In an act of great love, Jesus gave his life for ours. The Brethren, as Jesus’ followers, love God and each other—and take that love into the world. On Thursday, April 13, 2017 the Lake Side Church will celebrate a service that the earliest Christians called agape: the outflowing love that seeks not to receive but to give.
Jesus taught us this practice, sharing with his disciples a last, loving meal the night before he died. He washed the disciples’ feet, ate supper with them, sought to draw them closer into the fold of his love, and offered them the symbolic bread and cup. We will repeat these simple, meaningful acts, during our love feast service.
The service begins at 6:30 pm, and after reconciling any discord among ourselves, we lovingly wash each other’s feet, then enjoy a meal together. Quietly we share communion, the bread and the cup that remind us of Jesus’ great gift; we renew our commitment to follow his example of sacrificial love.*
We invite the church family and community to join in this deeply meaningful service.
If you have never attended a Love Feast Service before, you may come and participate at whatever level you feel comfortable; just observe, or fully engage, or anywhere in-between. We welcome you!
*(excerpts taken from www.brethren.org website)
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