I attend a PCA church and I am an ordained deacon. WCF states that only "a minister of the Word lawfully ordained" may dispense sacraments. During this pandemic, our church hasn't assembled physically for about 5 months now and the monthly Lord's Supper observance has been completely ignored. I am not in favor of worshipping online, but I will accept my elders decision on this matter with understanding that we will address the Lord's Supper somehow. When I was a member of SBC, I was taught that a father of a believing household can dispense the Lord's Supper, but I know that PCA doesn't permit this.
I am a bit frustrated because my pastor and elders don't respond to my inquiries into some of these matters. All we ever hear is that "unfortunately the county has not given permission to meet in person yet" during the church announcement time of the worship. How are other churches handling the Lord's Supper during pandemic who may be in a similar position?
Chapter 27: of the Lord's Supper
4. There be only two sacraments ordained by Christ our Lord in the Gospel; that is to say, baptism, and the Supper of the Lord: neither of which may be dispensed by any, but by a minister of the Word lawfully ordained
I am a bit frustrated because my pastor and elders don't respond to my inquiries into some of these matters. All we ever hear is that "unfortunately the county has not given permission to meet in person yet" during the church announcement time of the worship. How are other churches handling the Lord's Supper during pandemic who may be in a similar position?
Chapter 27: of the Lord's Supper
4. There be only two sacraments ordained by Christ our Lord in the Gospel; that is to say, baptism, and the Supper of the Lord: neither of which may be dispensed by any, but by a minister of the Word lawfully ordained