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Summer Camp 2025 | All In: Communion | Derrick Milner
Derrick Milner, in the final morning session of summer camp, reflected on the week's theme of "all in" faith, emphasizing personal application. He highlighted the campers' engaged worship and their courageous sharing of personal struggles, linking these to Jesus's sacrifice.
Milner then introduced communion, a first for this camp, as a crucial act of faith. He explained its symbolism rooted in Jesus's body and blood, citing 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 to underscore believers' commitment to glorifying God as they were "bought at a price.”
He posed the question, "Why do we participate in communion?" dismissing superficial reasons and sharing a personal anecdote about his own past misunderstanding of its significance. He grounded the practice in Matthew 26:26-29, describing the Last Supper as Jesus instituted communion as a symbol of his impending sacrifice. Milner also referenced 1 Corinthians 11 to emphasize the importance of self-examination before partaking.
Milner outlined three aspects of obedience related to communion:
1. Reflect on the Sacrifice
This involves remembering Jesus's death for sin, as highlighted in Romans 3:23 and Romans 6:23, and acknowledging that His sacrifice offers eternal life.
2. Examine Our Hearts
Participants should consider their intentions for communion and their faith in general, ensuring their actions stem from genuine belief rather than mere participation or guilt. God values the "posture of your heart" over the act itself.
3. Show Others
Obedience in faith, including communion, can inspire others. Milner quoted Matthew 5:14-16, emphasizing that believers are the "light of the world" and their actions can lead others to God.
He concluded by offering three ways to respond: establishing a relationship with Jesus, getting baptized, or participating in communion with a reflective and examined heart. He explained the communion process, where deacons would serve the bread and juice, inviting attendees to consider the profound weight of what they were doing before partaking. The session closed with a prayer for participants to remember the deep meaning of communion and God's love.
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By Dunwoody Baptist ChurchDerrick Milner, in the final morning session of summer camp, reflected on the week's theme of "all in" faith, emphasizing personal application. He highlighted the campers' engaged worship and their courageous sharing of personal struggles, linking these to Jesus's sacrifice.
Milner then introduced communion, a first for this camp, as a crucial act of faith. He explained its symbolism rooted in Jesus's body and blood, citing 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 to underscore believers' commitment to glorifying God as they were "bought at a price.”
He posed the question, "Why do we participate in communion?" dismissing superficial reasons and sharing a personal anecdote about his own past misunderstanding of its significance. He grounded the practice in Matthew 26:26-29, describing the Last Supper as Jesus instituted communion as a symbol of his impending sacrifice. Milner also referenced 1 Corinthians 11 to emphasize the importance of self-examination before partaking.
Milner outlined three aspects of obedience related to communion:
1. Reflect on the Sacrifice
This involves remembering Jesus's death for sin, as highlighted in Romans 3:23 and Romans 6:23, and acknowledging that His sacrifice offers eternal life.
2. Examine Our Hearts
Participants should consider their intentions for communion and their faith in general, ensuring their actions stem from genuine belief rather than mere participation or guilt. God values the "posture of your heart" over the act itself.
3. Show Others
Obedience in faith, including communion, can inspire others. Milner quoted Matthew 5:14-16, emphasizing that believers are the "light of the world" and their actions can lead others to God.
He concluded by offering three ways to respond: establishing a relationship with Jesus, getting baptized, or participating in communion with a reflective and examined heart. He explained the communion process, where deacons would serve the bread and juice, inviting attendees to consider the profound weight of what they were doing before partaking. The session closed with a prayer for participants to remember the deep meaning of communion and God's love.