Almost 2,000 years ago Jesus Christ left two ordinances for the New Testament local church. The first was Believer's Baptism ( Matt 28:19-20, Acts 2:41), and the second was the Lord's Supper (Matthew 26:26-29; 1 Corinthians 11:23-32). Neither are a means of grace or salvation. Both are to call to remembrance the wonderful grace of God extended to every believer.
This Sunday night, GPBC will once again serve the Lord's Supper in obedience to Christ's command.
As your pastor, let me encourage every member to prepare themselves both scripturally and spiritually for this important event.
According to Christ's command we are called to "examine" ourselves, and as a church we are to be in one accord with the Lord, His Word, and one another.
As we come to the Lord's Table, may we remember what George F. MacLeod said years ago: "Jesus was crucified, not in a cathedral between two candles, but on a cross between two thieves"...and He did it all so that we could be forgiven and have a home in Heaven forever with Him.
The exercise of the Lord's Supper must be much more than just a religious ritual. It must be a personal discipline and exercise of worship and devotion of every Christian "in spirit and in truth."
Coming to the Lord's Table allows us to both personally and corporately say:
"Thank you Lord for saving my soul, thank you Lord for making me whole.
Thank you Lord for giving to me, thy great salvation so rich and free!"
Please read and study 1 Corinthians 11 as you prepare for this ordinance. God bless you and I look forward to seeing you this Sunday.
Preacher