May 2, 2021
In addition to welcoming our fourth and fifth graders to the Table of Communion, we also were blessed with the baptism.
We began with the baptism of Trevor Tristan Glanz. Pastor Sarah asked Trevor if he remembered where the water from baptism comes from and he responded, “From the place where you live.” She also asked him,”What do I do with the water?” Trevor said, “Pour it from up high.” Pastor Sarah said that we pour the water in order for everyone to see it. This is an important part of baptism in the Presbyterian Church.
Communion was held during the second part of our worship service.
Over the past couple weeks, students learned the meaning of communion and how to prepare the meal. They learned that communion is a time when we celebrate our oneness with God in Christ as we gather around the table and prepare for our journey in faith as Christians. Pastor Sarah taught them that Jesus wants us to go out into the world and share God’s love with others.
All ten of the students came to church in their Sunday finest clothing, ready to take the next step in their faith as Christians. Everyone was smiling and cameras were everywhere. They began by carefully bringing the elements to table, and passing the offering, followed by a few questions from Pastor Sarah before taking the bread and grape juice with the congregation. Following service, everyone joined together on the lawn for more photos, some cookies and lemonade and a happy gathering of families in the sunshine.
At our last meeting, students remembered how Pastor Sarah taught them pray:
Help, help
Thank, thank
Wow, wow
This is the prayer that students prayed just before going into the sanctuary:
Dear God, Help us to remember the blessings you have bestowed on us with food, water and our family. Thank you for giving us this time together to learn more about the sacraments that Jesus taught us. Wow God! You are amazing and we thank your for all you have done to give us this beautiful earth. Amen