Luke 22:19 New King James Version 19 And He took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, “This is My body which is given for you; do this in remembrance of Me.”

Communion (Christian)
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The term Communion is derived from Latin communio (sharing in common).[1] The corresponding term in Greek is κοινωνία, which is often translated as "fellowship".
In Christianity, the basic meaning of the term communion is an especially close relationship of Christians, as individuals or as a Church, with God and with other Christians. This basic meaning of the word, found in many passages of the New Testament as well as in secular Greek, predates its other, more specific, Christian uses.

The Eucharist, also called Holy Communion, Sacrament of the Altar, the Blessed Sacrament, or The Lord's Supper, and other names, is a Christian sacrament or ordinance, generally considered to be a re-enactment of the Last Supper, the final meal that Jesus Christ shared with his disciples before his arrest and crucifixion, during which he gave them bread, saying, "This is my body", and wine, saying, "This is my blood".

We generally celebrate communion on the first Sunday of each month at the Tabernacle of Higher Learning Christian Center. We feel it is important that we not only participate in this wonderful celebration of one of the last acts of our Lord while here on earth but that we have an understanding of the meaning of this Communion.

1 Corinthians 11:23-26 (New King James Version)
Institution of the Lord’s Supper
23 For I received from the Lord that which I also delivered to you: that the Lord Jesus on the same night in which He was betrayed took bread;
24 and when He had given thanks, He broke it and said, “Take, eat; this is My body which is broken for you; do this in remembrance of Me.”
25 In the same manner He also took the cup after supper, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in My blood. This do, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of Me.”
26 For as often as you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death till He comes.

Communion was not a time separate from the fellowship of believers. Believers incorporated this memorial to our Lord as part of their sustenance; therefore, it was important that everyone understood that this was a time set aside to honor the request of our Lord not the simple sharing of a meal,

“Luke 22:19New King James Version 19 And He took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, “This is My body which is given for you; do this in remembrance of Me.” (emphasis added).

The term “communion” means “a shared or mutual participation.” It is not a word that we find in the Bible. It comes from the word “community.” In true communion where there is fellowship and honor to God, you can see and feel that there is a shared or a mutual participation of the redeemed community.

Friends and I recently visited the Holy Land in Orlando, Florida. I was struck by the sense of fellowship among all of the workers we encountered there and the joy they expressed in sharing The Word. We participated in Communion which is offered about four times every hour. It was not the first Sunday, I knew no one except my small group, yet I never felt a stronger sense of community. We all were there to celebrate the gift of our Lord and to obey his directive to “do this in remembrance of me.”

1 Chronicles 16:27-28 (New King James Version)
27 Honor and majesty are before Him;
Strength and gladness are in His place.
28 Give to the LORD, O families of the peoples,
Give to the LORD glory and strength.

Give honor to the Lord in the fellowship of Communion and enrich your lives!

May God Forever Be a Blessing in Your Life!!!