1. Young Men’s Worship Service Training Class Eastside church of Christ – Feb. 2007 “…that the church may receive edifying.”

2. Young Men’s Worship Service Training Class Eastside church of Christ – Feb. 2007 “…that the church may receive edifying.” Offering suggestions for young men so they can better serve in the assembly of the local church of Christ “…that the church may receive edifying.” In Remembrance Of Me

3. Young Men’s Worship Service Training Class Eastside church of Christ – Feb. 2007 “…that the church may receive edifying.” An opening observation… Notice the teaching in 1 Cor 14 Context = the use/practice of spiritual gifts possessed by the Corinthians, especially in their public worship assemblies Use of spiritual gift was to “edify the church” vv. 5, 26, 40

4. Young Men’s Worship Service Training Class Eastside church of Christ – Feb. 2007 “…that the church may receive edifying.” General Introduction What is required for this class? Ê Faithful living for Christ Hypocrisy is not to be found in Christians Mt 7:5 Rom 2:1, 3 1 Pet 2:1-3 Trying to improve how we worship God publicly is a waste of time if we are not privately committed to Him cp. Titus 1:16

5. Young Men’s Worship Service Training Class Eastside church of Christ – Feb. 2007 “…that the church may receive edifying.” General Introduction What is required for this class? Ë A real desire for self-improvement If we decide to “show up” just because we think the elders want us here or we think everyone else (our friends) will come, we won’t improve In almost every endeavor, if one WANTS to bad enough, he CAN

6. Young Men’s Worship Service Training Class Eastside church of Christ – Feb. 2007 “…that the church may receive edifying.” General Introduction What is required for this class? Ì An honest effort from a true heart At first, the unknown or new is uncomfortable Yet, after time and practice, the uncomfortable becomes comfortable We will help in this way by doing drills/practice Adopt the motto Ù “I’ll try my best!”

7. Young Men’s Worship Service Training Class Eastside church of Christ – Feb. 2007 “…that the church may receive edifying.” General Introduction Topics we’ll cover in this class… Public reading of the word of God Public prayers Talks when presiding over the Lord’s Supper Extending the invitation on Wednesday

8. Young Men’s Worship Service Training Class Eastside church of Christ – Feb. 2007 “…that the church may receive edifying.” Presiding At The Supper Eating the Lord’s Supper with brethren is the week’s “spiritual highlight” Because of what is revealed in the N.T., it is the main reason why we assemble Acts 20:7 1 Cor 11:20, 33 All other acts of worship can be done anytime We can sing, pray, teach any day of the week In Remembrance Of Me

9. Young Men’s Worship Service Training Class Eastside church of Christ – Feb. 2007 “…that the church may receive edifying.” Presiding At The Supper Eating the Lord’s Supper with brethren is the week’s “spiritual highlight” Because of what is revealed in the N.T., it is the main reason why we assemble Acts 20:7 1 Cor 11:20, 33 All other acts of worship can be done anytime Exception : the collection 1 Cor 16:1-2 In Remembrance Of Me

10. Young Men’s Worship Service Training Class Eastside church of Christ – Feb. 2007 “…that the church may receive edifying.” Presiding At The Supper The brother who leads us in this act of worship has an important role… …he is guiding our thoughts & actions that are at the very core of the gospel’s message Mt 16:18 1 Cor 15:12-17 11:26 In Remembrance Of Me

11. Young Men’s Worship Service Training Class Eastside church of Christ – Feb. 2007 “…that the church may receive edifying.” Presiding At The Supper What the Bible teaches about this act of worship… Ê The Lord commanded it Mt 26:26-29 1 Cor 11:23-25 Ë The first Christians did it Acts 2:42 20:7 Ì It is a “communion” (sharing) with Christ Mt 26:29 In Remembrance Of Me

12. Young Men’s Worship Service Training Class Eastside church of Christ – Feb. 2007 “…that the church may receive edifying.” Presiding At The Supper What the Bible teaches about this act of worship… Í It is a joint activity with brethren…not an individual act of worship 1 Cor 11:33 By contrast, giving is individual 1 Cor 16:2 Î The manner in which it is eaten can be wrong, or “unworthy” 1 Cor 11:29 In Remembrance Of Me

13. Young Men’s Worship Service Training Class Eastside church of Christ – Feb. 2007 “…that the church may receive edifying.” Presiding At The Supper What are the duties of the brother who leads in this act of worship? Ê Make sure it is observed in the proper order Mt 26:26-27 The bread FIRST …with giving of thanks The cup SECOND …with giving of thanks This is the way the Lord instituted it In Remembrance Of Me

