Protestant Crucifix

A few years ago I came across a term that I had never heard before. A 17th century Protestant writer, Daniel Brevint, described the communion table as a 'Protestant Crucifix'. It made me think a lot about the words we use when we describe what we do at the Eucharistic Table. The writer sought to provoke the reader to think of the sacrificial nature of the Eucharist.

In response to this theme of sacrifice and the altar as the Protestant Crucifix, Charles Wesley penned the following hymn:

Would the Saviour of mankind
Without His people die?
No, to Him we all are join'd
As more than standers by.
Freely as the Victim came
To the altar of His cross,
We attend the slaughter'd Lamb,
And suffer for His cause.

Way of the Cross Power Point Download

I was given this link by a friend at OSL. It is a very well done powerpoint (fully animated) presentation of the Way of the Cross from the UMC book of Worship. I adapted it some (added prayers with each station and at the beginning) and am going to loop it during open prayer time in our church on Friday evenings. If you like it, navigate over to the website and drop the pastor a word of thanks for all his hard work.

http://desarcumc.org/powerpoint/wayofthecross.zip