bible and letting the Holy Spirit lead discovery of God's word
Lifestyle Evangelism: how to make evangelism a natural part of every day life
Spring Appalachia Trip - April 7-10, 2022.
Our primary focus is on this list of needed items. We will be assembling food boxes to give out so we will be collecting soups, canned meats, (meal in a can), and other non-perishable items. The ladies at the center are saying the items on the list are in great need and have been getting a lot of requests for socks, underwear (all sizes/genders) as well as diapers.
We will also be fixing the ceiling in the main part of the center and replacing lights. We plan to make a trip to the Senior Citizen Center and hope to deliver meals to the community (weather dependent).
Mobile Food Pantry (4th Sundays) - We will meet in school parking lot at 2:15 so we can be packed up before dark.
Afghan Welcome Families: WELCOME FAMILIES is Fredericksburg's inter-church ministry effort to respond to the unprecedented opportunity God is giving us to impact Afghan lives with Christ's love and truth. If you're interested:
Please fill out the interest survey at https://forms.gle/fqsp5QoaUU5e1NzT6. This does not commit you! It does get you into the regular communication channels for training and events.
_________________________________________________________________________________
Love Thy Neighbor: Weekly food pantry event in King George. Every Sunday 2-4pm. Volunteers needed to help set-up pantry and assist patrons to their cars. https://www.kg-ltn.org/volunteer/
Living Free: Ministry for people struggling with addiction or other "life-controlling" issues. Typically meet in small group settings. https://livingfree.org/ Please contact Dan or Katy Weaver for more info. flybug21@yahoo.com
LivingFree Facilitator Training: LivingFree provides great discipleship materials to lead people to Christ and growing in the Christian walk by addressing a variety of their felt needs. It can be used in small group setting or one on one.
Ainsley's Angels: Inclusive Racing, ensuring everyone can experience endurance events, Ainsley's Angels of America (AAA) aims to build awareness about America's special needs community through inclusion in all aspects of life, by promoting awareness, providing education and participating as active members in local communities. Contact Ben and Michele Tritt for more info. 540-760-8260
Hope Reins Ranch: Faith based equine youth ministry. At-risk youth are partnered with rescue horses for healing opportunities. https://www.hopereinsva.com/
Thurman Brisben Center: greater community's largest full service, year-round, residential emergency homeless center. Groups are needed to provide meals at the center. Donations are also needed. https://www.brisbencenter.org/mealprogram
Community Evangelism and Discipleship Training Opportunities: (please see Katy for more info)
Discovery Bible Study: great simple tool for diving directly into the Bible and letting the Holy Spirit lead discovery of God's word
Lifestyle Evangelism: how to make evangelism a natural part of every day life
