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1 | Communion, how often? | 1 Cor 11:25 | charis | 4245 | ||
Dear JonnyRay, A great answer! I agree about the exclusion of unbelievers and children. I understand not wanting to offend people, but it is ludicrous to share that which is holy with a nonbeliever. Also, wanting to 'bless' kids is one thing, but often these kids grow up with no respect for communion because of familiarity. Thank you for your reply. In Christ Jesus, charis |
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2 | Communion, how often? | 1 Cor 11:25 | Reformer Joe | 4374 | ||
Of course unbelievers should be excluded, as it is a sacrament of the church. We do communion about once a month in my church, but sometimes I would like to see it done more often. I am torn on whether it would breed disrespect due to familiarity or not, but I myself enjoy celebrating both the communion with our Lord Jesus as well as the communion with my brothers and sisters in Christ. | ||||||
3 | Communion, how often? | 1 Cor 11:25 | charis | 4483 | ||
Dear Joe, Thank you for your answer. I guess it's time for me to 'fess up' about my thoughts on this issue. In my church we also celebrate communion once a month. Like you, I could enjoy sharing the loaf and the cup more often than that. However, I do think that for many saints more often might breed familiarity. We exclude unbelievers for obvious reasons. The eldership of my church also agrees that having children wait until they have repented and been baptized (12-15 years old) is appropriate, giving them something to strive for and hope in, an act of faith. Guests that profess Jesus as Savior are welcome to join us. We use a real loaf of uncut bread, the pastor or elder breaks it after prayer and passes it to the congregation. Each takes a portion, then passes to the next person. When all have a piece, we go to someone, offer them to take a bit of our piece, and take a bit of theirs, eat together and bless one another in Jesus' name. Then to another saint. This sharing of the bread can take some time, even in a small church, but we are not in a rush. After the bread (no set time), we drink the wine (juice) using disposable cups. We used to share the cup literally with a large chalice (I prefer this), but hygiene became an issue of contention, so we went the 'safe' route. As others have said, we believe this is a special, holy time. After singing a hymn or chorus, we end the meeting, then have a fellowship meal together. Our desire is to follow the pattern set for us in the Bible, but we hold no 'mystical' thoughts about the elements. Though they are bread and juice, they represent exactly what the Lord said they do. The broken body of Christ made whole in the sharing of the loaf, and drinking of the shed blood of Jesus to the effect of forgiveness of sins. I have much enjoyed the various comments and expressions of faith in this line of postings. Bless you, Joe, and all of you in Jesus' name, charis |
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