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REMEMBER God had done for His people and to

celebrate His goodness. They were
& CELEBRATE Several times a year, the Israelites
gathered together for a festival to
times for the entire faith community
to gather together without the

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remember and celebrate God. burden of work to simply worship

Just for Parents and celebrate. During the feasts, the

Israelites ate, danced, sang, played
instruments, prayed, and offered

T
he baby is crying. The phone is ringing. Dinner is on the stove. sacrifices to God.
Homework is met with protests and groans. Getting through
the everyday routines of family life can be stressful enough, let In Leviticus 23, the Lord said to The Feast of Passover was fulfilled
alone when added difficulties such as an illness or job loss comes your Moses, Speak to the Israelites and by the death of the Messiah; the
way. During the most challenging times, its easy to be say to them: These are my appointed Feast of Unleavened Bread was
surrounded by people and still feel overwhelmed festivals which you are to proclaim fulfilled by His sinless sacrifice;
and alone. as sacred assemblies. These seven and the Festival of First Fruits
festivals are: Passover, Feast of was fulfilled by the resurrection of
Fortunately, as believers, we know that we Blessing Unleavened Bread, Festival of First the Messiah. The Feast of Harvest
never have to face obstacles on our Fruits, Feast of Harvest, Feast of began with a great harvest of three
own, because God is with us. Open a Bible and read Psalm 46:7a: Trumpets, Day of Atonement, and the thousand souls by the coming of the
Throughout Scripture, we see Feast of Tabernacles (or Booths). In promised Holy Spirit, who continues
time and again that God is a The Lord Almighty is with us. addition, the Israelites would gather to harvest souls today. The Feast
constant presence in the lives weekly to celebrate the Sabbath. of Trumpets will announce Christs
of His people. Through His These were times to remember what return; the Day of Atonement will
gift of the Holy Spirit, we can usher in His judgment of the nations;
be certain that He will remain
with us wherever we go.
Prayer and finally, the Feast of Tabernacles
begins the journey to our new home
(Insert childs name), may you know in a new heaven and new earth.
Sometimes, one of the most that God is with you, always and
comforting things you can do forever.
during a time of trial is to look
back and reflect on how God has walked with
you through difficult circumstances in the past.
This week as you prepare your children to remember
and celebrate Gods presence in their lives, meditate on the times youve
seen Gods active presence in your own life. Allow God to bless you Tot Talk God Is with Us
as you remember His goodness and mercy, and celebrate His constant
watch over you!

Your child may enjoy playing in forts or tents. Build a fort inside using
blankets and pillows. Explain that God is with us both inside and outside
the play structure. God is with us wherever we go!

Go for a walk with your child. As you walk, pay special attention
to the way the wind moves the leaves in the trees. Even though we cant
see the wind, we know its there because we can see how it moves the

God Is with Us trees. Remind your child that God is with us. Even though we cant always
see Him, we can see the effects of His presence in our lives.

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