About a month ago, I led communion for the first time. My first living out of the sacrament part of being ordained as a minister of Word and sacrament. Other than forgetting a key part ("this is my body, which is for you"), it went well.
We had people come forward to receive communion, and I got to hold the elements, and, over and over, say the words "The body and blood of Christ, given for you." To look into the eyes of students and co-workers as they took communion, to hear in the background people singing "Eat This Bread," to offer these gifts to both friends and strangers...it was beautiful and profoundly moving.
I don't know if this goes away over time...if after years of being in ordained ministry, offering the gift of the sacrament of the Lord's Supper becomes less powerful. I hope not. I hope that I don't lose sight of the significance of those moments.
p.s. Does anyone other than Annie read this blog?
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I read your blog, Julianne! I love hearing about how you are doing. I just got a google account, so I can finally post comments :)
Hi Julianne! I just started reading your blog because I found it by going to my sister in law Andrea's blog and clicking on Annie Parsons blog and then there was your blog address! : ) Yeah! We have a blog also. It is: http://thewieders.blogspot.com/. It is great to hear about your life and read your great writing! : ) Also, it was so good to see you this summer even though it was very short. : )
Love you!
Becky Wieder
No worries, Julianne! I read your blog faithfully. You need to post more often, though. I'm usually so sad that it's the same one as the last time I looked! xxxooo
Yea! I have a few readers! I will try to post more often...we're getting internet at home soon, so I won't have to wait for a free moment at work!
Hey Julianne! We have just begun reading your blog as well. It is so great to be able to read about what God is doing.
Love,
Graham, Andrea and Ellie Trenda
Julianne,
Even I just stumbled onto your blog;)
JP
Just LOOK at all of these blog readers!
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