The Lord’s Supper is to be observed only by those who have become genuine followers of Christ. This ordinance symbolizes the breaking of Christ’s body and the shedding of His blood on our behalf and is to be observed repeatedly throughout the Christian life as a sign of continued participation in the atoning benefits of Christ’s death. As we come to the table with a humble and receptive posture and an attitude of faith and self-examination, we remember and proclaim the saving death of Christ. By the Holy Spirit that unites us, we receive spiritual nourishment for our souls. The regular practice of this signifies our oneness with other members of Christ’s body and with Christ himself. (Matt 26:26-29, Luke 24:31, 1 Cor 11:23-26)