(FINANCIAL UPDATE 2020 (JAN-AUG)

I don’t even know where to begin. This year has been a crazy whirlwind of shaking, uncertainty, and things that I never dreamed we’d face here in our country. Fear has paralyzed much of our country BUT, in the midst of it all, God has remained faithful! In March when we were told we no longer could meet at Nipomo High School due to COVID-19, everything seemed to be stripped away, BUT God had it under control. He not only provided a place to meet, but provided us a brand new facility, new extended family, and a testimony again of something only He could do! That is our God!

We just finished the month of August and as I sit back and reflect on the year thus far, I am left in utter amazement at what God has done not only in our church, but through our church this year. We just had our 3rd in -person Sunday Morning Service after almost 6 months of only online broadcasts and God is moving. Our Governor mandated regulations that made it impossible for us to gather as the body of Christ and worship in-person. He deemed pot dispensaries, casinos, liquor stores, Abortion clinics and other establishments “essential” while deeming churches and houses of worship non-essential. We complied and honored authority and even as more and more data came in that showed that the risk of COVID was next to nothing, we still complied and honored state and federal guidelines for the safety of our congregation and before the Lord. From the beginning, we prayed and sought the Lord for wisdom as we navigated these uncharted waters. As we prayed, searched the scriptures and sought legal council we concluded that as soon as we had a place to meet in person, we would again come together and exercise our constitutional right to gather and worship OUR GOD! As the Body of Christ we needed to stand!

“Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.”

The Church is essential! Jesus is essential! Salvation is essential, and we stand boldly on the fact that nothing can substitute the in-person gathering of the body of Christ as is written in Hebrews 10:25:

“Let us not give up the habit of meeting together, as some are doing. Instead, let us encourage one another all the more, since you see that the Day of the Lord is coming nearer.” -Hebrews 10:25 (GNT)

Our God is greater and He is still on the throne and still in control. When everything around us shakes He is un-shakable and it’s in HIM that we put our faith and our hope. Because of Christ and His Victory over the enemy, we can stand un-wavered in our faith in the face of fear knowing that the battle has already been won. I am more excited and hopeful than ever before that we truly are on the verge of the greatest revival in history. JESUS IS THE ANSWER, and as we continue to gather and worship our Risen Savior, He will transform us and use us as His hands and feet to our city, our region, and our world! Thank you for your faithfulness to journey with us, and for your continued prayer support, generous giving, and partnering with us at The Bridge Central Coast. Without your generosity and faithful giving, none of this would be possible.

Our 2020 1/2 Yearly Financial Report will walk you through the year in numbers. It’s a visual testimony reflecting on God’s faithfulness and will help you understand why the work being done in and through this church is a good investment. If you consider yourself a part of our church, I hope as you download and read through this report, you’ll take time to thank God for His favor, mercy and blessing. If you’re looking through this report as an outside observer, I hope you’ll be encouraged to commit yourself to the work of God through the local church-here or elsewhere. Be the church and glorify God in the way that you live, not just by what you say! The best is yet to come!

In Him, -Pastor Justin Jacobs

As many of you know, our heart is 3 fold:

#1-TO BE A BRIDGE….to  connect  people to Jesus!

#2 -TO BE A BRIDGE….to  connect  the  generations!

#3-TO BE A BRIDGE….of  UNITY to the region!

We meet every Sunday Morning at our New Santa Maria Campus.

8:30am-8:50am for Pre-Service Prayer & Fellowship

9am-10:30am: Main Sunday Service *(Children’s church/child care provided at both services for 0-13yrs)

11am-12:30pm: Main Sunday Service *(Children’s church/child care provided at both services for 0-13yrs)

It’s easy to think that The Bridge’s ministry ends at 12pm Sunday mornings, but the reality is much different.  God continues to use every single one of you every moment of every day to change the world for His glory in your workplace, your homes, your campuses and in our city.   

When you give generously and say,

“God, I trust you with my finances and my life,” and are obedient to do what the Lord commands us as believers to do in 2 Corinthians 9:7-8, miracles take place.

“Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.”

With greater resources, we can see God expand our tent pegs, and will be able to minister in our local community and in the world. We are His hands and feet to a world so needing of love, hope and joy. Your continued faith in giving to The Bridge Central Coast makes that possible.

(PLEASE PRAY WHAT GOD WOULD HAVE YOU GIVE AS AN END OF THE YEAR OFFERING)

We need your help.

Would you be willing to make a special year-end gift or to even partner with us on a monthly basis through recurring giving. I believe God will use your gift to help us grow and expand in our vision for 2020, ultimately enabling us to continue to reach lives for the Kingdom and introduce the lost to Jesus Christ. Our desire is to take the Central Coast for the name of Jesus. We are excited for all that God has for us in the future and hope you will choose to be apart of it. We are so glad you are with us.

Thank you for your continued support and partnership,

Justin, Katie & The Bridge Central Coast Team

(Mailing Address)

The Bridge Central Coast

3070 Skyway Dr. #203

Santa Maria, CA 93455

******Please make your checks out to

“The Bridge Central Coast”

(All donations are still fully tax deductible)