“Therefore, my beloved, flee from idolatry. I speak as to sensible people; judge for yourselves what I say. The cup of blessing that we bless, is it not a participation in the blood of Christ? The bread that we break, is it not a participation in the body of Christ? Because there is one bread, we who are many are one body, for we all partake of the one bread. ”
Regarding the Lord’s Supper
The following is essentially the communion statement that is listed in our Sunday bulletin along with links to some helpful resources for our visitors:
The Lord’s Supper is celebrated at this congregation in the confession and glad confidence that, as He says, our Lord gives into our mouths not only bread and wine but also His very Body and Blood to eat and to drink for the forgiveness of sins and to strengthen our union with Him and with one another. Our Lord invites to His table those who trust His words, "Given and shed for you", repent of all sin, desire to amend their sinful lives, and set aside any refusal to forgive and love as Christ forgives them, so that they may show forth His death until He comes. Because those who eat and drink our Lord’s Body and Blood unworthily do so to their great harm (1 Cor. 11:17-34) and because Holy Communion is a confession of the faith which is confessed at this altar (1 Cor. 10:16-21), any who are not yet instructed, in doubt, or who hold a confession of faith differing from that of this congregation and The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, and yet desire to receive the Sacrament, are asked first to arrange a time to visit with our pastor (1 Cor. 4:1). He is more than happy to schedule a time to meet with you as soon as possible to help you understand our doctrine and practice, as well as let you know what the process is to learn more about what we believe, teach and confess, potentially leading to membership. Thank you for honoring our practice.
In the meantime, you are more than welcome to come forward to the altar for a blessing when we are celebrating the Sacrament of the Altar, which is currently the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month. As the pastor or elder comes toward you with the Body or Blood of Christ please simply indicate that you are not communing by folding your hands over your chest.
We also encourage you to learn more and become familiar with with the following resources: