For Palm Sunday

This Sunday we celebrate the 6^th Sunday in Lent, commonly called "Passion Sunday, " or "Palm Sunday." It is a day when we begin the liturgy in high spirits, with a gospel reading about Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem. We take up our palms and wave them to the shout of "Hosanna!" But as the service progresses the mood of the crowd changes, until we reach the time of the the Passion narrative, and we shout, "crucify him!"

 

Our worship will begin in front of the school (or in the entry way if the weather is bad). After blessing the palms we will process to our usual place of worship to the familiar strains of "All Glory, Laud, and Honor." Our children are invited to be with us for this, and to receive palm branches to wave in the procession. At the end of this part of the service (when we move to our worship space) the children will go to Sunday School where they will have a special craft.

 

The lectionary reading for the day include: Luke 19:28-40 and Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29 at the blessing of the palms, and Isaiah 50:4-9a, Psalm 31:9-16, Philippians 2:5-11, and Luke 22:14-23:56.

 

So that we might better focus on the Passion narrative, we will only be using it and the Philippians reading during the regular "Liturgy of the Word," that is, the regular time of reading the lessons in the service. In place of a "teaching or preachy" type of sermon, I will be offering a meditation that ties into the Passion Narrative. It is not a time to "heap up words." Since we do not have a formal Good Friday Liturgy, we will focus our attention on Jesus' self-giving love shown in his sacrificial death on the cross.

 

See you Sunday at 5 of 10 (smile) – and if you agreed to read a part in the Passion Narrative, please remember to bring your booklet.

 

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Blessings,

 

Becki+

 

Sunday Servers

AM setup:  Mike, Brad, Charlie, Bruce

Take Down:  all hands on deck

Altar Guild:  Mary D.

Acolyte: Coleman, Mary

Hospitality:  Kathy

Greeters:  Mary

Sunday School:  Alexandra with a craft

Nursery:  staff

Reader/Prayers of the People:  Bob R.

LEMs:  Mary and volunteer - email becki+ to volunteer

Prayer Team:  Young Hee and Zita

Ushers:  Adrian, Alan

 

The Rev. Becki Neumann+
Rector, South Riding Anglican Church
Office: 703-961-1983
Cell: 240-217-4370
Home: 717-762-0924