Emphasis Preaching Journal

Twenty years ago, one of my seminary professors gave our class a very helpful lecture summarizing the nature of the Sacrament of Holy Communion. Because our memories were less than perfect, this professor chose four words all staring with the letter "C." To this day I still use his four--word summary to interpret the Lord's Supper for my people.

First, it's a communion, a sharing time when we link our spirits together as we meet at the altar of the Lord. Young and old and in--between, we all find a welcome as we commune together.