The Lord's Supper as Proclamation and Anticipation

The significance of the Lord's Supper is highlighted as a moment of proclamation, where believers declare the Lord's death and anticipate His return. Each participation in this sacrament is seen not just as a ritual but as a powerful statement of faith, reminding the church of its mission to celebrate both baptism and the Lord's Supper until the end of days. This practice counters the belief that one can lead a full Christian life without these observances, emphasizing their essential role in expressing the already and not yet nature of the gospel. The idea of chanting 'Maranatha' at the conclusion of the Supper once served as a communal reminder of the return of Christ, intertwining the act of communion with the expectation of His coming again.