The Body of Christ

1. The Body of Christ A One-Day Retreat for Women

2. The Body of Christ And when they heard that the Lord was concerned about them and had seen their misery, they bowed down and worshiped. Exodus 4:31

3. The Body of Christ Ekklesia – gathered assembly of God’s people. Let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together as is the habit of some... Hebrews 10:24-25

4. The Body of Christ Because there is one loaf, we, who are many, are one body, for we all partake of the one loaf. 1 Corinthians 10:17

5. How good and pleasant it is When we dwell together in unity, And praise the Lord! Praise the Lord! How good and pleasant it is When we dwell together in unity, And praise the Lord! Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord!

6. As far as the east is to the west, The north is to the south, Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord! From the rising of the sun, To the going down, Let’s praise the Lord! Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord!

7. Showers of blessing, Showers they fall; When we love and live in unity, When we lift one voice Loud and strong! Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord!Praise the Lord!

9. Be lifted up. Be lifted up.As we bow down, Be lifted up. Be lifted up. Be lifted up.As we bow down, Be lifted up.

10. Let the heavens rejoice! Let the nations be glad! Let the whole earth tremble, for You are God. Come and worship the King, in the beauty of holiness. As we bow down, be lifted up. As we bow down, be lifted up. As we bow down, be lifted up.

12. Open the eyes of my heart, Lord Open the eyes of my heart, I want to see You. I want to see You. Open the eyes of my heart, Lord Open the eyes of my heart, I want to see You. I want to see You.

13. To see You high and lifted up, Shining in the light of Your glory. Pour out Your power and love, As we sing, holy, holy, holy. I want to see You. Holy, holy, holy, We sing Holy, holy, holy. Holy, holy, holy, I want to see You.

14. The Body of Christ Because there is one loaf, we, who are many, are one body, for we all partake of the one loaf. 1 Corinthians 10:17

16. Years I spent in vanity and pride, Caring not my Lord was crucified, Knowing not it was for me He died, On Calvary. Mercy there was great, and grace was free Pardon there was multiplied to me; There my burdened soul found liberty, At Calvary.

17. By God’s Word at last my sin I learned; Then I trembled at the law I’d spurnedTill my guilty soul imploring turned To Calvary. Mercy there was great, and grace was free Pardon there was multiplied to me; There my burdened soul found liberty, At Calvary.

18. Light of the world, You stepped down into darkness, Opened my eyes, let me see. Beauty that made this heart adore You, Hope of a life spent with You. Here I am to worship, Here I am to bow down, Here I am to say that You’re my God. You’re altogether lovely, altogether Worthy, altogether wonderful to me.

19. King of all days, O so highly exalted, Glorious in heaven above. Humbly You came to the earth You created, All for love’s sake, became pure. Here I am to worship, Here I am to bow down, Here I am to say that You’re my God. You’re altogether lovely, altogether Worthy, altogether wonderful to me.

20. I’ll never know how much it cost, To see my sin upon the cross. I’ll never know how much it cost, To see my sin upon the cross.

29. Scriptures • Sing • Read Scriptures • Meet on Sunday Mornings • Celebrate Communion • Church History • Organ music • Wearing of robes • Responsive Readings • Recitation of Prayers and Creeds

30. Local Church Tradition • Children’s blessing • Cantatas twice per year • Grape juice • Communion – first Sunday of the month • Current Culture • Drums & Guitars • Computer projection • Email list & blog • SAM ministry

31. Tolerate – To endure without contradictoriness; to put up with.

32. “Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins.” 1 Peter 4:8

33. Appreciate – to value or regard highly.

34. Appreciate Tolerate A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. John 13:34

35. What do you want in worship? • Style • Instrumentation • Organ only • Band with drums • Volume • Speed • Color • Decorations • Screen • Hymns • Praise songs • Formal liturgy • Casual liturgy • Recitation of creeds, prayers, scriptures • Extemporaneous prayers

36. What does God want in worship? ...true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for the Father is seeking such people to worship Him. John 4:23

37. Psalm 47:6 Sing praises to God, sing praises! Sing praises to our King, sing praises! Psalm 33:1, 3 Shout for joy in the LORD, O you righteous! Sing to him a new song ; play skillfully on the strings, with loud shouts! Colossians 3:16 …sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God. Psalm 47:1 Clap your hands , all peoples!

