Partnering With Jonathan's Place: Making a Difference in the Lives of Children:
Over the past few weeks, God has opened a door for our ministry to partner with Jonathan's Place in Garland, Texas, a home serving abused and homeless children.
For me, this started with a simple visit. But after spending time on the campus, meeting the staff, and learning more about the children they serve, I realized there was an opportunity for us to do something that could have a lasting impact.
One of the things that surprised me most was what the staff told me. Their greatest need isn't simply financial support. They need people.
They need individuals and teams who are willing to come to the campus regularly, spend time with the kids, build relationships, and simply be present in their lives.
More Than a One-Time Event
Our goal at The Bridge to All Nations is not to show up once, take some pictures, and disappear.
We want to be consistent.
Many of these children have experienced situations that no child should ever have to experience. Having people in their lives who continue to show up, encourage them, listen to them, laugh with them, and spend time with them can make a real difference.
This is also an opportunity for us to demonstrate the love of Christ in a very practical way.
Ministry doesn't always happen behind a pulpit or inside the four walls of a church. Sometimes ministry is sitting with a child, playing a game, sharing a meal, helping with an activity, or simply letting them know that someone cares enough to keep coming back.
We Need People Who Will Show Up:
We are reaching out to churches, ministries, young adults, men's groups, families, and individuals throughout the Dallas area who would like to become part of what we're doing.
We're not asking people to be there every week.
If we can build several teams of volunteers who are willing to serve once every four to six weeks, together we can create a consistent presence on the campus throughout the year.
Imagine what could happen if churches and ministries throughout the Dallas area worked together, not concerned about whose church gets the credit, but simply focused on these children.
That's our vision.
Thanksgiving at Jonathan's Place:
I asked the staff what they were doing for Thanksgiving and told them that I would love to come and cook Thanksgiving dinner for the kids and staff.
They were incredibly grateful and excited about the idea. Their response reminded me how much something as simple as showing up, cooking a meal, sitting together, and making Thanksgiving special can mean.
Jonathan's Place has a professional kitchen, and we are putting together a team to help prepare and serve Thanksgiving dinner. This is just one of the many ways we hope to support them in the months and years ahead.
Join Us:
On Saturday, September 19th at 10:00 AM, we will be meeting on the campus of Jonathan's Place to learn more about their needs and discuss the logistics of developing teams that can provide regular support.
Jonathan's Place
6065 Duck Creek Dr.
Garland, TX 75043
If you are in the Dallas area and have a heart for children, we would love for you to join us.
You don't need to be a pastor. You don't need to be in full-time ministry. You don't need to have a special title.
You just need to be willing to give some of your time.
Our goal is simple: show up, be consistent, build relationships, and show these children the love of Christ.
If we can do that together, I believe we can make a difference in the lives of these kids that goes far beyond a single day or event.
If you would like to volunteer your time or learn more about joining one of our teams, please contact us.
Be blessed!
Pastor Anthony
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Brazil Mission Trip: October 29th - November 30th 2025
There was simply too much to share about what took place during this month of God moving, not only in the churches we visited, but also among the people we ministered to in the streets, in the youth prison, on college campuses, in drug rehabilitation centers, and in orphanages. There is also a very special testimony about a woman I met on a plane.
There is just too much to include here, but if you click the tab above for the Brazil 2025 Report, you can read more.
All I can say is that the Lord moved in so many wonderful ways, and I am deeply grateful to be called His servant.
Pastor Anthony Paulmeno
12/15/25
2027 Feed My Sheep Project:
Guinea-Bissau
Project Summary: This is a multi-ministry initiative and the first project of its kind that our team will lead. I hope to see more churches actively involved in the planning and logistics. We plan to send a small team to Guinea-Bissau in June of 2026. Until then, we’ll be meeting with construction companies online over the next few months to discuss costs, logistics, and timelines. We are committed to full transparency, and anyone is welcome to join these Zoom calls.
