Eldership at the Lord s Table was written to meet the needs of Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) elders in the 21st century. Elders at particular congregations may minister in a variety of ways, but the one common ministry setting for elders throughout the denomination is weekly ministry at the Lord s Table. This resource is designed to give elders the instruction and assistance they need for their Table Ministry without expecting them to read a lengthy volume on history and theology.It provides the reader with a concise history of Table eldership with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), a brief treatment of common Disciples theology of the Lord s Supper, helpful hints on how to craft meaningful and brief communion prayers for both bread and cup, examples of communion prayers,
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