Let’s share a meal together
Psalm 23.5 says, ‘You prepare a banquet before me, where all my enemies can see me’.
The pandemic has been an enemy to all of us, as we have faced illness, bereavement, isolation, and financial hardship.
In the spirit of that verse, Bible Society – working with Christians Against Poverty and Welcome Churches – is encouraging you and your church to host meals…in the presence of these enemies.
We would like you to do this in a Covid-safe way, and there are two lovely options to choose from. First, you could lay on a meal in your well-ventilated church building, or outside it when the weather is suitable. You can invite those in your community who have really suffered to attend. Or, you might want to invite a few people to your house, or garden.
However you hold this meal, you can make it special in your own way. Your guests will be able to encounter the love of God through this beautiful psalm.
Download your resources here
Banquet at home
How to host a banquet at home, with discussion starters, prayers and blessings.
Tell us how it went
We would love to hear how your meal went. Send your story and pictures to hazel.southam@biblesociety.org.uk.
See our latest stories on how you have been using our banquet resources
Village get-together marked by Ps 23
The annual barbeque in the village of Corsham in Wiltshire was marked with a reading of Psalm 23 this year.
Group holds banquet after 18 months apart
A group of 12 adults with learning disabilities in Lancashire, held a Psalm 23 banquet as they reunited after 18 months apart due to Covid.
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