New Year - Happy or Not

[missourimary]

I've never been to an Apostolic communion service that didn't include footwashing. I was taught (years ago) that footwashing was a sign of cleansing, getting the "dust" off since baptism. It was also taught that if you didn't participate, you were "none of his." Far cry from the newer pastor's idea that communion shouldn't be served because it isn't safe... if you eat "unworthily" you may die! (I'm not there anymore, BTW.)

I think these are both extremes, but I still miss footwashing... and communion.

[Pressing-On]

Originally Posted by missourimary

I've never been to an Apostolic communion service that didn't include footwashing. I was taught (years ago) that footwashing was a sign of cleansing, getting the "dust" off since baptism. It was also taught that if you didn't participate, you were "none of his." Far cry from the newer pastor's idea that communion shouldn't be served because it isn't safe... if you eat "unworthily" you may die! (I'm not there anymore, BTW.)

I think these are both extremes, but I still miss footwashing... and communion.

Very extreme. And the "unworthily" is taken, totally, out of context. It is speaking of not remembering or honoring what Christ did on the Cross. That is what would make you "unworthy".

[rgcraig]

It was a big changing decade for me, but I expect the next decade to be exciting and full of fun with grandchildren!!!!

[Pressing-On]

Originally Posted by rgcraig

It was a big changing decade for me, but I expect the next decade to be exciting and full of fun with grandchildren!!!!

Happy New Year, Renda!!!! I mean, Granda!!!!

[Elizabeth]

Originally Posted by rgcraig

It was a big changing decade for me, but I expect the next decade to be exciting and full of fun with grandchildren!!!!

They will be beautiful too- they always are when they are your own.

[Scott Hutchinson]

2010 has got to be a better year for me than 2009,so I'm looking forward to a better year.