Passover Celebrations, California 2009

Three cities, three Passover Seders, three unique celebrations. That was Passover 2009, California style.

Grace Community Church in Madera, CA combined the celebrations of Passover and the sacrament of Baptism. With great joy over a hundred people enjoyed the ritual of Passover using an abbreviated version of "Celebrate Passover Haggadah" and was co-facilitated by Joan and Pastor Mark Lacaze. Each table was hosted separately. The result was a creative and unique blending of dinners and decorations.



Sr. Pastor Randy Brannon said of the evening, "Every church, every Christian should experience the joy of this evening. The Passover Seder brings a new and deeper understanding and appreciation of Communion. " Everyone agreed that it was a life impacting experience.

Several days later, Bob and Carol Eberly of Fullerton, CA brought their Bible study members together for a more personal and intimate Passover celebration in their home. Host Bob co-facilitated the evening with Joan and everyone brought something for a yummy dinner. Matzo-ball soup always reflects the individual personality of the cook. The noodle pudding was fantastic!

The Messianic Jewish Club of Biola Unversity, LaMirada, CA celebrated Passover with students, faculty and friends. The evening was professionally catered and the desert macaroon were a taste of heaven.

The evening was co-facilitated with Student Club President Sam Rood who did a fantastic job. The dancers were a blessed addition to our worship.

For me, the joy of facilitating Passover celebrations is the uniquness of each event reflecting the diversity but untiy of the community of the Kingdom of God. I never tire of remembering God's goodness and deliverance of the past and His continued goodness and redemption through the sacrifice and resurrection of Jesus. He is the Passover Lamb, worthy of all worship, praise and celebration!