This is the table of Christ, and of Christ’s body, the church.
Here we are formed as God’s people.
Here we are named as God’s heirs.
Here we are grafted to the vine of Christ.
Here we are empowered by the Spirit for service.
Come, not because you’ve made it
in our world or God’s realm.
Come, not because you’ve failed
yesterday or forever.
Come, because you have been enfolded into Christ,
and are God’s creative work in progress.
Come, because in Christ, there is no condemnation
and all are free as Christ is free.
Keep your eyes on Christ and your heart will follow.
Keep your face towards Christ
and your actions will proceed in the right direction.
Come share this meal in thanksgiving and honour and praise
for the God who needs no justification
to lavish unfathomable love and grace upon us
through Jesus Christ, our Redeemer,
and the Spirit who makes us holy.
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