Hello Everyone,
I've searched and searched for days with no luck at all. Would anyone know where i might purchase a communion kit for just myself, one person? I've seen them with 4 and more but wonder is there anywhere i could get one for just myself? For instance, 1 glass (not plastic), something for the bread, a bottle for the juice and if possible, a place for a bottle of anointing oil.
Very Grateful for your help,
Brother Julian
Greetings Brother Julian,
I would advise you not to purchase a communion kit. The Lord Jesus did not use one. Unfortunately, I do not know your fellowship situation or spiritual background, which means I have no idea what your understanding of communion is. Communion is tied up with "communication" (similar root) and "fellowship" (same Biblical word). There is not a good Scriptural background for taking communion by yourself unless you are in the middle of a Muslim nation with no other Christians around (for example). In the New Testament, communion was shared by a group of believers, probably as part of a larger meal. Although I don't recommend taking communion alone unless necessary, you can have a very God-honoring Lord's Supper without buying anything. All you need is bread and grape juice. What is your relationship with the Lord Jesus and other Christians in your area (if any)?
Koheleth, you said:
I would advise you not to purchase a communion kit,
without knowing the present situation of this brother. I happen to know a dear old saint in my church (85 year old widow) who has one-to-one communion [i]every morning
Brother Paul
Koheleth,
Smith Wigglesworth took communion "everyday" of his life mostly by himself and was one of the greatest men of God i ever knew. I'm not looking for a debate on communion, just what i've already asked for.
Brother Julian
Whilst I believe that the concept of communion by one's self almost completly misses the point...
To answer your question; most stores that sell household goods will sell glasses singally, a plate will surely suffice for placing bead onto.
Other than that I can't imagine what you are looking for
taco,
Whilst I believe that the concept of communion by one's self almost completly misses the point...
I don't, and neither did Smith Wigglesworth as i've stated. Good grief, i don't need doctrine or comments just help on purchasing a one person communion kit, nothing more, nothing less.
I can't imagine what you are looking for
Ummm, Communion kit perhaps? Ummm, they sell
them all over. I'm just looking for one for myself. If one is made for just one person. If everyone must know, i'm shut in and the Church i use to go to has communion once a year. But i'll drop the subject. Thanks anyway.
Brother Julian
Brother Paul,
without knowing the present situation of this brother. I happen to know a dear old saint in my church (85 year old widow) who has one-to-one communion every morning with the Lord Jesus. This elderly woman is a precious, precious saint of God.
Thank You so much for your precious discernment in this matter. Your insight is awesome and right on.
Humbly Yours,
Brother Julian
http://www.vanpoulles.co.uk/index.php?mod=product&id_prd=759
I don't know if this is what you're looking for and it's really pricey but I thought I would post it. You my just have to go with a 4 or 6 piece kit.
HopeinChrist,
Bless your heart so very much. It's a step in the right direction. I'm very greatfull that you would want to help me out. Bless you friend.
Brother Julian
Paul and Julian,
I think you both may be reading into my post something that was not there. First of all, I want to apologize and request your forgiveness for miscommunicating to both of you. There is plenty of misunderstanding that occurs regularly on these forums and I don't wish to contribute. I suppose my statement on advising you not to purchase a kit may have seemed a bit strong, but I did give an answer of sorts, meaning that you may already have what you need to take communion. I use a relatively ordinary glass and plate. At any rate, if my replies aren't helpful, just bypass them and I hope the Lord sends you whatever you need to walk daily with him.
Thanks for the response and clarification, Koheleth. I guess it was the comment about not living in a Muslim country that threw me, it was hard to understand your point.
I know what you mean about these forums! You happen to be speaking with the [i]king
Our God's blessings be upon you,
Brother Paul
I take communion all by myself at home with a small glass with a communion size amount of grape juice and a cracker. It is an awesome time with the Lord for me. Also I have a tiny little bottle that was formerly a tabasco bottle, about two inches tall, I washed it and filled it with olive oil and asked God's blessing on it. I feel God is just as pleased with these things as He would be if I had manufactured ones. It is the heart that counts.
:-)
They have communion kits for 1 at Krogers, Ingles, Food Lion, etc... all the major grocery stores. Even convenience stores. Anywhere you can buy some bread, dixie cups and some juice (or wine if you prefer).
I'm not poking fun at the question... just trying to show that we dont need "kits" to commune with the Lord. We want to complicate things, but God wants to simplify things for us.
If your search for a "communion kit for one" is preventing you from communing with the Lord... perhaps you should look inside and see if perhaps you need to be more focussed on Him.
:-)
Krispy
This question kinda reminds me of people who think that in order for a person to get baptized they have to go find an ordained pastor. Why? Where do we get these ideas from? Not from the Bible, I can assure you that.
If you lead someone to the Lord, and they want to get baptized, and there is a water fountain nearby or a river... dont wait to find someone else to do it... dunk 'em yourself! If you're saved you're a priest and a king.
We're not Catholics folks... we dont need a mediator between God and man other than the one scripture says we have... Jesus Christ.
Krispy
Krispy,
If your search for a "communion kit for one" is preventing you from communing with the Lord... perhaps you should look inside and see if perhaps you need to be more focussed on Him.
This is uncalled for Krispy. You answered my post but like always you have to add to it. what i don't need is your commentary or sarcasm.
Just leave it alone and let this thread die. Your remarks to me were very painful. I'm done with it!
Brother Julian
Julian, I understand your frustration, but to expect to post something on this forum without recieving the full spectrum of theological and doctrinal commentary and a pinch of sarcasm is a gross mistake.
This forum is largely for people to argue and voice their opinions over such matters. I know this is not the intended aim of the Forum (sorry Greg), but it just happens to be the way things are.
