Just for Fellowship Thread

[dsdumpling]

I loved the two Jesus Freaks books. I love dcTalk!

 

[Lbiagm]

i do too ds.

 

[dsdumpling]

I guess you're not so bad after all.

 

[mle]

I have never read the Jesus Freak books. They sound good though. My Papa(Grand pa brought me a new book yesterday called The song of a Passionate Heart by David Roper. I have not started it yet but I'll let you know how it goes!

 

[Lbiagm]

thanks ds

 

[stillsmallvoice]

Hi all!

A good afternoon to all (welcome to the newbies!) from a sunny & pleasant Jerusalem http://weather.yahoo.com/forecast/ISXX0010_f.html!

dsdumpling asked:

ssv, what is your Shabbat like?

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Wisdomseeker asked:

What are your services like?

I will, if I may, combine your two questions into one.

First, http://www.jewfaq.org/prayer.htm, http://www.jewfaq.org/liturgy.htm and http://www.jewfaq.org/shabbat.htm are very good, introductory reads.

Let's see...

Wendy (my wife of 15 marvelous years ) lit the Shabbat candles at around 16:45. She lights four candles, one for each member of our family, & said the appropriate blessings (http://www.jewfaq.org/prayer/shabbat.htm). By then, all four of us had showered & were dressed in our "nice" clothes. All the cooking was done. We were invited out for lunch yesterday so we only had to prepare for one meal, i.e. Friday dinner. The soup (apple/cabbage/onion/tomato with dumplings) was on a hotplate on a timer & the chicken was in the oven on the timer. The fridge light was turned off & the lights in the flat wre set on an automatic timer. We went off to our synagogue (as per one of my previous posts, we don't have a building & meet in a neighborhood kindergarten) for the festive Shabbat evening prayers. These include (inter alia) several Psalms (92, 93, 95, 96, 97, 98 and 99) and the hymn Lecha Dodi (see http://headcoverings-by-devorah.com/OrachChayim/LkhahDodi.html for words & audio link). Like I noted above, at our synagogue we sing and dance, alot. after prayers, it was home for the festive Shabbat dinner. I recited the blessing over the wine & the two loaves of bread (see http://www.jewfaq.org/prayer/shabbat.htm again) and then we ate. After dinner, we sang the after-meal-blessings (see http://www.christianforums.com/showthread.php?p=1255862&highlight=blessings#post1255862) & then .

Yesterday morning, we gave Da Boyz their cereal & then headed off to synagogue for the 2-3 hour (it depends on the Shabbat & on the synagogue; we never get there right at the beginning but always wander in later) morning prayers. Yesterday's scriptural readings were Exodus 13:17-17:16 and Judges 4:4-5:31.

After prayers, we headed over to friends of ours for lunch. After lunch, Yohanan went off to meeting at a friend's house of other first graders. The frriend's parents tell stories about the weekly Scripture readings, quiz them on the readings, give the little ones a treat, etc. This rotates & Wendy & I will host it soon. Wendy took Naor to a nearby playground while I crawled back home and . (Wendy is a SAINT! I adore that woman!). I managed to crawl out of bed a few hours later & join Wendy & Naor at the park/playground behind our flat (Wendy gets to sleep next Saturday afternoon) & then head to the short (about 20-25 minutes) afternoon prayers at the synagogue next to the park. I then joined Wendy & Naor back at the park for the about-45 minute interval until the Saturday evening prayers (even shorter, about 15 minutes). Then it was back home for havdalah, the short ceremony (including blessings over a multi-wicked candle, wine & fragrant spices; see http://www.jewfaq.org/prayer/havdalah.htm) that ushers out the Sabbath & ushers in the workweek.

Then it was giving Da Boyz dinner, getting them into pajamas & getting them ready for bed.

Howzat?

Be well!

ssv

 

[tom]

hope everyone is doing really well i am doing good having a good weeking god bless you all.

 

[~Wisdom Seeker~]

Has your view of denomination importance changed since then? What is your view now?

What, that denominationalism has been made the God of American Christianity? No, I still see that attitude prevelant today an have had no reason to change my opinion.


God Bless You,
Wisdom Seeker

 

[Soulwings]

/me peeks in

Spoiler: foreveryone

*hugs*

 

[freespirit2001]

I hope its not too late in this thread to just say HI!

You all have been so inspirational to me on this friendship thread: Wisdom Seeker, DsDumpling, Lbiagm, mle, stillsmallvoice---I really love your stories of Israel and Jerusalem!!!( I have some sites and live cams of Israel and I've studied some of the birds and bird watching of the area, and also read Carl Sagan...my prayers go out to you from my childhood) I also have some relatives in California, Wisdom Seeker...

You make my day...you help my self-esteem just listening in....

