Beginning Sunday, January 31, 2010 we will observe communion every Lord’s Day during our time of praise and worship. Christians have practiced baptism for new believers and the weekly breaking of bread for nearly 2000 years and we want to continue this truly ancient / future tradition. In the Lord’s Supper we remember His broken body and shed blood to cover our sins, celebrate His resurrection and abiding presence in the present, while looking forward to His soon return and the wedding supper of the Lamb.
Our weekly meeting at the Lord’s table will provide us with an endless number of opportunities to remember, reflect, repent and return. It can also be a time of joy, celebration and praise as we experience the Spirit of Jesus in our midst and look forward to that day when He returns for His bride, the church.
We will offer the supper in such a way that each one can take a moment or two, during our worship, time to “examine himself… and so eat of the bread and drink of the cup.” 1 Corinthians 11:28 Communion also provides a wonderful visual aid for instructing children in the Gospel and allowing families to participate according to there conscience. If you are a believer in Jesus Christ, please join us at the Lord’s Table each Sunday.
He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus! Revelation 22:20
Be sure to reset your alarm clock for this Sunday, January 10, 2010. We will be starting our Sunday morning service at a new time - 10 AM. That should be a welcome change for those with children and it will open up a number of opportunities for prayer, discipleship, Bible study and fellowship before we begin.
The Men’s Theology group will be changing to 8 AM, as well. We will begin the year with an 8 week course on how to interpret and study the Bible, a foundational skill for the serious disciple of Jesus.
Anyone can join us in prayer at 9 AM, upstairs. We look forward to seeing you this Sunday!
Mark Richey is the praise and worship pastor, participating in and managing our worship team. You can contact him at 530.265.4799
