Eucharistic Announcement

As Lutherans, we at Peace believe that all who eat the bread and drink the wine in the Sacrament of the Altar actually receive the Body and Blood of our crucified and Risen Lord Jesus Christ. Rejoicing in this special gift of God's grace, believers receive His assurance of forgiveness and a stronger faith through the Sacrament. We also listen to St. Paul tell us that anyone who communes should "examine" himself/herself before he/she "eats of the bread and drinks of the cup" (1 Corinthians 11:28-29). Self-examination involves asking yourself the following questions: Am I a sinner, who trusts alone in Jesus Christ for full and free forgiveness from all sins? Do I believe that with the bread and the wine the Body and Blood of Christ are truly present in the Sacrament? Do I intend to amend my sinful life by the power of God's Holy Spirit and live as God's new creation? All who can answer yes to the above questions are welcome to join in our celebration at the table of the Lord. Anyone who has questions concerning our teaching about the Sacrament is encouraged to talk to Pastor Naumann.