Like most Christians, Disciples Affirm:
Open Communion
The Lord’s Supper, or Communion is celebrated in weekly worship. It is open to all who believe in Jesus Christ.
Freedom of belief
Disciples are called together around one essential of faith: belief in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. Persons are free to follow their consciences guided by the Bible, the Holy Spirit study and prayer, and are expected to extend that freedom to others.
Baptism by immersion
In baptism the old self-centered life is set aside, and a new life of trust in God begins. Although Disciples practice baptism by immersion, other baptism traditions are honored.
Belief in the oneness of the church
All Christians are called to be one in Christ and to seek opportunities for common witness and service.
The ministry to believers
Both ministers and lay persons lead in worship, service and spiritual growth.
The Beatitudes, our subject for last week, started out speaking in generalities. Then there was a transition in the middle of the last one. It started out with, “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake…” and then Jesus turns and looks his listeners in the eye and says, “Blessed are you…”
What does it mean to be happy? It tends to be situational, doesn’t it? We’re happy when we’re having fun, when things are going our way, when people like us, when we’re healthy, when our worries and stresses about jobs and money and the like are at a minimum. Take any of those out of the equation, and would we be happy?
Morning Prayer for June 8, 2026. Scriptures: Psalm 122; Matthew 24:36-44. Hymn: Rejoice, the Lord Is King! CCLI streaming license #20546947.
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