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Ashery Country Store
A Family Business Where Faith Comes First
Lent & Easter
Preparing for This Sacred Season
Country Gatherings and The Gardens Soda Bread
A Humble and Traditional Culinary Creation
From the Desk of Javon Miller
Who Are These People? (Part 8)
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–asherY C oUntrY store– A Family Business Where Faith Comes First
Store founder s wife Freda.
ABOVE: The Curt Yoder family (left to right) Seth, Collin, wife Rhonda, Curt, Valerie and Grant.
RIGHT: Ashery Country Store founder Cecil Yoder and his wife Freda.
From the a s h e r Y C o U n t r Y s t o r e W e B s i t e www.asherycountrystore.com
FAith AnD FAMiLY values go hand in hand in the Yoder household. Such is the case in reviewing the history of Fredericksburg, Ohio's Ashery Country Store– originally a quaint cheese factory but now a thriving store of bulk foods, deli meats, cheese and more that owes its success to the religious foundation of the Late Cecil Yoder and his wife Freda. Today, Cecil's son and current owner Curt Yoder echoes his father's vision by “reaching the hearts of people through tasteful experiences.” But the Ashery store journey from the beginning to now begins with the question,: where does the word “Ashery” come from? 6
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Curt Yoder recalls the history of how his family store started and the origins of the Ashery name. In the late 1800s and early 1900s there were asheries scattered across the country. Small communities built these facilities where they would burn wood and use the lye from the ashes to make homemade soaps by mixing it with animal fats. From the ashes they would also produce black salts and pearl ash. These by-products were then sold for glass making. One of these asheries was located just across the road from the Ashery Country
LEFT: In the 1930s Alex Pauli started a cheese factory attached to the front of the home at the Ashery Country Store. He named his business the Ashery Cheese Co because of the ashery across the road.
Store. As a kid I remember playing in the woods around the remaining foundation of the ashery that once stood there. Today, Cecil Yoder would be proud, as Curt and the Yoder family have made the Ashery basement store of an Amish neighbor into a bulk foods store bonanza, complete with the finest selection of the following from Ohio's Amish Country: Bulk foods. At the Ashery Country Store, you’ll find a wide variety of bulk foods, packaged here on site – including a large
variety of staple ingredients for baking & cooking. As opposed to most products in the grocery store, bulk foods are not “packaged to sell” with marketing gimmicks and fancy graphics. Instead, you’ll find bulk products packaged in clear plastic with the product inside distinctly visible. In other words, “the package doesn’t lie” – what you see is what you get. Because bulk food manufacturers don’t invest heavily in their packaging or marketing campaigns, their products can often be purchased at a significant value – which can then be passed on to the customer. This approach allows Ashery store customers to enjoy
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LEFT: Today, the Ashery Country Store is now a bulk store bonanza, complete with the finest selection of goods from Ohio's Amish Country.
8922 SR 241 • Fredericksburg, OH 44627 (330) 359-5615 the following bulk food benefits: Quality. Bulk foods tend to be of a higher quality than what you’ll typically find at the supermarket. Because bulk foods are sold in transparent containers, the packaging does not try to make the product look better than it actually is. Value. It is our mission to provide a tasteful experience by serving our customers fresh products at a great value. By buying a product in bulk and packaging it into smaller amounts, we are able to pass savings on to you. Eco Friendliness. Studies show bulk foods use less packaging when compared to packaged foods found in a typical supermarket. That means less waste, increased sustainability, and a smaller environmental footprint. produce from ohio's Amish country When many people think of Amish Country they think of the many roadside produce stands that carry locally grown produce from Amish growers right here in Holmes County. Whenever possible, we try to bring that same produce to the Ashery. Ashery partners with a variety of growers in the area to bring you the freshest and highest quality produce that we can find. Local produce changes with the seasons. Whatever produce is in season at the time is what they will carry. The Ashery also carries a line of year-round produce to keep you stocked during the winter months that is not necessarily grown in Holmes County. Deli Meats & cheeses The Ashery deli features a full variety of cheese and meats produced right here in Holmes County – Ohio’s Amish Country, all freshly sliced to order. 8
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The following is a brief listing of the deli meat and chesse selections offered by Ashlery: • American Cheese (14 varieties) • Cheddar Cheese (15 varieties) • Mild Cheese (8 varieties) • Smoked Cheese (10 varieties) • Spicy Cheese (9 varieties) • Swiss Cheese (9 varieties) • Yogurt Cheese (14 varieties) • Beef (3 varieties) • Bolona (6 varieties) • Chicken (3 varieties) • Ham (7 varieties) • Smoked Meats (12 varieties) • Turkey (8 varieties) • Miscellaneous Meats (8 varieties) Curt Yoder's faith and family values are the foundation started by his father Cecil, which still keeps the Yoder family vision clear – for everything including the family business of Ashery: We believe it is God who has led us this far and it is Him we thank and acknowledge as the One who has made our business a success. Proverbs 3:6 says, “In all thy ways acknowledge Him and He shall direct thy paths.” This is our desire at the Ashery Country Store. Ashlery Country Store offers weekly specials, rewards cards and more to help customers get the most out of their shopping experience. For more information on bulk foods, deli meats and cheeses, and produce items, visit www.asherycountrystore.com.
