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(1 Corinthians 11:23) "...the Lord Jesus on the night when he was betrayed took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it, and said, “This is my body, which is for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” In the same way also he took the cup, after supper, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood. Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me.”

So, what is communion? The word "Communion" comes from the Greek word "to give thanks," which makes sense because in communion, we give thanks for what Jesus has done for us.

Sacraments (rituals regarded as imparting divine grace) symbolise and guarantee GOD’s promises to us. They help strengthen and encourage us as we follow Jesus. Just as the daily bread we eat and the wine we drink symbolise Jesus's body and blood given up for us so that we could have real and true access to GOD.

Why do we take communion? The simple answer is that Jesus commands us to gather together, eating bread and drinking wine in “remembrance” of him (Luke 22:19-20).

Is that all communion is? No. Something is being done 'to us' when we eat the bread and drink the wine. Christians have long debated what exactly is being done. Many believe that Jesus is really, spiritually present in the bread and the wine. Meaning that when we eat and drink those things, we receive Jesus and the promises he makes to us in faith.

What are those promises? Jesus promises to forgive our sins [as 'we' forgive others, remember!] (Matt. 26:28). To be present with us (1 Cor. 10:16-17). To nourish and satisfy us (John 6:35). And to strengthen us, grow us, and help us persevere in following him (John 6:53-58).

GOD, who created all our hearts, says, “Come to Me, my dear Child, and I will show you how to break free and live! Do your part and trust in Me enough to honour Me.” 

Heavenly Father, giver of life and health: Comfort and relieve those who are sick amongst us—Baby Owen, Baby Pasley, Arianna, Miriam, Barbara, Angela, Tina, Cathy, Louise, Betty, Maria, Lorenzo, Matteo, Romeo, Sebastian, Nathaniel, Marissa, Ron, Amy, Franca, Daniela, Kristina, Paul, Roger, Alastair, Ian, Alex, Alexander, Lynette, James, Keiron, Samantha, Jay, Liliana, Maria, Susanna, and those you bring to our minds right now… Please grant your healing power to those who minister to all the sick among us so they may be strengthened in their weakness and have confidence in your loving care. We pray this through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen