My mother-in-law is close to death and is a Baptist. I would like insight into what circumstances communion could be given to her.
2006-08-29 02:02:44 · 7 answers · asked by Kathy O 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Communion is done to remember the sacrifice Jesus made for us. Jesus said to do this in remembrance of Me. I don't believe that it was meant for one denomination.
If your Mother-in-law requests it, I believe her Pastor or whoever,should honor her request.
Although the Baptist don't usually give communion to the dying, doesn't mean it can't be done.
My prayers are with you & your family.
2006-08-29 02:28:08 · answer #1 · answered by Faith walker 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Baptist, and other protestant groups, do not give communion as part of a "last rite" for the dying. (Neither do the Catholics, they use an annointing with oil) But a Baptist is free to receive communion at any time. Talk to her pastor, and I am certain he will be glad to come by and serve communion for her. My father was a Methodist pastor, and he often took communion to people who are shut-ins, dying, nursing homes etc. It would be a kind gesture on your part and I am sure much appreciated by her. While Baptist do not treat communion as essential to their salvation the way Catholics do, most still enjoy receiving it.
You (and your mom) will be in my prayers today...
2006-08-29 09:10:06 · answer #2 · answered by dewcoons 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, we don't "do" communion, she probably would like a pastor to visit, is she a member of the local church? If so, she should already be in their prayers and have visiting by the pastor. She should know if she is ready or not, and if not she needs to get ready asap. Don't ya'll talk?
2006-08-29 09:09:48 · answer #3 · answered by Grandma Susie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Communion not necessary, an annointing would be appropriate, with the Pastor and Deacons to come and lay hands on her in prayer.
2006-08-29 09:06:06 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i belong to a small, southern baptist denomination church. we do not even hold communion at our services. a couple of the larger baptist churches that i have visited do, but we do not.
as for at the time of death, i have not seen this with the baptist church, but i have prayed with soldiers on the battlefield that are seriously wounded and/or dying.
i have prayed to God with some, prayed to Allah with some of those unfortunate enough to have brought arms against me, and i would pray to the flying spaghetti monster that used to prowl around here, if that is what the dying person wanted. it is their belief, not mine. and even if they are damned (not up to me) i can at least make their last few moments on this earth more pleasant for them.
i do admit to asking Christ to deliver them (easy with the muslim and jew since that is their belief as well) i just have to do so, to myself at times.
-eagle
2006-08-29 09:10:32 · answer #5 · answered by eaglemyrick 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Communion is catholic thing. If your mother in law wants to talk to the pastor, you can invite him anytime.
2006-08-29 09:07:30 · answer #6 · answered by out-of-blue-sent 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i don't think Baptists do communion
2006-08-29 09:10:36 · answer #7 · answered by kurdapya_007 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