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Preparing for This Sacred Season
thE christiAn tradition of Lent is celebrated across the globe by many different denominations of the faith. Lent is a 40-day period of sacrifice that begins on Ash Wednesday and culminates with the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ on Easter Sunday. Lent is designed to help Christians prepare for Easter through prayer, repentance of sins, almsgiving, denying the ego, and putting and end to sinful practices. Fasting is a component of Lent, as is abstinence from certain behaviors. In fact, in some Western countries, Catholics have been encouraged to adopt forms of abstinence that do not involve food and drink during Lent. All actions serve as forms of self-denial to mirror the sacrifice Jesus Christ made for his people. Abstaining from alcohol is not mandatory during Lent. That might be traced to ancient times, when wine and other forms of alcohol were safer to drink than pathogen-filled water sources. But many people now
choose to give up alcohol for Lent. Today, fasting is primarily reserved for Ash Wednesday and Fridays during Lent, including Good Friday. Adherents may opt to fully fast, but most only eschew meat and poultry as a nod to self-denial, opting for seafood and vegetarian fare instead. While much focus is placed on what is denied during Lent, it can be an ideal time to reflect on what is gained by living a life in which God is first and foremost. Spending more time in prayer and away from trivial distractions can be a way to live a more faithful life during Lent and beyond. In addition, aspiring to be more Christ-like during Lent can make this special season even more powerful. During Lent, Christians can make a concerted effort to help the poor, work with a charity or volunteer at their church. Lent is a solemn time, but one that can bolster one’s faith. TF202712 Amish Heartland
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Amish Country Theater, 4365 State Route 39, Berlin, OH 44610 888-988-7469 | www.AmishCountryTheater.com
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Secrest Arboretum, OARDC, 1 - 2:30 PM 330-263-3761 | http://secrest.osu.edu
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7PM, Ohio Star Theater, 1387 Old State Route 39, Sugarcreek, OH 44681 855-344-7547 | http://www.ohiostartheater.com
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Lehman's Hardware, 2 PM 800-438-5346 | www.Lehmans.com
coMEDY cALAMitY: thE BEst oF VEntriLoquist KEn groVEs & LYnYrD!
7 PM, Amish Country Theater, 4365 OH-39, Berlin, OH 44610 888-988-7469 | www.AmishCountryTheater.com
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Wayne County Historical Society, 2 PM 330-264-8856 | www.waynehistoricalohio.org
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FunctionAL cErAMics worshop ExhiBition
Wayne Center for the Arts Daily / Looney & Gault Galleries 330-264-2787 | www.wayneartscenter.org
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Wooster United Methodist Church, 7 PM 330-262-5641 | www.facebook.com/ MusiconMarketWooster
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Lehman's Hardware, 6-8 PM 800-438-5346 | www.Lehmans.com
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7 PM. Amish Country Theater, 4365 State Route 39, Berlin, OH 44610 888-988-7469 | www.AmishCountryTheater.com
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A touching tale of forgiveness and restoration set to a mélange of classical ballet, jazz, modern and even some swing dance! 7 PM, Ohio Star Theater, 1387 Old State Route 39, Sugarcreek, OH 44681 855-344-7547 | www.ohiostartheater.com
7 PM. Amish Country Theater, 4365 State Route 39, Berlin, OH 44610, 888-988-7469 | www.AmishCountryTheater.com
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1 PM & 6 PM, Ohio Star Theater, 1387 Old State Route 39, Sugarcreek, OH 44681 855-344-7547 | http://www.dhgroup.com
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Full day of events centering around the annual start of birding in the Killbuck Marsh Wildlife Area. Shreve Elementary School, 7:30 AM- 3:30 PM 330-201-2342 | www.shreveohio.com
stAYin' ALiVE - triButE to thE BEE gEEs!
