The Reception Of Bread And Wine (he Gave)

The giving of the bread and wine is the action of Christ communicated through human hands and speech. The Common Actions of the Giving of Bread and Wine The various parts of the giving include the following: Walking forward to receive (or receiving in the pew) Receiving the bread with appropriate words Receiving the wine with appropriate words Singing hymns, choruses, spiritual songs of celebration A closing doxology (similar to the doxology of the Brakah) The Giving in Liturgical Churches. In liturgical communities the people stand and walk forward to receive the bread and wine, kneel, or stand at a Communion rail, or stand at designated stations in the worship space. Walking forward requires the involvement of the body in worship, which corresponds to inward coming forward to receive Christ. This action occurs as the entire congregation sings songs of resurrection and praise. The Giving in Contemporary Churches. In most nonliturgical churches, the elements are taken to the…