Description

After taking the bread and giving thanks, he broke it and gave it to them, saying, “This is my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” In the same way, he took the cup after the meal and said, “This cup is the new covenant by my blood, which is poured out for you.

Luke 22: 19-20 (Common English Bible)

Based on Luke 22: 19-20 and I Corinthians 11: 23-26, this Messy Session introduces the sacrament of Holy Communion. Jesus gathered at a table for many meals during his ministry on earth. He was frequently criticized by religious leaders because he chose to eat with people, they considered to be outcasts.  Since the beginning of the first century Christian church, the tradition of gathering at a table to break bread and drink wine in remembrance of Jesus life, death and resurrection has been a vital practice.

This Messy Session can be used as an introduction to Holy Communion for your Messy Church or as a regular gathering. There are many different traditions and customs within the Christan church yet what remains constant is that when we remember the life or Jesus and celebrate Holy Communion, we celebrate the love of Jesus for us all.

Included in the purchase of this full Messy Session are two PDF downloads.  They include a full session with bible reflection, team building questions, 10 activity ideas and instructions and a full celebration worship script. This celebration includes an interactive prayer based on the Great Thanksgiving Prayer to bless the elements of Holy Communion.  In addition, there are meal ideas, Messy Church@home suggestions and table conversation starters.

The second PDF includes ready to print activity sheets including one that is a DIY for you to complete for any additional activities you may want to add to the session.