![]() As I do, please look into your own heart and examine your life on the basis of what the Bible says about this event known as The Lord’s Supper. Allow me to point out several marks of this time known as Communion. But, before we do, I want to draw your attention to what these verses teach us about this special time. Today, we are going to partake of the Communion once again. It is also a time to reflect upon our walk with Jesus as individuals. It is a time when we can rehearse the message of the Gospel in the ears of those who may not know it. ![]() This time we call Communion is an opportunity for the church to worship the Lord Jesus by using these simple elements to remember what Christ did for us at Calvary and at the garden tomb. In reality, it is far more than this! In many churches throughout the world the elements of bread and wine or juice are placed on a stand with the words, “Table Of Remembrance” engraved across the front. It is just something “we do every month”. I think that, far too often, the Communion celebration is looked upon as being common place. Of all the things we do in the church, this one event should hold the most meaning for us, and it should cause us to be humbled by the message behind the service. Members: Abide in us, and fill us with the life-giving power of your Spirit, now and forever.Įver since the early Christians met secretly in homes to remember the death and resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ, the church has been celebrating the Service of Holy Communion. Leader: We praise you, O God, who make us Your own people through the death and resurrection of your Son, our Lord. Members: Father, touch and empower us so that our lives will be renewed. Leader: May this Lord’s Supper energize every area of our lives and enable us to transcend our circumstances, our inadequacies, and our enemies. Members: May your redeeming love renew us for loving service for others. ![]() Let us rejoice because our names are written in heaven. “Love ye one another,” which is written on our hearts. Leader: As we drink the cup, which represents Christ’s blood shed for us, we thank you for the new covenant. Members: O Loving God, teach us to love you above all else. Leader: As we eat the bread, which represents your body, which is the True and Living Bread, open our eyes to recognize the intimacy that you yearn to share with us. Members: O Living God, we stand in need of your grace, strength, and mercy. Leader: Help us to remember our responsibility to our families and our neighbors, our stewardship to you and the work you have given to our hands. ![]() Members: O Holy God, have mercy and forgive us our shortcomings. Leader: Let us examine ourselves: out thoughts, our actions, our motives, and our attitudes toward others. Members: Compassionate God, have mercy on us we pray. Leader: As we come to the Lord’s table, let us come with a spirit of humility and penitence. ![]()
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