Welcome to the ward activity, the King's Jerusalem Market. It was an event designed to cause us to reflect on Easter, and the life of our Savior.
This is Cooper sitting on the King's throne. The original king was very pompous, so Cooper is trying to fill his shoes, or slippers. Homage to the King tokens were given to everybody, and he demanded bows, chickens, and the like that kings demand.
Other booths included getting your name written in Hebrew, the seamstress (if you forgot a head piece), bread and (making) butter, olives, grapes, figs, dates, cheese, crackers (mid-day meal), lentil soup and flatbread strips (homemade tortillas - supper), and chicken salad and flatbread (dinner). A maiden sold (for a token) baklava on a tray.
Portraits with Pauline was another token, as well as the toy shop (dreidel kits), and carpentry.
This is Sawyer using his token to get his picture taken by Pauline, one of the few shops not under a tent.
Dancing with Deidre (above) was a fun token to use. She taught everybody to dance.
These are the Roman soldiers, also getting their portrait taken by Pauline. They were responsible for finding violators, and publically lashing them. Violations could be for not wearing a headress, to parking your donkey too close to the leper (Hunter) or dancing better than the king. Tokens also included a 'get out of one lashing' that could be used to rescue somebody in violation, as well as a 'love for the leper' token that encouraged others to attend to his needs.
It was a fun ward activity that closed with a clip of President Hinckley speaking about Christ while in Jerusalem... How are you celebrating Easter this year?
This is Cooper sitting on the King's throne. The original king was very pompous, so Cooper is trying to fill his shoes, or slippers. Homage to the King tokens were given to everybody, and he demanded bows, chickens, and the like that kings demand.
Other booths included getting your name written in Hebrew, the seamstress (if you forgot a head piece), bread and (making) butter, olives, grapes, figs, dates, cheese, crackers (mid-day meal), lentil soup and flatbread strips (homemade tortillas - supper), and chicken salad and flatbread (dinner). A maiden sold (for a token) baklava on a tray.
Portraits with Pauline was another token, as well as the toy shop (dreidel kits), and carpentry.
This is Sawyer using his token to get his picture taken by Pauline, one of the few shops not under a tent.
Dancing with Deidre (above) was a fun token to use. She taught everybody to dance.
These are the Roman soldiers, also getting their portrait taken by Pauline. They were responsible for finding violators, and publically lashing them. Violations could be for not wearing a headress, to parking your donkey too close to the leper (Hunter) or dancing better than the king. Tokens also included a 'get out of one lashing' that could be used to rescue somebody in violation, as well as a 'love for the leper' token that encouraged others to attend to his needs.
It was a fun ward activity that closed with a clip of President Hinckley speaking about Christ while in Jerusalem... How are you celebrating Easter this year?
10 comments:
Amy Jo - you never cease to amaze me. You told me about this over the phone - but it is WAY better to see in pictures. LOVE IT! Your ward is lucky to have you. Wish I could have been there to celebrate with you. I'm thinking I might be celebrating Easter in the hospital. :(
I've heard about activities like this! Always wanted to participate, but probably not this year...
FUN!
What fun, the boys look like they are all having a great time! King Cooper looks so..... pompus, great job Cooper.
I kept looking for the leper, or at least his fingers and toes somewhere.
Sawyer looks so cute, where is his buddy Miller?
What fun you had.
Bro. B
What a wonderful teaching tool and fun while doing it. You amaze me with all that you do with and for your family. So many precious memories for their journals.
Check out those Roman helmets ~ and King Cooper's couch. I wish I could've held that awesome sword ~ what superior skills and togas ya'll have!
Q. How was the Roman Empire cut in half?
A. With a pair of Caesars!
Q. Who succeeded the first Emperor of Rome?
A. The second one!
Q. Why did Julius Caesar buy crayons?
A. He wanted to Mark Antony!
Q. Why did the Romans build straight roads?
A. So their soldiers didn't go around the bend!
Amy-we are lucky to have you! Everyone did a great job-especially the roman soldiers. We watched video last night-it was hilarious!
Go Amy, God bless you for all the work and effort. I'm sure it was a good activity.
Hunter said he was not crazy over the food., but oh well.
love
mom
Turns out there was a crew from COPS following the Roman Centurians.
Best baklava ever.
That seems like a great ward activity. Did you put it together. If so, hats off to you. Cute pictures.
It reminds me of an event that we go to during Christmas time called Walk Through Bethlehem. It very realistic. Have you ever heard of this event? It's not unique just to our area. I know there are other churches who put it on.
You all did a great job! How fun for everyone to participate in.
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