Baptism –
Baptism is the sign and seal of incorporation into Christ Jesus and inclusion in God's covenant of grace. It is the beginning not the completion of our life in Christ. Baptism is to be received once. As there is one body there is one baptism, therefore we recognize all baptisms administered with water in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit by other Christian churches.
The baptism of children of believers witnesses to the truth that God's love claims us even before we are able to respond. That faith is then confirmed as the child grows and professes Jesus as Lord and Savior. The baptism of those upon the profession of their faith witnesses to the truth that God's gift of grace calls for a response in faithfulness.
The Lord's Supper–
The Lor'd Supper is the sign and seal of eating and drinking in communion with the crucified and risen Lord. All those who are baptized and place their trust in Jesus are welcome at the Lord's table. The Lord's table isn't a right conferred upon the worthy but a privilege extended to the undeserving who come to Christ in repentance and love. At Trinity you do not have to be a member to receive the sacrament. Christ is present with us during the sacrament; we believe the bread and the cup symbolically represent the body and blood of our Lord Jesus.
We normally receive the Lord's Supper (also called Communion) during worship on the first Sunday of the month and at special services such as Christmas Eve and Easter. |
