Paneradventure bringing communion:
Me: Hi! The chaplain called and asked if I would bring communion? Is that right?
D: Yes, that’s right… he would like it.
M: Great! You must be his friend the chaplain told me about?
D: Sort of… maybe you should know we’re not just friends or roommates if you catch me.
M: Oh, ok. That’s great.
D: Does knowing that mean you won’t give communion now?
M: Oh my goodness no. Not in the slightest.
D: Oh, because sometimes it does.
M: Not at all. Communion is available to anyone who wants to receive it. There’s no reason for me to withhold it.
D: Well, you’d be surprised what we’ve heard.
M: I’m disappointed that’s what you’ve heard… especially because it’s just not true.
D: I knew that we should call a Methodist to do this.
M: I’m glad you called this Methodist pastor… it’s an honor to pray with you and bring this to you.
D: Do you say that to everyone?
M: Actually… kind of. It really is an honor to be invited to bring this means of grace to people, especially when you’re in unfamiliar places… and maybe have heard less than welcoming words.
D: Well, if this was a test, you passed.
M: Would you also like to receive communion?
D: I’m not quite ready yet… but maybe if you come back?
M: I’ll see you next week.
This calling, yall. This calling.