And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, blessed and broke it, and gave it to them and said,
"Take eat, this is My body." Then He took the cup, and when He had given thanks He gave
it to them, and they all drank from it. And He said to them, "This is My blood of the new
covenant, which is shed for many." Mark 14:22-24
On the first Sunday of every month for the last two and a half years I had this to say: One of my favorite things about the Church of God is that here we practice what is called an open table. If it is your first Sunday here, or your millionth Sunday here you are welcome to partake of communion with us. There is no class you have to attend. No list of beliefs you have to sign. You need not be baptized, you need not be perfect.
The only thing that is required is for communion to mean something to you. If you know Jesus, if what he did by his life and death mean something to you come and join is at the table. The disciples were full of liars and cheaters, braggarts and thieves, and that was after they followed Jesus for three years. If they were able to partake, so are we.
As you are willing, as you are prepared, Come.
+ What does communion mean to you?
+ In your tradition what must someone do/believe in order to partake?
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