It is a cause of great sadness that all Christians are not yet united in God's Word and therefore are unable to receive Christ's body and blood together. Where there is no unity in the Word, there can be no unity in the Sacrament. The pastor exercises this stewardship by giving out Jesus' body and blood in accordance with His words. The Lord's Supper is good medicine. It is the medicine that carries forgiveness of sins, life, and salvation.
Good medicine provides healing when it is taken according to the directives of the physician.
If good medicine used apart from the instructions of the physician, the results can be hazardous. The same applies to the Lord's Supper. We sincerely want all people to receive the Lord's body and blood with us, but we want them to receive this potent gift in accord with the words of our Lord. As a steward of the mysteries of God, our pastor stands ready to assist you in preparing to come to the Lord's Table with us by teaching you His Word. This document has been accessed times.