On Sunday, July 18, 2010, one of the busiest highways in Europe became what some called the longest table in the world. Officials closed a 60-kilometer (37-mile) section of the A40 Autobahn in Germanys Ruhr region so people could walk and bicycle or sit at one of 20,000 tables set up on the roadway. An estimated 2 million people came to enjoy an event the director hoped would connect people from many cultures, generations, and nations.
This event made me think of an even grander table around which believers gather to share the Lords Supper. During communion, we remember Jesus death for us as we anticipate the culmination of history at His return.
Just before Jesus was crucified, He shared the Passover meal with His disciples, telling them, I will not drink of this fruit of the vine from now on until that day when I drink it new with you in My Fathers kingdom (Matt. 26:29).
The Lords Table unites everyone Christ has redeemed by His blood out of every tribe and tongue and people and nation (Rev. 5:9). One day, in a scene of reunion and joy, all who belong to Jesus will sit down together with Him at a table that will dwarf the Autobahn gathering. We joyfully anticipate sharing that table together!
Read: Matthew 26:26-30
~ Remembering Our Troops! ~
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Showing support and boosting the morale of
our military and our allies military
and the family members of the above.
Honoring those who have served before.
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Prayers going up
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HiYa Kathy,...((HUGS))
Just Beautiful !
Thank you Kathy, every time I see your posts a smile plants itself on my face.
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SOUP FOR THE TROOPS
WELCOME TO
(where our troops, allies and their families can refresh themselves)
Good morning, Everyone.
Good morning to our
Military, our Allies, and their families.
Thank you, Ma, for preparing the Canteen for today's activities
Geez, can't decide which of the photos are my favorite this morning...
they're all so good.
~ Today...Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
North winds 5 to 10 mph.
~ Tonight...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s.
Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Appears that we are in a dry spell right now. No rain in sight.
Making Z Zoup
A sprinkle of this...a splash of that...
Afternoon temperatures on Mars
go up to about 80 degrees in some areas,
and down to -190 degrees F at night.
Statistically, UFO sightings are at their greatest number
during those times when Mars is closest to Earth.
(hmmm, they trying to tell us something?)
Most roofs in the Washington, D.C. area are designed
to withstand at least 15 to 20 pounds of snow per square foot.
The first envelopes with gummed flaps were produced in 1844.
In Britain, they were not immediately popular
because it was thought to be a serious insult
to send a person's saliva to someone else.
Alrighty then...I was off yesterday for a family thing.
Will try to catch up on pings throughout the day
but I do have some catching up at work to do as well.
So, let me make my rounds.
Please stay right where you are.
Keep the troops entertained and the Canteen clean...
Cause...if you don't...I'll tell Ma!
Come in and sit for a while.
There's always plenty of coffee, tea,
pancakes, conversation, silliness,
and plain old BS
PLEASE REMEMBER THEM ....
DEFENDERS OF FREEDOM
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