The Communion service is a solemn time of fellowship and renewal. We've listed some edifying themes to help you prepare Communion services in your community. Along with these themes, pray, prepare, and emphasize the central significance of the Lord’s Supper celebration with your local church.
- Bringing to Memory the Christ Who Gives Hope! - Luke 22:19, Lamentations 3:21
- Banquet of Grace! - Luke 22:14-20
- Thanksgiving for the Good News of Salvation and Forgiveness of Sins - Matthew 26:26-29
- Celebration, Fellowship, and Unity in Christ - 1 Corinthians 10:16-17
- The Grace of Jesus Is His Eternal Favor for Us - John 1:16
- Communion – a Time of Repentance, Faith, and Worship - Hebrews 6:1
- The Lord’s Supper: Expression of Thanksgiving and Worship - Luke 22:19, 1 Chronicles 16:34
- He Saved My Life and Forgave My Sins... What Can I Do for Him? - Psalm 30:11-12
- Until He Comes... - 1 Corinthians 11:26, Hosea 10:12
- Remembering God’s Grace Revealed in Jesus Christ - Psalm 77:11-12
- Recalling the Suffering and Death of the Lord for Our Sake - Ephesians 2:13-16
- At the Table with the Savior: Fellowship with God and with One Another - 1 John 1:1-7, John 17:21
- Called to Self-Examination: “Examine Yourself…” - 1 Corinthians 11:28-32
- Communion – A Time of Prayer and Consecration - Psalm 98:1-3
- The Lord’s Supper – A Millennial Proclamation of Jesus’ Death - 1 Corinthians 11:26
- The Supper of the Lamb: Celebrating Redemption - 1 Corinthians 5:7, Colossians 1:13-14
- Remembering Jesus' Sacrifice: The Supper as Memorial - Luke 22:19-20
- Communion – Renewal and Restoration in Christ - Matthew 26:28
- Drawing Near to the Throne of Grace - Hebrews 4:16, Revelation 3:21
- Sitting at the Table of Intimacy and Fellowship with the Lord - Matthew 26:20, Psalm 23, 78:19
- Clothed in Christ: Fellowship and Identification - Galatians 3:26-27, Ephesians 4:21-24
- Come Sup, the Master Calls You: Come and Eat! - Revelation 3:20
- Jesus Has Prepared a Banquet in the Presence of God! - Matthew 22:9, Revelation 19:9,17
- Sharing Christ’s Love and Forgiveness - 1 John 4:9-11, Matthew 26:28
- Supper: Celebrating Eternal Fellowship with God! - Revelation 19:9, Matthew 26:29
- Feasting with Christ Today Here and Tomorrow in Eternity - Matthew 26:26-29
- “I am the Bread of Life” – Eat This Bread! - John 6:48, 50, 57
- Come Sup! Jesus is the Living Bread that Came from Heaven - John 6:50
- Anticipating the Heavenly Banquet - Revelation 19:9
- The Supper of Perfect Communion - 1 Corinthians 1:9, 1 John 1:3, Acts 2:42
- At the Table with the Savior: Recognition, Repentance, Forgiveness, and Love - 1 Corinthians 11:23-33
- Proclaiming Jesus' Death Until He Comes! - 1 Corinthians 11:26
- Invitation to the Supper: Gathered as a Family for the Father's Banquet - Matthew 22:9, Proverbs 9:1-6
These themes can be used during Communion services/ the Lord's table, always emphasizing Jesus Christ and His Word. Besides communion with Christ and unity among church members, forgiveness, proclamation, renewal, and self-examination are also significant points to remember during the celebration. Lastly, also highlight gratitude for Jesus Christ's sacrifice and the hope of eternal life. One day, through faith, we will all feast in eternity with God!
Want to know more about Communion? You could read: Study on the Lord's Supper: What the Bible Teaches