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BLOOD DRIVE @ THE BRIDGE
Sunday, March 20 from 9:00a-12:00p
Our community is currently experiencing a critical shortage of blood. This means we have less than a two days supply of key blood types. The best thing you can do as a donor is to book your appointment early to help with plans to build a steady supply in the weeks ahead. In keeping with updated CDC guidance, masks will be required for all donors, staff, and guests, at all Vitalant blood drives and facilities regardless of vaccination status. Thank you for your understanding. COVID-19 vaccinated? Great! You are ABSOLUTELY allowed to give blood or platelets if you meet all general blood donation eligibility criteria. All donors, regardless of vaccination status, are needed for blood, platelet, and plasma donations. Reserve your donation time now at https://thebridgereno.com/donateblood and help our community rebuild our blood supply.

KIDS KINGDOM @ THE MUSEUM DAY
Saturday, March 26 from 1:45-4:40p
Come one, come all for a fun-filled afternoon at the museum for free! We need at least 15 participants to make this museum trip a success, so please let Miss Terry or Miss Crystal know if you will be able to attend. Parents are welcome to either drop their kids off for the 2 hours or can tour the museum with us. Museum Day is a free event for all families and friends of the Kids Kingdom!  We’ll meet at the museum no later than 1:45p. Please arrive 10-15 minutes ahead of time. We'll provide light bagged snacks. Get more information about the exhibit at https://www.washoecounty.gov/parks/maycenterhome

BAPTISM CLASS
Sunday, April 10 @ 11:45a
Baptism Class will help you'll learn about God’s plan for baptism and prepare you for your baptism. We'll meet in the Learning Center. Sign up today using the Connection Card at https://thebridgereno.com/connect

EASTER DINNER KITS & BASKETS
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Cookies for Kindness, in partnership with The Bridge Church, The Katie Grace Foundation, and Ashlee's Toy Closet, will be giving away free family Easter Dinner Kits and Easter Baskets (ages 3 to 12) for families in need who have access to cooking facilities. Many families are struggling to make ends meet and will have difficulty providing a family Easter Dinner and/or Easter Baskets for their children. There is no qualifying to receive Dinner Kits and Easter Baskets. Follow this link to receive a Dinner Kit: https://thebridgereno.com/easter. If you would like to volunteer to help Cowboy Tom, send him an email at cookies4kindness@gmail.com. The Easter Dinner Kits and Easter Baskets will be given out on April 9th, 10th, 15th, and 16th at The Bridge Church parking lot, 1330 Foster Drive, next to the Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows.

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Message Notes

Jonah: Jonah is Angry

Pastor Bill West
March 20, 2022

Nineveh Repents.
Then the people of Nineveh believed in God; and they called a fast and put on sackcloth from the greatest to the least of them. When the word reached the king of Nineveh, he arose from his throne, laid aside his robe from him, covered himself with sackcloth and sat on the ashes. He issued a proclamation and it said, “In Nineveh by the decree of the king and his nobles: Do not let man, beast, herd, or flock taste a thing. Do not let them eat or drink water. “But both man and beast must be covered with sackcloth; and let men call on God earnestly that each may turn from his wicked way and from the violence which is in his hands. “Who knows, God may turn and relent and withdraw His burning anger so that we will not perish."
Jonah 3:5–9

God Relents.
When God saw their deeds, that they turned from their wicked way, then God relented concerning the calamity which He had declared He would bring upon them. And He did not do it.
Jonah 3:10

At one moment I might speak concerning a nation or concerning a kingdom to uproot, to pull down, or to destroy it; if that nation against which I have spoken turns from its evil, I will relent concerning the calamity I planned to bring on it.
Jeremiah 18:7–8

Jonah’s Collapse.
But it greatly displeased Jonah and he became angry. 
Jonah 4:1

He prayed to the Lord, “Isn’t this what I said, Lord, when I was still at home? That is what I tried to forestall by fleeing to Tarshish. I knew that you are a gracious and compassionate God, slow to anger and abounding in love, a God who relents from sending calamity. Now, LORD, take away my life, for it is better for me to die than to live.
Jonah 4:2–3

And he passed in front of Moses, proclaiming, “The Lord, the Lord, the compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness, maintaining love to thousands, and forgiving wickedness, rebellion and sin. Yet he does not leave the guilty unpunished
Exodus 34:6–7a

God Questions Jonah.
But the LORD replied, “Is it right for you to be angry? 
Jonah 4:4

Don’t I have the right to do what I want with my own money? Or are you envious because I am generous?
Matthew 20:15

It’s God’s Grace; It’s Not Ours!
The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.
2 Peter 3:9
Previous Messages Can Be Found Here

Small Groups Talk About It

Watch the latest Message Summary:

  1. Share a time when you were quick to respond to what God had to say to you? Can you remember the circumstances?

  2. Read Jonah 3:5-9:  Why did the people respond so quickly to Jonah’s Message? What motivated the king to call for a national fast?

  3. Read Jeremiah 18:7-8:  What’s the message here?  How does this message apply to our world today?

  4. Read Jonah 4:1: Why was Jonah displeased with God and angry?  In what ways, can you relate to Jonah’s displeasure and anger?

  5. Read Jonah 4:2-3:  What does Jonah reveal about himself here that we did not know for certain? Are people today upset because they see God as compassionate and slow to anger? Why is motivating Jonah to want to die?  

  6. Bill said Jonah’s real issue is how can God be both gracious and uphold justice:  Do you agree? How would you answer that question?

  7. Read and discuss Exodus 34: 6-7 and 2 Peter 3:9:  How do these verses help answer the question of how God can be both just and gracious?

  8. Read Jonah 4:4: Does Jonah have a right to be angry? Do we have a right to get angry when God is gracious and merciful to our enemies?

  9. Read Matthew 20: 1-15:  What’s the message here and how does it relate to Jonah?  And, to us?

  10. Pray for God to soften our hearts towards those who can be whose hearts are hardened towards God and others. 
Previous Messages Can Be Found Here