14. Young Men’s Worship Service Training Class Eastside church of Christ – Feb. 2007 “…that the church may receive edifying.” Presiding At The Supper What are the duties of the brother who leads in this act of worship? Ê Make sure it is observed in the proper order Mt 26:26-27 This is precisely what the apostle Paul delivered to the Corinthian Christians 1 Cor 11:23-26 We must eat “this bread” & drink “this cup” In Remembrance Of Me

15. Young Men’s Worship Service Training Class Eastside church of Christ – Feb. 2007 “…that the church may receive edifying.” Presiding At The Supper What are the duties of the brother who leads in this act of worship? Ë Make sure the manner in which we partake is proper…not “unworthily” 1 Cor 11:27 Paul is not talking about us being “worthy” of eating the Supper cp. Lk 17:10 Concern is how it is eaten…not who is eating In Remembrance Of Me Adverb (describes a verb) Not adjective (describing a noun)

16. Young Men’s Worship Service Training Class Eastside church of Christ – Feb. 2007 “…that the church may receive edifying.” Presiding At The Supper What are the duties of the brother who leads in this act of worship? Ë Make sure the manner in which we partake is proper…not “unworthily” 1 Cor 11:27 We must eat with the respect it deserves The presiding brother at the Lord’s Table will certainly “set the tone” by his comments In Remembrance Of Me

17. Young Men’s Worship Service Training Class Eastside church of Christ – Feb. 2007 “…that the church may receive edifying.” Presiding At The Supper What can we do to make the Supper most effective in our worship? Ê Prepare beforehand No excuse for not being ready As with any act of worship, assignments are made monthly Exception Ù filling in at the last minute In Remembrance Of Me

18. Young Men’s Worship Service Training Class Eastside church of Christ – Feb. 2007 “…that the church may receive edifying.” Presiding At The Supper What can we do to make the Supper most effective in our worship? Ë Speak to be understood Keep in mind the same suggestions re: public reading & public prayers Don’t mumble, run thoughts together Don’t be in a hurry to get done In Remembrance Of Me

19. Young Men’s Worship Service Training Class Eastside church of Christ – Feb. 2007 “…that the church may receive edifying.” Presiding At The Supper What can we do to make the Supper most effective in our worship? Ë Speak to be understood Keep in mind the same suggestions re: public reading & public prayers Speak so all can hear Ù use of microphone Enunciate properly In Remembrance Of Me

20. Young Men’s Worship Service Training Class Eastside church of Christ – Feb. 2007 “…that the church may receive edifying.” Presiding At The Supper What can we do to make the Supper most effective in our worship? Ì Make appropriate comments Be ready to explain the Supper’s purpose Unbelievers may be present who don’t know Help the assembly focus on Christ’s sacrifice Though not a sermon, say more than a “few words” In Remembrance Of Me

21. Young Men’s Worship Service Training Class Eastside church of Christ – Feb. 2007 “…that the church may receive edifying.” Presiding At The Supper What can we do to make the Supper most effective in our worship? Ì Make appropriate comments Emphasize the “full meaning” of the Supper Stress Christ’s resurrection, not just His death The Supper is a testament to a “living Lord”…not just a memorial for a dead hero 1 Cor 11:26 Compare to monuments in Washington, D.C. In Remembrance Of Me

22. Young Men’s Worship Service Training Class Eastside church of Christ – Feb. 2007 “…that the church may receive edifying.” Presiding At The Supper What can we do to make the Supper most effective in our worship? Í Avoid the following… Airing “pet peeves” Don’t abuse the opportunity of “having the floor” Condemnation of denominational error Though proper at times, this is not such a time In Remembrance Of Me

23. Young Men’s Worship Service Training Class Eastside church of Christ – Feb. 2007 “…that the church may receive edifying.” Presiding At The Supper What can we do to make the Supper most effective in our worship? Í Avoid the following… Humor Don’t ruin a somber moment by trying to be “cute” Always saying the same thing Predictability will detract from your efforts In Remembrance Of Me

24. Young Men’s Worship Service Training Class Eastside church of Christ – Feb. 2007 “…that the church may receive edifying.” Presiding At The Supper What can we do to make the Supper most effective in our worship? Î Try to accomplish the following… Encourage devotion, sincerity of heart among those who will be partaking Encourage each one to “examine himself” 1 Cor 11:28 In Remembrance Of Me

