Description
Lovefeast
Introduction – explanation
The Agape, or Lovefeast, was a practice of the first Christians
It continued and remembered the table fellowship of Jesus and his disciples.
The first Methodists revived the practice, drawing on that of the Moravians.
It has largely died out in Methodism, though still practiced by Moravians.
Methodist Sacred Concerts always conclude with a bun-fight, or ‘zummitverzupper’!
New initiatives such as Alpha have shown the importance of a shared meal.
Not all Christians can fully share in each other’s Communion Services, but all can share in this.
The following order should be interspersed with contributions of recent testimony, witness or prayer.
Announcement of the Lovefeast – blow the shofar
Sing Join we all with one accord;
Greeting
Pour a glass of water and gives it to your neighbour.
Read Matthew 10:42 ‘And if anyone gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones because he is my disciple, I tell you the truth, he will certainly not lose his reward.’
Litany of greeting (as in West Africa)
I greet you in the name of the Lord
I receive your greeting with joy
Continues…