SACRED OBSERVANCE
The Lord's Supper
"This is my body given for you; do this in remembrance of me." — Luke 22:19
YOU ARE INVITED
A Sacred Evening of Remembrance
Join us for a sacred evening of remembrance as we honor the sacrifice of Jesus Christ through the
observance of the Lord's Supper.
The Lord's Supper reminds us of Christ's sacrifice for our sins, our fellowship with Him, and our unity as the body of
Christ. It is a time of reflection, humility, and gratitude for the salvation made possible through His death on the cross.
Next Observance
DATE
Tuesday, March 31,
2026
TIME
6:00 PM
LOCATION
180 Denton Ave,
Lynbrook, NY 11563
All baptized believers who have placed their faith in Jesus Christ are welcome to participate.
The Service
Our Service Will Include
Communion
Sharing the bread and the cup in remembrance of Christ's body and blood.
Ordinance of Humility
The washing of feet, as Jesus demonstrated to His disciples in John 13.
Prayer & Worship
A time of collective prayer, reflection, and worshipping together.
Biblical Teaching
Understanding the Lord's Supper
Origin of the Lord's Supper
Matthew, Mark, and Luke report that as the time of the annual observance of the Passover approached, Jesus instructed Peter and John to make the necessary preparations. That evening, as Jesus and the disciples were reclining around the table, Jesus did something different — something that was to be practiced by His followers for all time as a memorial of His death.
He took bread, gave thanks and broke it, saying, "This is my body given for you; do this in remembrance of me" (Luke 22:19). Then he took a cup, saying, "Drink from it, all of you. This is my blood of the covenant which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins" (Matthew 26:27–28).
While this institution of the Lord's Supper was coincident with the Passover, it was not intended to be merely a re-interpretation of the Passover. Rather, it was a new memorial that would allow Jesus' followers to proclaim their personal belief in Him.
Significance of the Lord's Supper
The Lord's Supper graphically illustrates the doctrine of salvation. As we partake of the bread and fruit of the vine, we proclaim the Lord's atoning death and that His blood "purifies us from all sin" (1 John 1:7). We affirm our personal faith in Him and our acceptance of His sacrifice as payment for our sins.
We remember the love of God that sent Him into the world to save the lost (John 3:16); we remember the self-sacrifice of Christ as an atonement for sins (Ephesians 1:7); and we remember the completed redemptive work of Christ on the cross (Hebrews 10:12, 14).
On the one hand, the Lord's Supper is a solemn memorial of our Savior's suffering and dying on the cross. On the other hand, it is a celebration of our redemption and deliverance from sin, which brings us great joy!
Union with Christ
Paul understood the Lord's Supper to be an illustration of our continuing relationship with Christ: "The cup of blessing which we bless, is it not the communion of the blood of Christ? The bread which we break, is it not the communion of the body of Christ?" (1 Corinthians 10:16).
Every time we partake of the memorial symbols of Jesus' blood and body, we affirm our belief in His constant fellowship with us — we are in Him and He is in us (John 14:20).
Jesus Himself looked ahead: "For I tell you I will not drink again of the fruit of the vine until the kingdom of God comes" (Luke 22:18). And Paul stated that in eating the bread and drinking the cup, we "proclaim the Lord's death until he comes" (1 Corinthians 11:26).
Union with Fellow Believers
As we participate in the Lord's Supper and proclaim our union with Christ, we also proclaim our union with other believers who are part of His body, the church. Paul makes this clear: "Because there is one loaf, we, who are many, are one body, for we all share the one loaf" (1 Corinthians 10:17).
Participation in the Lord's Supper reminds and encourages believers to strive for unity in their relationships with others. Jesus instructs us to repair broken relationships before we come to worship: "First go and be reconciled to them; then come and offer your gift" (Matthew 5:23–24).
The Lord's Supper is an effective reminder that we need to be careful to maintain good relationships with our fellow saints.
1 Corinthians 11:26
"For whenever you eat this bread and drink this
cup, you proclaim the Lord's death until he comes."
Come and remember the love of Christ. Come and share in the fellowship of His body.