Do this in remembrance of Me

[RebekahDavid]

Wonderful post! Has me thinking thumbing through the Bible and praying!

My church has communion based on a couple of things> One when the denomination calls for it. Two on World Wide Communion Day and other occasions such as Easter, Christmas, etc. And last but not least when my Pastor is led to by the Holy Spirit out side of the other times. (is three a couple lol sorry).

My former church (the one i attended before i was born again) held it the first Sunday of every month as well. Tho for me at the time it was just a ritual.

I too have recently been caught in the scriptures about how to take it and also how to give offerings (preparation of the heart).

From what i have read in scripture so far seems like the churches were doing it often but not in the right spirit. Personally i am thinking once a day at least would be good.

I also look forward to other's reply. Loved this post thanks again,

Love your sister in Christ,

Rebekah David

[elkieDannsa' Air An Drochaid]

I'm curious. How often does your church hold a Communion service?......weekly......monthly.......yearly....????

If you can, please explain how that was decided and by whom. Give the Scriptural basis if possible.

Thanks,

Fiosh

Hi Fiosh,

The home Church where I raised my family always have Communion on the first Sunday of every month. I appreciate that I knew when it would be so much. I was involved in another church here,also, closer to where I live for some time. However they discontinued to have Communion at a set time and seemed to me to miss it too much.

I would like Communion more often and always planned, because then I can properly come to it with prayers or fasting beforehand a better frame of mind and more prayers warm from the heart concerning The Lords Communion, and one cannnot do this is they are random. I prefer some order there for sure.

God Bless

[billie]

We have Communion in church on the third Sunday.

However, we aren't forbidden to partake of Communion in our own homes, as a family, and I know many families from our fellowship who do just that.

[CSLewis]

On wednesdays at 5:30, on Sundays 7:00, 8:45, 11:00, 5:30 and on other special days like Mauundy Thursday, Christmas etc.

The Holy Eucharist is the sacrament commanded by Christ for the continual remembrance of his life, death, and resurrection, until his coming again.

Because the Eucharist, the Church's sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving, is the way by which the sacrifice of Christ is made present, and in which he unites us to his one offering of himself it is considered a sacrifice.

The outward and visible sign in the Eucharist is bread and wine, given and recieved according to Christ's command.

The inward and spiritual grace is the Body and Blood of Christ given to his people, and received by faith.

It is required that we should examine our lives, repent of our sins, and be in love and charity with all people before we partake of the Holy Eucharist.

Transubstantiation in the Supper of the Lord cannot be proven by Holy Writ but is repugnant to the plain words of Scripture, overthroweth the nature of the sacrament and has given occasion to many superstitions.

-BCP 1979

[WillingToDie]

We do it on the third Sunday of every month, I believe. And I think the General Assembly decided that, however many years ago.

Thanks, "Sparky"!

If you ever get the chance, would you ask the pastor why it's offered once a month?

Peace,

Fiosh

Hey, Fiosh, I forgot about that

I just happen to have a Book of Order (the governing document for Presbyterians) and it says (Summary to follow, for the lazy ):

W-2.4009: The Lord’s Supper is to be observed on the Lord’s Day, in the regular place of worship, and in a manner suitable to the particular occasion and local congregation. It is appropriate to celebrate the Lord’s Supper as often as each Lord’s Day. It is to be celebrated regularly and frequently enough to be recognized as integral to the Service for the Lord’s Day.

and

The session is responsible for authorizing all observances of the Lord’s Supper in the life of a particular church and shall

ensure regular and frequent celebration of the Sacrament, in no case less than quarterly. Any other governing body of the church, also, may appoint times for the celebration of the Lord’s Supper during their meetings. A governing body may also authorize the celebration of the Sacrament in connection with the public worship of some gathering of believers which is under its jurisdiction or in institutions where it has a missional witness or authorized ministry. A governing body may delegate the authority to approve the celebration of the Lord’s Supper to an appropriate overseeing body in the institutions for which it has responsibility.

SUMMARY

Basically, teh Lords Supper can be served as often as every week, but at least once every 3 months or so. The session (which is the governing body within each church) sets how often it is observed, not the pastor. FYI, as I understand it, the pastor has very little power in the Presbyterian Church

so, there ya go

-edit-It should go without saying that Communion is served on special occasions, such as baptisms, christmas, easter etc. Also, we have World Communion once a year in which, to my understanding, churches all around the world have communion on the same day, in which we symbolically participate in communion with thousands of other believers. For this, we have different wines and breads from all over the world, which is neat.

Edited November 26, 2006 by WillingToDie

[Fiosh]

We do it on the third Sunday of every month, I believe. And I think the General Assembly decided that, however many years ago.

Thanks, "Sparky"!

If you ever get the chance, would you ask the pastor why it's offered once a month?

Peace,

Fiosh

Hey, Fiosh, I forgot about that

I just happen to have a Book of Order (the governing document for Presbyterians) and it says (Summary to follow, for the lazy ):

W-2.4009: The Lord

[Fiosh]

On wednesdays at 5:30, on Sundays 7:00, 8:45, 11:00, 5:30 and on other special days like Mauundy Thursday, Christmas etc.

The Holy Eucharist is the sacrament commanded by Christ for the continual remembrance of his life, death, and resurrection, until his coming again.

Because the Eucharist, the Church's sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving, is the way by which the sacrifice of Christ is made present, and in which he unites us to his one offering of himself it is considered a sacrifice.

The outward and visible sign in the Eucharist is bread and wine, given and recieved according to Christ's command.

The inward and spiritual grace is the Body and Blood of Christ given to his people, and received by faith.

It is required that we should examine our lives, repent of our sins, and be in love and charity with all people before we partake of the Holy Eucharist.

Transubstantiation in the Supper of the Lord cannot be proven by Holy Writ but is repugnant to the plain words of Scripture, overthroweth the nature of the sacrament and has given occasion to many superstitions.

-BCP 1979

Hi CSL:

I don't want to debate Transubstantiation in this thread. (though I'd be glad to if you'd like to start another thread)

It simply puzzles me that there is such a wide variation among denoms----and even within a denom---regarding how often Communion is offered.

Thank you for that beautiful description. I certainly agree with the spirit of it, though is doesn't completely describe my belief.

Do you have any idea why your church celebrates the Eucharist at every service? i.e. on what Scripture is it based?

Peace,

Fiosh

[RebekahDavid]

Wow God is amazing ! . we had communion today I asked my pastor to double check and make sure that i have given you accurate information only to find out that i was wrong lol.

My pastor is not lead by the denomination only the Holy Spirit.

Sorry about that but I learned something new about the church that i have been attending for over tens years because of this thread. thanks again!

Love your sister in Christ,

Rebekah David

still thumbing and praying too

[Fiosh]

Wow God is amazing ! . we had communion today I asked my pastor to double check and make sure that i have given you accurate information only to find out that i was wrong lol.

My pastor is not lead by the denomination only the Holy Spirit.

Sorry about that but I learned something new about the church that i have been attending for over tens years because of this thread. thanks again!

Love your sister in Christ,

Rebekah David

still thumbing and praying too

Hi Rebekah,

Thanks for the update! God certainly is amazing. Amen!.

F

[WillingToDie]

We do it on the third Sunday of every month, I believe. And I think the General Assembly decided that, however many years ago.

Thanks, "Sparky"!

If you ever get the chance, would you ask the pastor why it's offered once a month?

Peace,

Fiosh

Hey, Fiosh, I forgot about that

I just happen to have a Book of Order (the governing document for Presbyterians) and it says (Summary to follow, for the lazy ):

W-2.4009: The Lord