This project aims to provide a reliable and sustainable source of clean water in the village ofJoão Landim's in Guinea-Bissau. Currently, this community of over 1900 people rely on distant and inconsistent water sources, which limits daily access to safe water for the families of this community. By installing a dedicated well, we aim to improve health, hygiene, and overall quality of life for the residents of this village, as well as the surrounding community.
Blessings,
Anthony
Streetside Shower Support
We've collaborated with several churches in the Plano, TX area to support Streetside Showers, an initiative aiding the homeless population in North Texas. Streetside Showers operates four mobile shower units, providing hot showers, meals, grooming supplies, clothing, and water to those in need. The Bridge, in partnership with Central Church, Rio de Vida, and Genisis Centre, contributes water supplies every Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to Pastor Ian Chellan, Pastor Alan Pixley, Pastor Paul Cooke, and Pastor Armador Castro for their dedicated efforts in supplying water each week.
Feed My Sheep Outreach Event
What an incredible event to be a part of and what a total team effort. To see so many people give their lives to the Lord was the ultimate reward.
Today’s Prayer:
Father, we come before you once again as we stand in the gap for our nation,
We declare and decree blessings over this country,
As You continue to be the wall of fire surrounding Israel and the glory within her midst we are entitled to the same protection for the United States,
All because of the blood that was shed for us on Calvary,
All because Your body is still praying and believing in faith that Your hand is still upon this nation,
It is obvious Lord Jesus that Your ways are not our ways and Your thoughts are not our thoughts,
But Lord, we are familiar with Your ways and Your thoughts because of Your Word,
That the things that were written before were written for our learning, that through the patience and the comfort of the scriptures, we might have hope,
We don’t know how or when this nation will be revived, but we know according to Your Word that You have prepared a table for us in the presence of our enemies,
That you anoint our heads with oil and our cup runneth over, and goodness and mercy shall follow us all the days of our lives,
That we shall not be afraid of the terror by night, nor of the arrow that flies by day, nor of the destruction that lays waste at noonday,
No evil shall befall us, and Your truth shall be our shield and our buckler,
You will deliver us from the snare of the fowler,
Lord, You said in scripture that darkness falls over the land and deep darkness over the people, but the Glory of the Lord shall be upon us,
And that we would walk as a light in the midst of great darkness,
You told Abraham that you would not destroy Sodom if you found only five righteous people,
Lord, your Body the church has been praying for this nation, and far be it from you to leave us as orphans against this evil that has worked its way into our nation,
You said that You would never leave us nor forsake us,
We are aware of the exceeding greatness of Your power toward us who believe,
It is the same power that raised Christ from the dead and He is now seated at the right hand of the Father,
Far above all principality, power, might and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this age but also in that which is to come,
The name of Jesus is above every evil spirit of division, every evil spirit of hatred, every evil spirit of perversion, and every evil spirit of blindness to the truth,
Jesus, You told us in the Gospel that You have given us authority over every serpent and scorpion and over all the power of the enemy and that nothing shall by any means hurt us,
Lord, we humbly repent on behalf of this nation, and we desire such a move of Your Spirit that even those who curse You now will come to the understanding of Your love, Your Mercy, and Your Grace,
We pray that revival spreads across this nation like a wildfire and that this nation would once again return to You,
Lead us once again beside the still waters, Lead us once again to the paths of righteousness for Your name’s sake,
We declare and decree that no weapon formed against us shall prosper,
As we repent humbly before You, there is a promise that You would heal our land,
That You would save us, and deliver us because we know Your name,
We know that Your plans for this nation are good, to prosper us and to give us a peaceful future,
Peace, not as the world gives but the peace of Christ Jesus Himself,
Lord, we pray for peace, unity, humility, protection, forgiveness and revival across this nation,
From Seattle to Portland Maine, we ask that You Bless this nation,
From Chicago to Houston, we ask that You bless this nation,
From Los Angeles to New York, we ask that You bless this nation,
And from Minnesota to Miami, we ask that You bless this nation,
And we ask this in the mighty name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ…..Amen!
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