CommunionThe Lord's Supper is the sign and seal of eating and drinking in communion with the crucified and risen Lord. This sacrament is a great act of thanksgiving, in which we give thanks to God for all that he has done for us, culminating in His gift of Jesus. That's why we also call the Lord's Supper "The Eucharist," which means Thanksgiving in Greek.When we break bread and drink wine in His name we believe that the risen Christ is present with us, feeding us in our hearts. That's why we also call the Lord's Supper "Communion." Jesus instituted the Lord's Supper during the last supper that He had with His disciples before He died. So it always reminds us of the great sacrifice that he made on the cross for the sin of the world. But the Lord's Supper also recalls the many meals that Jesus ate with people during His earthly ministry and the meals that He ate with His disciples after His resurrection and it anticipates that great Messianic banquet which God has promised us at the end of time. So it is also a joyous feast. To emphasize the importance and joy of the Lord's Supper, we celebrate it at Reid Memorial Presbyterian Church on the major festivals of the Christian year and on the Sundays which mark the beginning of the special seasons of Advent and Lent. During months where there are no major festivals or special seasons, we usually celebrate communion on the first Sunday of the month. If anyone knows of an RMPC member who desires homebound communion by two church officers, please contact the church at 706-733-2275. |