September 7, 2007

MINNEAPOLIS – Given for You: Reflections on the Meaning of the Lord's Supper by Rev. Dr. Louis Accola is now available in the Lutheran Voices series from Augsburg Fortress. Given for You provides an eleven-point summary of key teachings and understandings of the Lord's Supper. An inspiring, uplifting, and transforming book, Given for You is an eloquent call for true communion among all Christians around this simple meal given by Jesus for the Church and for the sake of the world.

Included are a glossary of key terms, a list of additional resources, and questions for reflection and discussion.

"Pastor Accola expands and broadens our understanding of the many dimensions of receiving the gift of grace in Holy Communion. Too often we have limited this sacrament to forgiveness. While forgiveness is central, this book points to further divers riches of eucharist that are indeed the living bread and hope for the world." – Mons A. Teig, Professor Emeritus of Worship, Luther Seminary, St. Paul, MN.

"Pastor Accola has written a clear, unpretentious reflection on the Lord's Supper. Drawing on a lifetime of pastoral experience, he invites us into a gracious, many-faceted exploration of this Sacrament. Given for You is a gift for seekers and mature Christians alike." – Rick Foss, Bishop, Eastern North Dakota Synod of the ELCA.

Louis W. Accola is a former director of Parish Development for the American Lutheran Church (ALC) and now serves part-time as Pastor for Spiritual Formation and Pastoral Care at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Phoenix, Arizona.

Given for You: Reflections on the Meaning of the Lord's Supper, By Louis W. Accola, Format: Paperback, 96 pages, 5.25 x 7.75 inches, ISBN: 978-08066-5365-5, Publisher: Augsburg Fortress, Price: $10.99.

To order Given for You please call Fortress Press at 1-800-328-4648 or visit the Web site at http://www.augsburgfortress.org/.

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