by John Rempel | Mar 19, 2013 | Tags: Anabaptist, sacraments, worship
The Mennonite Church is heir to a radical Reformation understanding of the Lord’s Supper and baptism as ordinances, not sacraments. Mennonites, however, approach these ordinances with serious reverence because of their communal significance. Two dominant styles characterize the Mennonite approach to worship and these ordinances—charismatic and free form. The charismatic style emphasizes freedom of expression by worshipers and leaders. The free-form style emphasizes the use of a prototype of worship adapted for each week’s service....