The Lord's Supper

"On the first day of the week... to break bread" (Acts 20:7)

  • Frequency: Every first day of the week
  • Elements: Unleavened bread and fruit of the vine
  • Purpose: To commemorate the Lord's death
  • Manner: With discernment and reverence

Singing

"Speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs" (Ephesians 5:19)

  • A cappella (without musical instruments)
  • Singing and making melody in the heart
  • Teaching and admonishing one another
  • With understanding and melody

Prayer

"Pray without ceasing" (1 Thessalonians 5:17)

  • With faith, without doubting
  • According to God's will
  • With understanding
  • Through Christ

Preaching

"Preach the word" (2 Timothy 4:2)

  • Based on God's word
  • For the edification of the church
  • With all authority
  • Without altering the message

The Contribution

"On the first day of the week let each one of you lay something aside" (1 Corinthians 16:2)

  • Every first day of the week
  • As one has prospered
  • With purpose in heart
  • Cheerfully