The Prayerful Pause
by Pastor Heather
I am looking forward to this Sunday! It’s Palm Sunday and we will be remembering Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem. We will remember that the crowds welcomed Jesus by waving palm branches and shouting, "Hosanna." We will remember that Jesus entered the city in a most unexpected way, riding on the back of a humble donkey. We will remember that those welcoming cheers of Hosanna soon turned to jeers, sneers, and angry voices shouting, “crucify him.”
As we prepare our hearts for Palm Sunday and for the start of Holy Week, let’s prayerfully pause today and remember that Jesus, our King, comes to us every day as we experience ups and downs on the road of life. In times of joy, celebration, sorrow, challenge, or peace, Jesus, our King, comes to us and is with us on the journey every day! May we welcome his presence and rejoice!
I am also looking forward to this Sunday for another important reason! This Sunday, our Deacons will begin passing baskets to serve the pre-filled chalice communion cups to the congregation during the service. The Elder for the day will also serve the choir. For now, there will still be a small basket of the pre-filled cups in the Gathering Space if someone feels more comfortable picking up their cup from there. We also ask that those serving in children’s church and in the nursery continue to pick up their communion cups on the way into church each Sunday morning.
I am excited for Sunday because passing the elements to each other in worship prompts us to pause and remember that all of us are called to serve and minister to one another as part of the Body of Christ. So, this Sunday, when everyone is served, we will joyfully share in communion together, remembering Jesus, who comes to us daily as we journey on the road of life!