By Dan Edmonson (Church Administrator)

What do we believe?

We believe that the Lord’s Supper is given to believers to commemorate the death of Jesus Christ and to anticipate His glorious return.

Why do we believe this?

1 Corinthians 11:23-26 – For I received from the Lord what I also delivered to you, that the Lord Jesus on the night when he was betrayed took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it, and said, “This is my body which is for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” In the same way also he took the cup, after supper, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood. Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me.” For as often as you eat this bread and drink the cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes.

Why does it matter?

One of the keys to rejoicing in the Lord’s Supper is the final part of today’s scripture. As often as we do it we are proclaiming the Lord’s death until He comes. Scripture is very clear that the Lord’s Supper is a way for us as believers to stop and think about the death of our Savior. To reflect on what He really accomplished for us individually on the cross. It is important to not think of this in a corporate way but to truly reflect on it individually. I have recently taken some time to reflect on this thought. If God took my body and wrung every ounce of sin out of it what He might have left would be something the size of the wafer, that helps me see how sinful I truly am and how great He truly is. It brings me perspective and then I remember the final part of today’s scripture and I am filled with joy anew. Why? It doesn’t say, “Do this in case He comes again;” it says, “Do this until He comes again.” He is coming. He has risen and He does love us. The Lord’s Supper is given to us to remind us of the whole of His work on the cross. Wow. Pray today that God sparks a joy anew as you reflect on His word, His wonderful work on the cross and His promised coming again.