Devotions by Barb -- March 11, 2026

In this space, I am sharing devotions written by our dear Barbara Meade.

Barbara grew up a Quaker and is a regular attendee at Spiceland Friends Church. Her faith and Quaker roots go deep as her uncle was a Quaker pastor, evangelist, and artist. Barb's writings about her many life experiences reveal her faith in Christ and highlight the memories of a great family, her years in the banking industry, and her time as a local small business owner. Barb's desire is to serve those around her through her encouraging devotionals and writings from her life. Barb has recognized that our relationship with Christ grows throughout our lives, both in good times and through life's challenges.

COME HOME, IT’S SUPPER TIME

Now, in our house, the last meal of the day is called supper. After all, Christ's Last Supper was “The Last Supper”. The significance was the Passover meal. Read Exodus chapter 12 for the Passover story. The Lord’s supper is the remembrance of our new life and freedom from sin. The Lord’s crucifixion follows; there and then, he paid the ultimate price on that cross, taking away our sins.

The wonderful memories I have of hearing Grandma or Mom call, "It's supper time." Gathering around the table with loved ones. I think one day the Lord will say, “Come home “, it’s suppertime, and we’ll gather around that table again.

The New Testament mentions the Last Supper in four books.

1 Corinthians 11:23-25 Jesus said after giving thanks,” Take, eat, this is my body, which is broken for you, do this in remembrance of me.

Matthew 26: 21 Jesus said, “Verily I say unto you, that one of you shall betray me.

Luke 22: 7-28 Jesus is praying for the Passover and his betrayal.

What a joy it will be when the Lord says, “Come Home, It’s Suppertime.”

Eric is our associate pastor, working with outreach and youth ministry as well as adult discipleship and growth. Eric retired from a 28-year career in public education as a high school band director in 2019 and is now living his lifelong dream as a pastor. Eric and his wife, Diana, continue to live in Henry County where they have been lifetime residents. They "raised" three children and are now making their best attempt at "raising" themselves.