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Place two candlesticks on the altar and insert a candle in each. Both candles should be equal
in length and long enough to be clearly visible throughout the chapel.
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Place a candle follower on each candle, ensuring the candlewick is ready for easy lighting.
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Center the cross/crucifix on the altar between the two candlesticks with the "IHS" facing the
congregation and the crucifix facing away from the congregation. If a large cross is visible on
the wall behind the altar, the smaller cross/crucifix is not placed on the altar.
Parts A, B, and C of this lesson will cover the steps in preparation of the altar that are different in the
three types of service.
PART A - PREPARE THE ALTAR FOR AN INDIVIDUAL CUP COMMUNION
As mentioned earlier, the Individual Cup Method is the most widely used in a garrison setting and in a
collective Protestant worship service. Figure 3-1 shows the altar prepared for an individual cup
communion service. The altar preparation steps that are different from the other types of service are
outlined below:
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Place altar frontal on altar.
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Place fair linen on altar frontal.
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Prepare individual cups (Figure 3-2).
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Inspect cups and trays and clean if necessary.
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Place the individual cups made of glass, plastic or paper, in the trays.
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Fill the cups with wine and or grape juice using a paper cup (crimped at the top to form
a sharp spout), bulb syringe, or commercial cup filler no more than 3/4's full.
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If both wine and grape juice are to be used, fill the outer 2 rings with grape juice and
the inner rings with wine or as your chaplain directs.
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