* This thread is for the church and not to be used for debating christianity. I would ask that those who are non-believers please respect the beliefs of others today. Thank you in advance.
For two millenia since Christ's death, Christians all over the world have been participating in what is known as the the Last Supper. Some know this occasion by another name which is the "memorial" of Christ's death. However you shall call it, or how often you shall do it, does not really matter. What does matter is following our Lord's command to do this until he shall come again.
For those partaking at the memorial this year, some even for the first time, I want you to know you are in my thoughts today and my prayers. And I invite you all, whatever time you do partake to post a little note on this thread letting everyone know that you did it, and what your thoughts are about it. Also, if you wish to share scripture or prayers, feel free to do so. For today all christians unite, we are one part of the same body of Christ and we together fulfill our masters command to "do this in remembrance of me".
This year I am attending 2 memorial observances, one today with some bible student friends (online) and one tomarrow hosted at my home for my other christian friends. Since being out of the watchtower I have learned to embrace all my christian bothers and sisters regardless as to whether we are in total agreement on doctrine or not. For Jesus showed that understanding all doctrine was not the identifying mark of a true christian, but rather LOVE is. I have great love for all of Christ's church.
Here is my scripture post to get the ball going, so to speak.
Luke 22;
14 When the hour came, Jesus and his apostles reclined at the table. 15 And he said to them, “I have eagerly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer. 16 For I tell you, I will not eat it again until it finds fulfillment in the kingdom of God.”
17 After taking the cup, he gave thanks and said, “Take this and divide it among you. 18 For I tell you I will not drink again from the fruit of the vine until the kingdom of God comes.”
19 And he took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, “This is my body given for you; do this in remembrance of me.”
20 In the same way, after the supper he took the cup, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which is poured out for you
Peace to all, Lilly