Last week our seminary classes in Gardner studied the book of Esther. One of my new convert friends in the ward is half Jewish. She was very excited about our class' study since Purim -the Jewish feast celebrating the heroics of Esther in reversing the death sentence on the Jews- was that same week. So with her help the Gardner seminary classes held our own Purim Feast. Purim is a masquerade party, symbolizing the fact that Esther's lineage and true mission was hid from herself and from others until just the right time. We made our masks, had pizza and brownies and learned several Jewish circle dances. To wrap up the evening we shared the wonderful video presentation made by the church of the story of Esther. We took of our masks as a symbol of our willingness to serve the lords mission here on earth. I made a fridge magnet for each of them with the meaningful scripture from Esther 4:14 on it "Who knoweth if thou comest to the kingdom for such a time as this? " It was a great evening. Thanks to Bethany and the other seminary teachers for their help. I hope you enjoy a few pictures from our celebration.
Making Purim Masks
Bethany and her Daughter
Adam's Hawk Mask
Jewish Circle Dancing
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