SERMON SNAPSHOT: Sunday, April 2, 2023

Dear Friends in Christ –

Who’s up for a parade? If you had made your way to Jerusalem at Passover, around 33 AD you could choose from two. Entering one gate the Roman Procurator on a high stepping, nostrils flaring charger. On the other side of town an itinerant prophet bouncing on the back of a donkey. Each to converge as principals in a narrative with cosmic consequences.

This Sunday we focus on Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem – palms waving, coats laid on the road, shouts of 'Hosanna, save us!' Can we celebrate knowing the end of the story? You betcha! Because we know that crucifixion isn’t the end of the story. Jesus has already said he is the way, the truth and the life. The end of the story is yet to be written, but we know it includes Jesus, and life, and us!

This Sunday the children will process during the first hymn. We will celebrate the fulfillment of ancient scripture and the promise of life in Jesus.

Let’s worship together this Sunday. Bring someone you love (or don’t). Let’s enjoy the church picnic, celebrate our recent new members, and savor the grace that is ours and ours to share.

In great anticipation –