38. Psalm 135:1-2 Praise the name of the LORD, give praise, O servants of the LORD, who stand in the house of the LORD, in the courts of the house of our God! Psalm 134:2 Lift up your hands to the holy place and bless the LORD! 1 Chronicles 16:29 And as the ark of the covenant of the LORD came to the city of David, Michal the daughter of Saul looked out of the window and saw King David dancing and rejoicing… Psalm 135:1-2 Praise the name of the LORD, give praise, O servants of the LORD, who stand in the house of the LORD, in the courts of the house of our God! Psalm 134:2 Lift up your hands to the holy place and bless the LORD! 1 Chronicles 16:29 And as the ark of the covenant of the LORD came to the city of David, Michal the daughter of Saul looked out of the window and saw King David dancing and rejoicing...

39. 2 Chronicles 15:14 They swore an oath to the LORD with a loud voice and with shouting and with trumpets and with horns. 1 Timothy 4:13 Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture , to exhortation , to teaching . 1 Chronicles 16:36 Then all the people said, “Amen!”

40. Acts 2:42-47 The Fellowship of the Believers And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. And awe came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were being done through the apostles. And all who believed were together and had all things in common. And they were selling their possessions and belongings and distributing the proceeds to all, as any had need. And day by day, attending the temple together and breaking bread in their homes, they received their food with glad and generous hearts, praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to their number day by day those who were being saved.

41. The Body of Christ The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. We have seen His glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth. John 1:14 He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together. And He is the head of the body, the church. Colossians 1:17-18 Then Jesus declared, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to Me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in Me will never be thirsty.” John 6:35 The Church Jesus Christ Incarnate The Bread When we come to communion, we are the Body of Christ, experiencing the Body of Christ in a unique way.

42. Communion - “visible form of an invisible grace.” St. Augustine (300 A.D.) - “outward sign by which the Lord seals to our consciences the promises of his good will toward us in order to sustain the weakness of our faith; and we, in turn, attest our piety toward him in the presence of the Lord and of his angels before men.” Calvin (1500) - “people who care about each other sharing in the perfect loving sacrifice of Jesus Christ.” VanderZee (2004) • “The Lord’s Supper not only gathers a community, it creates a community.” • VanderZee (2004)

43. Matthew 26:17-30 The Last Supper  On the first day of the Festival of Unleavened Bread, the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Where do you want us to make preparations for you to eat the Passover?” He replied, “Go into the city to a certain man and tell him, ‘The Teacher says: My appointed time is near. I am going to celebrate the Passover with my disciples at your house.’” So the disciples did as Jesus had directed them and prepared the Passover. When evening came, Jesus was reclining at the table with the Twelve. And while they were eating, he said, “Truly I tell you, one of you will betray me.” They were very sad and began to say to him one after the other, “Surely you don’t mean me, Lord?” Jesus replied, “The one who has dipped his hand into the bowl with me will betray me. The Son of Man will go just as it is written about him. But woe to that man who betrays the Son of Man! It would be better for him if he had not been born.” Then Judas, the one who would betray him, said, “Surely you don’t mean me, Rabbi?” Jesus answered, “You have said so.” While they were eating, Jesus took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to his disciples, saying, “Take and eat; this is my body.” Then he took a cup, and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you. This is my blood of thecovenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins. I tell you, I will not drink from this fruit of the vine from now on until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father’s kingdom.” When they had sung a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives.

44. Passover Francis Danby– United States of America, 19th Century

45. Communion Unknown – Armenia, 14th Century MilaMoa – Congo, 20th Century

46. Communion Nicolas Poussin– France, 17th Century

47. 1 Corinthians 11:24-25 ...And when He had given thanks, He broke it and said, “This is My body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of me. In the same way, after supper He took the cup, saying “This cup is the new covenant in my blood, do this, whenever you drink it, in remembrance of me. Remember

48. With joy we praise You, gracious God, For You created heaven and earth, made us in Your image, and kept covenant with us – even when we fell into sin. We give you thanks for Jesus Christ, our Lord, who by His life, death and resurrection opened to us the way of everlasting life. Therefore we join our voices with all the saints and angels and the whole creation to proclaim the glory of Your name. Remember Great Prayer of Thanksgiving

49. Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty! All Thy works shall praise Thy Name in earth and sky and sea. Holy, Holy, Holy! Merciful and mighty!God in three persons,Blessed Trinity. Remember Holy, Holy, Holy

50. Remember Strength will rise as we wait Upon the Lord, We will wait upon the Lord, We will wait upon the Lord. Strength will rise as we wait Upon the Lord, We will wait upon the Lord, We will wait upon the Lord. Our God, You reign forever. Our Hope, our strong Deliverer.