7 PM. Amish Country Theater, 4365 State Route 39, Berlin, OH 44610 888-988-7469 | www.AmishCountryTheater.com
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–C oUntrY GatherinGs anD the GarDens–
Story by J i l l s e l l Amish Heartland Contributing Writer
RIGHT: County Gatherings & The Gardens offers classes in fairy gardening for that special, whimsical landscape.
Photos courtsey: Country Gatherings & The Gardens
tinY whitE picket fences, itty bitty sprinkling cans and miniscule shovels. And of course all the beloved characters that make up Peter Rabbit’s world. Country Gatherings & The Gardens in Berlin has everything needed to create a miniature garden inspired by the beloved children’s tales. Fairy gardens aren’t just for elusive garden sprites as Peter Rabbit will tell you. Themes depend on a gardener’s interests. Janell Hall, buyer and designer for the garden center, says Country Gatherings can boast of one of the largest fairy garden accessories selections in Amish country. Little benches, fountains and mailboxes can be found for gardens with themes that include beach, enchanted garden, farm, log cabin, fishing hole, treehouse, fairy tea party, dragons and shipwrecks. But gardeners are only limited by their imaginations. 12
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Incredible fairy gardens have been created to look like dentist offices, gingerbread houses, big box discount stores, urban lofts and dog kennels. “Making a fairy garden is a great way to get children interested in gardening,” said Hall, who enjoys creating the tiny worlds with her 5-year-old granddaughter, Emmy. “Fairy gardens tell stories that make children’s faces light up.” County Gatherings & The Gardens offers classes in fairy gardening and many onsite garden staff members are eager to help with a gardener’s plans. Hall suggests first deciding if a fairy garden is to be a tabletop creation or will be planted directly into the ground. (“If it’s to be outside and not under cover, there needs to be good drainage so the fairies don’t drown,” said Hall, who has created an elaborate fairy village in a
“Making a fairy garden is a great way to get children interested in gardening,” said Hall, who enjoys creating the tiny worlds with her 5-year-old granddaughter, Emmy.
ABOVE: Beach fairy gardens, complete with sand, crushed glass for water, and figures of shore birds, palm trees or mermaids are popular spring and summer themes.
ABOVE: The popular Peter Rabbit / children's tales motif is one of the many spring themes that can brighten any garden.
long stone wall at her own home.) Next, choose a container (hollow log, wheelbarrow, gourd, birdhouse, etc.) and a theme. Hall likes a focal point that can be a cottage, pond or arbor, which should be the largest object in the fairy garden. Don’t forget scale, she says. You don’t want a giant fairy sitting next to a tiny house. Garden center staff can help choose an appropriate soil and slow-release fertilizer for specific types of plants. Plants that have compatible growing requirements (water, sun, etc.) are grouped together at Country Gatherings to help make selections easier. Hall says miniature trees, small perennials, herbs, small succulents and the Fairy Flower brand of plants that include miniature roses and shrubs are perfect for fairy gardens. Country Gatherings opened its doors in 2004 and sells colonial, primitive and vintage country furnishings,
including furniture, rugs, artwork and linens. The store’s original small garden area was basically contained on the building’s porch. Fairy gardening was a natural fit because of its small scale and its growing popularity among gardeners. In 2016, the store’s courtyard was converted into the garden center. It now also sells birdbaths, pottery and plants (including rare herbs), in addition to fairy gardens and fairy garden accessories. The greatest joy of fairy gardening is the opportunity to create a magical world that originated in someone’s mind. But Hall says not to worry if you don’t have the time or desire to start a fairy garden from ground up. Ready-made fairy gardens for sale are displayed throughout the courtyard and discovering each of those is a fun adventure. Someone may buy a beach-themed fairy garden, which includes sand, crushed glass to create a water look, and figures of shore birds, palm trees or mermaids. But later make it their own by adding seashells that were collected on their own vacation. Country Gatherings & The Gardens 4755 S. R. 39, Berlin, OH 44610 • (330) 893-1174 Amish Heartland
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22 J.M. Smucker Company Store & Cafe 333 Wadsworth Rd., Orrville
33 Guggisberg Cheese 5060 SR 557, Millersburg (Charm)
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31 Miller’s Bakery 4280 TR 356, Millersburg (Berlin) (40.5308237° -81.8118837°)
