No distracting bunnies hip-pity hopping, no multi colored hidden or otherwise eggs, no chocolate shaped objects ...no musical instruments, no electronics, no power point, no pulpit, no pews, no ushers ushering or deacons deacking - just a simple back to basics celebration of communion. We set the tables up with linen cloth coverings, homemade candle holders (thanks Casey and Liz) baskets of bread, and grapes. Bowls of Mediterranean olives and dipping oil with balsamic vinegar, Old fashioned wine jars with the very best grape juice money can buy. (Welch's - check out their history) ..... this was to be a bit of a feast - not your typical corner piece of a stale saltine with a thimble full of of grape juice. As the Lord prompted us we set the table believing for His presence... each chair we set was filled... now looking back perhaps we should have set up more chairs in faith... lol. It took a bit (because we don't do well with change) but soon we began share verses regarding Good Friday and Resurrection Sunday! What a wonderful time of fellowship... there were tears, there was a sense of awe, there was confession and testimony... there was freedom to express ourselves. To hear people who are normally very quiet and private share something from their hearts is so invigorating.
One of the best communion celebrations I have experienced.... When it concluded people congregated in small groups and spoke quietly or prayed with one another - true Koinonia...
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