Celebrating Jesus’ Parables and Teachings in the Gospel of Luke
On September 22, 2019 our choir lead our service in “Singing in the Reign” by Carolyn Gillette. There will be singing, praying, and reading – that is, singing in the reign of God found in Jesus’ Parables and Teachings in the Gospel of Luke. Each one of these stories teaches us something about the ordinary parts of our lives. The stories help us see something bigger in every day: God’s love, His intention for our world, and ways in which He is working among us.
September 15, 2019: Join us for an Agape Feast. The Agape Feast, or Love Feast, is a communal meal shared among Christians. The Love Feast originated in the early Church and was a time of fellowship for believers. Whether we are old or young, whether we are first-time or longtime worshipers, whether we come full of doubts or confidence, joy or sorrow, we are all family. Following the model of Christ’s last meal with the disciples, in the earliest days of the Church, we will gather to share a meal, putting together our resources so that all might feast at the table and then share in the sacrament of Communion with one another.
Over time, the celebration of the Sacrament of Communion became the sole community meal. In the 16th century, a group of Christians called Moravians resurrected the practice of sharing food together in worship, sharing a simple meal with songs and prayers as a reminder of God’s goodness and their fellowship. The Agape or Love Feast is a meal that is an act of fellowship. k It is not a sacrament, nor a substitute for Communion, rather it is an opportunity for us to share and be the Bread of Christ for each other. Our worship service for this day will be incorporating the love feast into our order of worship as we share in something sweet today, which will remind us that we are God’s Beloved Children and that we are called to be Christ’s bread for others, just as Christ is our nourishment. May God’s nourishing bread provide you fulfillment this day and every day.
September 29, 2019: On behalf of the Session and all of the committees, indeed the whole parish, you are cordially invited to a Stewardship Appreciation Meal. We appreciate all that you do to make WMPC the vibrant community it is; we hope you will join us following worship to gather for a delicious meal & fellowship.
