~Friday Show N' Tell~

This is a little different type of Show N' Tell, but I've been wanting to post about it.  Last year around Easter I was struggling with a little bit of sibling rivalary in our home.  I long for our daughters to understand what being a servant of Christ is.  Even as there mother I don't actually "get" it like I should!  I had participated in a foot washing ceremony once, during a solitude retreat.  It was a very moving experience. 

Last year on Maundy Thursday, I decided it would be a connecting experience for the girls.  I half expected them to laugh during the whole thing.  We read the biblical account, in John 13:5-20. 


Then

 

 

They are already asking if we are going to do this again.  This year we are going to add the Lord's supper after the feet washing. 

~~His bondservant, only by His faithful and loving GRACE,

Linda

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Friday, March 7, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by SuzyScribbles

I think that is very precious. Oh, what a wonderful picture of a servant's heart. Good for you!

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Posted by blessedwith2angels

That looks like a sweet thing for your daughters to do. I bet it was a moving experience for them.
Pam

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Friday, March 7, 2008 - Wow!

Posted by ClagettsFLStyle

I've heard of this idea before, but never thought to do it with my girls! What a great idea!

Thanks for sharing!

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Friday, March 7, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Anonymous

What a lovely idea-I'll have to mention this to my husband. We just may incorporate this into our celebrations this year. It's always good to learn about serving others and being a blessing.

Beth

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Friday, March 7, 2008 - Oh I love this

Posted by bubbebobbie

I have usually saved foot washing for those moments when the Lord wants complete submission to my beloved (and my attitude was far from considering it). There is nothing like obeying the Lord on your knees washing their feet in water mixed with tears.


I love their reactions and desire to do it again.

Because of Jesus, Bobbie

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Friday, March 7, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by AcceptanceWithJoy

We hosted a family Passover Seder last year. Marissa helped me write our own Haggadah. There is a part in the ceremony that calls for feet washing and Marissa changed it to foot washing. I was so impressed... until I saw her bringing out the lotion. She wanted to wash feet so that she could lotion them up and tickle them by running her slippery fingers between the other person's toes.

I love your photos!

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Friday, March 7, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by DaddysCHicks

What a blessing this is. Thanks for sharing!

Trina
http://daddyschicks.blogspot.com

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Posted by bakerswife

What a wonderful post! Thank you for sharing.
Blessings from Indiana,
Mama Karen

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Friday, March 7, 2008 - Linda~

Posted by ReviewsbyHeidi

That was such a neat thing to do with your girls. You know, I had never been to a foot-washing until last year. We are deacons at our church, so we HAD to participate last year, and it was such a neat experience. We'll be doing it again on the 16th.
Heidi

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Saturday, March 8, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Anonymous

Now I would imagine that would feel rather strange...
It was probably rather memorable for the kids.
bethanyrae

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Saturday, March 8, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by bethanyrae

Hm. I don't know why i wasn't signed in on this one. Didn't mean to be anonymous there....
bethanyrae, again.

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Saturday, March 8, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Anonymous

I think I should try that at home!
Can't seem to log in again,
Thanks for sharing,
Deb http://www.nomadickiwis.blogspot.com

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Saturday, March 8, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by EEEEMommy

I think we could use a little feet washing around here too! Thanks for sharing!

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Saturday, March 8, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by hsfamily

What a wonderful idea!
Hope you have a great weekend!
Karen
www.homeschoolblogger.com/salt
www.homesteadblogger.com/tagblog

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Saturday, March 8, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Dot

What a great lesson

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Monday, March 10, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by melissal89

Beautiful! Thank you for sharing. I think we'll have a new tradition this year. Such a perfect lesson from a Perfect God.

Blessings, Melissa

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