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25 Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: 26 And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. Believest thou this? – John 11 vs 25-26 (KJV) “Teach your children that worshipping God is the greatest calling in our lives. Teach them that they were created to glorify God.” — Joel R. Beeke PHOTO CAPTION: An Amish Family praying together [PHOTO SOURCE: http://www.belovedspear.org/2007/03/taking-best-seats_05.html] https://blackforestproject421.blogspot.com/2025/11/leading-family-worship-by-joel-beeke.html https://blackforestproject421.blogspot.com/2025/11/leading-family-worship-by-joel-beeke_27.html |
Easter, also called Pasch (/pæsk/) or Pascha or Resurrection Sunday, is a Christian festival and cultural holiday commemorating the resurrection of Jesus from the dead, described in the Bible's New Testament as having occurred on the third day of his burial following his crucifixion by the Romans at Calvary c. 30 AD. It is the culmination of the Passion of Jesus, preceded by Lent (or Great Lent), a 40-day period of fasting, prayer, and penance.
For this Easter, I will post different Prayers before posting an article on how the Amish celebrate Easter.
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“I think that bringing
children into the world is like bringing holiness into the world. Like every
soul has a mission that can only be fulfilled by that individual and we don’t
know what that individual’s mission is and even what our own mission is. We’re
all figuring it out as we go. And I think, yes, it is something that I do for
God in a sense of the work component.” PHOTO CAPTION: Grandchildren race to hunt eggs on Good Friday. (Lovina's Amish Kitchen) [PHOTO SOURCE: https://www.shawlocal.com/opinion/2025/04/27/lovinas-amish-kitchen-good-friday-spent-with-family/] https://blackforestproject421.blogspot.com/2025/10/introducing-lovina-eichers-amish-kitchen.html |
Valley of Vision is a compilation of Puritan prayers:
Oh LORD,
We marvel
that You should become incarnate,
be crucified, dead and buried.
The sepulcher calls forth our adoring wonder,
for it is empty and You are risen;
the Gospel attests it,
the living witnesses prove it,
our hearts’ experience know it.
Give us the grace to die with You that we may rise to new life,
for we wish to be as dead and buried
to sin, to selfishness, to the world;
that we might not hear the voice of the deceiver
and might be delivered from his lusts.
O LORD, there is much sin about us – crucify it,
much flesh within us – mortify it.
Purge us from selfishness, the fear of man, the love of man’s approval,
the shame of being thought old-fashioned,
the desire to be cultured or modern.
Let us reckon our old life dead because of crucifixion,
and never feed it as a living thing.
Grant us to stand with our dying Savior,
to be content to be rejected,
to be willing to take up unpopular truths,
and to hold fast despised teachings until death.
Help us to be resolute and Christ-contained,
Never let us wander from the path of obedience to Your will.
Strengthen us for the battles ahead.
Give us courage for all the trials, and grace for all the joys.
Help us to be a holy, happy people,
free from every wrong desire,
from everything contrary to Your mind.
Grant us more and more of the resurrection life:
may it rule us,
may we walk in its power, and be strengthened through its influence.
https://billhaynes.org/2010/04/01/crucifixion-resurrection-a-puritan-prayer/
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He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay. – Matthew 28 vs 6 (KJV) [PHOTO SOURCE: https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1548290893972200&set=a.205471964920773] |
Prayer For Resurrection By John Piper
Father of Glory,
We praise You that You mightily raised Your Son, Jesus, from the dead. We praise You that the stone which the builders rejected has become the cornerstone. This is Your doing and it is marvellous in our eyes. Death could not hold Him! Our last enemy has fallen before Your Power in the triumph of Jesus over death, and we have been freed from fear of this ancient enemy.
And now, O God, grant us to live in the riches of all that Jesus' resurrection means. All authority belongs to Him in heaven and on earth. No power and no enemy can prevail against Him. Only good can come to us in the end as we trust in Him. The best is always yet to come.
So, Father, banish fear and fretting and discouragement and moodiness from our lives. Rivet our attention on the ultimate reality of Christ's final triumph over death. Never let us forget or fail to feel universal Glory that you have given Jesus a name that is above every name. Make this practical in our daily lives as we see person, great and small, facing someday the risen and triumphant Judge of all the nations. Give us a broken-hearted boldness in the mercy and the might of Jesus.
O Father, we want our lives to count for the display of His greatness. Work in us to this end with all Your Might, we pray. In Jesus' Name, Amen.
