Forms of preparation for Holy Communion focus the community of faith both on the breadth of creation's need for redemption and the depth of God's redemptive actions. The biblical words of institution declare God's action and invitation. They are set within the context of the Great Thanksgiving. This eucharistic prayer proclaims and celebrates the gracious work of God in creation, redemption, and sanctification. In accordance with the words of institution, this church uses bread and wine in the celebration of the Lord's Supper.
Communicants normally receive both elements, bread and wine, in the Holy Communion.
It is the true body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ under the bread and wine, instituted by Christ himself for us Christians to eat and to drink. Do this for the remembrance of me. Do this for the remembrance of me. While they were talking and discussing, Jesus himself came near and went with them, but their eyes were kept from recognizing him. They stood still, looking sad.