Sticky Note: (quick summary of the sermon)
    -The essence of being a Christian is communion with the living Christ

Communion (the Lord's Supper) is not just "hocus pocus" (you had to be there) but it is...
    -a meal of proclamation
        -a picture that preaches the gospel
    -a meal of participation
        -not just a symbol, but a real participation in the death of Christ
    -a meal of nourishment
        -it is spiritual food, but real food
    -a meal of fellowship
        -it also assumes and promotes our unity and harmony with each other in the church
    -a meal of expectation
        -it looks backward to the Cross, but forward to the Marriage Supper of the Lamb


STORIES FROM YESTERDAY

"I've experienced going without the communion supper for a long time, and I can tell you first-hand how my soul grew thin."   -- Anthony

"As you were talking about the communion supper cultivating our "closeness" to Christ, I was holding Lilly in my lap and her cheek was against mine.  That's the kind of closeness we have with Christ."  -- Mart

(If a story or thought comes to mind DURING worship, I would LOVE for you to share it.  Take a risk and get my attention!  I've been praying that we have more stories to share of how God is at work.)