Getting the House Ready for Easter 2026

Easter is one of the most meaningful seasons in the life of our church. It’s the time when we proclaim that Jesus is alive, hope is real, and new life is possible. As we prepare our hearts for that celebration, we also have an opportunity to prepare our house.

Beginning Friday, February 13, we are launching a church-wide project we’re calling “Getting the House Ready for Easter.” Over the course of two weeks, we will be renewing the sanctuary floors and refreshing our space so that it is ready to welcome our church family, guests, and our community during the Easter season and beyond.

This is a big project but it’s also a meaningful one. And it’s truly an all-hands-on-deck moment for The Bridge.

🛠️ What’s Happening

We’ll be refinishing the sanctuary floors with a beautiful new stained concrete finish. This involves several phases: clearing the space, prepping and staining the floors, allowing time for curing, and then moving everything back in and decorating for Spring and Easter.

To make this possible, we’ll need volunteers serving in different ways, whether that’s lifting, taping, cleaning, decorating, or helping with technical prep.

📅 Key Project Dates & How You Can Help

Phase 1: Move-Out & Seal-Up

• Friday, Feb 13 – Moving pod delivered

• Saturday, Feb 14 (9:30–11:00 AM) – Heavy Lifters clear the sanctuary of everything not needed for Sunday. 

• Sunday, Feb 15 (after service) – Chairs and tables moved into the pod directly after service.

• Detail & Prep Team tapes and seals equipment to protect from dust

Phase 2: Floor Prep & Staining

• Mon, Feb 16 – Thurs, Feb 19 – Grinding, sanding, and daily cleanup

• Friday, Feb 20 (2:00 PM) – Floor stain applied

⚠️ Important Note: Once staining begins, the building will be closed for 24–48 hours to allow the chemical process to work properly.

Phase 3: Cure & Finish

• Sunday, Feb 22 – ONLINE-ONLY WORSHIP SERVICE
  (The building will be completely inaccessible.)

• Mon–Tues, Feb 23–24 – Sealer applied and curing completed

Phase 4: The Big Reset

• Saturday, Feb 28 (9:30 AM–12:00 PM) –
  Sanctuary setup, untaping, decorating, and preparing for Spring

• Sunday, March 1 – 🎉 Grand Re-Opening of the Sanctuary!

🙌 Volunteer Teams (There’s a Place for Everyone)

To help everyone find the right fit, we’ve organized needs into three teams:

• Tier 1 – Heavy Lifters: Moving furniture, chairs, and tables

• Tier 2 – Technical Crew: Experience with sanders, grinders, or tools

• Tier 3 – Detail & Prep Team: Taping, cleaning, decorating, and setup

You don’t need to be an expert, just willing and available.

❤️ Why This Matters

This project isn’t just about floors. It’s about stewarding what God has given us, creating a welcoming space, and serving together as the body of Christ. There’s something powerful about a church family rolling up their sleeves side-by-side in preparation for proclaiming the resurrection.

✍️ How to Sign Up

Sign-ups will be available at church, and you can also speak directly with leadership if you have questions or want help finding where you fit best.

Because of this effort, we have had to make a change to our calendar of events and activities. The Volunteer Recognition Luncheon planned for February 21 has been rescheduled for May 9.

Thank you, Bridge family, for your generosity, flexibility, and willingness to serve. We’re excited to see how God uses this season, and this project, to prepare us for all He wants to do this Easter.