PPT-Afterlife: All Saints/All Souls

Opening Prayer What happens to us when we die A question pondered since the beginning of time WE ALL WONDER Only religion dares to answer it How Scripture doctrines theological ponderings for centuries. All Egyptians were concerned with life after death. The bodies of kings and queens were preserved and buried in huge tombs and pyramids. . Wealthy tombs were painted and filled with: pottery, sculptures, jewellery, furniture, clothing, and musical instruments. Chariots have been found in some tombs as well. It was believed that all of these things would be needed in the afterlife. . Egypt. The people of ancient Egypt did not have scientific explanations for natural phenomena. . They believed sunshine . and . the great Nile River . were . gifts from their . many . gods. The beliefs . “They will rest from their labor, for their deeds will follow them.” . Rev. 14:13. Sung to: . SINE NOMINE.  . Trinity Hymnal . #358. CCLI #977558. 1. For all the saints . who . from their labors rest,. 11. th. February 2014. Emily . Dickinson . has a laugh . about . the afterlife.. If you ask me, it’s not going to get any better.. “Emily Dickinson” by Wendy Cope. Higgledy-piggledy. Emily Dickinson. DO NOW: . Carefully read and analyze the paper that you were given when you arrived. Do NOT worry if you do not understand it. We will be discussing it together. . The Embalming Process. Curiosity: . Pyramids are the burial place for the Pharaohs. Inside, lots of secret passageways . Your tomb will be richly decorated. The afterlife is just like life . i. n Egypt, only better!. You’ll need all the things you need now, so your family would place them in your tomb. For example, maybe you need a boat . . .. I can explain the religious beliefs of the people in Ancient Egypt.. Based on Ancient Egyptian writings, historians know that people had a positive view on life.. Why do you think they did?. The “black lands” provided Egyptians with what they needed. As a result, most Egyptians did not have to struggle to make a living.. Text: Romans 12:1-2. Scripture Reading: I Peter 1:14-16. INTRO. Three Calls To Saints. Every individual has been called by God to live a life that brings honor and glory to Him! . (Col. 3:17, 23-24; II Thess. 2:13-14; II Pet. 1:3). 100 North Drew Street, Appleton, Wisconsin 54911 (920) 734-3656. . allsaintsapple.org. . 2015 Parish Profile. All Saints Church, August 2015. Who We Are and What We Hope to . Most ancient Egyptians settled along the Nile River. The Nile River provided fresh water for drinking, food (fish) and trade (navigable river). Papyrus reeds were very useful for many reasons. . The deserts of Egypt and Kush were helpful because they provided natural barriers to keep out invaders. Think…would you want to travel many miles in hot, dry desert conditions?. Process of Canonization. Opening Prayer. Come now. , put . aside your busy-ness for a while. , take . refuge for a time from your troublesome . thoughts: . throw . away your cares, and let your burdensome worries wait. Vocabulary. Afterlife = life that takes place in another world after death. Embalm = to preserve a body after death. Mummy = a body that has been dried so it won’t decay. Pyramid = structure with triangular sides that meet at a point. Egypt. The people of ancient Egypt did not have scientific explanations for natural phenomena. . They believed sunshine . and . the great Nile River . were . gifts from their . many . gods. The beliefs . Douglas Adams Sitting in Stillness As we prepare to create and enter a sacred space let us take a moment to sit in silence togetherChecking-inPlease light a candle and tell us what has been happening