What is Holy Communion?

When we go to the Lord’s Supper, we are confessing many things. We are confessing:

• That there is One God, Who is Father, Son, and Holy Spirit as the Bible and Nicene Creed described Him,

• That we have sinned against God and our neighbor,

• That God came down to us in Jesus Christ and died on the cross to pay the full penalty for our sins,

• That he rose from the dead that we too will live forever,

• That through our Baptism, God has made each of us His child,

• That we trust in Jesus only and fully for our personal salvation,

• That God offers us, in the Lord’s Supper, the real Body and Blood of Jesus in the Bread and Wine,

• That through this Sacrament we receive the forgiveness that Jesus won for me on the Cross

• And that we rededicate our lives to serving Jesus as our only Lord and especially to forgive others as God has forgiven us.

St. Paul writes in 1 Corinthians 11:28 “A man ought to examine himself before he eats of the bread and drinks of the cup.” We examine ourselves by looking at the Ten Commandments and comparing them with our lives. When we do this we see our sin and our need for a Savior. In the Lord’s Supper, God gives us mercy and washes away all of our sins.
 

Should I participate in Holy Communion?

If you believe these truths and can make this confession we invite you to join us at the Lord’s Table. If, however, you have any questions about what we believe, the Pastor is happy to meet with you and tell you more about what Jesus has done for you.