The way things are may not always be correct. Kindness and mercy must accompany our words. Love will cause us to speak carefully so as not to wound, especially when someone is just looking to do something that pleases God, no matter what vessel they may choose to use.
This forum is largely for people to argue
No, it's not. Is this really the purpose you see for these forums? Whatever happened to edification? For exalting Jesus? For discussing and promoting a spirit of revival in God's children?
It is precisely because of this "argumentative" and "opinionated" spirit, that many strong posters are otherwise grieved and dissuaded from posting. It must be very disheartening for Julian to read some of these responses. All the brother wanted was info on a personal communion kit. He wasn't looking to purchase a crystal ball or tarot cards. What is so difficult about supporting his wishes and not riddling him with pessimistic rhetoric that will ultimately dissuade yet another person from continuing to post and grow in these forums? Why can't we just be a means of support, and then commend the brother into the hands of God for any correction?
I know this is not the intended aim of the Forum (sorry Greg), but it just happens to be the way things are.
Dear brother, just because it's the way things are, it doesn't mean we become accomplices by resigning ourselves to it. We should rather decry it, avoid it, we should show a better example!
I pray this admonition be received graciously; I had no one person in mind when I typed it.
Brother Paul
Brother Julian,
Although, your intent may be pure and rational to you, I feel that you have taken many of the suggestions to heart.
IF you would have explained a little more of your situation, the brethen MAY have been a little less blunt with their truths.
You on the other hand, asked a basic question, which can be read many ways and if you are going to blame Krispy or make sarcastic remarks to vico, then I think you should take more of your own advice.
JulianSims wrote:This is uncalled for Krispy. You answered my post but like always you have to add to it. what i don't need is your commentary or sarcasm.
Just leave it alone and let this thread die. Your remarks to me were very painful. I'm done with it!Brother Julian
You situation may require you to take communion alone, however, your assumtions about the basic answer to your question began to make an ... 'ASS out of U and ME(them)'.
If you don't need added on responses, commentary, and/or sarcasm, one must be more detailed amd poignant, because although you said Krispy is 'always'... I see that you only joined SI this year, so you probably have no basis to make those comment yourself.
A personal message to him would have been sufficient, especially since you said that you were 'done with it'. However, 'the last word' usually does not end in rants, rather resolve.
If you were to take their advice and do what some others did then you would have what you need and save yourself some money. Other than that, be a little more open to the advice and then take what you need, leaving the rest 'to die with the thread'.
I truly hope that you get what you are looking for. One will learn quickly that a simple question rarely has a simple answer, especially with so many personalities from different parts of the world. Take that into consideration when you start pointing fingers at the posts that you read, seeing that it could very well be partially your own fault.
God Bless those that are united in Jesus,
Brian
iansmith, Goldminer and PaulWest replied while I was writing my post. I do not agree that this form is for arguing, but I do believe in this case more information would have caused less of an argument.
This is uncalled for Krispy. You answered my post but like always you have to add to it. what i don't need is your commentary or sarcasm.
Because this is a forum of written words a lot times our words come across in a way that they were not intended. It was not my intention to hurt your feelings. I answered your question directly... but my follow up was merely an observation of what I see happening in the lives of a lot of Christians, and was not meant to be directed at you. It was for everyone.
Just leave it alone and let this thread die. Your remarks to me were very painful. I'm done with it!
Again, I apologize for not choosing my words more wisely. They certainly did not represent my heart for you. From your statement "but like always", I gather that you do not have a favorable impression of me to begin with. I'm not sure how that has happened, but I would hope that you will be able to see past my human failures and take the time to get to know my heart a little better.
I dont think this thread should die because this does open up some interesting thoughts for discussion.
I hope you're not "done with it" because I think the only person you will ultimately hurt is yourself. I desire for us to grow together in Christ, and not let misunderstandings come between us.
When I wrote what I wrote I was attempting to be light hearted and helpful... not sarcastic. As I try and learn from this, and be more wise with my words, I hope that you can have patience with me and try and understand me before you allow the enemy to come between us with hurt feelings.
By the way, my comment about you looking to inside was never intended to be seen as condemnation toward you. I have to do the same thing everyday. But I can see how you could be offended by that. I just wish you could see my heart for you, brother.
Krispy
Would you please forgive me, brother?
Krispy
I've been following this thread for some time with interest but haven't had anything to add until now.
Krispy, I wanted to thank you for your last two posts. I am always grateful when a brother responds to a 'reproof' with humility verses defensiveness. I read your comment in question and can at least understand how Julian took it.
Julian, please take Krispy's last posts to heart. We must constantly be forgiving those who have offended us, even when no offense was intended. From my perspective, I think many of us are simply saying that taking communion by yourself is a means to draw close to Him. As men we are prone to turning something like communion into a lifeless religous observation and miss the boat altogether. It is all too easy for us to read into your desire for a communion set the notion that this is the case with you. We have no right to judge you in this. Never the less, it remains a possibility that this is the case. Please don't be offended by such a suggestion. You alone are able to examine your heart in this regard. If you know it doesn't apply, well, praise the Lord! If it applies even a little, take it to heart and grow!
In all sincerity, God bless you for your desire to practice personal communion. How can taking the time to remember His sacrifice as we meditate on His body and blood be wrong?
Affectionately in Christ,
Doug
PaulWest wrote:This forum is largely for people to argue
No, it's not.
~_~;;
iansmith wrote:
PaulWest wrote:This forum is largely for people to argue
No, it's not.
~_~;;
I fail to see your point here. There is no need for such irony, and another thing...
:-P
I just want everyone to know that Julian and I have spoken privately, and there is much peace and love between us.
Julian is a very gracious brother, and we all need to be in prayer for him as he is going through some trying times right now.
Krispy
[i]Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!
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