One of my most enjoyable and preferred methods of serving Communion is having a table with surrounding chairs up in the front of the sanctuary. The Pastor makes a call to the congregation to come forward to participate in the Supper. Worshippers then get up and find a place to sit around the table where a short "sermonette" is given and the elements are passed around the table by each person handing them to the next, etc. After they are finished, this group returns to their seats and another group is called to come forward. This is done until there are no more who come.

Not only does this create a worshipful atmosphere to partake of the Supper, but an intimate one as well. It also allows those not partaking a time of reflection as they observe. And last, it also affords the Elders a way to fence the table, since there can be an Elder placed at either end to observe who comes to the table.

Doubtless, there are many ways to administer the Lord's Table. This just so happens to be the one I like most of all the ways I've seen it done. <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

In His Grace,

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simul iustus et peccator

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