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Thanks Giving
"Eucharistia" is Greek for "thanksgiving." Christ began, as the celebrant begins, by giving thanks.1 Justin in about A.D. 155 describes the Eucharist, which, after the service of Scripture reading, preaching, and prayers, was the crown of Sunday's worship. "Bread is brought to the President, and wine mixed with water. He says a prayer of thanksgiving, as well as he is able, and the congregation say "Amen," which is Hebrew for "May it be so." The deacons give the bread and wine to all present, and take it to those absent. Those who are well off, and who want to do so, give to the collection. This is placed with the President, and he takes care of orphans, widows, and those ill or otherwise in need, those in prison, and strangers who are staying here. In fact, he becomes the helper of all who are in need."2
11 Corinthians 11.24 2"The First Advance - Church History 1: AD 29-500" by John Foster.
"Jesus began with thanks giving."
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