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Holy
Communion is one of two sacraments in the Lutheran Church. Our Lord
Jesus Christ invites us to come to His table to receive the bread and
wine in which he is truly present with his body and blood. We receive
the gifts he offers: new life, forgiveness of sin, and the gift of
eternal life. All are welcome to the table of the Lord, since it is His
invitation. We celebrate open communion at St. Paul. You do not have to
be a member of this parish to participate in the Lord's Supper.
Holy
Communion is offered every Sunday at one of our two services [Fall
through Spring] 9 AM & 11:15 AM. The first and third Sundays Holy
Communion is offered at the 11:15 AM service, and Holy Communion is
offered at the 9 AM service on the second and fourth Sundays of the
month. Holy Communion is also offered at both services when we are
celebrating a special Holy Day. During the summer, Holy Communion is
offered at our 10 AM service. White grape juice is available for those
who prefer this instead of wine.
The pastors and
Communion Assistants are available and willing to bring Holy Communion
to those who are homebound or residing in a nursing home or
assisted-living facility. Communion Ministers are trained and
commissioned to serve in this important ministry. If you would like to
become a Communion Minister, please talk with one of the Pastors.
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