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Go up to Gilead, and take balm, O virgin daughter of Egypt! In vain you have used many medicines; there is no healing for you. – Jeremiah 46:11 (ESV) https://www.christianity.com/wiki/christian-terms/what-is-the-balm-of-gilead.html PHOTO CAPTION: A Swiss group belonging to the Reformed Church sings May 6 at a worship service on a farm near Leola, Pa. The hymn sing brought together members of Amish, Old Order Mennonite, Mennonite Church USA and other faith traditions. — Dale D. Gehman [PHOTO SOURCE: https://anabaptistworld.org/hymns-unite-swiss-reformed-anabaptists/] https://blackforestproject421.blogspot.com/2024/05/heal-our-land-conference-2003.html https://blackforestproject421.blogspot.com/2025/04/unlocking-our-inheritance-conference.html |
Prayers For Resurrection Sunday
Let us pray.
O Lord Jesus Christ,
for our sins you endured the cross and the grave,
and on the third day you rose again from the tomb.
Just as you have cleansed us from our sins by your blood,
and as we are buried with you in baptism,
so by your grace, let us share in your resurrection;
through your mercy,
O our God, you are blessed,
and live and govern all things,
now and forever.
Amen.
https://acollectionofprayers.com/2020/04/07/home-liturgy-for-holy-saturday-vigil-of-easter/
An Easter Prayer
Good
and gracious God,
Our most glorious Creator,
As we greet the signs in nature around us:
Of Spring once again regaling us in bloom,
In the songs of returning birds and fields soon to be planted,
We give you praise for an even greater sign of new life: the resurrection of
your Son,
Our Lord Jesus Christ, that we especially celebrate at this time.
The sadness and despair of his death has given way to the bright promise of
immortality.
For the Resurrection is our guarantee that justice will triumph over treason,
Light will overcome darkness, and love will conquer death.
As we celebrate, we also dare to ask for your grace that we may live the
promise given to us,
By imitating the life of Jesus in reaching out to the poor, the marginalized,
the least among us,
As we strive to be neighbor to all those we meet,
We ask your special blessings each and every
day on our President.
Working with him may we strive to make this great country of ours a beacon of
hope and justice in a world hungry for peace and so in need of your love.
We praise you in this Easter season. Change our lives, change our hearts to be
messengers of Easter joy and hope.
We make our prayer through Jesus Christ, our risen Lord forever.
Amen.
- Fr. Larry Snyder, president of Catholic Charities USA, offered at
the fourth annual White House Easter Prayer Breakfast on April 8, 2013
Almighty God, who through thine only-begotten Son Jesus Christ hast overcome death, and opened unto us the gate of everlasting life: We humbly beseech thee, that as by thy special grace preventing us thou dost put into our minds good desires, so by thy continual help we may bring the same to good effect; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen.
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Er Isch Erweckd English Translation: He is awakened He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay. – Matthew 28 vs 6 (KJV) [PHOTO SOURCE: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=26288378357456785&set=gm.1454492588904201&idorvanity=531141674572635] https://blackforestproject421.blogspot.com/2026/04/easter-prayers.html |
Celebrating Easter’s Promise
April 1, 2024·By Scott
On this glorious Easter Sunday, as we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ, we send our warmest greetings to you and your loved ones. This day holds profound significance for the Amish community, symbolizing the promise of renewal and the triumph of life over death.
As early Spring warmth coaxes the Easter lilies to bloom early this year, we are reminded of the beauty and hope that Easter brings. The Amish schoolhouses are adorned with the scholars' artwork, showcasing scenes of Calvary, crosses, and the lilies that grace the local gardens. While the "Easter Bunny" concept is not part of Amish traditions, their heartfelt expressions of faith capture the essence of Easter.
This week, many families engaged in the tradition of coloring eggs, an activity both young and old enjoy. Though less prevalent than in the past, it remains a joyful occasion, with store-bought tablets and crayons bringing vibrant colors to life. For the children, the excitement of an egg hunt added a playful touch to the week's observances for those families.
The Amish families observe Easter through fasting, prayer, and spending time with loved ones. As last week's newsletter mentioned, Good Friday was marked by a fast until noon, accompanied by Bible readings that reflected on the crucifixion. Easter Sunday is a joyous occasion, with church services in many districts.
While our community does not specifically celebrate Easter Monday tomorrow, some neighboring Amish communities do. The decision to observe Easter Monday is made at the inception of each new Amish community. Here, though the day is not officially observed, it's not uncommon for younger generations to take a break from work to enjoy leisurely pastimes like a baseball game or fishing.
Easter Sunday, a day of feasting and fellowship, can sometimes be met with fasting at the Bishop's call. The decision to fast on Easter day would be made when the need for reflection or concern within the Church district arises. Due to the early arrival of Easter this year, the customary Spring communion during Easter services is not being held in several districts. Given the short time to prepare, the ministers, mindful of the gravity of such observances, have postponed communion until later in April to maintain the reverence and solemnity it deserves.
