 the past and celebrate the present, we also look forward to the future. Jesus tells us with authority that he is coming back again! Is this something you have been conscious of during a communion service?
How to celebrate communion
Many different practices have evolved through the centuries, and it is possible to be creative and innovative in the way in which we share communion. The key thing to remember is that it is not so much what we do, as the attitude in which we do it that is important.
Read what Paul says in 1 Corinthians 11:27-29.
So then, whoever eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty of sinning against the body and blood of the Lord. Everyone ought to examine themselves before they eat of the bread and drink from the cup. For those who eat and drink without discerning the body of Christ eat and drink judgment on themselves. NIV
Q) What does this tell you about the frame of mind in which we should take communion?
This passage stresses the importance of having a right relationship with God and with each other. Sometimes we may not feel good enough to take communion. But sin can be confessed, forgiveness received, relationships restored. For each of us, taking communion can be a time of new beginnings.
As we come to the end of the course, this may be an appropriate time for your group to celebrate communion together.
As you do, remember and rejoice in all that God has done for you, through his Son Jesus Christ. For some of you this may be an opportunity to reach out to God for the first time.
Perhaps you will feel that you can pray for each other, or you could request prayer for a specific need.
Now the course is over you will probably be asking what comes next? The most important thing is to get involved in the life of a local church and consider being baptised (as an adult) if you have not already done so.
You may also want to build on the relationships you have made in this group and perhaps continue to meet together? You have set out on a journey but there is still a long way to go and it is good to have companions as you travel.
Alternatively you could agree on a date for a reunion and have a bring and share meal together?
Relationships need to be nurtured. Try and find time each day for a quiet moment with God. Read the Bible and listen to God as you pray.