Communion

This Sunday we will commune with each other and Christ. A word or two about communion. First, please note that this Sunday we will be passing the communion elements (bread and cup) down the aisles during our worship service. The elders recently decided that wisdom seemed to alternate monthly between passing down the aisles and "coming down front". This result, hopefully, is one that will lead to more people more often being able to experience the presence of the Risen Christ in our midst. I will try to add to this post over the next couple of days, but for now... here are a couple of positives for each method of distribution of communion.
Passing down the rows: allows reflective meditation; accommodates those that may struggle to bring themselves forward (for physical or other reasons); etc.
Coming down front: requires action/volition; more personal connection between elders and people... as people may hear their names spoken or receive prayer or an encouraging hug; etc.

The opportunity to partake together of the broken body and poured out blood of our Savior is indeed a gift from heaven. Please prayerfully prepare your heart. How? Simply, dwell on your sin and dwell MORE on your Savior. Believe the gospel of grace enough to say to God:
Show me my sin.
Where am I resisting you?
What part of your good creation have a made into an idol... and regularly "go there" for a feeling of being alive, being loved, having meaning, etc? Kill that idolatry, Jesus. Root it out by the power of your love and grace.

Show me Yourself. Your grace and glory. Free my heart to follow you in joyful surrender.

More to come...