60 Troyer’s Home Pantry 668 W. Main St., Apple Creek (40.7554854° -81.8442625°)
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22 Hershberger Country Store 50938 Township Rd 220, Baltic
2 Peddler, The 3239 SR 39, Walnut Creek
6 Berlin Village Gift Barn 4755 SH 39, Millersburg (Berlin)
26 Holmes Sew & Vac 4897 W. Main St., Berlin
39 P. Graham Dunn 630 Henry St., Dalton
5 Charm Harness & Boot 4432 CR 70, Charm
27 Homestead Furniture 8233 SR 241, Mt. Hope
40 Pleasant Valley Poultry 3160 Pleasant Valley Rd. SW, Baltic
7 Country HIll Furnishings 4356 Co Hwy 160, Millersburg
28 House of Lace & Primitive Curtains 4550 SR 39, Millersburg
43 Sol’s in Berlin 4914 W. Main St., Berlin
15 Eastwood Furniture 4722 Kidron Rd., Kidron
29 Jake's Handcrafted Oak 8239 TR 562, Holmesville
46 Swiss Country Lawn & Crafts 2131 SR 39, Sugarcreek
17 Erb's Stove Center 4100 SR 39, Millersburg
34 Lehman's 4779 Kidron Rd., Dalton
50 World Crafts 13100 Emerson Rd., Kidron
19 Gospel Book Store 4900 Oak St., Berlin
36 Mt. Hope Harness 8129 SR 241, Mt. Hope
51 Yoder Bargain Store 7802 Salt Creek Rd., Fredericksburg
21 Greenhouse Shoppe, The 3649 Cleveland Rd., Wooster
38 Parsley Pot 697 CR 1302, Ashland
52 Yoder’s Oak & Cherry 5911 S. Kansas Rd., Apple Creek
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True Irish soda bread continues today to be an international favorite. While it is enjoyed across Ireland, it’s also widely enjoyed wherever Irish immigrants have established roots and elsewhere. Most of the ingredients necessary to prepare Irish soda bread can already be found in many homes. Irish soda bread gets its name not from a sweetened carbonated drink, but by the leavening agent that
In honor of St. Patrick and other Christian celebrations, soda bread is traditionally made with a cross shape cut into the top of the dough.
is used in place of yeast. Baking soda (bicarbonate of soda) is a common component of quick bread cooking. When the baking soda is mixed with the flour and a soured milk (butter milk, for example), its chemical qualities produce carbon dioxide gas bubbles that help give soda bread it’s risen, airy texture. In some recipes, live yogurt, or even stout, are used as the liquid to activate the baking soda. While the Irish adapted the science behind baking soda and have come to be associated with soda bread’s origins, the earliest reference to soda ash being used in baking bread is actually credited to the American Indians. Baking soda was not brought to nor discovered in Ireland until the middle of the 19th century. However, it is the Irish who have made soda bread much their own. It tends to be an easy an inexpensive bread to make to feed many and is
very versatile. Soda bread in some shape or form is enjoyed by cultures all around the world. From Scotland to Poland to Serbia to Australia, these countries have their own versions of soda bread and their own cooking methods. In honor of St. Patrick and other Christian celebrations, soda bread is traditionally made with a cross shape cut into the top of the dough. Legend has it that people did it to “let the devil out” while it’s baking for good luck, and others say that this last step made it easy to divide the bread into pieces. Soda bread has become synonymous with Irish culture. Enjoyed plain or with some Irish butter, it’s a common component of meals throughout the year, and most especially on St. Patrick’s Day. TF173845 Amish Heartland
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–From the Desk oF Javon– Who Are these People? (Part 8) Submitted by Javon m iller | Amish Heartland Contributor
“And the blood shall be to you for a token upon the houses where ye are: and when I see the blood, I will pass over you, and the plaque shall not be upon you to destroy you, when I smite the land of Egypt. And this day shall be unto you for a memorial; and ye shall keep it a feast to the Lord throughout your generations; ye shall keep it a feast by an ordinance for ever.” exoDUs 12:13-14
AFtEr A BriEF respite we are back and again looking at who we, Amish and Mennonites, are and what we believe. So far we have reviewed the spiritual foundation upon which we build our faith. We are now getting into the more practical reasons for some of our “traditions” and practices. We have communion twice a year. In the spring it coincides with Easter and then again in fall. I find it needful to be reminded of the might of the God we serve. We also need to be reminded of the frailty of humanity itself. Why, you may ask, is it necessary to observe this 20
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repetitive ritual? Read the Bible! In Exodus, chapter 1, we read of a Pharaoh coming into power that knew nothing of Joseph's part in the success and sustenance of Egypt during the 7 year famine. How could such a major part in the history of the nation be forgotten? Probably during the constant exchange of power, a non-native ruler came into power that knew nothing of this historical fact. However, had someone been there to remind him of Joseph's major part, he would have known that Egypt would not have survived without this Hebrew slave's intercession. Joseph went from prisoner to 2nd in command. Through the wisdom that
