This Week
Announcements
Annual Business Meeting Results
Thank you to those who came out to celebrate 2023 and to vote on the budget and board for this year. Both items were voted in. You can view the 2024 board by going here https://thebridgereno.com/2024board and you can view the budget here https://thebridgereno.com/annualmeeting
Worship Team Needs Volunteers
The Bridge Reno
Do you have the desire to minister to God's people through singing and music? Our desire is to build a team of singers and musicians who love to worship. We also have openings for sound board operators, lighting techs, and camera operators. We are willing to train the in tech areas too. If these opportunities sound exciting to you please contact Elizabeth Kirk at eakirk@outlook.com
Spaghetti Feed Fund Raiser
Saturday, February 10th, @ 11:00a–2:00p
The Bridge Church Kids Kingdom
This year Thomas Hill with Cookies for Kindness is hoping to give away 1500 free Easter baskets to children in need in our community. In order to help raise funds for this project we will be hosting a Spaghetti Feed Fund Raiser. We invite you to participate on Saturday February 10th between 11am and 2pm to hear all about the Easter basket event and help support it. Ten dollars per person gets you a wonderful Spaghetti lunch and an opportunity to share the love of Jesus to needy children in our community. Pay at the door or reserve your seat ahead of time at https://thebridgereno.com/spaghetti
Baptism Class
Sunday, February 11th, @ 11:15a
The Bridge Church Reno – Learning Center
If you are interested in being baptized or just want to know what the scriptures say about baptism, we will be hosting a baptism class on Sunday February 11th after service. Please sign up using the connection card on The Bridge Church App.
Reno Run 4 Love
Sunday, February 18th, 8:30a–10:00a
The Bridge Church Reno (surrounding neighborhood)
The “Reno Run 4 Love” is a four mile race that will be going on Sunday morning February 18th from 8:30 – 10am and will effect our morning worship service. They have indicated that part of west bound Foster drive will be closed during that time. Hunter Lake drive south of the church will be open in both directions and will most likely be the best route to travel to the church that morning. Please plan ahead for that.
Blood Drive
Sunday, February 18th, @9:00a–11:30a
The Bridge Church Reno
Please consider giving blood. Your blood donation means everything. To the emergency team working around the clock. To the loved ones anxiously waiting for news. To the patient desperate to recover. Be a hero a donate blood. To schedule an appointment visit https://thebridgereno.com/donateblood
Kids Kingdom News
I hope everyone has been enjoying this beautiful weather we have been having. I know it is going to change and winter will be coming back, but for now we will enjoy it. This Sunday will be Shilling Store Sunday. Some of you have been earning extra shillings to spend and I am proud of you. I would like to see more names in our book of Kings and Queens. You can see me to find out the many ways you can get your name in there. Extra Shillings come with the things you can do. Hope to see everyone on Sunday.
Thank you to those who came out to celebrate 2023 and to vote on the budget and board for this year. Both items were voted in. You can view the 2024 board by going here https://thebridgereno.com/2024board and you can view the budget here https://thebridgereno.com/annualmeeting
Worship Team Needs Volunteers
The Bridge Reno
Do you have the desire to minister to God's people through singing and music? Our desire is to build a team of singers and musicians who love to worship. We also have openings for sound board operators, lighting techs, and camera operators. We are willing to train the in tech areas too. If these opportunities sound exciting to you please contact Elizabeth Kirk at eakirk@outlook.com
Spaghetti Feed Fund Raiser
Saturday, February 10th, @ 11:00a–2:00p
The Bridge Church Kids Kingdom
This year Thomas Hill with Cookies for Kindness is hoping to give away 1500 free Easter baskets to children in need in our community. In order to help raise funds for this project we will be hosting a Spaghetti Feed Fund Raiser. We invite you to participate on Saturday February 10th between 11am and 2pm to hear all about the Easter basket event and help support it. Ten dollars per person gets you a wonderful Spaghetti lunch and an opportunity to share the love of Jesus to needy children in our community. Pay at the door or reserve your seat ahead of time at https://thebridgereno.com/spaghetti
Baptism Class
Sunday, February 11th, @ 11:15a
The Bridge Church Reno – Learning Center
If you are interested in being baptized or just want to know what the scriptures say about baptism, we will be hosting a baptism class on Sunday February 11th after service. Please sign up using the connection card on The Bridge Church App.
Reno Run 4 Love
Sunday, February 18th, 8:30a–10:00a
The Bridge Church Reno (surrounding neighborhood)
The “Reno Run 4 Love” is a four mile race that will be going on Sunday morning February 18th from 8:30 – 10am and will effect our morning worship service. They have indicated that part of west bound Foster drive will be closed during that time. Hunter Lake drive south of the church will be open in both directions and will most likely be the best route to travel to the church that morning. Please plan ahead for that.
Blood Drive
Sunday, February 18th, @9:00a–11:30a
The Bridge Church Reno
Please consider giving blood. Your blood donation means everything. To the emergency team working around the clock. To the loved ones anxiously waiting for news. To the patient desperate to recover. Be a hero a donate blood. To schedule an appointment visit https://thebridgereno.com/donateblood
Kids Kingdom News
I hope everyone has been enjoying this beautiful weather we have been having. I know it is going to change and winter will be coming back, but for now we will enjoy it. This Sunday will be Shilling Store Sunday. Some of you have been earning extra shillings to spend and I am proud of you. I would like to see more names in our book of Kings and Queens. You can see me to find out the many ways you can get your name in there. Extra Shillings come with the things you can do. Hope to see everyone on Sunday.
Message Notes
Jesus Eats with His Disciples
The Last Supper (Communion)
Then came the day of Unleavened Bread on which the Passover lamb had to be sacrificed. Jesus sent Peter and John, saying, “Go and make preparations for us to eat the Passover.” “Where do you want us to prepare for it?” they asked. He replied, “As you enter the city, a man carrying a jar of water will meet you. Follow him to the house that he enters, and say to the owner of the house, ‘The Teacher asks: Where is the guest room, where I may eat the Passover with my disciples?’ He will show you a large room upstairs, all furnished. Make preparations there.” They left and found things just as Jesus had told them. So they prepared the Passover. When the hour came, Jesus and his apostles reclined at the table. And he said to them, “I have eagerly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer. For I tell you, I will not eat it again until it finds fulfillment in the kingdom of God.” After taking the cup, he gave thanks and said, “Take this and divide it among you. For I tell you I will not drink again from the fruit of the vine until the kingdom of God comes.” And he took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, “This is my body given for you; do this in remembrance of me.” In the same way, after the supper he took the cup, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which is poured out for you.”
Then came the day of Unleavened Bread on which the Passover lamb had to be sacrificed. Jesus sent Peter and John, saying, “Go and make preparations for us to eat the Passover.” “Where do you want us to prepare for it?” they asked. He replied, “As you enter the city, a man carrying a jar of water will meet you. Follow him to the house that he enters, and say to the owner of the house, ‘The Teacher asks: Where is the guest room, where I may eat the Passover with my disciples?’ He will show you a large room upstairs, all furnished. Make preparations there.” They left and found things just as Jesus had told them. So they prepared the Passover. When the hour came, Jesus and his apostles reclined at the table. And he said to them, “I have eagerly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer. For I tell you, I will not eat it again until it finds fulfillment in the kingdom of God.” After taking the cup, he gave thanks and said, “Take this and divide it among you. For I tell you I will not drink again from the fruit of the vine until the kingdom of God comes.” And he took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, “This is my body given for you; do this in remembrance of me.” In the same way, after the supper he took the cup, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which is poured out for you.”
