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Annab
True Blue Farmgirl
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Anna
Seagrove
NC
USA
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 Posted - Apr 07 2009 : 03:51:10 AM
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This wil have a bit of a religious note so here goes
To us Christians, this time of year ought to have more weight than Christmas.
To the Jewish person, it's a time for renewal and reflection. And this is the course I wish to touch on.
As Christians we were of course taught about the plagues of Egypt in the Old Testament and about the blood on the door posts and the passing over.
Thought nothing much else about it until this tradition was demonstrated to us by our pastor. One late afternoon, we had a Seder, read the little book and ate the traditional foods.
It's very interesting, ratualized and set the stage for a pivitol time in history that is still passed on by families.
To anyone out there who is Jewish or who has Jewish friends, I would encourage you to participate in one if you can.
And to avoid confusion, Passover IS different from Easter |
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dkelewae
True Blue Farmgirl
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Diana
Saint Peters
MO
USA
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Posted - Apr 07 2009 : 05:56:57 AM
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I'm a Christian, and every year our little church does a Seder meal.
Diana
Farmgirl Sister #272
St. Peters MO
Country Girl trapped in the city!
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crafter
True Blue Farmgirl
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lori
Fort Atkinson
Wisconsin
USA
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Posted - Apr 07 2009 : 08:37:07 AM
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I am a Christian also and we do a Seder meal at our church.
xoxo-Lori
Thank GOD I'm a Country Girl! |
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Annab
True Blue Farmgirl
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Anna
Seagrove
NC
USA
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Posted - Apr 08 2009 : 5:32:25 PM
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I wish more churches would do this including ours here in NC
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City Chick
True Blue Farmgirl
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Deb
Chattanooga
TN
USA
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yarnmamma
True Blue Farmgirl
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Linda
Clarks Summit
PA
USA
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Posted - Apr 09 2009 : 3:13:27 PM
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That sounds very nice....I have heard of them but not been a part of one yet.
I believe Passover could be a time of reflection and spirituality for Gentile Christians also.
Linda
in Scranton, PA
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Sitnalta
True Blue Farmgirl
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Jessica
NJ
USA
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Posted - Apr 09 2009 : 3:49:46 PM
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I have never heard of that before. It would be nice to do it though as I think the more you learn and take part, the better you can understand! :)
Thanks for sharing and reminding...
hugs
Jessie
Farmgirl Sister #235
"You are my strength when I am weak. You are the treasure that I seek. You are my all in all. Seeking You as a precious jewel; Lord, to give up I'd be a fool. You are my all in all."
Stop by my blog for a visit www.messiejessie2.blogspot.com |
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Annab
True Blue Farmgirl
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Anna
Seagrove
NC
USA
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Posted - Apr 10 2009 : 06:54:31 AM
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I agree
It sets the stage and prepares for a time of celebration
I have a great recipe for unleavened bread if anyone is interested |
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