Casting Bread Ministries has been in operation since July of 2006. Our goal is to show the love of Jesus Christ in a tangible way. God cares about people and so do we, which is why we work hard to serve the community through feeding people physically as well as spiritually. We also endeavor to be a referral service for those services we cannot provide.

We are located at 194 Aho Road, Blowing Rock, North Carolina on the campus of FaithBridge United Methodist  Church.  The needs of our community have greatly increased since 2006 when we served 353 individuals to over 11,000 in 2016. As the needs have increased in our community, we continue to serve these who need us with food, prayers, and aid in achieving a better situation. We offer availability of food for clients every Wednesday and Thursday from 10:30-3:00. Our clients may visit our pantry to pick up a client choice box of food once every fourteen days. 
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​We also have a soup kitchen on Wednesdays and Thursdays  from 11:00 - 1:00 to provide a hot meal and conversation for those who need it.  All of our clients are free to visit our soup kitchen twice a week, every week if they wish. Our soup kitchen is open to all in the community as well.

We invite you to partner with us in our efforts to continue feeding people. Please put faith to your hands and feet and join us in our efforts to severely decrease the number of hungry people in our community.  If you would like to donate food, toiletries, or funds, please visit our Get Involved page.
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Adopt a Turkey!
Your $10 donation provides an 8-10 pound turkey to a family experiencing food insecurity.

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Events This Month:

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Wednesdays at Noon: Church Office Building




New Small Groups !
Click here to see an up-to-date listing of our small groups, and new ones are forming all the time. FaithBridge has groups that are meeting everywhere, all the time, and you might find one just right for you in 2016!

BridgeGroups this Sunday at 10am!
We hope to see you early for BridgeGroups! This is a time to connect with each other in small group settings and form deeper relationships with those around us.
Here are the BridgeGroups currently being offered:


Young (and young at heart) Adults with rotating facilitators. NEW!
This is a group for anyone; a time of instruction and sharing.
Location: Church office kitchen

Dragonflies and Kids on the Rock with Elise Sigmon
Ages 4 yr -4th grade
Location: Children's classrooms in the church office building

Sprouts with Ms. Mandy Eagle
Ages birth-3 years
Location: Sprouts room in the church sanctuary building
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Junior Youth Bridge Group
Grades 5-8
Small group leader Melissa Freeman.
Location: "New" Youth House

Youth BridgeGroups 2.0
Small group leaders: Shannon Henries and Daniel Burwell
Ages: 7th-12th grade
Location: "NEW" Youth House



Where to go and what to do with the young ones at 10 AM:

Dragonflies and Kids on the Rock
will meet for their lesson at 10am. Please drop off your child at their classroom in the church office building at 10am. Their teachers will bring them back to the sanctuary at 10:45am.

Childcare
will be offered for Sprouts from 10am-12noon and for Dragonflies during the service (they will leave after the Children's sermon). Please pick up your Dragonfly after the service in the church office building. Thank you!

Sprouts
are babies, toddlers, and preschoolers ages birth-3 years. The kids enjoy a short Bible story from our toddler Bible and a little snack along with lots of fun free play! Our friendly volunteers will greet your child every Sunday, ready to play and teach your child about God.
*Parents-please sign your child in and out at the sign in sheet on the Sprouts door.

Bridge Groups Dragonflies & Kids On The Rock
are kids 4 years old-4th grade who meet from 10-10:45am for their lesson. They have classrooms in our church office building. Please drop them off at their class at 10am and their teacher will bring them back to the sanctuary at 10:45am.
*Parents-please sign your child in at the Connecting Table.


Events at a Monthly Glance

Every Sunday, Bridge Groups 10-11 AM

First Sundays Men's Breakfast 9:30 AM Church Kitchen

Fifth Sundays Church Pot Luck Lunch Noon.

Every Wednesday Food Pantry Open 10:30 AM
Lunch 11:30-1 PM open to public
Bread of Life Worship Service NOON
Praise Band Practice 7 PM

Every Thursday Food Pantry Open 10:30 AM
Lunch 11:30-1 PM open to public

The first Wednesdays Monthly WILD WEDNESDAY 6 PM is worship for families geared toward kids. The whole family participates.

Reminders:

  • Need to make an announcement?  Please submit information to communications@faithbridgeumc.org or call the church office by Wednesday one week prior to announcement date requested. 

Spiritual Gifts Assessment

The United Methodist Church has a spiritual gifts assessment available for free.  If you are interested, click here. 

 Coming up:

All Sundays at 10 AM Bridge Groups / Classes.
See the offering specifics because they change frequently. You can join a Bridge Group at any time because they are "continuous".
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March 6 - April 17 Neighborhood Small groups forming a Lenten study along with the sermon series The Story. Sign up at the church to host or attend a group near you. You may call the office to schedule in case you forgot.
OPTIONS:
1 PM Wednesdays @ Church Kitchen with Pastor Ben
​6:30 PM Thursdays @ Church Kitchen with facilitator 
8-10 PM Thursdays @ Kyle Sigmon's Home
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April 1 Family Movie TIME in the church. 4-6 PM Saturday. "Zootopia" (we aren't fooling you!)  Hosted by Allyson & Benny McFalls.  "Popcorn Bar" available and bring other snacks to share. Donations to the Humane Society can be made.

April 2 Men's Group Breakfast @ 9:30 AM in the Office Kitchen with a speaker & a meal.  Open to anyone.
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​April 5 Wild Wednesdays @ 6 PM is worship for families geared toward kids. The whole family participates in the church.

April 30 is 5th Sunday Feast after Worship. Pot Luck meal.  Bring a little extra for those who are visiting or just forgot.

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We are inviting you to pray with FaithBridge during Lent. Join with us by clicking on the prayer calendar below!
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