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Phrase from
the scripture |
Matthew Chapter
26 [27] And he
took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, Drink ye all of
it; [28] For this
is my blood of the New Testament, which is shed for many for the remission of
sins. |
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Hymn |
Lutheran Book
of Worship 204 – Cup of
Blessing |
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Reflection |
A reflection
on a cup in our lives. We design
cups. We personalize them. We make them our own. It is wonderful the way a cup travels with
us. Reflect upon the special cups that
have been with me for many years. They
comfort me and remind me of special moments. When we are thirsty,
we turn to the cup. There is no more
satisfying feeling that holding a warm cup with our favourite beverage. I will hold it close, savour the moment
and reflect upon my day. |
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Closing
prayer |
Holy one,
great God of judgment and mercy, we give thanks to you through your beloved
son, Jesus Christ. … You ordained
for everything a season, a time to break down, and a time to build up, a time
to keep, and a time to put aside. Let this now be a time of healing, a time
of justice, a time of reconciliation and peace. On the night
in which he turned to his friends, our Lord Jesus took bread, and when he had
given thanks, he broke it and gave it to his disciples and said, “Take; eat;
this is my body which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” In the
same way he also took the cup after the supper, and when he had given thanks,
he gave it to them saying, “Drink of it, all of you. This cup is the New
Covenant in my blood, shed for you for the forgiveness of sins. Do this, as
often as you drink it, in remembrance of me.” Remembering,
therefore, Christ’s turn toward the world, his journey to the cross, and his
resurrection from the dead, we turn toward you in the gifts of bread and
wine, signs of your mercy and balm for our souls. Amen. Come
Lord Jesus. ----- David Winfield |
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