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Church Office
427 N. Magnolia Ave.
Orlando, FL 32801-1598
Phone: (407) 422-5704
Fax:
(407) 423-2085
School Office:
123 E. Livingston St.
Orlando, FL 32801-1598
School: (407) 843-4896
Fax: (407) 423-2085
Child Development Center & Extended Day Care
123 E. Livingston Street
Orlando, FL 32801
407-849-6316 |
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Holy
Communion
The
Lord's Supper
In
Holy Communion the Lutheran Church acknowledges
the teaching of the Scriptures, that Christ's
true body and blood are present with the bread
and wine, and that we receive the forgiveness
of sins and strength for our bodies and souls
in the Sacrament. Because of this, we value
God's desire that we participate in this Sacrament
often. Since St. Paul says, "Let
a person examine himself and so eat of the
bread and drink of the cup," (1
Corinthians 11:28) we believe that prior
to communing a person should ask himself or
herself:
- Do
I believe in the Triune God?
- Have
I sinned?
- Do
I repent?
- Do
I trust in the atoning sacrifice of Jesus
for the forgiveness of my sins and for eternal
life?
- Do
I promise that I will amend my sinful life,
with the help of the Holy Spirit?
- Do
I know by faith that in the Sacrament I am
receiving the very Body and Blood of Jesus
Christ?
As
a Lutheran congregation, we also believe in receiving
both the bread/Body and wine/Blood in the Sacrament,
not just one.
Baptized
Christians who have been instructed in the
LORD's Supper and share the faith in Christ
which we proclaim are welcome at the LORD's
Table. Those not receiving the sacrament,
including small children, are encouraged to
come to the altar, cross their arms over their
chests, and receive a special blessing.
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