Easter celebrating began earlier this week with egg decorating! I had to buy "kampung eggs" because they are whiter than the other choices. Kampung eggs are from "ayam kampung" which is apparently a smaller chicken (that lay smaller eggs) that are raised in the kampung (village) rather than some chickenfarm. My other choices were: regular chicken eggs (brown and hard to dye, although we did try a few), duck eggs (large and greenish blue, why bother to dye eggs that are already an Easter color, right?) and pigeon eggs (tiny and white with black spots, again, why bother decorating eggs that were layed decorated!) Anyway, we had a good time decorating with Aunt K and then we ate boiled eggs for breakfast throughout the week!
On Sunday morning we enjoyed fellowship and worship with our
Indonesian brothers and sisters. What a blessing! Yesus bangkit!
And then we enjoyed more fellowship and yummy Mexican food with friends! YUM!
We have been reading the events leading up to the first Easter as a family in the evenings, so on Easter evening we wrapped up our Easter celebration by reading the beautiful happy story of Jesus resurrection!
Because HE LIVES I can face tomorrow!
Because HE LIVES all fear is gone!
Because I know HE holds the future,
and life is worth the living just because HE LIVES!
Love all the celebrations! That's my favorite hymn!
ReplyDeleteYep, one of my faves too!
DeleteHe is risen, indeed! Yipppeeeeee! We loved seeing what you guys were doing to celebrate this best of all holidays. Love, Mom
ReplyDeleteThanks, Mom!
DeleteI loved reading your whole blog. It made me want to pack my bags and join you in your mission in the islands. I have traveled extensively and love the islands.
ReplyDeleteI have prayed that our Lord will bless you with good health and His Wonderful Presence and His Amazing Grace. Love in Jesus, Sonya Alexander
Hi Sonya! Thanks for your encouragement!
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