It's worth noting that while the Amish do not adopt the commercialized aspects of Easter, they do embrace the joy of the season in their own meaningful ways. For instance, some Amish families prepare special meals on Easter Sunday, reflecting on the spiritual importance of the day. These family gatherings are often highlighted by food prepared using traditional recipes passed down through generations, adding a taste of heritage to the celebration. These simple yet heartfelt traditions underscore the Amish way of life, where faith and family intertwine to create a tapestry of enduring values and shared experiences.
Besides creating heirloom baskets for AmishBaskets.com, our dedicated Amish families have been actively involved in various endeavors this week:
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Amish and Mennonites visit Täuferhöhle AKA The Anabaptist Cave Täuferhöhle AKA The Anabaptist Cave (also Holenstein Cave [ 1 ] ) is located on the southeastern edge of the municipality of Bäretswil in the Zurich Oberland in the canton of Zurich in Switzerland . In the 16th century it offered protection to the followers of the Anabaptist movement . [PHOTO SOURCE: https://taeufer-willkommen.ch/en] BLOG: https://blackforestproject421.blogspot.com/2024/04/the-pastor-of-reconciliation-geri.html BLOG: https://blackforestproject421.blogspot.com/2024/05/heal-our-land-conference-2003.html BLOG: https://blackforestproject421.blogspot.com/2025/04/unlocking-our-inheritance-conference.html BLOG: https://blackforestproject421.blogspot.com/2026/02/490th-martyrdom-of-jakob-hutter.html |
The Mast family attended church in their district on Good Friday. On Thursday, they colored eggs using dye tablets in vinegar and crayons. Rosa noted that the crayons work well if the children use them while the eggs are still hot from boiling. (Rosa says the children draw on the eggs while leaving them on the table since they must be very hot to use canyons.) She also mentioned that she believes the eggs taste better after being colored with vinegar, though she humorously suggested it might be her imagination.
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Zelt Erweckung - Amish Mennonite Tent Meeting Revival at Sequoia Bible Fellowship Coblentz Tent Meetings with Gospel Preaching! Evangelist Andy Coblentz - An Amish Mennonite Brother from Kentucky Held at Squaw Valley Rodeo Grounds, May 28, 2012 VIDEO SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HaIjRfB2XJ4 PHOTO SOURCE: https://images.app.goo.gl/jUDXmsR8Qkh3z8kW6 https://blackforestproject421.blogspot.com/2025/02/sermons-on-hebrews-10-verse-24-to-25.html |
The Yoder family's Good Friday included attending church services held at a home in a neighboring district where Rebecca's sister's family lives. The house hosting the service was located between their residence and Rebecca's sister's family farm. After the service, they returned to her sister's farm with her family. The two families spent the afternoon playing Dutch Blitz and enjoying each other's company before the Yoders returned home. They arrived home at dusk. The Yoder family will also attend church today in their district.
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14 “Now therefore fear the Lord and serve him in sincerity and in faithfulness. Put away the gods that your fathers served beyond the River and in Egypt, and serve the Lord. 15 And if it is evil in your eyes to serve the Lord, choose this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your fathers served in the region beyond the River, or the gods of the Amorites in whose land you dwell. But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.” – Joshua 24:14-15 (ESV)
Stanley Knepp along with his wife, Shannon, and their children — Bryant, 12, Cody, 11, Darius, 10, Tyler, 8, Zachary, 5, and Andrea, 3 — sang “Be Present at Our Table” as a song of grace before eating dinner in their Loogootee home Dec. 30. Stanley, who described his family’s beliefs as on the more conservative side of the Mennonite faith, said the family will sometimes sing a “grace song” before a meal, as opposed to a nonmusical prayer. He said his family will always dismiss from the table with a song. [PHOTO SOURCE: https://www.jacobwiegand.com/simply-believers] https://blackforestproject421.blogspot.com/2025/11/leading-family-worship-by-joel-beeke.html https://blackforestproject421.blogspot.com/2025/11/leading-family-worship-by-joel-beeke_27.html |
On Wednesday this week, the Gingerich family and their neighbors butchered two pigs. The boys from next door helped cut up the pigs, making bacon and ham and grinding the rest into sausage. Luckily, their neighbors have a large meat grinder that they set up for the butchering day. They prepared four flavors of sausage: three of the flavors use premixed seasonings, and one uses a recipe that has been in the family for generations.
"It's better to know Jesus before you meet Him."
