God comes to us through the Word found in the Holy Scriptures. God also comes to us through the Sacraments - Holy Baptism and Holy Communion. A Sacrament is Holy (holy-meaning set apart), a Holy Act instituted or started by Christ Jesus, in which God combines his Word of Promise to a visible element offering freely some wonderful gifts. The visible element in Baptism is water, and in Communion bread and wine. (Things we can see, smell, touch, and taste) Through these most simple gifts God promises comfort and strength through the power of the Spirit. God promises forgiveness of sin, and eternal life. Pretty nice promises given freely! So how does all this work?

First, did you know that Sacrament is a Latin word meaning “Mystery?" How does one explain a mystery? We can’t! We must simply trust or have faith that the promises of God are true, and as far as I know God has not lied to us yet. That is why at God’s Church we partake of the bread and wine with communion and baptize All people, including infants. After all, it is God’s work not ours! However, one can make certain that they worship regularly in order to receive the gift of Holy Communion, and one can always use their Baptism by returning to it daily. When troubles overwhelm, when evil tempts, simply remember that you have been Baptized! You have been named as a Child of God! When you shower, when you wash your hands, or do the dishes, remember it is a fact that you too have been washed by God, and then begin to trust that your Heavenly Father will guide and protect. After all, it is God’s Work and not ours!