Saint Nicholas Lutheran Church
HOLY COMMUNION

Trays of Communion Cups, Stacked

As we view it as a means of God's grace, the sacrament of Holy Communion (often called the Lord's Supper or the Eucharist) is offered at each Sunday service of worship. In this sacrament, we share in God's great gift to us and celebrate the Lord's death and resurrection until he comes again.

All who are baptized in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit are welcome to receive Holy Communion. Those who come to the table receive in bread and wine the body and blood of their Lord. This gift is itself the real presence of God's forgiveness and mercy, nourishing believers in union with their Lord and with each other.

How does it work?

After the sermon and the offering, ushers will indicate when it's your row's turn to approach the altar, and they will offer you a small plastic cup. If you choose to participate, join the line in the center isle, and when you reach the front, the pastor or assisting pastor will hand you bread and say "The body of Christ, given for you." You may say Amen. Next you are offered wine, poured into the individual cup that you received from the usher. Alternatively, you can choose grape juice provided in small cups by a second communion assistant. With the wine or grape juice, the assistant will say "The blood of Christ, shed for you." Place the used cup in the basket, and return to your seat via the side isle.

If you wish to take communion but are unable to walk to the front of the church, just notify the usher, and the pastor will bring the bread and wine to you at your chair.


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7/18/04