Rev. Major J. Divine Speaking
at the Holy Communion Service
at the Divine Lorraine Hotel
Holy Communion is the only Sacrament observed by the followers and is performed daily as a ritual in the Churches and private homes. Followers believe that every Holy Communion is served by FATHER and MOTHER DIVINE, whether Personally or Impersonally, and the Presence of FATHER and MOTHER is always in evidence in the brotherhood, joy and abundance of these Services. Followers believe in the serving of Communion daily after the manner of the LORD'S Supper, for they believe in the practicality of their spiritual devotion and service unto GOD and unto man, and the variety of food which is served for the sustenance of the body and the satisfying of every appetite is deemed to be sacred and consecrated to and for the development and improvement of the soul.
In the history of the early Christian Church, it is recorded that Communion was served every day and that Paul appointed deacons to assist with the serving. These Communion services were happy and joyous events in the manner of a love feast or fraternal meal, where everyone rejoiced in the Presence of the LORD. Followers believe that when they receive daily Communion with thanksgiving, they take on more of the spiritual nature and characteristics of the CHRIST. By so doing, they put off the old man with the Adamic state of consciousness, and arise daily and walk in the newness of life. JESUS CHRIST, our Elder Brother, fed the four and five thousand as they had need, and spiritually taught them at the same time; and there is record of His serving the Last Supper to His Disciples, which must have been only one of many. Therefore, followers of FATHER DIVINE endeavor to do likewise.
Members of other faiths and denominations, by respecting FATHER DIVINE'S Teaching, may participate in Holy Communion Services if they wish to do so. Though they may not participate wholeheartedly in the convictions of the followers, they may benefit greatly from the beauty and inspiration of the occasion. It was at the Holy Communion Table, during the years of HIS Personal Ministry, that FATHER delivered most of HIS Wonderful Sermons, through being inspired during the Service. HE never spoke from a prepared text.
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