Meaning
The church observes the Lord's Supper, as instituted by Christ.
The Supper points to Christ, whose body was broken for us and
whose blood was shed to assure salvation for believers and to
establish the new covenant. In the Supper the church identifies
with the life of Christ given for the redemption of humanity
and proclaims the Lord's death until He comes. The Supper expresses
the fellowship and unity of all believers with Christ. It is
a supper of remembrance, celebration and praise which strengthens
believers for true discipleship and service.
Practice
In preparation for the fellowship of the Lord's Supper, all
believers examine themselves. All those who understand its meaning,
confess Jesus Christ as Lord in word and life, are accountable
to their congregation and are living in right relationship with
God and others are invited to participate in the Lord's Supper.
The normal pattern in the New Testament was that baptism preceded
participation in the Lord's Supper.
Matthew 26:26-30; Acts 2:41-42; I Corinthians 10:16-17; I Corinthians
11:23-32.