Luke 22:7–20
Looks Back to the Passover
Then came the day of Unleavened Bread on which the Passover lamb had to be sacrificed. Jesus sent Peter and John, saying, “Go and make preparations for us to eat the Passover.” “Where do you want us to prepare for it?” they asked. He replied, “As you enter the city, a man carrying a jar of water will meet you. Follow him to the house that he enters, and say to the owner of the house, ‘The Teacher asks: Where is the guest room, where I may eat the Passover with my disciples?’ He will show you a large room upstairs, all furnished. Make preparations there.” They left and found things just as Jesus had told them. So, they prepared the Passover.
Then came the day of Unleavened Bread on which the Passover lamb had to be sacrificed. Jesus sent Peter and John, saying, “Go and make preparations for us to eat the Passover.” “Where do you want us to prepare for it?” they asked. He replied, “As you enter the city, a man carrying a jar of water will meet you. Follow him to the house that he enters, and say to the owner of the house, ‘The Teacher asks: Where is the guest room, where I may eat the Passover with my disciples?’ He will show you a large room upstairs, all furnished. Make preparations there.” They left and found things just as Jesus had told them. So, they prepared the Passover.
Luke 22:7-13
“On that same night I will pass through Egypt and strike down every firstborn of both people and animals, and I will bring judgment on all the gods of Egypt. I am the Lord. The blood will be a sign for you on the houses where you are, and when I see the blood, I will pass over you. No destructive plague will touch you when I strike Egypt. “This is a day you are to commemorate; for the generations to come you shall celebrate it as a festival to the Lord—a lasting ordinance.”
Exodus 12:12–14
Looks Ahead to the Cross
And he said to them, “I have eagerly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer.”
Luke 22:15
From noon until three in the afternoon darkness came over all the land. About three in the afternoon Jesus cried out in a loud voice, “Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?” (which means “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”). When some of those standing there heard this, they said, “He’s calling Elijah.” Immediately one of them ran and got a sponge. He filled it with wine vinegar, put it on a staff, and offered it to Jesus to drink. The rest said, “Now leave him alone. Let’s see if Elijah comes to save him.” And when Jesus had cried out again in a loud voice, he gave up his spirit. At that moment the curtain of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. The earth shook, the rocks split”
Matthew 27:45–51
And he took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, “This is my body given for you; do this in remembrance of me.” In the same way, after the supper he took the cup, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which is poured out for you.”
Luke 22:19–20
Looks Forward to the EndFor I tell you, I will not eat it again until it finds fulfillment in the kingdom of God.” After taking the cup, he gave thanks and said, “Take this and divide it among you. For I tell you I will not drink again from the fruit of the vine until the kingdom of God comes.”
Luke 22:16–18
Then I heard what sounded like a great multitude, like the roar of rushing waters and like loud peals of thunder, shouting: “Hallelujah! For our Lord God Almighty reigns. Let us rejoice and be glad and give him glory! For the wedding of the Lamb has come, and his bride has made herself ready. Fine linen, bright and clean, was given her to wear.” (Fine linen stands for the righteous acts of God’s holy people.) Then the angel said to me, “Write this: Blessed are those who are invited to the wedding supper of the Lamb!” And he added, “These are the true words of God.”
Revelation 19:6–9
Then I saw “a new heaven and a new earth,” for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and there was no longer any sea. I saw the Holy City, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride beautifully dressed for her husband. And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “Look! God’s dwelling place is now among the people, and he will dwell with them. They will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be their God. ‘He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death’ or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.”
Revelation 21:1–4
Small Groups Talk About It
Discussion Questions
- Read Luke 22:7-14. What things stand out to you in these Scriptures?
- Read Exodus 12:1-14. How does the Passover meal fit in with the Last Supper or Communion?
- Read Luke 22:15. What do you learn about Jesus in this verse?
- Read Luke 22:19-20. Talk about the significance of the bread and the cup. How does partaking of them help us remember Him?
- Read Luke 22:16-18. Why does Jesus say He will not eat nor drink in this way again until the kingdom of God comes?
- Read Revelation 19:6-9 & 21:1-4. What are you looking forward to the most about this time?
- As we wrap us this series: Meals with the Master: Is there any meal or exchange that stands out more to you? What have you learned about the way God uses meals in our lives?