Make Us Your Church Again, Lord | A Time of Communion

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In one of the most sacred and Spirit-filled moments of the Fire in Our Bones conference, Pastor Carter Conlon leads the body in communion with a message that reaches straight into the heart of our calling: to remember, to receive, and to respond. With a hushed room and hearts bowed low, he invites us to pause and tell Jesus, in our own words, that He is worthy. "You are lovely. You are precious. You are wonderful. You are worthy," the room whispers, shouts, and weeps. And then, with trembling reverence, Carter opens the scriptures to remind us of a covenant sealed in blood—a promise for the weak, the weary, the ones who fail: “When you fall, I’ll pick you up. When you fail, I’ll come back to you again.” This communion is not just remembrance—it is an exchange. We receive His strength to be poured out for others. “God, as You were given for me, I’m trusting You now to live in me, so I can be given for the sake of somebody else.” It's a holy commissioning. A moment where worship meets mission. As the elements are passed, a chorus rises—“Jesus, Jesus, what a Savior…”—and then Carter reads from 1 Corinthians 11: “For I received from the Lord… that the Lord Jesus on the same night in which He was betrayed took bread…” The broken bread becomes a symbol of healing, and the cup, a declaration of unwavering love. Key Themes & Quotes: “We are actually receiving the strength of God.” “God, we refuse to keep this great salvation to ourselves any longer.” The call is clear: “Make us Your Church again, Lord.” This wasn’t just a moment. It was a turning point—a sacred seal to all that had been stirred. As the conference came to a close, Carter spoke a blessing over the people: “May the words of the Lord dwell in you richly… and may His glorious presence go before you as you publish the good news that Jesus is alive.” — 📲 Stay connected with us: 🟥 YouTube → / @SoCalTeenChallenge 📘 Facebook → / SoCalTeenChallenge 📸 Instagram → / SoCalTeenChallenge 🎥 Vimeo → / SoCalTeenChallenge 🐦 X (Twitter) → / SCTeenChallenge 🌐 More stories, resources, and help available at: https://www.teenchallenge.org 🫱🏼‍🫲🏾 Join us in the work of transforming lives: https://www.teenchallenge.org/donate 📞 Need prayer or help? Call our 24/7 Helpline at (888) 520-0620