A great big party, all around the table!

This Sunday is World Communion Sunday.
You might ask: What does that mean for my family?

Answer: It gives you an excuse to talk about what will take place at worship…

Christians from all around the globe…

Approaching the table…
Speaking different languages…
Wearing different styles of clothing…
to eat bread and drink from the cup…
To remember Jesus.

It’s a world-wide celebration!

But how do you talk about Communion?

A way to start is to relate Communion to things that your child already understands: compare Communion to a recent special family banquet. Try this:

At your family feast…	At Communion…
Everyone was gathered together.	Communion is also like a family meal. Christians participating in Communion, from all around the world, are all members of Christ’s family
We told “remember when” stories.	Jesus told his followers at their last meal together to “Do this to remember me.” Communion is a way to remember how Jesus died for us. In his death our sins (anything that separates us from God) are forgiven!
Because everyone was there, we felt thankful.	Communion fills us with thanksgiving, Jesus’ death – and his resurrection – offer us to chance to be God’s friends forever!
Yum, yum. We filled up on good grub.	By participating in Communion we are nourished in a different way – we can feel empowered to do God’s work in the world.

Your family might also be interested in a special Communion class this Sunday. It is geared toward kids K-6th and their parents/guardians, and is designed to prepare kids to participate in the sacrament of Communion. After the “Time with Children,” families may go to the Wesley Lounge to learn about Communion and the basics of how we do it. (And to practice!) After the class, families will return to the sanctuary in time for Communion with the rest of the congregation.

If you are in the area please join us at 9:30 this Sunday at First United Methodist Church in Ann Arbor, MI.

Photo credits:
Globe-gazing by eren {sea+prairie), who licensed this photo on Flickr under a Creative Commons License.

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