God endowed him with, he was able to acquire all the goods from the neighboring areas just so they could have food to survive. He also managed to wrest the lands and homes of all Egypt from the possession of the individual and give it to the Pharaoh. This was simply so that the people could buy food. They had nothing left to give. All their money was gone. Read Genesis 47: 13-26 if you doubt it. Not only did Pharaoh own all the land and animals, the people were also required, by law, to give one-fifth of all their crops to the government as a “tax.” For this reason the government should have been reminded of this event, but it was lost due to not refreshing the memory. So, when God delivered the oppressed Israelites out of the land of Egypt, He commanded them to keep a Passover feast in remembrance of His power and their deliverance. The blood that was shed, the death of the firstborn of the “flesh”, Egypt, and the escape through the sea of water which then destroyed the Egyptian army, again typifying the death of our human nature, are all typifications of what Jesus, The Messiah, was to fulfill. Jesus kept the Passover traditions with His disciples the evening before His trial and crucifixion. The death of Jesus coincided with this commemoration of the deliverance from Egypt. Jesus commanded His followers to keep these sacraments in remembrance of him. So we keep these services as a part of our “traditions.” In our communion services we review Creation and the Fall of Man, the calling of Abraham and the subsequent story of the patriarchs, the deliverance of the Israelites from slavery and the birth, life, crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus. We do this as a memorial to the Passover. Following are the two articles that our Confessions of the Faith describe why we are advised to keep it.
Article 10 the Lord's supper We also believe and observe the braking of bread, of the Lord's Supper as the Lord Jesus instituted the same (with bread and wine) before His sufferings, and also observed and ate it with the apostles, and also commanded it to be observed to His remembrance, as also the apostles subsequently taught and observed the same in the church, and commanded it to be observed by believers in commemoration of the death and sufferings of the Lord – the breaking of His worthy body and the shedding of His precious blood – for the whole human race. So is the observance of this sacrament also to remind us of the benefit of the said death and sufferings of Christ, namely the redemption and eternal salvation which He purchased thereby, and the great love thus shown to sinful man; whereby we are earnestly exhorted also to love on another – to love our neighbor – to forgive and absolve him – even as Christ has done unto us – and also to endeavor to maintain and keep alive the union and communion which we have with God, and amongst one another; which is this shown and represented to us by the aforesaid breaking of bread. Matt. 26:26, “And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and blessed it, and brake it, and gave it to the disciples, and said, “Take, eat; this is my body.” Mark 14:22-24, “And he took bread, and gave thanks, and brake it, and gave it unto them, saying, This is my body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me. Likewise also the cup after supper, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood, which is shed for many.” Acts 2:42,46, "And they continued steadfastly in the Amish Heartland
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We keep the breaking of bread and the sharing of the wine as an emblem to remember the suffering of Christ for our sins. Article 11 the washing of the saints' Feet
apostles' doctrine and fellowship and in the breaking of bread, and in prayer. And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart." 1 Cor. 10:16, "The cup of blessing which we bless, is it not the communion of the blood of Christ? The bread which we break, is it not the communion of the body of Christ? I Cor. 11:23-26, "For I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered unto you, That the Lord Jesus the same night in which he was betrayed took bread: And when he had given thanks, he brake it, and said, Take, eat this is my body, which is broken for you: this do in remembrance of me. After the same manner also he took the cup, when he had supped, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood: this do ye, as oft as ye drink it, in remembrance of me. For as often as ye eat this bread, and drink this cup, ye do shew the Lord's death till he come."
