Back to the original request for thoughts about communion, I believe it is a sad thing that families do not take communion in their homes with each other. Jesus only said "Do this". He did not say where, how and when. I understand that pastors like to keep it in the church setting in order to protect the sacrament from being lightly taken or the meaning becoming muddied.
But if the congregation was taught properly concerning this sacrament and encouraged to take into the home, I believe there would be fewer divorces, fewer teen problems, and a happier home life. How could you stay bitter with someone who hands you the cup and says, "This is Jesus' blood shed for you. You are forgiven" - (just an example).
In my home, my husband and I served each other communion (lots of people just can't get to church), and that was such a bonding time. We felt more love for each other at that time. It changed the atmosphere. I wish we had started this when our children were young.
So many people are home-bound, and they do not enjoy this special moment with the Lord. They believe that they have to be in church or a pastor has to come to their home (which few have the time to do). What a shame. Communion belongs anywhere two or more Christians are gathered together.
But if the congregation was taught properly concerning this sacrament and encouraged to take into the home, I believe there would be fewer divorces, fewer teen problems, and a happier home life. How could you stay bitter with someone who hands you the cup and says, "This is Jesus' blood shed for you. You are forgiven" - (just an example).
In my home, my husband and I served each other communion (lots of people just can't get to church), and that was such a bonding time. We felt more love for each other at that time. It changed the atmosphere. I wish we had started this when our children were young.
So many people are home-bound, and they do not enjoy this special moment with the Lord. They believe that they have to be in church or a pastor has to come to their home (which few have the time to do). What a shame. Communion belongs anywhere two or more Christians are gathered together.