25. Young Men’s Worship Service Training Class Eastside church of Christ – Feb. 2007 “…that the church may receive edifying.” Presiding At The Supper What can we do to make the Supper most effective in our worship? Î Try to accomplish the following… Since you are leading this part of the worship, help all to properly “discern” (understand) the Lord’s body, blood 1 Cor 11:29 In Remembrance Of Me

26. Young Men’s Worship Service Training Class Eastside church of Christ – Feb. 2007 “…that the church may receive edifying.” Presiding At The Supper What can we do to make the Supper most effective in our worship? Ï Most importantly…use the Scripture Passage(s) can be read with, without comment There are many available that would be appropriate Ù don’t always use the same one!! In Remembrance Of Me

27. Young Men’s Worship Service Training Class Eastside church of Christ – Feb. 2007 “…that the church may receive edifying.” Suggested Passages That Are Appropriate When Presiding At The Lord’s Supper Gen 22:1-14 Psalm 22:12-19 Isa 53 Mt 26:17-29 Mt 26:36-46 Mt 27:24-54 Mk 14:12-25 Mk 15:15-39 Lk 22:7-20 Lk 23:33-46 Jn 19:16-37 Acts 20:7 1 Cor 11:23-29

28. Young Men’s Worship Service Training Class Eastside church of Christ – Feb. 2007 “…that the church may receive edifying.” Presiding At The Supper Additional suggestions… Ê Make sure your prayers are appropriate, focused on the elements (bread & juice) Not the time to pray for the sick, work of the church, etc. Give thanks as the Lord did 1 Cor 11:23-25 Remember to pray to the Father, not to Christ In Remembrance Of Me

29. Young Men’s Worship Service Training Class Eastside church of Christ – Feb. 2007 “…that the church may receive edifying.” Presiding At The Supper Additional suggestions… Ë Use proper pronouns when commenting, praying Christ died on the cross…the Father did not This is not being “nit-picky”…we need to clearly distinguish between what God the Father did and what God the Son did In Remembrance Of Me

30. Young Men’s Worship Service Training Class Eastside church of Christ – Feb. 2007 “…that the church may receive edifying.” Presiding At The Supper Additional suggestions… Ì Make a clear separation between the Supper and the collection Some may have the idea these 2 acts of worship are connected since we usually perform them consecutively in the assembly If we don’t distinguish with some comments, we only help encourage this misunderstanding In Remembrance Of Me

31. Young Men’s Worship Service Training Class Eastside church of Christ – Feb. 2007 “…that the church may receive edifying.” Presiding At The Supper Some closing thoughts… Gathering around the Lord’s table will be some of our most reflective time in worship We all have (or will have) fond memories when our families gathered around our tables at home How much more is this true when a local spiritual family breaks bread together to remember their Lord who died for them? In Remembrance Of Me

32. Young Men’s Worship Service Training Class Eastside church of Christ – Feb. 2007 “…that the church may receive edifying.” Presiding At The Supper Some closing thoughts… Time at the Lord’s table has several “views” Backward to His pre-existence in heaven, His sinless life & teaching on earth Forward to His triumphant return Inward to a serious examination of self In Remembrance Of Me

33. Young Men’s Worship Service Training Class Eastside church of Christ – Feb. 2007 “…that the church may receive edifying.” Presiding At The Supper Some closing thoughts… Time at the Lord’s table has several “views” Outward to a realization that everyone sins, that all need His sacrifice Upward to His resurrection, ascension, and current reign at His Father’s right hand In Remembrance Of Me

34. Young Men’s Worship Service Training Class Eastside church of Christ – Feb. 2007 “…that the church may receive edifying.” Presiding At The Supper Some closing thoughts… Gathering around the Lord’s table will be some of our most reflective time in worship The brother who leads us in this act of worship makes a great contribution in the assembly by causing all of us to focus on great sacrifice of Jesus Christ In Remembrance Of Me

35. Young Men’s Worship Service Training Class Eastside church of Christ – Feb. 2007 “…that the church may receive edifying.” Extending The Invitation Topics we’ll cover in this class… Public reading of the word of God Public prayers Talks when presiding over the Lord’s Supper Extending the invitation on Wednesday

36. Young Men’s Worship Service Training Class Eastside church of Christ – Feb. 2007 “…that the church may receive edifying.”