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NeumaVox, Bridges's worship band, released its first CD, The Music of Bridges, on Sunday, November 2, 2008, at the Bridges worship gathering. The CD features 12 songs regularly included in Bridges worship gatherings. Band members include Bridges' Music Director Doug Shea (vocals, electric guitars, orchestrations) Monica Shea (vocals, grand piano, keyboard, strings), Paul Rowlett (acoustic guitar), Mike Jakubiak (bass), and Andy "The Drummer" Blochowiak (drums). The CD was produced to provide a tool for the people of Bridges to introduce friends, family,neighbors, and co-workers to the music of Bridges. The worship music on the CD also provides a great way to praise God throughout the week. Track five, Hand You My Shame, is an  original song written by Monica Shea. The song, written as a prayer, expresses to God the loving Father the burden of sin and regrets and the hope, joy, and release of forgiveness and healing in Jesus Christ. It's a powerful and moving song that has become an important part of the worship experience at Bridges. The CD is availabe for free on Sunday mornings to first time visitors to Bridges. The CD's are also available for purchase on Sundaye at Bridges. The CD can also be obtained by sending an email request to
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or by mail to Bridges, P.O. Box 256, Thiensville, WI, 53092. The price for the CD is $4. This low price makes purchasing multiple copies affordable so people can give CD's to friends and family. Postage and handling for shipping the CD is $6. Donations to underwrite the distribution of the CD into the community are certainly welcome. |
It doesn't make sense to bind the message of Jesus Christ in language, music, and traditions people don't understand. In fact, failing to communicate God's love in a way people can understand is irreverant. Why? Because people matter to God. That's why God sent us Jesus! And because people matter to God people matter to us too. At Bridges we are building a church where people can explore God's love in culturally relevant and understandable ways.
Practical Bible-based teaching that deals with real life issues describes the preaching of Bridges' Lead Pastor Mike Kleven. With more than 20 years of experience as a pastor, Mike understands the challenges, triumphs, and frustrations we face in our modern culture. Beginning with a deep understanding of the Bible, Mike addresses real life issues helping people make deeper connections with God through Jesus Christ in meaningful and practical ways. 
Worship draws people into the presence of God to celebrate who He is and what He's done. As with any celebration, music is an important element of worshiping God. At Bridges we seek to enter God's presence in ways that speak from the heart of the worshiper. Doug Shea, Bridges Music Director, combines his love for God, his love for music, and more than a decade touring with the band Spirit Creek, into a worship experience that is modern and passionate with a solid rock edge.
Bridges' slogan, Church for the Community, reflects our outward focus. Jesus didn't hide cloistered in some building. He spent his time with people in the community. He met people at their point of need and sought to meet it. That's what Bridges is seeking to do. We want to bless the community just like Jesus blessed the people around him. That means getting out into the community. It means finding out where the community has need and meeting it.
) to read the lyrics to Strength (In a Broken World) and Hand You My Shame.