We were honoured to receive not only the blessings of the congregation, but also to participate in Holy Communion in a most meaningful manner. We were invited to lift the bread and wine in the presence of our church family and to recite the following prayer:
(Bread) Lord God, you have been seen as the bread of life in Jesus Christ. We bring this bread to remind us that the one who lived, died and who is now risen to life, feeds us with the goodness of your life so that we will never hunger again.
(Wine) You are the vine and we are the branches O Christ. You produce the new wine of God's love in us. As you bled and died, suffering for the sins of the world, you quenched the thirst for mercy and peace in the hearts of humankind. In this wine we see your grace freely poured out for the whole world.
After Pastor Paul pronounced Jordanne baptized, Beth lit the baptismal candle
and Tricia (the elder for today's service) carried J around the sanctuary to be introduced to the members (rather like doing a victory lap!), a beautiful ritual of the HXUCA baptism service.
Praise be to God that Jordanne has publicly joined the faith and family of Jesus Christ.
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