The Lord's Supper is a participation in
the emblems of the body and blood of Jesus as an expression of faith in
Him, our Lord and Saviour. In this experience of communion Christ is present
to meet and strengthen His people. As we partake, we joyfully proclaim
the Lord's death until He comes again. Preparation for the Supper includes
self-examination, repentance, and confession. The Master ordained the service
of foot washing to signify renewed cleansing, to express a willingness
to serve one another in Christlike humility, and to unite our hearts in
love. The communion service is open to all believing Christians. (
1 Corinthians 10:16, 17;
1 Corinthians 11:23-30;
Matthew 26:17-30;
Revelation 3:20;
John 6:48-63;
John 13:1-17.
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