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By COGwriter

In 2000, we went to Jamaica for the Feast of Tabernacles.  This was the first year that the Living Church of God had a feast site there.  About 100 attended that year.  Although we took a lot of pictures, I only found the following one:

In 2001, we went to Tugan, Australia for the feast.  Probably around 300 attended that year.  This may have been the favorite feast site for our older two sons (they hope the Feast in Australia will be in this area again).  Below is the building services were at, and a park photo.

In 2002, we went to Barbados for the feast.  70-100 attended.  A hurricane almost hit and added additional excitement to this feast site.

In 2003 and 2004, we went to Kauai, Hawaii for the feast.  About 200-500 attended.  We stayed in different places each time.  There was teen bowling activity (1st photo) and Dr. Jeff Fall spoke (2nd photo).

In 2005, we went to Clearwater Beach, Florida.  Around 800 attended.  A hurricane threatened, but did not cause problems until the day after the feast ended.  That resulted in a hotel we were to stay being closed and caused a variety of problems, but we got through them.

In 2006, we went to Antigua, Guatemala for the feast.  We were the only non-Latin family to attend, so translations were provided for us.  Also, since I do not speak Spanish, my two sermons (the only live sermons not in Spanish there) were translated for the attendees.

In 2007, we went to Tobago for the feast–which is where we should be today.  At some point in time, I probably will comment on that.  But since this post was written before we got there, there is nothing to say about it yet. 😉

Three articles of possibly related interest may include:

Did Early Christians Observe the Fall Holy Days? Did they? Did Jesus? Should you?

The Feast of Tabernacles: A Time for Christians? Is this pilgrimage holy day still valid? Does it teach anything relevant for today’s Christians?

LCG 2007 Feast of Tabernacles’ Information Here is information on many Feast of Tabernacles locations for this year.

By COGwriter 

September 2007  was one of the top two months in terms of unique visitors to the COGwriter website.  This is encouraging.  This is also the first time that the COGwriter website has received updates during the Feast of Tabernacles (it was not that feasible before switching to the WordPress format for this particular page).

The twelve most popular articles for the month appeared to have been:

1. The Day of Atonement–Its Christian Significance The Jews call it Yom Kippur, Christians “The Day of Atonement”. Does it have any relevance for Christians today?

2. Did Early Christians Celebrate Birthdays? Did biblical era Jews celebrate birthdays? Who originally celebrated birthdays? When did many that profess Christ begin birthday celebrations?

3. Concerns About Ronald Weinland’s Church of God-Preparing for the Kingdom of God Ronald Weinland claims to be one of the two witnesses. He has at least one other view that suggests that he is not part of the COG.

4. LCG 2007 Feast of Tabernacles’ Information Here is information on many Feast of Tabernacles locations for this year.

5. The History of Early Christianity Are you aware that what most people believe is not what truly happened to the true Christian church?

6. The Feast of Tabernacles: A Time for Christians? Is this pilgrimage holy day still valid? Does it teach anything relevant for today’s Christians?

7. The Book of Life and the Feast of Trumpets? Are they related? Is so how? If not, where not?

8. Sola Scriptura or Prima Luther? What Did Martin Luther Really Believe About the Bible? Though he is known for his public sola Scriptura teaching, Martin Luther’s writings about the Bible suggest he felt that prima Luther was his ultimate authority.

9. Why Not the Restored Church of God? This group, led by David Pack, claims to be the most faithful. The information in this article suggests otherwise.

10. Church of God, Seventh Day: History and Teachings Nearly all COG’s I am aware of trace their history through this group. Whaid Rose is the president of the largest CG7 group (Denver). Do you know much about them?

11. Some Similarities and Differences Between the Orthodox Church and the Churches of God Both groups have some amazing similarities and some major differences. Do you know what they are?

12. Polycarp of Smyrna Polycarp was the successor of the Apostle John and a major leader in Asia Minor. Do you know much about what he taught?

This is the first time that any Fall Holy Day article was ever number one as far as I can tell.  There seems to be an increased interest in the Holy Days from many this year.