When the early Church celebrated the Eucharist, it certainly considered itself to be doing more than preaching and singing.

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Communion is an important ordinance practiced by many Christians (it's one of the seven sacraments for Catholics). After all, it's a sacred reminder of the sacrifice that Jesus made on the cross ...