The Highway Forums General Discussion Open Forum The Lord's Supper/Communion practices

Okay, here ya go:

Frequency: quarterly

Elements used: Single loaf of unleavened bread broken in half and 2 cups wine. Served to all who come to the table set up at the front of the sanctuary.

Method of Administration: The large single table seats about 25 people. The Pastor and an Elder sit in the middle. Two Elders "fence" the table on either side. A genuine invitation is give to the congregation, on behalf of Christ, to come to the Table. A warning to unbelievers, professing Christians living in unrepentant sin, and those under discipline that they have no warrant to come and thus are not allowed. The first "group" sits around the table and the elements are "blessed" at which time the two plates with the bread are passed around. A short meditation is given by the pastor. Then the two cups of wine are passed around and another short meditation follows. That group returns to their pews and another "call" is given for a second group to come. And the process repeats itself until there are no longer any who will come forward. A "sermonette" follows the supper.

Special attire: none, but "casual dress" is not allowed.

Mandatory requirements: One must be a member of that particular church (denomination) and not under discipline. OR... a member in good standing of another denomination and having had an interview with the Elders beforehand. In other words, it is basically a "closed table" policy. (of which I oppose, but rather holding to a "close table")