One: In the beginning, God created one person. Many: But it was not right for that one person to be alone. One: That person had God, but needed an equal, so God made animals. Many: God made giraffes and zebras, frogs and lizards, fish of the sea and birds of the air. One: But it still wasn’t enough, so God made another person, an equal, someone to share with, and talk with. Many: God created relationship. God created communion. One: And then God took it one step further. God looked at the many people living in relationship with one another and decided to join the community! Many: God came to be with us in the form of Jesus. One: And one night, when Jesus had gathered with the community at a table, Jesus took the bread and, giving thanks, broke it and shared it with those who had gathered, saying, “This is my body.” Many: In the sharing of the bread, we celebrate that Christ is present among us. One: Then Jesus took the cup, raised it up, giving thanks to you, O God, and gave it to those who had gathered, saying, “This is the cup of the new covenant, poured out for you and for many.” Many: The cup that we pour symbolizes our communion with one another. One: Let us join together as the priesthood of all believers in blessing these gifts, praying: All: Come Holy Spirit, come and pour out your […]
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