Give the congregation time to give mental thanks for all that Christ did so that they may be saved. When the supper was over, he took the cup, gave thanks to you, gave it to his disciples, and said: "Drink from this, all of you; this is my blood of the new covenant, poured out for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins. These phrases may be less frightening and more invitational for young children. the altar, each “table” may be dismissed with a word of scripture or encouragement, closing with the words: “Arise and go in peace, and may the God of peace go with you.” Music may be played softly while the people are being served, but preferably not during the reading of the ritual. We have never lived this day before. 1 0 obj
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Follow this with the Lord's Prayer and a moment for everyone to confess their sins to the Lord in silence. Holy Communion, also called the Lord’s Supper, is one of two sacraments in the United Methodist Church. Giving the Bread and Cup The bread and wine are given to the people, with these or other words being exchanged: The body of Christ, given for you. G�3[�,tf���ݶ�ƃ�K�#�G��\>&%F�Lc��^�%h8�BYK�7�ĖU�Y�̲�r�^-|3�{�0=�J�5B�(�Pt,� >v����.��|���S�]����v���U;)��Mg#f��d�x�E�ܛp��6�./f��&�����}���s�(_�LQ���d��w�њ�B���� ]�`ۭ�)3Z���df=r-T�tm^� #���bj�4��5d�Ҿo$�`�M8���,{��)*-�~,*���E������_D����2�Ǝ��^�.���S*��q��y)�rC��̺�. If you want to join in Election Day Communion, it’s not rocket science. While we believe the Holy Spirit is not confined to a space and can bless anyone anywhere, we do believe communion is an embodied, incarnational experience. My dearest friends, this is the day that the Lord has made, and we rejoice in the gifts of this day and life itself. 3) The Great Thanksgiving for A Service of Christian Marriage or for A Service of Death and Resurrection. Any Christian baptism is recognized by the United Methodist Church. )�ni0U�;��U�e�9�c�ܺ���(\Ϧt��r���U��ZM�a��Ŋ[+f�P�P������ U�����[z���"m�V!^~����ax�k[�`˦�-> a. Holy Communion is a sacrament. 2 0 obj
There is the breaking of bread--small wafers are often substituted--representing Christ's body. He called the crowd with his disciples, and said to them, 'If any want to become my followers, let them deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. Words of Institution for Communion The Lord Jesus, on the night he was betrayed, took a loaf of bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, “This is my body that is for you. On the night in which he gave himself up for us, he took bread, gave thanks to you, broke the bread gave it to his disciples, and said: "Take, eat; this is my body which is given for you. From the origin of Methodism, a group of four men who called themselves the “holy club” at Oxford, was an impressive growth in the span of John Wesley's lifetime.When Wesley passed away in 1791, the movement he helped start had grown to 72,000 members in the British Isles and … During this time, people who wish to kneel can do so. Raise your the wine goblet and indicate to the congregation that the wine represents the blood of Jesus. But they’re the simple tools we’ve been given by Jesus. Communion - During the sacrament of communion, participants symbolically partake of the body (bread) and blood (wine or juice) of Christ. In a sacrament God uses common elements – in this case, bread and wine/juice – as means or vehicles of divine grace. The word sacrament comes from a Latin word for vow or promise and a Greek word for mystery.Sacraments are ritual practices that connect us to the mystery of God’s love and grace and call us to respond in faith. Methodists invite all people to take communion if they believe in Christ. The United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) is in prayer for the many U.S. states that are experiencing the dangerous and deadly effects and after-effects of a string of winter storms. See An Act of Spiritual Communion (Pdf) Wait until everyone receives the bread and wine from the ushers and then say a blessing. Lay the communion wafers on the trays. Text Information ; First Line: General Services: Title: General Services: Language: English: Publication Date: 1989: Notes: General Service Liturgies includes The Basic Pattern of Worship, An Order of Sunday Worship Using the Basic Pattern, Services of Word and Table I, II, and III, continued through page 16 Communion: Catholic vs. Methodist Being catholic since I was born, I know a lot of the history and traditions of the Catholic Church. The wine represents the blood of Christ, but many Methodist churches substitute grape juice. Many churches celebrate communion once a month, often on the first Sunday, as well as special days of the year such as Easter and Christmas Eve. smithfield, virginia, 23430. The Services of Word and Table in the front of The United Methodist Hymnal lead us in celebrating the fullness of the sacrament.. endobj
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