Communion's Forgotten Story

A cross-denominational book tracing the deep roots of the Lord's Supper from its origins in Passover through to its New Covenant fulfillment.

We take the bread. We drink the cup. We remember Jesus. But for many of us, that's where the understanding stops.What if there's far more to Communion than we ever realized?Communion's Forgotten Story traces the Lord's Supper from its roots in Eden, through the Passover and the upper room, through the early church and into your hands today. Along the way, you'll discover that when Jesus broke the bread and lifted the cup, He wasn't inventing a new ritual. He was fulfilling a story woven through Scripture from the very beginning.A story of promise. Of deliverance. Of sacrifice. Of hope.Written for Christians of every tradition — whether you call it Communion, the Eucharist, or the Lord's Supper — this book will change the way you come to the table. Not with less reverence, but with far greater understanding.The story was always there. It's time to reclaim it.All proceeds from this book support the missionary work of Dr. Matthew Ness (physician) and Amy-Lynn Ness (educator) serving with Africa Inland Mission in Kijabe, Kenya.

Communion's Forgotten Story is also available as a free 12-session small group guide — perfect for Sunday school classes, home groups, or personal study. Walk through the book session by session with discussion questions, ice breakers, and a closing response for each gathering.

About

Rev. Mark L. Moody is a retired pastor, Bible teacher, and author with over 45 years in ministry. From his early years as Director of Teen Challenge — walking alongside people in their darkest moments — to decades of pastoral ministry across British Columbia, Canada, Mark has spent his life pointing people toward Scripture and lasting transformation.With a Pentecostal background and an evangelical heart, he was known throughout BC for Scripture-driven preaching and gracious conviction.Mark writes the way he preached — with careful biblical scholarship, genuine humility, and a deep love for God's Word. His books invite readers into Scripture and let the text speak for itself.His previous book, The Sabbath Exposed, is a detailed biblical and historical investigation of the Sabbath-Sunday question—fresh insight and humble inquiry, written for readers who enjoy careful research.His third book (being launched early July 2026), Sincerely Mistaken: The Sabbath-Sunday Question, tells that same journey through the lens of personal experience. Written in a conversational voice at a Grade 7–9 reading level, it makes the same rigorous research accessible to all.Mark and his wife are the proud parents of four children and grandparents to fifteen grandchildren. He brings the same love for family to every page he writes.All proceeds from Communion's Forgotten Story support Dr. Matthew Ness and Amy-Lynn Ness, serving with Africa Inland Mission in Kijabe, Kenya.

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The Mission

Every copy of this book is an act of mission.

All proceeds from Communion's Forgotten Story go directly to support Dr. Matthew and Amy-Lynn Ness and their three daughters as they answer God's call to serve in Kijabe, Kenya.After a life-changing 3-month trip to Kenya in 2024, the Ness family felt an undeniable call to return. In July 2026, they will begin serving at Rift Valley Academy — a school with over 100 years of ministry history in Central Kenya, home to nearly 500 students from 30 countries, most of them children of missionary families serving across Africa.Matt will serve as a Family Physician in Student Health.
Amy-Lynn will teach in Elementary Education.
Their three daughters will attend the school alongside the students their parents serve."We have felt called to take steps towards returning to Africa as a family. The doors have now opened."— Matt & Amy-Lynn Ness