The Significance of Communion

On June 5/6, we’re taking communion at all of our weekend services!

As this special approaches this weekend, we wanted to take a moment and share what it truly means when we participate in communion. Scroll down to read more about communion and plan on joining us on June 5/6 to participate with us.

Why is Communion significant?

On Jesus’ last night, He took bread & wine and instituted a new ordinance for the church.

“And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, blessed and broke it, and gave it to the disciples and said, ‘Take, eat; this is My body.’ Then He took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, ‘Drink from it, all of you. For this is My blood of the new covenant, which is shed for many for the remission of sins’.”
Matthew 26:26-28 (NKJV)

This was just before Jesus endured the cross where His body was truly broken and His blood was truly shed for our sins. For over 2,000 years, the church has taken Communion together to remember what Jesus has done for us on the cross.

What are the elements of Communion?

The Bread:
When we take it, we are reminded of the price paid for our sins and the healing of our body, soul, and spirit.

“But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed.”
Isaiah 53:5 (NKJV)

The Cup (juice/wine):
Remembrance of Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross and the New Covenant.

Why does the church offer Communion?

A unifying sacrament where we remember our salvation was bought by Jesus alone. It is the centerpiece of our Christian faith.

Foundations of Faith

Lastly, we encourage you to watch this short video from Pastor Lee in our Foundations of Faith series!