PULSE
Jesus, at the first communion, told His disciples to take bread and wine in remembrance of the new covenant formed from His body and blood.
In the same spirit, biological and spiritual families (carecells) gather every year for Family Communion, to remember God’s faithfulness in the past year and to commit the New Year into His loving hands. The Yong Family has been taking communion together for as long as they can remember. “It’s the best way to end and start a year as a family,” shares Jennifer Yong (DEW Ministry). Having her children and grandchildren – three generations of Trinitarians – breaking bread and drinking from the cup is a tradition of thanksgiving and supplication. “It’s about thanking and committing ourselves to God as a family, especially for my grandchildren so that they can carry on the tradition.”
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For some Trinitarians, such as newlyweds Kenneth Chan and Lye Huixian (East District), this Family Communion marked the start of a new tradition. “I remember our first communion as a family during our wedding. God’s presence felt so real at that moment. Amazingly, Pastor Beatrice (our Solemnizing Pastor) came over to pray for us during our first Family Communion!” Melissa Tan (Campus Ministry) looks forward to hearing about the amazing ways God moved in the lives of her carecell during Family Communion. “Even in the flurry of challenges and changes, we are confronted by the truth of an everconstant, loving, and mighty God. He is always faithful not just in His provision but also through His molding work in our lives!”