It was Palm Sunday and because of a sore throat, 5-year-old Johnny stayed home from church with a sitter. When the family returned home, they were carrying several palm fronds. Johnny asked them what they were for. "People held them over Jesus' head as he walked by," his father told him. "Wouldn't you know it," Johnny fumed, "the one Sunday I don't go and he shows up."

Palm Sunday commemorates the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem to celebrate the Passover. The gospels record the arrival of Jesus riding into the city on a donkey, while the crowds spread their cloaks and palm branches on the street shouting "Hosanna to the Son of David" and "Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord”. With excitement they honour him as their long-awaited Messiah and King.

On Sunday you too, will have the opportunity to wave palm fronds. The children and youth have a wonderful presentation prepared. It will be an exciting morning!

Did you know that Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week? Holy Week is that special week in the church year that leads up to Easter.

During HOLY week:

All week long a Prayer Labyrinth will be set up in the Fellowship Hall (lower level). This is a wonderful time for you, alone, or with your family to walk on the mat. It is meant to be a reflective time for you to pray and hear from God. If you are new to this amazing prayer resource take a look at this video for information on what a Labyrinth is, its history and how to walk it.

On Thursday we celebrate Maundy Thursday, the day that Jesus instituted the Lord’s Supper. This year we will gather for a Prayer Walk. Join us as we do a short walk around the neighbourhood, praying for our community and our world. We are then invited back to the church building for a Hymn Sing. Check the website or our weekly Newsletter for times.

We also remember Good Friday, the day Jesus died on the cross for our sins. We invite you to join us at 11 a.m. for a powerful, reflective service. Later that evening join us for Movie Night where we watch the story of Easter.
And then, on Sunday we celebrate Resurrection Sunday or Easter Sunday. We will begin at 10:40 a.m with a fun Easter Egg Hunt for the children (young and old ;). Then at 11a.m. we will celebrate that He is Risen! (He is Risen indeed!). Join us for Refreshments immediately following the service in the Fellowship Hall.

The most important thing Jesus ever did to rescue our world happened this week - that’s what makes this week “Holy”.

Join us as we reflect and prepare our hearts for the agony of His Passion and the joy of His Resurrection.

It all begins this Sunday as we wave those palm fronds!