[RnMomof7]

While not offering an altar call, the pastors at my church will take a moment just before communion to invite people to accept Christ and partake of the elements along with other believers. This has always seemed odd to me, since I had grown up believing that communion was something for relatively "mature" Christians. Thoughts or comments?

At the Reformed Baptist church I attended the preacher would say if anyone had never come to Christ they should see him after the service.

The bible Presbyterian Church I now attend will on some Sundays (like yours usually Communion Sundays and on holidays ) say something very similar..to see him after the service or call for an appointment to meet with him.

I believe this is a sound way to offer the gospel as it elimates a non sincere emotional response.

[Gamecock]

We have the Lord's Supper each Sunday and "new believers" are told to meet with the pastor before partaking, justto gain a fuller appreciation of what it means to be a Christian.


BTW, wine or grape juice?

[irishtenor]

I agree. Communion is for remembering what Christ has done for you. Don't take communion unless you are a Christian.