Passover Seder

Frequently Asked Questions

What is it?

          The Passover Seder (pronounced “say-der”) is a traditional Jewish ceremony (including dinner) that recalls the deliverance of the Hebrew nation from slavery in Egypt. For Christians, it points also to the deliverance from sin that we enjoy through the death of Christ.

When and where will it be?

          We will “keep the feast” from 5:30-8:30 PM on Sunday, March 21, 2010 at the Mid Town Community Center, located at 102 Robertsville Road (across from our church).

What should I bring?

          * Bring a friend, even a non-Christian friend; it is a good opportunity to communicate why we believe in Jesus.

          * Bring a pillow for each participant. No, we won’t be sitting on the floor! The pillow will soften our chairs because, as the ancient rabbis would say, “Redeemed people are at ease in Zion!”

* Bring one or more dishes to complement a Thanksgiving meal served in a potluck style (the turkey will be provided).

How should I prepare?

          * Sign up at church or call us to indicate how many will be in your party (we just need a general number, so if someone comes at the last minute, it’s OK!).

          * Eat a snack before coming and/or bring some crackers for little ones because we won’t get to the food until about 7:00 PM.

          * If this event is late for your schedule, be sure to get in a nap so that you can enjoy the whole evening.

Will we eat kosher food?

          Not necessarily. Jesus declared all foods clean (Mark 7:19). Most modern Jewish families have turkey (so will we) much like a Thanksgiving meal, but probably not prepared in a kosher kitchen. If you wish to try a Jewish recipe, we can provide some ideas.

Why are we doing this?

          Passover establishes the link between God’s revealed truth in the Old and New Testaments. It will deepen our understanding of our celebration of the Lord’s Supper, but primarily, it will picture for us the nature of our redemption in Christ.