Sonderopfer 2010

German Harvest Feast (Thanksgiving) offering

October 3, 2010

Two of our special offerings are sponsoring the ministries we are doing as Christuskirche by ourselves, Easter and Erntedank (German Harvest Feast).

They shall be a special expression of the gratitude we have towards our Lord and savior.

 

The German Harvest Feast has another tradition than the American Thanksgiving, although it is similar. In Germany, it always used to be a celebration in the fall, after the farmers had brought in their harvest. They gave God thanks by sacrificing their "first fruits" to the Lord.

Traditionally, it s even connected to village fairs after church, dance, music (and beer, of course)

 

 

 

 

We do not want to break with this custom although our fruits come from Ralphs and TJs and our prosperity does not show in full barns but in currency as a means of exchange.

 

     
     
   

 

First German Speaking United Methodist Church, 556 West Glenoaks Blvd., Glendale, CA 91202