The Sacraments
Like all Christians, Presbyterians view Baptism and The Lord's Supper as sacraments. A sacrament is traditionally defined as "a visible sign of an invisible grace." Presbyterians also regard these 2 as sacraments because Jesus Christ specifically commanded us to observe them: (Matt. 28:19: "Go into all the world and make disciples, baptising them in the name of the Father, and the Son and the Holy Spirit." Luke 22:18-20: "...Do this in remembrance of me...")
Baptism
Baptism marks the beginning of the Christian life. It may occur at any point in a person's life. Presbyterians honor Christian baptisms from any denomination as long as they are done in the traditional, Trinitarian form ("in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.") Parents who wish to have a child baptized or those wishing to be baptised themselves should contact the pastors for more
information.
Communion
The Lord's Supper (also called The Eucharist, Holy Communion, or The Lord's Table) is celebrated in worship on the first Sunday of the month. All baptized persons are welcome to the Table where we receive some bread and some grape juice or wine to partake of in remembrance of Jesus life, death, and glorious resurrection.
We believe that Christ is present in the sacrament through the power of the Holy Spirit and through our faith. Thus we believe it is more than just a memorial meal. It is a participation in the true body and blood of Christ, even though we believe that the bread is still "bread" and the juice or wine remain "juice" and "wine."
The pastors would welcome the opportunity to discuss the theology of the sacraments and of the Presbyterian tradition with any who want more information on these topics.