betrayed took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it, and said, ‘This is my Body which is for you. Do this in remembrance of me’ ” (RSV). The pastor may then break a portion of the bread, or not, as he chooses. 3. The pastor will lead a prayer or call upon someone to lead a prayer such as: “O Lord, we praise thee for the gift of thy Son Christ Jesus who died upon the cross. We do not presume to come to thy table trusting in our own righteousness, but in thy mercy. Forgive our transgressions,
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