I hope that you are planning on being present for worship this coming Lord’s Day as we will be celebrating the Lord’s Table in our morning service. This is one of the two ordinances our Lord has given His church. It is one of the ways we proclaim the death of our Savior until He returns. It is a high and holy moment. While we do not believe that the juice and cracker become the literal blood and body of Christ neither do we believe it is a “mere” symbol. As if the elements and the celebration is nothing more than a picture. It is a unique and wonderful experience as we reflect on the glory and the wonder of the cross. The Supper is not to be treated lightly or thoughtlessly. Paul told the Corinthians that some were sick and others died because of the manner in which they treated this ordinance. He warned that to partake in an “unworthy” manner was to eat and drink judgment upon one’s self. I hope that you will take time prior to Sunday morning to prepare yourself. Take some time to read through the gospel accounts of the cross. Reflect on the price Christ paid for your rebellion and give thanks. Then come and celebrate with us.
Let me quickly remind you of the Hymn Festival on Sunday evening August 15 at First Baptist. It will be a wonderful evening of music and worship. A bus is being chartered for our senior adults so if you are a senior and want to go you’ll not have to drive downtown and park we’ll drop you off at the door. There is a sign up sheet in the hall just outside the choir room. If you need a ride to the church to get on the bus give us a call and we’ll make arrangements for you.
I look forward to seeing all of you as we gather for worship this Sunday.
Rod