***End of Article*** We keep the breaking of bread and the sharing of the wine as an emblem to remember the suffering of Christ for our sins. We do these so as not to forget the ultimate sacrifice that He made. We also commemorate the Old Testament stories so that we do not forget the might of God's hand. Through these happenings we see prophecies and foreshadows that direct us to Christ. This verifies that the scriptures hold truth and are indisputable. The next article then reminds us of the humility of Christ. He also performed this as an act for His disciples to show honor and humility to one another. 22
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We also confess a washing of the feet to the saints, as the Lord Jesus did not only institute and command the same, but did also Himself wash the feet of the apostles, although He was their Lord and Master; thereby giving an example that they should wash one another's feet, and thus do to one another as He did to them: which they also afterwards taught believers to observe. and all this a sign of true humiliation; but yet more particularly as a sign to remind us of the true washing-the washing and purification of the soul in the blood of Christ. John 13:4-17, "He riseth from supper. and laid aside his garments; and took a towel, and girded himself. After that he poureth water into a basin, and began to wash the disciples' feet, and to wipe them with the towel wherewith he was girded. Then cometh he to Simon Peter: and Peter saith unto him, Lord. dost thou wash my feet? Jesus answered and said unto him, What I do thou knowest not now; but thou shalt know hereafter. Peter saith unto him. Thou shalt never wash my feet. Jesus answered him. If I wash thee not, thou hast no part with me. Simon Peter saith unto him, Lord, not my feet only, but also my hands and my head. Jesus saith to him, He that is washed needeth not save to wash his feet. but is clean every whit: and ye are clean. but not all. For he knew who should betray him; therefore said he, Ye are not all clean. So after he had washed their feet, and had taken his garments, and was set down again, he said unto them, Know ye what I have done to you? Ye call me Master and Lord, and ye say well; for so I am. If I then, your Lord and Master, have washed your feet; ye also ought to wash one another's feet. For I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you. Verily, verily, I say unto you, The servant is not greater than his lord; neither he that is sent greater than he that sent him. If ye know these things, happy are ye if ye do them." 1 Tim. 5: 9-10, "Let not a widow be taken into the number under threescore years old, having been the
wife of one man, Well reported of for good works; if she have brought up children, if she have lodged strangers, if she have washed the saints' feet, if she have relieved the afflicted, if she have diligently followed every good work."
***End of Article*** So, at times we question why do we need to be reminded of this and hear the same messages repeatedly. It is needful so that we do not forget the teachings of Jesus. It is needful to remind us of our frailty. We need to put in effort to bow in humility before our brother or sister in Christ and remind ourselves that we need each other. Remember that Christ in His Divinity, stooped to wash his disciples' feet. If we would not hear the message for a year or more, likely we would forget. So we see that as Joseph gave up his rights to save Egypt and brought all possessions including servitude of the citizens to Pharaoh's complete control, Christ made the ultimate sacrifice for us and we need to present ourselves to Him and our brethren and offer our complete life to God's control. Christ
It is needful so that we do not forget the teachings of Jesus. It is needful to remind us of our frailty. We need to put in effort to bow in humility before our brother or sister in Christ and remind ourselves that we need each other.
died for our sin's and we should never forget that or deliberately dishonor that fact. He died for the sins of all the people. In His death, he had to be alienated from the Father so that He could taste death. Now yon and I need not face that awful eternal death in Hell. We can yield ourselves at His feet and be saved in Heaven for eternity. Christ paid the ultimate, are you willing to accept it and sacrifice your life in exchange for His death? John 3:16-18, "For god so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. For god sent not his son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. he that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten son of god."
Respectfully submitted,
J.M.
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