Communion
WHAT IS COMMUNION?
Communion, also called the Lord’s Supper, is a sacred act of worship commanded by Jesus for His followers. On the night before His crucifixion, Jesus gathered with His disciples, broke bread, and shared a cup, saying:
“Do this in remembrance of Me.” - Luke 22:19–20
When we take Communion, we remember Jesus’ body that was broken for us and His blood that was poured out for the forgiveness of our sins (Matthew 26:26–28). It is not just a ritual; it is a moment of reflection, gratitude, and renewal where we proclaim the gospel: that Jesus died, was buried, and rose again so we might have life.
“For as often as you eat this bread and drink the cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until He comes.” -1 Corinthians 11:26
WHY DO WE TAKE COMMUNION?
Communion is an act of remembrance, a time to reflect on the finished work of Jesus Christ and to renew our devotion to Him.
Through the bread and the cup, we remember:
The Body of Christ: given for us on the cross (Isaiah 53:5, 1 Peter 2:24).
The Blood of Christ: the new covenant poured out for the forgiveness of sins (Hebrews 9:14-15, Ephesians 1:7).
The Grace of Christ: who welcomes sinners and transforms hearts through repentance and faith (Romans 5:8, Titus 2:11-14).
Communion is a family meal for believers, those who have placed their faith in Jesus Christ alone for salvation and have publicly identified with Him through baptism.
EXAMINE YOUR HEART.
Before we take Communion, Scripture tells us to examine ourselves. The apostle Paul wrote:
“Let a person examine himself, then, and so eat of the bread and drink of the cup. For anyone who eats and drinks without discerning the body eats and drinks judgment on himself.” - 1 Corinthians 11:28–29
Communion is a time to pause and reflect:
Am I walking in repentance or rebellion?
Am I holding on to sin that Christ died to free me from?
Am I living in unity and love toward others in the body of Christ?
If you are living in sin and unwilling to turn from it, we encourage you to refrain from taking Communion until your heart is right with God. This is not about exclusion; it is about honoring the holiness of what Communion represents. Communion without repentance dishonors the very sacrifice it represents.
“You cannot drink the cup of the Lord and the cup of demons too; you cannot have a part in both the Lord’s table and the table of demons.” - 1 Corinthians 10:21
The invitation is always open: repent, return, and be restored. God’s mercy is greater than your sin.
HOW WE PRACTICE COMMUNION.
At Renovation Church, we celebrate Communion once a month as a reminder of our unity in Christ and the gospel that unites us. We invite all believers who have placed their faith in Jesus Christ and have followed Him in baptism to join us in this sacred moment.
We take the bread and the cup together as a family, remembering the body and blood of Jesus, giving thanks, and reflecting on the grace that makes us whole.
“Because there is one bread, we who are many are one body, for we all partake of the one bread.” - 1 Corinthians 10:17
On Communion Sunday, the communion cups can be found as you walk into the sanctuary doors and on both sides of the stage. At some point during our service, the pastor will lead us together through the Lord’s Supper as we remember the body and blood of Jesus.
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