Dr. William P. Barker once told a beautiful story about the isle of Iona. Iona is off the west coast of Scotland. It seems that in the sixth century A.D. St. Columba sailed from Ireland to the Isle of Iona. Ever since then Iona has been considered a holy place by many Christians.
The focal point of Iona, says Barker, is the magnificent Abbey Church. The foundation of this gem of early Christian architecture is over 1,400 years old. The church has been lovingly rebuilt, stone by stone. Once the exterior was restored, volunteers refurbished the interior and installed a new pulpit, lectern, and altar. Now worshipers fill the ancient Abbey Church once again.
“In the refurbishment project, it came time to prepare the bread plates to be used for Communion. There were to be eight bread plates…