Holy Communion Service | July 13, 2014

­Holy Communion Service | 13-07-2014

The pastor commenced the Sunday worship service with a prayer after reading out Psalm 139:1-6 and 23.  The worship team led the congregation in singing hymns; Aw Koi ah Hiam Hondampa in Lungkham Chiteng a Thuak, Tua Sisan, Gamlapi Mualtung Ah followed immediately by mass prayer led by the worship team and then followed by the song Saltangte Suahtakna Ding during which the offerings were collected. The offertory prayer was done by the Pastor.

Important Announcements:-

1. Mr.Thangchinlian and Ms.Chingzahoih invite our fellow church members to witness their holy matrimony on 17^th July at Pearson, Lamka.
2. Election of church elders to be conducted on 3^rd August.
3. To pray for our fellow BYF members who have gone to teach the children residing in the backward regions of Churachandpur as part of Project Nehemia Summer Teach. The members are as follows:-
   1. Convention English School, Kangkap Village:-
      • Zenngaihniang
      • Joyce Vunghoihkim
      • Kapgoulal Guite
   2. Convention English School, Bukpi Village:-
      • Chinkhansiam Tunglut
      • L Hau Ngaihte

4. To pray for the success of the upcoming BYF Summer Retreat.
5. The Baptist Dorcas Fellowship were fecilitated a certificate in recognition of them becoming group patron members of GBC.

Special no. “Blessings” presented by Mr.Hauboi and Ms.Sangpui.

Sermon

“What is Holy Communion/The Lord’s Supper?”

Reference: I Corinthians 11:23-32

The pastor spoke about two sacraments; 1.Baptisma and 2.Holy Communion

Baptism signifies the beginning of life in Christ. A person once baptized stays baptized his whole life. It need not be renewed. While on the other hand Holy Communion signifies belongingness in Christ and it needs to be done periodically.

Being baptised or partaking in Holy Communion does not mean that one’s sins are forgiven. This pardon can only be received through faith in Christ.

These two sacraments are associated with discipleship in Christ. 

About the Lord’s Supper/HolyCommunion:-

• It began with Jesus Christ in the New Testament.
• It is to be observed often as is the command.
• Obeying of the command does not mean forgiveness of sins but rather means discipleship.
• It is done as an acknowledgement(witness) of Christ’s sacrifice.
• Communion  bread and wine symbolise the flesh and blood of Christ, and unless they are used for this purpose they have no significance.
• No-one is worthy of partaking in Lord’s Supper but it is only because of God’s grace that we do.
• It is not to be misused as God’s judgment will befall upon those who misuse it. One should examine himself so that one does not sin.

The Pastor concluded his sermon with a prayer and dedicated the Holy Communion to God. The mass was presided by the Pastor and the local elders.

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By- Sylvia Tonsing
Media Team