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Note 4.—Both ordinances are ordinarily and properly administered by ordained and accredited ministers; but both would be equally valid if administered by unordained persons, should occasion require and the church so direct. As to the qualifications of the administrator, the New Testament is silent, except that he should be a disciple.

Note 5.—As to the time, place, and frequency of the ordinances, no Scriptural directions are given. These are left optional with the churches. They are usually observed on Sundays, but not necessarily. As to the Supper, our churches have very generally come to observe it on the first Sunday of each month.

Note 6.—The participation of the elements in the Supper should be done according to the special direction of Christ, the Head of the body. “This do in remembrance of Me.” It is not, therefore, a test or token of Christian fellowship, except incidentally. All thought and sympathy in the service should be centered on Him who is “the living bread,” and not fixed on others.