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1 | Communion, how often? | 1 Cor 11:25 | Makarios | 4214 | ||
I believe that Communion is a sacred event that should be executed with the utmost humility and seriousness where a saint reflects on life and makes amends for anything that separates them from God. By sharing in Communion, we are taking sharing in the Body and Blood of our Lord Jesus, which is not something that should be taken 'lightly' but with the highest sincerity! Some churches have it almost every single Sunday. I attend a Conservative Mennonite Church where we have Communion twice a year- at Easter and in the Fall. We also wash each other's feet after we take the bread and drink the cup. If Communion ever becomes less than a sacred event that loses its seriousness or meaning where we fail to reflect on our own individual personal relationships with Him, then it is being done way too often. However, Communion must be done often enough for the people to be able to reflect on their lives and be ready to take part in the sharing of Communion with a solemn and humble heart to our Lord. | ||||||
2 | Women involved? | 1 Cor 11:25 | charis | 4244 | ||
Dear Nolan Keck, I appreciate your answer. I think that a foot-washing afterward is beautiful. One question: are women involved in this communion and footwashing? In Jesus' name, charis |
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3 | Women involved? | 1 Cor 11:25 | Makarios | 4314 | ||
Hello again charis.. Yes, the women are involved with the foot washing but the men wash one another's feet while the women wash each other's feet. This is a beautiful act of servanthood immediately after Communion and I had the blessed opportunity to wash two of my brother's feet! One of which was my first cousin, Neil, whom I enjoyed coming to a faith in Christ over the past 3 years! We hugged each other and are much closer now as brothers then we ever were as cousins! Foot washing in my church is an integral part of Communion. But everything is undertaken with a sense of humility and servanthood, and it would not have the same meaning to go through this so many times a year. | ||||||
4 | Women involved? | 1 Cor 11:25 | charis | 4336 | ||
Dear Nolan, I agree with your view of servanthood. We also segregate men and women in foot-washing. In my church, we do not have footwashing very often, but it is a very moving spiritual experience when we do. I rejoice with you in your relationship with your brother (cousin) Neil. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and experience. In the Lord Jesus Christ, charis |
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