Question:

What is communion?  Is it only done by the elders of the church?

Communion is a word often used to describe the breaking of bread or Lord’s Supper or remembrance meeting.  In Luke 22:19,20, 1 Corinthians 10:16,17,  and 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 we read that the bread is a symbol of Christ’s body and the wine is a symbol of His blood.  As they appear on the table, with the bread and wine both there, but separate, not intermingled, they remind us of the crucifixion and the blood poured out.  Also, the one loaf of bread symbolizes the one body made up of all true believers (1 Corinthians 10:17), so partaking of the bread and cup is not just an act of communion with the Lord Jesus Christ but also an expression of the fellowship that we enjoy with other members of the body of Christ.

Why is it important to remember?  First, we remember that the reason Christ died was to redeem us from our sins, and this fills our hearts with praise, worship, and thanksgiving to Himself and to God the Father.  Second, it helps set the tone for the coming week.  As we think of how profoundly He loved us, we should be eager to serve and obey Him.

There is nothing in Scripture to tell us that only elders should conduct or participate in the Lord’s Supper.