Pastors wife: lady with head covered, lighting the main candles up front.
We were served nuts and grapes before we were seated and while everyone was still chatting.These two were something commonly munched on in acient feasts.
The food:
I had much more lamb,this was taken as I was distributing my meat away to the others . I had once piece though, and gosh! yummy!! The homemade mint sauce was made from scratch with only natural ingridients, everything was boiled in olive oil! Fantanstic meal actually...and all made by kind hearted church members!
Non alcoholic wine: It was PINK! and yummy!
Dessert: A piece of honey cake..or should I say a chunk! that picture is only half of what was served..it tasted so good! like honey melting in your mouth, and the whipped cream just balanced out the sweetness! Whoever baked the cakes..hats off to you!
Aside from those dished above, we had a boiled eggs, and unleaven bread with two types of dipping. 1.Horse radish and 2. Harosis:made from apples,raisins,figs,nuts,wine and honey.
Each part of the meal symbolized something. Explanation can be found in the 1st two pictures.
In between we sang some songs..and towards the end even did the first communion. I could tell everyone was having their own special moment.The atmosphere(dark-ish with soft light from the candles, with the smell of freshly roasted lamb,and thoughts of Jesus's last meal) sure helped to set the right mood.And I just admire how well oiled and close knit the church can be. As soon as everything was over, everyone could be seen busy helping to clear up.From washing and drying the utensils and plates, to sweeping the floor and putting the tables and chairs away. Then when all was done zap! the lights went out! hahahaha...in total darkness everyone said their goodbyes, exhanged hugs and left to their repective homes!
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