16. The Lord’s Supper
The Lord’s Supper is a participation in the emblems of the body and
blood of Jesus as an expression of faith in Him, our Lord and Saviour. In
this experience of communion Christ is present to meet and strengthen His
people. As we partake, we joyfully proclaim the Lord’s death until He
comes again. Preparation for the Supper includes self-examination,
repentance, and confession. The Master ordained the service of footwashing
to signify renewed cleansing, to express a willingness to serve
one another in Christlike humility, and to unite our hearts in love. The
communion service is open to all believing Christians. (Matt 26:17-30;
John 6:48-63; 13:1-17; 1 Cor 10:16, 17; 11:23-30; Rev 3:20.)