Singing With the Children
November 10th, 2008
By Danielle Lamberth
Miss Ressler directs the San Diego children.
I thought I knew just what to expect at the Feast this year since I was going to my home city, San Diego, California. As usual, there was enjoyable, moderate weather, brethren from around the world, and brethren I’d known for years. Inspiring sermons, rejoicing, and uplifting fellowship.
But this year was different than any other because I was assisting Miss Jennifer Ressler in the children’s choir. My main responsibilities were to help her keep the children in order and to encourage them to smile and sing out. It seemed simple enough, and I love working with children so I was more than happy to acquiesce.
Philip’s Random Thought of the Day #2
November 5th, 2008
Looking down at the cloudy Austrian Alps from Eisreisenwelt, an ice cave.
By Philip Nice
Hey you guys! Just got back to the office after my first-ever trip overseas. I’m glad to see everybody had an awesome Feast! We sure did in Belgium. It was a brand-new site this year, and we all got along famously with the awesome European brethren. In spite of being so far from headquarters, they are so focused on what God is doing here. And everyone kept positive attitudes throughout the Feast, even through some of the inconveniences, etc. that popped up, and I thought that really showed how focused we are on the things that really matter at the Feast. The messages we heard early on set us up for a close-knit way of thinking and inspired us to make big changes in our lives—I felt like I need to really go to work on myself every day, making sure I improve and become more like God every day. It’s slow going sometimes, but I’m definitely inspired to overhaul and improve every major part of my life after the messages I heard. Also, it seemed like everyone mixed around really well like a big family, overcoming language barriers in some cases to do it. Some of the brethren over there speak five languages! They were in high demand for sure.
So, my random thought after all that is this: Travel!
Imperial Academy Submission: Post-Feast Fever
November 4th, 2008
By Katherine Harmon
In the fall, when the air turns crisp and nips at your nose, and the leaves begin to change from a vibrant green to burnt reds and yellows, we in the Church get something known as Feast fever.
It is highly contagious and it spreads throughout the masses of those in the Church. The symptoms of Feast fever are extreme happiness, excitement, and hearts and minds eagerly awaiting instruction and fellowship. Feast fever is quite well-known in the PCG, but people often talk of post-Feast letdown too. But that was not the case for me this year. This year, my school experienced a healthy epidemic of post-Feast fever.
Feast Destinations: Goa, India
November 3rd, 2008
Brethren relax one evening on a beach in Goa
By Deepika Azariah
Hi! I recently got back from probably the smallest Feast site in the world: Goa, India.
Thirteen brethren met in sunny Goa, India’s smallest state in terms of area, for eight days of feasting and fellowship. Brethren traveled 24 hours in some cases to get to the Feast site from various parts of the Asian subcontinent by train or bus.
Bula!
October 30th, 2008
My good friend Sami
Posted by Adar Kielczewski
Hi all! I just got back from Fiji where I went for the Feast this year. It was awesome! The weather was perfect, the brethren were really family oriented, the fellowship was rousing, the food was delectable and the messages were inspiring. What impressed me most however was how happy people were.
While walking down the street, or in the grocery store or at a restaurant, the greeting was always the same—Bula! (hello in Fijian), and it was said with a smile. Whether or not you knew the person greeting you, the friendly look and the friendly glimmer in the eyes were always the same.
Welcome Back!
October 23rd, 2008
Posted by Michael Dattolo
Hello everyone!
True Education is back! Most of our staff members are still out taking various post-Feast trips, so for the next few days, Adar and I will be posting some material from the archives. Later next week, we’ll start posting some fresh content again.
I’m still away myself, currently writing this post from Malta, a tiny island in the Mediterranean Sea. I’m spending about five days here after a fantastic Feast in Belgium. One interesting thing about the Feast here in Europe: People sing hymns in four different languages! The songleader has to announce each page in English, German, Dutch and French. So sometimes you would hear someone singing behind you in a completely different language.
Anything special or new to you at the Feast site you attended this year? Let me know in the comments below! Plus, don’t forget to send in pictures and information about the Feast site you visited to letters@trueeducation.org.
We’re Off!
October 10th, 2008
Posted by Michael Dattolo
This is it! Our last staff members are heading out to the Feast this weekend. TE will be taking a break from posting (since you won’t be visiting anyway!).
We’ll return on Thursday, October 23. Don’t forget to send in your pictures and experiences so we can post them here for everyone to share. We look forward to hearing what you’ve done! As for me, I’ll be off to Belgium on Sunday.
Have a great Feast!
Put “Serve” Into Services!
October 8th, 2008
Posted by Ivory Vendig
As a teen, you are in a unique position to serve the brethren at the Feast. To help you actively seek these opportunities, here are a few suggestions:
1. Offer to babysit for a family (your own or someone else’s) so the parents can go out to a nice meal.
2. Invite an elderly person or a widow out to a meal with your family or some friends. They will love your company.
A Feast Road Trip That Rocks
October 8th, 2008
By David Blondeau
Talking to Strangers
October 7th, 2008
Posted by Ivory Vendig
Good conversations with those you don’t know are easy at the Feast of Tabernacles—after all, being there together gives you some common interests already! Keep these notes in mind as you try to expand your contacts in God’s Family:
1. Set an ambitious but realistic number of people to meet. At smaller Feast sites, this might even mean meeting each person!
2. Not only should you meet them, you should also get to know them and find out their story. Not only will they appreciate your interest, you will undoubtedly be inspired to see how God works out miracles in His children’s lives.