Palm Sunday helps us remember the triumphant entry into Jerusalem by Jesus in what started the last week of his earthly ministry.  In worship this week we start with remembering the shouts of praise, and we continue with the scriptures that tell us how the crowds turned and Jesus ended up at the cross.  As we gather this week we will interweave scripture and song, as we put ourselves in the story that starts with palms and continues with Jesus’ passion.  Be ready to worship!

Jesus said many things throughout his earthly ministry that were misunderstood in the moment. While it can take a lifetime of discipleship to understand Jesus things are already clearer to us once we know the end of the story.  The healing that God has for us, the power of resurrection that brings new life forever is also available to us now.  These are sometimes hard to see unless we keep the end in sight.  Jesus is the hope of the world because his grave was empty that first Easter.  John 20:24-31 will help lead our way as we worship today, seeking the hope and the healing of resurrection.