1. From church notice sheets:
Low Self-Esteem Support Group will meet Thursday at 7 to 8:30pm. Please use the back door.
Weight Watchers will meet at 7pm. Please use the large double door at the side.
Don’t miss the exhibition of Christian Martian Arts.
(during a minister’s illness) GOD IS GOOD; Dr. Hargreaves is better.
A worm welcome to all who have come today.
Barbara is having trouble sleeping in hospital and requests tapes of Pastor Nelson’s sermons.
Don’t let worry kill you off – let the church help.
At the evening service tonight, the sermon topic will be “What is Hell?” Come early and listen to our choir practice.
Diana and Don request your presents at their wedding.

2. Mark 14.12-31: the Lord’s Supper
central act of worship in many churches
Eucharist / Mass / Breaking of Bread / Communion
or (like us) done rarely because it’s special

3. Mark 14.12-31: the Lord’s Supper
origin of the Lord’s Supper:
what it says about God:
Jesus “the image of the invisible God” (Colossians 1.15)
Jesus’ prayer: “I have made you known to them, and will continue to make you known...” (John 17.26)
Passover

4. Mark 14.12-31: the Lord’s Supper
origin of the Lord’s Supper:
what it says about God:
focus of whole passage on Jesus
Jesus reveals God’s love
what happens when we share communion?
we come into contact with the Bread of Life
Jesus is present
spiritual life is renewed
Passover
despite betrayal
body broken
blood poured out
“I tell you the truth, I will not drink again of the fruit of the vine until that day when I drink it anew in the kingdom of God.” (Mark 14.25)
“How deep the Father’s love for us...
his wounds have paid my ransom.”
his blood has