— Amish Wisdom
https://www.amishbaskets.com/blogs/family-stories/celebrating-easter-s-promise
"His common
salutation of his family or friends, on the Lord's day in the morning, was that
of the primitive Christians; — '𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝐿𝑜𝑟𝑑 𝑖𝑠 𝑟𝑖𝑠𝑒𝑛; ℎ𝑒
𝑖𝑠 𝑟𝑖𝑠𝑒𝑛 𝑖𝑛𝑑𝑒𝑒𝑑;' making it his chief
business on that day to celebrate the memory of Christ's resurrection; and he
would say, sometimes, — 𝐸𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑦 𝐿𝑜𝑟𝑑'𝑠
𝑑𝑎𝑦 𝑖𝑠 𝑎 𝑡𝑟𝑢𝑒 𝐶ℎ𝑟𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑖𝑎𝑛'𝑠
𝐸𝑎𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑟 𝑑𝑎𝑦." — 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐰 𝐇𝐞𝐧𝐫𝐲, 𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝐿𝑖𝑓𝑒 𝑜𝑓 𝑀𝑟. 𝑃ℎ𝑖𝑙𝑖𝑝 𝐻𝑒𝑛𝑟𝑦 in 𝑊𝑜𝑟𝑘𝑠 2:650 [pictured: 𝑃ℎ𝑖𝑙𝑖𝑝 𝐻𝑒𝑛𝑟𝑦'𝑠
𝑓𝑎𝑚𝑖𝑙𝑦 𝑎𝑡 𝐵𝑟𝑜𝑎𝑑 𝑂𝑎𝑘] [PHOTO SOURCE: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=122179322720679444&set=a.122094655994679444] https://blackforestproject421.blogspot.com/2026/04/easter-prayers.html
Listen to a Hutterite woman explain about how they celebrate Easter:
Celebrating Easter on a Hutterite colony + the day after | important events
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How the Hutterites celebrate the Easter holidays + what we get up to the day after. #Hutterites #easter #singing
✉️PO Box✉️ Giselle Waldner Wawanesa MB, Canada R0K 2G0 Box 279
VIDEO SOURCE: https://youtu.be/px4lXrx2EOA?si=fWViiWZPIn_O1nnf
RELATED LINKS:
https://blackforestproject421.blogspot.com/2026/04/good-friday-prayers.html
https://nealembry.com/2014/09/13/crucifixion-and-resurrection-a-puritan-prayer/
Family Worship:
1a. “Teach your children that worshipping God is the greatest calling in our lives. Teach them that they were created to glorify God.” — Joel R. Beeke
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https://blackforestproject421.blogspot.com/2025/11/leading-family-worship-by-joel-beeke.html
https://blackforestproject421.blogspot.com/2025/11/leading-family-worship-by-joel-beeke_27.html
1b. "We and our families stand in need of
blessings in a domestic capacity, therefore in that capacity we should pray for
them; in that capacity too we receive many blessings; therefore in that
capacity we should return thanks for them; and singing of psalms is the most
proper method of thanksgiving." — 𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐮𝐞𝐥 𝐃𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐬, "The Necessity
and Excellence of Family Religion" in 𝑆𝑒𝑟𝑚𝑜𝑛𝑠 𝑜𝑛 𝐼𝑚𝑝𝑜𝑟𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑡 𝑆𝑢𝑏𝑗𝑒𝑐𝑡𝑠, Vol. 2 (1849 ed.), p.
47 [pictured: Jennie A. Brownscombe, 𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝐹𝑖𝑟𝑠𝑡 𝑇ℎ𝑎𝑛𝑘𝑠𝑔𝑖𝑣𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑎𝑡 𝑃𝑙𝑦𝑚𝑜𝑢𝑡ℎ (1914)]
[PHOTO SOURCE: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=509582272104703&set=a.107210572341877]
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1c. “Let family worship be short, savory,
simple, tender, heavenly.” – Richard Cecil
6 And these words that I command you today shall be on your heart. 7 You shall
teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in
your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you
rise. – Deuteronomy 6:6-7 (ESV)
PHOTO CAPTION: Amish family praying together before dinner
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“Every Christian family ought to be as it were a little church, consecrated to Christ, and wholly influenced and governed by His rules. And family education and order are some of the chief means of grace. If these fail, all other means are likely to prove ineffectual.” – Jonathan Edwards
1d. "We and our families stand in need of blessings in a domestic capacity, therefore in that capacity we should pray for them; in that capacity too we receive many blessings; therefore in that capacity we should return thanks for them; and singing of psalms is the most proper method of thanksgiving." — 𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐮𝐞𝐥 𝐃𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐬, "The Necessity and Excellence of Family Religion" in 𝑆𝑒𝑟𝑚𝑜𝑛𝑠 𝑜𝑛 𝐼𝑚𝑝𝑜𝑟𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑡 𝑆𝑢𝑏𝑗𝑒𝑐𝑡𝑠, Vol. 2 (1849 ed.), p. 47 [pictured: Jennie A. Brownscombe, 𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝐹𝑖𝑟𝑠𝑡 𝑇ℎ𝑎𝑛𝑘𝑠𝑔𝑖𝑣𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑎𝑡 𝑃𝑙𝑦𝑚𝑜𝑢𝑡ℎ (1914)]
This blog post is Part 2 of a Sermon by Joel Beeke about Leading Family Worship. Please see Part 1 before reading this.
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