11.16.06 thequest UPdate

thequest family,

This Saturday is the big game. On Sunday we've got something BIG too--our Thanksgiving Communion Gathering. We are excited about the opportunity to get together, enjoy a meal together and celebrate Jesus. It is all about Jesus--His work: on the cross, in the present and in the future.

One of the idiosyncrasies about thequest is the way we celebrate Communion. We do it to reflect the last night of our Lord's life. As we look at the night before Jesus died we see three key elements--1) the meal, 2) the washing of the disciples feet by Jesus, and 3) the breaking of bread and drinking of the cup.

There is no doubt that Jesus shared that last very meaningful meal with those he dearly loved--His spiritual family so to speak. That meal is something we ought to celebrate too with our spiritual family. It also reminds us of the future when we will sit down at the table with our Jesus in glory for the Wedding Feast--what a celebration that will be!!

Because we will be sharing BRUNCH together, it might not have the ambiance of the evening, but it will be eaten together with our spiritual family...so that will make it special!

The washing of the disciples feet is an amazing aspect of our Lord's last night. The example of service He showed was amazing. Jesus also states that His action of washing the disciples feet was symbolic of His forgiveness. We revel in the fact that He makes us clean through His forgiveness daily, just like the people in those times needed their feet washed daily. This reminds us of Jesus' present ministry to us.

The bread and the cup are probably the most familiar items to most people. These elements cause us to look into the past and remember that Jesus took on sin and death and WON THE VICTORY! What a price He paid. I trust that those of you here in the metro area will make the time to gather together and celebrate Jesus. Moments like these are so special. We trust that you will join us there!


Two last bonus items: (in case you are still deciding...)

1) Bob Evan's Biscuits and Gravy (and other goodies) for brunch at the front end of our gathering (at 10:30a). So we'll have some good eats provided by thequest.

2) a time of hearing from Mindi about her trip to Trinidad as well.


Press On,

Mike

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