Communion Story
Last night we went to the Fredericksburg UMC. We were attending the installation service for the Rev Robert Hall, our new District Superintendent. Personally, I enjoy these types of services; it echoes back to me my commitment and responsibility as a pastor. Also, joining in worship with other clergy is a joy.
Well, as the title would suggest, we celebrated Holy Communion. Ashlei has been away at Grandma's, so we had Brittani and Nathan. Brittani knows what to do, and why we do it. Of course, Nathan is learning all this. I coached him: "They're going to give you a piece of bread. Take the bread then put it in the cup with the juice. Then you eat it." We went over this several times. When it was his turn he took the bread, in a shy manner. Then he moved to the cup, looked into it, and threw his bread into the cup.
He thought it was fun. We made the most of it, and made it a learning moment. To his defense, in our church we use the little cups you drink out of (instead of intinction). Wet bread and all, having an opportunity to participate in Communion as a family was special. Stay blessed...john
Well, as the title would suggest, we celebrated Holy Communion. Ashlei has been away at Grandma's, so we had Brittani and Nathan. Brittani knows what to do, and why we do it. Of course, Nathan is learning all this. I coached him: "They're going to give you a piece of bread. Take the bread then put it in the cup with the juice. Then you eat it." We went over this several times. When it was his turn he took the bread, in a shy manner. Then he moved to the cup, looked into it, and threw his bread into the cup.
He thought it was fun. We made the most of it, and made it a learning moment. To his defense, in our church we use the little cups you drink out of (instead of intinction). Wet bread and all, having an opportunity to participate in Communion as a family was special. Stay blessed...john
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