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- 2-3 hymns (our songbook, The Bible Hymnal, contains the materials from the 1974 Bible Hymnal from the old WCG with new covers, plus ten additional hymns; there is also some Choral Accompaniment online).
- Opening prayer.
- The suggested sermonette is titled: Suicides Up! Why? Other sermonettes are available at our Prophecy channel on BitChute https://www.bitchute.com/channel/prophecy/
- Announcements (if any; though for many it will be this letter) and one hymn.
- The suggested sermon, which for most who receive this letter via email will be: Mercy: Loving your enemies. Other sermons are also available at the COGTube channel on BitChute https://www.bitchute.com/channel/cogtube/
- Final hymn.
- Closing prayer.
Note: If you have a slow internet connection, you can watch these by starting the video, then below it (and towards the right) look for an outline of a gear–if you click on that, it will allow the YouTube video to be played with lower video quality, but at least it will not stop often–you can select a quality as low as 144p. If your internet connection is still too slow (as my home one is) and/or you prefer audio messages to audio-visuals ones, go to the YouTube link for the message, click on SHOW MORE related to the description. You will then see something that says, “Download MP3.” Below that is a link to an MP3 file. Most computers (and even some mobile telephones) will allow MP3 files to be downloaded and played. This is an option we have made available (but we are also looking into ways to improve that as well)–and, of course, we have written article options. Some people have found that if their internet connections are not fast enough, that they can simply listen to the messages that are found at the Bible News Prophecy online radio channel.
Passover Service
How should Christians keep Passover, especially if they are by themselves. Why does the Church of God not require lambs for Passover? How does one keep the Days of Unleavened Bread? We have an article: Keeping Passover and the Days of Unleavened Bread
For a step-by-step video for those baptized people without a local minister, here is a link to a Continuing Church of God Passover Service;
Continuing Church of God Passover Service
This is a Passover service by the Continuing Church of God. This is intended to be used by scattered baptized Church of God members around the world after sunset on the 14th day of the first month of the biblical calendar, or for those who biblically legitimately missed it per Numbers , after sunset on the 14th day of the second month of the biblical calendar. This service covers footwashing, breaking and consuming unleavened bread, taking wine, and reading words of Jesus as well as additional scriptures. Leaders of the local Passover service (even if there is only one person) should have some unleavened bread, wine, a towel, and one or more water basins available.
Here is a link: Continuing Church of God Passover Service.
Here is a Spanish language related item for Passover:
English title: Passover serviceSpanish title: Servicio de la PascuaSpanish youtube link: https://youtu.be/hG8mUH_UGNQ
Night to Be Much Observed
After sunset on the 22nd of April 2024 begins the Days of Unleavened Bread, which starts off with what is commonly called ‘the night to be much observed.’
The Bible records the following:
42 It is a night to be much observed unto the Lord for bringing them out from the land of Egypt: this is that night of the Lord to be observed of all the children of Israel in their generations. (Exodus 12:42, KJV)
This is the observable night of our Lord, when he brought them forth out of the Land of Ægypt: this night all the children of Israel must observe in their generations. (Original Douay Rheims)
For Christians, the Night to Be Observed pictures our taking action to leave spiritual Egypt (cf. Revelation 11:8)–this is something that should cause Christians to rejoice.
Historically, the Night to Be Observed normally involved a festive dinner. The dinner normally included, but was not limited to, unleavened bread. Normally, someone hosts it and invites other families to join. The other families usually bring with them some portion of the dinner foe everyone in attendance.
Some may wish to watch the following animation on that night:
What is it? When is it? The KJV refers to it as “THE NIGHT TO BE MUCH OBSERVED.” This scripture-packed animation includes background and specific information related to the children of Israel. It also gives some of the Old and New Testament prophetic ramifications of this event. How the NTBO is typically observed is also covered. The animation also includes a chart of scriptures and biblical dates to determine when that NTBO actually is. Furthermore, the animation provides information from the “Jewish Encyclopedia” which, through scripture, shows that many Jews have confused Passover with the “night to be observed.” This is a great animation to give background on the NTBO and is also appropriate to be watched on the NTBO.
Here is a link to the animation: Night to Be Observed.
Suggested First Day of Unleavened Bread Services
Here is a suggested holy day service for the First Day of Unleavened Bread for our scattered brethren and other interested people:
- 2-3 hymns (our songbook, The Bible Hymnal, contains the materials from the 1974 Bible Hymnal from the old WCG with new covers, plus ten additional hymns; there is also some Choral Accompaniment online).
- Opening prayer
- Offertory: Days of Unleavened Bread Offertory.
- Announcements (if any; though for many it will be this letter) and one hymn.
- Sermon, which for most who receive this letter via email will be a recorded one. The one suggested is: Faithful Christians Keep the Days of Unleavened Bread. Other sermons are also available at the ContinuingCOG channel.
- Final hymn.
- Closing prayer.
For those interested in two services, here is a suggestion for the second service:
- 2-3 hymns (our songbook, The Bible Hymnal, contains the materials from the 1974 Bible Hymnal from the old WCG with new covers, plus ten additional hymns; there is also some Choral Accompaniment online).
- Opening prayer.
- Offertory: Why Holy Day Offerings?
- Sermonette: The Biblical Calendar.
- Announcements (if any) and one hymn.
- Sermon: Unleavened Bread, Jesus, and the Apostles.
- Other sermons are also available at the ContinuingCOG channel.
- Final hymn.
- Closing prayer.
Here is some Spanish language information:
English title: Offering Message First day of Unleavened Bread 2023Spanish title: Mensaje de Ofrenda Primer dia de Panes sin Levadura 2023Spanish youtube link: https://youtu.be/wAFSXiCL3lAEnglish title: An Important ReminderSpanish title: Un recordatorio ImportanteSpanish youtube link: https://youtu.be/NeWi0Mlt2oE