So Ms. Norma and I went to the Bloomsbury Baptist Church Sunday last. Was a rather interesting service. Compared to the Baptist in Jamaica they are very quiet! Almost like Anglicans. There is no clapping and magnifying the name of the Lord, just 'ordinary' worship. Ordinary for me means hymns, bible reading, sermon, collection and notices etc.
But there is something that puzzled me and I hope someone can shed some light on it - taking Communion. As an Anglican you have to be confirmed to partake of Communion but I noticed at the service they passed around the Bread then the Wine for all to take. Frankly I didn't because I know that you don't just take the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ without first taking the steps to cleanse yourself of all the sins and to live a particular life!
So did something pass me by or is tradition being thrown out the window?
PS the link to the church: http://www.bloomsbury.org.uk/index.html
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Well my dear ... I think that your thoughts on that matter are right. They should have indicated what it was about and then ask persons if they wish to partake. At my church there is 'open communion', but the seriousness of the rite is explained before the ordinances are passed around.... So was it real bread and wine or grape juice?
I really don't know as I never had any. The bread didnt look like the loaves they serve at my church and the wine appears like grape juice. The big issue for me is - is open communion right?
Welcome to the body Christ. I am a Methodist I Atlanta and I do take communion. The pastor explained that we practice open communion and you dont have to be a member to partake. the decision should be up to the individual.
Christ came to save sinners, so please dont wait until you are "holy' before you partake of the body and blood of Christ.
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