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Sacraments

The Sacraments

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Jesus gave the Church two sacraments: Baptism and the Lord's Supper. A sacrament is a sacred act, using ordinary things like water, bread, and wine, through which God shows and gives us His grace. Together with the Word read and preached, the Sacraments are at the center of our worship. Read more about the Word

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The Book of Order, the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)'s guide to worship and church life, describes them this way:

 

"The Sacraments are the Word of God enacted and sealed in the life of the Church, the body of Christ. They are gracious acts of God, by which Christ Jesus offers his life to us in the power of the Holy Spirit. They are also human acts of gratitude, by which we offer our lives to God in love and service.

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The Sacraments are both physical signs and spiritual gifts, including words and actions, surrounded by prayer, in the context of the Church's common worship. They employ ordinary things—the basic elements of water, bread, and wine—in proclaiming the extraordinary love of God.

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The Reformed tradition recognizes the Sacraments of Baptism and the Lord's Supper (also called Eucharist or Holy Communion) as having been instituted by the Lord Jesus Christ through the witness of the Scriptures and sustained through the history of the universal Church."

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Book of Order (2025–2027), W-3.0401

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Baptism

Christian Baptism

Baptism marks the beginning of the Christian life. With water and in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, a person is welcomed into the family of God and the life of the Church. We baptize both infants and adults. Baptism happens once, and we recognize baptisms from other Christian churches. If you or your child would like to be baptized, please talk with our pastor.

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The Lord’s Supper

In the Lord's Supper, or Communion, we receive bread and wine as Jesus commanded. Through them, Christ nourishes us and unites us with Himself and with one another. We celebrate Communion on the first Sunday of each month, and on Maundy Thursday. All baptized Christians are welcome to receive. We use disposable communion ware. Each congregant receives their own bread and grace juice as they enter the church before the worship service begins. If you'd rather not receive Communion, you're welcome to simply refrain from participating.

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We invite you to share in Word and Sacrament with us at First Presbyterian. Join us Sundays at 10:30 AM. 

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