Faith Christian Assembly
Faith Christian Assembly sets aside time to partake in holy Communion on the first Sunday of each month during its 10:30 a.m. service.
Christians take Communion to follow Jesus’ directive when he said “keep doing this in memory of me” (1 Corinthians 11:25). People can read more about the first Communion, which took place at the last supper, in Matthew 26:26-28. The bread is a symbol of Jesus’ broken body, which he endured for the world’s healing and wholeness. “But He was wounded for our transgressions, he was crushed for our wickedness [sin, injustice and wrongdoing]; the punishment [required] for our well-being fell on him, and by his stripes [wounds] we are healed,” Isaiah 53:5.
The wine is a symbolic of Jesus’ shed blood, done for the forgiveness of sins. “In fact under the Law almost everything is cleansed with blood, and without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness [neither release from sin and its guilt, nor cancellation of the merited punishment],” Hebrews 9:25.
Taking Communion is a reminder of this sacrifice that represents the New Covenant believers have in Jesus, established out of God’s immeasurable love. People don’t have to be a member of the church to join with in Communion, as long as they have accepted Christ as their savior.
People are also welcome to attend the pre-service prayer at 5 p.m. on Sunday, followed by the Sunday evening Celebration Service at 5:30. Spending time at service is a great way to end the weekend, and set a positive tone for a new week ahead.
Those who are looking for a friendly, Bible-based church are welcome to join one of the services this Sunday.
Grief Share meets each week on Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. in the Garden Room. The men’s and women’s ministries meet on the third Thursday of month at 1:30 p.m. in the main sanctuary and the Garden Room, respectively.
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