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1 CORINTHIANS — Part 13

I have become all things to all people, that by all means I might save some.

1 Corinthians 9:22b

The divisions in the Corinthian congregation extended to the “haves” and “have nots”.

This isn’t surprising, but it weaved itself into their fabric so much that the way the celebrated the Lord’s Supper became an object of disunity and disdain rather than unity in the Body of Christ Jesus.

How twisted!

May our celebration of His Body and Blood bring us together – always!

Scriptures

  • 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Holy Communion, Part 2 — Why & How?

This week we will continue our look at the Sacrament of Holy Communion. Some of what we’re covering include:

Whoever feeds on my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life, and I will raise him up on the last day.

John 5:54-55
  1. WHY
    1. Forgiveness
    2. Life / Salvation
    3. Commanded by God
  2. HOW
    1. through Faith
    2. in Humility
    3. with Examination / Understanding
  3. The Lord’s Supper is for those
    1. Who are baptized children of God
    2. Who sincerely repent of their sins
    3. Believe Jesus has forgiven their sins
    4. Who recognize the real presence of Jesus’ Body and Blood at the Lord’s Table
  4. Keep in mind:
    1. We believe, teach, and confess that there is only one kind of unworthy guest, those who do not believe. Of them it is written, “Those who do not believe are condemned already” [John 3:18]. The unworthy use of the holy sacrament increases, magnifies, and aggravates this condemnation (1 Cor. 11:27, 29)

Scriptures

  • Matthew 26:26–29
  • John 6:53–58
  • 1 Corinthians 10:14–21, 11:17–34

Holy Communion, Part 1 — What?

We take two weeks to look at Holy Communion. This week we will look at what it is; including:

Whoever feeds on my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life, and I will raise him up on the last day.

John 5:54-55
  1. a Sacrament,
  2. Jesus’ Last Supper
  3. a celebration of the Passover [and what that means]

Scriptures

  • Matthew 26:26-29
  • John 6:27-58

Drive-Up Communion

We have discontinues this as most of those needing it have now been vaccinated and have returned.

Starting on Sunday, November 1, 2020, LifeBridge will offer “Drive-Up” Holy Communion for folks who cannot make it to worship due to our current environment.

This will take place on Communion Sundays (first and third Sundays of the month) between 1:00-1:30 PM.

Simple pull your vehicle up between those times on those days, honk your horn to let Pastor Scott know you’re here, and he will come out, masked and gloved, with wiped-down Elements and take you through the Sacrament.

Of course, this will also be a time with Pastor Scott can have a short “catch-up” time with folks!

If you have any questions, please contact Pastor Scott.

SEDER, 2019

On Thursday, April 18, at 7:00 PM in the sanctuary, LifeBridge will celebrate a Seder Meal. (“Seder” means “order.”)

NOTE: Due to the great amount of preparations needed for this event, we need a good tally of how many people will be coming. As such, there is a sign-up sheet in the sanctuary and it is imperative to sign-up and let us know how many are coming (adults and children).

You will be blessed in your coming.

More information on the SEDER here.