We had a special weekend celebrating both Easter and Passover with friends. On Friday, our church had a wonderful Easter worship service and afterwards a we had a pot-luck lunch and fellowship with our friends.
I am humbled and so grateful for Jesus's sacrifice and gift of eternal life. And especially grateful for Nathan and these two sweet little boys.
On Saturday, I hosted a Passover Seder. It was a special evening sharing this tradition and celebrating the Jews liberation of slavery from the Egyptians. It was a fun evening with friends. In total we were 10 adults and 12 kids!
I couldn't quite find all the items for a traditional Seder, but we improvised where needed.
It was most people's first Seder. Everyone participated and enjoyed the new experience.
And right in the middle, Ben decided it was time for some naked car racing!
After the Seder we ate some delicious Lebanese food. Unlike in a traditional Seder, there was a fair amount of leavened bread.
After the Seder, the kids searched for the Afikomen that was hidden earlier that evening. After about 15 minutes of searching, it was found and a reward was given
I am so thankful for our friends that have truly become our family away from home. Happy Easter and Passover to all of our family and friends around the world!
"Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead." 1 Peter 1:3.
5 comments:
A Very Special Weekend - Two beautiful celebrations (and the nicest pictures). Happy Passover and Easter to all. Always nice to have special celebrations with good friends.
Love you and miss you all 4
Oh Heather, you are the best! You hosted and joined friends in celebrating this most special time of year. I still remember fondly the Seder we attending in Virginia.
Leave it to Ben to make it an evening not to be forgotten.
Blessed Easter and Passover to family and friends. Love to all.
PS
The picture with you and and boys is simple beautiful.
so great! I would LOVE to do a seder meal one of these days, very special!
What beautiful celebrations for Easter and Passover! I have memories of trying Maneschevitz with you for the first time! Love your family!
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