Tuesday Tales: Seder Meal

 

This past Saturday night our small group had a Seder meal together. This is not the first time we’ve shared such a meal together, and every time, it teaches me something new.

                Though we aren’t Jewish, we appreciate the tradition, order, and commitment to retelling the stories that are present in this fellowship-oriented meal.

                Julie always sets a beautiful table, and this time was no exception. I snapped this picture right before we began, so the candles weren’t lit yet, but I wanted to remember just how perfect it was!

                Jonathan led the meal, though all of us participated at different points in the evening.

                (I took this one as we did the handwashing part of the evening – so I could get the candles in the picture.)

                I loved listening to the different sections of Scripture, remembering together all that God did for His people, appreciating the symbolism that pointed to Christ, and enjoying time with our friends.

                Though this isn’t what the Seder is about, the meal also pushed me to remember that this is (I think) the very first meal we shared with our small group four years ago when we had just moved to this community. They invited us to come just days after we had moved into our new house, and it was such a gift. Each time we gather for it again, I’m reminded of how the same God who provided for His people in the days of Moses provided for us in our very own day and time.

                I’m thankful for our friends. I’m thankful for this meal. I’m thankful for how it prepares my heart for Holy Week! It really is the perfect start.