More than 600 of God’s people came together to rejoice before our Father and envision the time when Jesus and His saints will be spreading the gospel message unfettered for 1,000 syears. 

During the eight days, we were blessed to have messages from 17 different speakers. We heard about rejoicing at the Feast, being called to serve and train those who will be called later, the need to understand what true justice/righteousness is, preparing to be a Proverbs 31 Bride of Christ, and what God’s heart truly desires. Our Friday evening Bible study discussed the “Highway of Holiness” that leads to Jerusalem in the Kingdom and our walk on that road today. 

The messages were accompanied by a wonderful assortment of musical offerings that were made especially uplifting being performed on a professional sound stage. The choir and various musical performers added much to the Feast. Each service—both messages and music—provided meaty and encouraging fare throughout the Feast days. 

We were also blessed to have a rich selection of activities where many came together to fellowship, encourage one another and spur one another on to love and good works. We once again held a family day at the local state park where volunteers grilled hamburgers and hotdogs for 300 people, while others coordinated a hike for the young adults and singles and games for the teens and preteens. 

The brethren at Branson also cared for the community as all of the extra food and perishables from our picnic were donated to a local boys’ home. Our young adults and singles also coordinated a collection and dispersal of needed items for the homeless community in the area. 

It truly was a very blessed Feast and Eighth Day. As our opening sermon reminded us, “God has delivered. God will deliver.”