Homebound - communion visit possible?

[AnneFaye]

Years ago when I was hospitalized, the pastor of the church (LCMS) I was a member of at that time brought communion to me there (he had a little "kit").

Recently, and for the unforeseen future, I am housebound due to illness. I desperately want to have the Lord's Supper, is this something I can ask my pastor to do for me, to have a home visit with me maybe once a month to do this?

If so, how do I go about asking, I feel kind of embarrassed (I know I shouldn't, but I feel self-conscious about it). We have emailed before, I can reach him that way. Might be less embarrassing for me to ask this way as I feel awkward on the phone.

If this isn't something I should request, please let me know - I don't want to make a huge faux pas.

I don't want to put my pastor on the spot asking about it without gathering information and insight on this here first.

Thank you in advance for any advice.

 

[tampasteve]

I don't see why it would be a problem. Both the ELCA and LCMS churches I was associated with both offered communion for home bound and/or sick people. Both said to simply call the church office, pastor, or to email them with the request. It should be a fairly standard request to the pastor.

 

[LeGato]

Yes. Most definitely. Call or email. This shouldn't be an embarrassment, this is part of his job.

 

[Daniel9v9]

Oh, there's no need to be ashamed! Email your pastor — I'm confident that he would be glad to deliver to you the gifts of our Lord's Word and Eucharist. I know I would, because that is our calling and joy in Christ.

We should never be ashamed of asking for God's Word and Sacraments. The Church will find a way to give it to you if you're unable to attend the divine service due to illness. God has not instituted His means of grace as hindrances but as gifts that should be accessible to all.

The peace of Christ to you!

 

[AnneFaye]

I don't see why it would be a problem. Both the ELCA and LCMS churches I was associated with both offered communion for home bound and/or sick people. Both said to simply call the church office, pastor, or to email them with the request. It should be a fairly standard request to the pastor.

Thank you!

 

[AnneFaye]

Oh, there's no need to be ashamed! Email your pastor — I'm confident that he would be glad to deliver to you the gifts of our Lord's Word and Eucharist. I know I would, because that is our calling and joy in Christ.

We should never be ashamed of asking for God's Word and Sacraments. The Church will find a way to give it to you if you're unable to attend the divine service due to illness. God has not instituted His means of grace as hindrances but as gifts that should be accessible to all.

The peace of Christ to you!

Thank you, what a beautiful way to put it, and it eases my mind. Hope you have a blessed Thanksgiving!

 

[Daniel9v9]

Thank you, what a beautiful way to put it, and it eases my mind. Hope you have a blessed Thanksgiving!

I'm glad to hear that, and thank you — happy Thanksgiving to you as well! God bless!

 

[MarkRohfrietsch]

My Pastor does this all the time; on special request, and on a schedule for many of our older and chronically infirm. I often accompany him on Saturdays or if I have a day off.

Please call him!