“Should I Take Communion Here?”

If you are visiting with us you may wonder whether or not you should receive the sacrament of Holy Communion (The Lord’s Supper). We do not want anyone to feel uncomfortable in partaking. We also do not want anyone to partake merely as a form or ritual or just to be sociable! In fact, the Bible says it is dangerous to do so. This is not our table. It is not the table of the Presbyterian Church in America. It is the Lord’s table. Therefore, we try to follow His instructions as nearly as we can.

In light of His instructions, we invite you to commune if each of the following is true:

• You have been born again by the power of the Holy Spirit, have repented of your sin, and are trusting Jesus Christ – plus nothing – for right standing with God.
• You have been baptized (either as an infant or as an adult). [Baptism (the sign of union) must always precede the Lord’s Supper (the sign of communion). If you wish, you can make arrangements for baptism with our pastor.]
• You are not living secretly and unrepentantly in sin but are striving by the help of the Holy Spirit to glorify God with your entire life.
• You have joined or have been confirmed as a communing member of a church that proclaims the gospel. [If you have not, then we invite you to consider becoming a member here. If you would like more information, please see our pastor.]
• You have not been excommunicated or asked by your church to refrain from taking communion. [We respect the discipline of other churches and we do not want to encourage the practice of lowering the standards of Christian living or evading accountability by allowing unrepentant people to do what their own congregations do not allow them to do].

If you can sincerely say, “Yes” to each of these things, then we welcome you in the Name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

We believe He wants you to renew your covenant bond with Him and us in this way.

If you can not say, “Yes” to each of these things–or if you are not sure–then we ask that you please refrain from partaking at this time, and we invite and encourage you in Christ’s name to talk with the pastor about how to take steps to enable you to openly enjoy communion with Christ and His people.

NOTE: We serve gluten-free bread and wine.