So far I’ve had five suggestions on improving our participation at the table of the Lord:

Emphasize the good news of the gospel

Take our time with the Lord’s Supper

Re-establish the table atmosphere of the Lord’s Supper

Think about the way we distribute the Lord’s Supper

Think about using something other than pasteurized grape juice

Let me conclude this section of suggestions with a few final thoughts:

The emphasis on the Lord’s table needs to be communion, fellowship. It’s a bonding time between Christians and between us and our Lord.

We need to be willing to do whatever it takes to make the Supper a more meaningful experience, even if it’s not practical nor popular.

We need to remove all legalistic thinking from the communion experience and see it as an opportunity to draw closer to our Lord. It’s not about punching a time card; it’s a relationship opportunity.

Worship experiences in the Bible are often teaching experiences as well. We need to regularly explain to our visitors, our children and even ourselves just what it is we’re doing. That includes explaining who is and who is not expected to participate, how the elements will be distributed, etc.

I’d like to hear your suggestions. I’ll offer one more post after this where I describe what I would like to see in the Lord’s Supper.