I am a housekeeper..... for some very wealthy estates here on the Eastern shore of Maryland---on the Chesapeake Bay...I've known the greatest people---my fiance also helps construct some of the estates...and I get to tour the work his company does---huge entrance ways...grand stairways...I met a wonderful woman Jewish Judge and her husband who was also a judge from Philadelphia...and they were the nicest people I ever knew in my life...I never cooked for dinner parties before...but I have the greatest seafood recipes living here with people that have lived on these shores for a few generations...I make great Maryland Crabcake and Salmon recipes...but Judge (J) always gave me a glass of some of the best red wine before I started cooking---I was so nervous...(The best people in all my life....) She didn't always cook orthodox...but her daughter came down and then I cooked all orthodox food...I was surprised when she sang a hebrew song at sundown---it was so beautiful! ( I've been to three bah-mitzfahs in my childhood living in central New jersey on the Ocean ) I also work for other lawyers as well with my housekeeping profession. I never had to wear a uniform here on the Bay.

I've also been an artist and worked on scenery for a local playhouse, and part time substitute teach.

I thought of not responding, because my fiance and I are older and have no children---as most of you on this friendship thread have---but I just wanted to say my prayers and blessings are with you all...please don't feel you have to respond...I just really enjoy listening to you all...and just wanted to say Hi!
Thank-you Wisdom Seeker!

( Wish I could run 5 miles!!!...normally I try to get a out and walk for 2-3 miles and bike ride in the warmer weather)

 

[~Wisdom Seeker~]

Dear freespirit2001,

Please don't feel that this thread has a specific criteria. We're here to talk as friends...about anything in the world that you want to talk about.

As to your last comment. I could only run 2 1/2 miles Friday. Sometimes My Lupus and Fibromyalgia makes me feel really tired and weak. So I take an occasional day or two off. Good for you with the walking and biking. I only run because it gets the workout done faster. I don't know about the rest of you people....but I like to eat! If I had to adhere to some restrictive diet... I would get depressed. Exercise, aside from the endorphins (natural pain relievers and mood elivators) , allows me to eat without obsessing, or feeling guilty. ( I have a theory, which isn't scientific at all...Guilt makes you fat!)

Please come in and talk to us again. The more the merrier.

God Bless You,
Wisdom Seeker

 

[missionarypoet]

Hey everyone,
I'm just popping in again to say hi. I'm doing pretty well. I'm kind of bummed though, because I volunteered to babysit tonight (which I don't like doing much) for some kids who always seem to come with catastrophe attached. I've babysat them many times before, but something always happens. I wouldn't be so bummed about it, but David Meece is doing a concert at church tonight, before which the youth are having a pizza party. I'm going to miss it though. It's hard to babysit them anyway, but if I'm in a bad mood it would just make it worse, so I'm going to try to let it go. Please pray for me about that, it's pretty hard to do.

 

[Lbiagm]

wisdom seeker you have fibro so does my mommy.

 

[~Wisdom Seeker~]

So that's the catastrophe you illuded to on that other thread.

Sure, would be happy to pray for you Missionarypoet. Try to keep a good attitude about it. I know it's hard, but it will make all the difference in the world. Maybe you could have pizza anyway. Does your church video tape it's services? Do you think you might be able to get a tape of his performance?

Anyway...I know you didn't post this for comments. I just prayed for you.

And I think you're are a caring and responsible young woman. That shows a lot of character.

 

[~Wisdom Seeker~]

wisdom seeker you have fibro so does my mommy.

Oh, I'm so sorry James. But I bet she counts it a blessing to have such a thoughtful and loving son as you. I bet you help her a lot. Now, go give her a hug. Hugs, kisses, and an occasional kind word are what we Mom's recharge our batteries with.

 

[Lbiagm]

yes I help her a lot and i will ws.

 

[mle]

Hello
Freespirit, it's really great that you left us a note. I think you sound like such an interesting person. I would love to hear more about you. Do you have a date set for your wedding? Congradulations, by the way!
I went to a Christian bat mitzvah. It was a very special time. There was the most beautiful music on the harp and guitar. The Jewish songs were so beautiful they brought tears to my eyes. The young lady made a special promise(covenant) with her Dad that she would save herself for marriage. As she promised, he sealed thier covenant with a diamond ring. I think this is a wonderful way to celebrate coming of age with family, friends and teachers.

 

[Lbiagm]

sounds very cool mle.

 

[mle]

Hello all!
Mom, her husband, my brother and our little family joined together this evening for a weiner roast over an open fire in our front yard tonight. It was a little cold for this yet, but we had such a good time.
This afternoon my mom, my little one and I went on a hike up the Chief(not up the cliff face, around it). It was a really hard hike. The steps went up and up and on and on. We had to climb up rocks and over slippery stairs. My ma insisted that she carry the little one. We only made it a quarter of the way up. That is okay because we wil go further next time. We want to keep going until we can make it to the summit.

Have you read Hinds Feet in High Places by Hannah Hurnard?

Have a great Monday! Talk to you soon!

 

[Lbiagm]

nope mle and sounds like fun.