Communion Sample Clauses
Communion. ▇▇▇▇▇ instructed his disciples to remember his life, death and resurrection. This is done through communion. ▇▇▇▇▇ instructed his disciples to remember his life, death and resurrection. This is done through communion which is a tangible means of grace whereby we see, taste, hold, smell and hear the promises of redemption in ▇▇▇▇▇▇. There is a real and special spiritual presence of the glorified ▇▇▇▇▇▇ mediated by the Holy Spirit which strengthens the believer’s faith and points toward the future and full redemption of God’s people when ▇▇▇▇▇▇ returns (▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 26:19-20, 26-28; Luke 22:14-20; Mark 14:23-25; Revelation 19:9). ➡ It is a simple act. “... the ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇ on the night He was betrayed took bread ...” (1 Corinthians 11:23) ➡ It is a reminder. “... and when He had given thanks, He broke it, and said, ‘This is my body which is for you. Do this in remembrance of me’” (1 Corinthians 11:24). ➡ It is a symbol. “In the same way also He took the cup, after supper, saying, ‘This cup is the new covenant in my blood. Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me’” (1 Corinthians 11:25). ➡ It is a statement of faith. “For as often as you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until He comes” (1 Corinthians 11:26). CONTRIBUTION rhythm (Genesis 12:2; 1 ▇▇▇▇▇ 4:10-11; 2 Corinthians 4:6) At the center of God's mission in the world is to make the glory of His Name known among all peoples of the earth. He has done this by revealing Himself perfectly in the face of ▇▇▇▇▇▇. He shows that His Name is good, full of steadfast love, and worthy of glory by proclaiming and performing the gospel through the person and work of ▇▇▇▇▇, His life, death, resurrection and ascension for the sake of those He came to save. (Romans 12:1-2; Acts 4:23-31; Hebrews 13) As the disciples faithfully attend to the renewing of their minds and their faithful life together the disciples will also be in constant prayer for opportunities for relationships, hospitality and proclamation in the community. It is here that they will discover the way in which they can extend their fellowship by proclaiming the gospel with their lips and the gospel's fruit with their lives. In this way they make known the glory of the gospel in the face of ▇▇▇▇▇▇ to the community in which God has placed them. The gospel does not create merely a collection of individual disciples who wait for heaven.The gospel creates a people who have been invited into the very mission of God. The reaso...
Communion. If the bride & groom plan to consume bread or wine for Communion as part of their ceremony, please notify our Rental Coordinator. Prior approval by the Old Zion Board of Directors will be required. To help keep the Renter within their two-hour rental window, Old Zion Church suggests not having a receiving line. Instead, Old Zion Church suggests having the Best Man make an announcement after the bridal party has exited the church. The announcement should ask guests to head to the reception site, where they will be ‘received’ by the bride & groom. Doing so will allow the happy couple a little quiet time together inside the church, and allow time for indoor photos before the church is locked. Throwing rice, birdseed, artificial flower petals, confetti, or any other debris inside or outside of the building is not permitted. Alternatives such as ribbon wands and bubbles are permitted for use outside. Animals are not permitted on church property, except certified service animals. The Renter will be responsible for a thorough clean-up of the church property to the same condition as that preceding the rental. Clean up must take place immediately following the event. If Renter fails to commence the required clean up immediately following the rental, Old Zion Church may cause such clean up to be completed, the cost of which will be paid by the Renter. The Renter also forfeits claim to all decorations that are left behind. At all times during the rental period, Renter will take all actions necessary to maintain the church in good order and repair. The Renter will pay for all repairs to the church and other parts of Old Zion Church’s property which are necessitated by any acts of lack of due care on the part of the Renter or guests, invited or otherwise. Old Zion Church is not responsible for any items, lost or stolen, at the time of the event. However, every effort will be made to locate the owner of any items left behind.
Communion. The bride & groom only may consume bread and/or wine for Communion as part of their ceremony. The wine must be kept in a container with a tight-fitting lid that would stay in place if the container was accidentally knocked over. All communion items should be kept on a tray, and the communion cupboard should be covered with an absorbent cloth to catch any possible spills that could occur.
Communion. If the Renter plans to have bread or wine consumed for Communion as part of their event, please notify our Rental Coordinator. Prior approval by the Old Zion Board of Directors will be required. Animals are not permitted on church property, except certified service animals. The Renter will be responsible for a thorough clean-up of the church property to the same condition as that preceding the rental. Clean up must take place immediately following the event. If Renter fails to commence the required clean up immediately following the rental, Old Zion Church may cause such clean up to be completed, the cost of which will be paid by the Renter. The Renter also forfeits claim to all decorations that are left behind. At all times during the rental period, Renter will take all actions necessary to maintain the church in good order and repair. The Renter will pay for all repairs to the church and other parts of Old Zion Church’s property which are necessitated by any acts of lack of due care on the part of the Renter or guests, invited or otherwise. Old Zion Church is not responsible for any items, lost or stolen, at the time of the event. However, every effort will be made to locate the owner of any items left behind.