Hi folks,
Yes, Malcolm is right in saying that we do not celebrate thanks-giving here in the UK.
However, some in the UK do express their thanks through harvest festivals.
We recently did this with the folks in our church:, the idea stems from bringing the first fruits of your produce into the storeroom etcetera.
Today, although it is not prominent throughout the UK, there are those who bring things which reflect harvest produce.
In our church a large loaf was made with intricate pieces of wheat made out of flour, yeast, etcetera. Also made was a smaller loaf in the shape of a field mouse which was placed on top of the larger loaf.
Surrounding the bread was a display of other foods including beans, rice, pasta, salt, oil, fruit & vegetables.
The display looked tremendous.
Around the church building on window sills and draped on some seats and other church furniture, were placed branches with red berries, a larger branch still carrying its crab apples, various strands of corn & wheat, dried flowers and other interesting features which we seem to have forgot.
Nevertheless, it all apparently looked very splendid.
It certainly smelt and felt good
!
In recent years other products have been known to be included into the harvest festival, such as toiletries, washing powder, shower gel and the like.
At the end of the festival which includes prayers, praise & worship, hymns of thanks, the produce is then given to charities, organizations and groups which are in need.
The produce from our fellowship was given to a group with a similar emphasis to Teen Challenge.
Of course, for some of us harvest time also has another dimension, for we also recognise the powerful message that the fields are white unto harvest, but the workers are few.
In relation to the turkey and all the trimmings, we in the UK tend to save all that kind of celebration until Christmas Day when we rejoice in the birth of our Saviour the Lord Jesus Christ.
Sadly though, the true meaning of Christmas is also being diminished and fading away!
In conclusion:, we rejoice with you in the USA who are celebrating thanks-giving. God certainly has done great things, so many great things.
Let us give thanks to Him for...
The gift of life and love,
His mercy, grace & peace,
For the strength that lifts us up,
thank You Lord.
Amen.
Big blessings,
David & Rachel.
'Reaching out for Christ, who has so wonderfully reached out for us.'
www.newday-prince.me.uk
-----Original Message-----
From: Malcolm - Email Address: [log in to unmask]
Sent On: 19/11/2006 15:51
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Subject: Re: thanksgiving
Hi, Virgie,
I am sorry to say, that we don't have a thanks giving day or holiday, here
in england.
Thats why I think it is great what you all do in the states.
I tape with a friend called Julie ann cobb. who lives in clarksburg wa. and
she tells me that you have different banquits and door prises at different
funsions.
love,
Malcolm.
----- Original Message -----
From: "VIRGIE UNDERWOOD" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Saturday, November 18, 2006 9:11 PM
Subject: Re: thansgiving
> Hi Malcome,
> When is your Thanksgiving holiday and how do you celebrate it? It is neat
> to be able to exchange information about our countries. Have a blessed
> day!
> Virgie and Hoshi
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Malcolm" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Saturday, November 18, 2006 3:00 PM
> Subject: Re: thansgiving
>
>
>> thank you, Virgie, for your kind words, and answering me about your
>> thanks giving.
>>
>> Love,
>> Malcolm.
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "VIRGIE UNDERWOOD" <[log in to unmask]>
>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>> Sent: Saturday, November 18, 2006 3:06 PM
>> Subject: Re: thansgiving
>>
>>
>>> Hi Malcome,
>>> Our Thanksgiving day is Thursday November 23. We do get together with
>>> our families and yes, we do have turkey with all the trimmings. It is a
>>> fun day and an opportunity to reflect on what God has provided and a
>>> time to give thanks for all our blessings. We are very glad you joined
>>> our list.
>>> Prayers and blessings,
>>> Virgie and Hoshi
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "Malcolm" <[log in to unmask]>
>>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>>> Sent: Saturday, November 18, 2006 9:48 AM
>>> Subject: thansgiving
>>>
>>>
>>>> Hi, everyone,
>>>> When is your thanksgiving day? is it novenber 28th?
>>>> do you all get together in your own churches? or with your familys?
>>>> does every body who can have the day off?
>>>> and I think you have a turky meal don't you?
>>>> love you all to bits, as you are all so supportive.
>>>> love, Malcolm.
>>>
>>>
>
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