I'm Starting a Wednesday Morning Communion Service

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Starting Wednesday morning, September 13, I’ll lead a weekly Holy Communion service in the Mason Chapel at Asbury Church, 7:15-7:45 AM. (I promise—cross-my-heart-and-hope-to-die promise, Scout’s honor promise—that I will have you on your way out the door no later than 7:45 AM each week.)

I personally really looking forward to this. In a big church it can be hard to make connections with folks. Sunday mornings are tightly-scheduled for me, and I’m not always able to visit with folks the way I’d like; one of the things I like about our 6 PM Thursday service each week is that I feel as if I’m slowly getting to know the regulars. I love that.

So, this brief Wednesday service will be a nice opportunity for me to get to know more folks on a weekly basis. In fact, you’re stuck with me: I’ll be the pastor leading each week, except on the rare occasions when I’m out of town.

 

The Format

  • We’ll begin at 7:15 AM sharp.

  • I’ll lead us in a hymn.

  • I’ll probably end up giving a brief Bible study and talking about the Bible—I just know I won’t be able to help myself!

  • We’ll pray the communion liturgy and share the elements.

  • I’ll dismiss us in prayer.

  • And then we’ll have grab-and-go Chick-fil-A biscuits available on the way out.

  • You’ll be in your cars by 7:45 AM.

 

Who Can Attend?

This service is for anyone who wants to be there. Come every week, come once a year—doesn’t matter. I’d love to see kids and families there, if at all possible. (I know mornings can be difficult for families, so no pressure.) Stop by on the way to work, or if you’re retired, use this as a good excuse to get up and get your Wednesday going. And, of course, you don’t have to be an Asburian to attend—bring friends.

 

The Reason This Matters

Life is hard at times, and it’s hard to remain faithful. So, we all need to structure our lives around the Truth:

  • Jesus is Risen!

  • Bad news is temporary!

  • We have so many reasons for gratitude!

  • Etc.

The Lord strengthens his people through Holy Communion. Just like going to the gym regularly, if you show up consistently on Wednesday mornings, God will strengthen your spirit and help you persevere with joy.

Let’s GO.

 

P.S. Live out of town? First of all, go ahead and move to Tulsa. We’d love to have you. If that can’t happen, find yourself some kind of midweek service or encouragement in your city so that you don’t feel as if you have to walk alone.

P.P.S. See you on 9/13.