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Discover the Abundant Life available in the Sacrament of Holy Communion

Holy Communion, Eucharist, The Sacrament The abundance that flows from thanksgiving; the freedom that forgiveness brings; the security that hope provides; the connection of a caring community; the awareness of the divine at all times, in all situations - these are just some of the gifts that are hidden in the simple meal that we know as the Sacrament of Holy Communion.

In Food for the Road - Life Lessons from the Lord's Table John van de Laar explores the sacrament of holy communion, and unlocks its hidden gifts, opening doors to new inspiration for worship and for living.

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"Food for the Road, by John van de Laar, is both fresh and nourishing. For this reason I have repeatedly used John’s liturgies when gathering with others for the sacrament of communion. John has the gift of a turn of phrase that enables well worn words and well trodden traditions to explode with new meaning and mystery. I am grateful to John for sharing his friendship with God so openly and trustingly – for through it my own friendship with God has grown. Thanks John."

Rev. Alan Storey - Methodist Minister

"In Food for the Road, John van de Laar has not only managed to retain the eternal truths embodied in the sacrament of holy communion, but has been able to convey these in a language which has made them even more relevant to both old and young. I wish I had had access to this book, or something even remotely similar, when I was still in the normal pastoral ministry."

Rev. Ian T. Webber - Retired Methodist Minister

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From the Cover of Food for the Road

The business of living is not for the faint-hearted. As we seek to make our way in the world, we need stories, symbols, images and rituals to guide us, teach us and connect us with God. Jesus knew this. That’s why spiritual seekers have always been able to find wisdom and sustenance in His parables, teachings and example.

One of the Lord’s greatest gifts to those on the journey toward sacred living is the invitation to eat at the table with Jesus. Through the sacrament of Holy Communion, Jesus offers us a simple meal which connects us with the wisdom and presence of God, and enables us to live each day from our sacred centre.

In Food for the Road - Life Lessons from the Lord’s Table, John van de Laar explores the mystery of the sacrament, and how mindful participation in the meal of Jesus can lead us into deeper and more vibrant life.

“Around the post-modern world there is a widespread yearning in the human heart for an authentic experience of living worship. People are longing for a deep personal encounter with God and a spiritually orientated way of life that will empower them to live creatively and compassionately. Thankfully, God is raising up a new breed of writers, and I believe John van de Laar is one of them, who are helping us find our way forward into a more sacred way of living. They speak with a fresh voice. We will do well to listen carefully to what the Spirit may be saying through them.”

Trevor Hudson - from the Foreword

"The sacrament of holy communion can become something that happens like clockwork once a month during Sunday services, and sometimes also during small group meetings or among church leaders and staff. As a worship leader, it can come down to choosing special music and making sure there is space in between the guitars and drums for the elements to be distributed to kneeling congregants, while ensuring that the service does not run longer than one hour!!

Thank you for your book which highlights the many different things that communion really is, and in a way that is easy to read but definitely not simple! I loved that this book was not just theology in theory but comes out of your own life experience, which you were brave enough to share quite openly!

This book is written in such a way that once in one's library it will be constantly used and referred to. It is a study guide, and can be used in small groups or alone as a learning tool, with the questions at the end of each chapter guiding discussion and thoughts. It is also a devotional help, alone or with a congregation - the liturgies are beautiful, poetic and sometimes surprising in the modern expression of a centuries old pattern of worship. It is also a resource book for worship services in general.

I first came across the book during Lent a couple of years ago,when I used it as a personal devotional guide. Since then we have used the liturgies, most especially "A Liturgy for the Spiritual Feast", in our evening service which has a more contemporary style of worship, and we have also used parts of liturgies, along with visuals, as a call to worship at all our services. The Creed (or proclamation of faith) sections are wonderful for all services and not just communion, as are the prayers of intercession. "

Linda Nicolson - Worship Leader

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