Here’s an approach to the
prayer at the Table on Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, or any other time. It comes from Jonny Baker.
He writes: “Maundy Thursday is a day particularly to remember Jesus’ meals with
friends and to share bread and wine at the table. We chatted about the various
meals and tables Jesus had and was round. I invited people to complete a
sentence that began 'this is a table...' and that then became a prayer of
thanks as we read them out and shared bread and wine to remember.”
Prayer at the Table
This is a table of new
expectations
This is a table where everyone
can come to receive
This is a table for those who
haven't met Jesus before
This is a table with the Lord
of the harvest and catch
This is a table where the host
is often in the dependent position
This is a table where we are
reconciled
This is a table where there is
safety and acceptance
This is a table which welcomes,
invites, provides, unites
This is a table where
uncomfortable things happen
This is a table that was the
natural place to be
This is a table that was the
place to meet people
This is a table where strength
is restored
This is a table, this is our
community
~
written by Johnny Baker, and posted on jonnybaker.
http://jonnybaker.blogs.com/jonnybaker/2013/10/your-grace-is-enough.html
