Every week, Christians around the world prepare communion meditations, but many of these thoughts lack originality. At their worst, these comments detract from the meaning of the Table. Church leaders seeking to broaden their appreciation of the Lord’s Supper will appreciate Guests at His Table. The book contains:

• 76 communion thoughts that can be used as is or with modification to suit your situation.
• Two chapters on preparing a communion meditation from an original idea through delivery of a polished communion thought.
• Concrete actions leaders can take to prepare the church for observing the Lord’s Supper.
• An explanation of seven theological principles rooted in the celebration of Communion.
• A useful source of devotional thoughts centered on Jesus for your quiet time.

Gary Burke holds a master’s degree in Biblical and Patristic Greek from Abilene Christian University and a PhD in Christian Origins from the University of Iowa. For about twenty years, he served as a campus minister at three universities, including Eastern New Mexico University, where he was also an Associate Professor in the Religion department. He has been part of church plantings in Manitoba and Connecticut, has preached part-time for churches in New Mexico and Massachusetts, and has served as an elder in two congregations.

ISBN: 9781684260546

Pages: 176

Dimensions (inches): 5.5 x 8.25

Weight: .5