New book helps parents turn Communion into a natural, everyday rhythm of faith at home
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April 7, 2026
GILBERT, Az., April 7, 2026 /Standard Newswire/ — Many Christian parents feel the weight of wanting to pass on a lasting faith—yet aren’t sure how to explain deeper spiritual truths in ways their children can understand. In her new book, “Communion Along the Way: A Playful Study of the Lord’s Supper” (Redemption Press, 2026), author and ministry leader Joy Wendling offers a thoughtful and practical path forward, helping families rediscover Communion not just as a church practice, but as a meaningful part of daily life.
Rather than presenting discipleship as something formal or complicated, Wendling meets parents in the reality of everyday rhythms. Many feel underprepared to answer spiritual questions or unsure how to make faith conversations feel natural at home. “Communion Along the Way” addresses that tension directly, guiding parents into a deeper understanding of the Lord’s Supper while equipping them to share it with their children through simple, relational moments. Through her Love, Teach, Play framework, Wendling shows how curiosity, connection, and conversation can become the foundation for faith that lasts beyond childhood.
Drawing from more than twenty years of experience in children and family ministry—as well as her own life as a mother of five—Wendling traces the story of bread and wine throughout Scripture, helping parents grow in confidence and clarity. The book emphasizes that discipleship doesn’t require perfect answers, but begins with a parent’s own relationship with God and naturally extends into the lives of their children.
Discipleship, Wendling explains, does not begin with having all the answers but with a genuine love for God and a willingness to invite children into that relationship along the way.
Rooted in Deuteronomy 6 and designed for real life, “Communion Along the Way” helps families move from pressure to peace—transforming car rides, mealtimes, and bedtime routines into meaningful spaces where faith is formed. With developmentally appropriate conversations, interactive activities, and Scripture-rich insight, the book invites parents and children to experience Communion as part of God’s larger story of redemption.
The paperback releases on April 7, 2026; the e-book is free to download on Amazon April 7–11, 2026.
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Email: joy@createdtoplay.com
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