Palm Sunday

This Sunday is Palm Sunday! This is a very important Sunday in the church. We celebrate the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem. The children of the church reenact the procession into Jerusalem waving palm branches and singing. Together we celebrate the beginning of Holy Week, April 13-19. Ironically, Holy week ends on a much darker note. The sun sets on Saturday with Jesus in the tomb.

A dramatic series of events make up Holy Week. The entry into Jerusalem, the clearing of the temple, the washing of feet, the Last Supper, the betrayal by Judas, the arrest at Gethsemane, the mock trial, the crown of thorns, the crucifixion, and finally the burial. It amazes me still how a week that began with crowds cheering for Jesus can end so tragically.

Thursday of Holy week is the day we remember Jesus’ last night before the crucifixion. We call the service Maundy Thursday. I invite you to be there for this service. Friday we remember the suffering and crucifixion of Jesus in our Good Friday Service.

Easter Sunday is a shallow, empty shell of a celebration if we don’t remember why we celebrate. There is too much suffering in this world. We often forget that God is intimately acquainted with suffering on our behalf. Easter is more than lilies and eggs. It’s so much more. 

See you Sunday!
Missy