Palm Sunday – Voices of Hope April 10, 2022

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NOTE: At 10:30am join us in-person, on Zoom, or on YouTube for our weekly Sunday morning worship.
For those attending in person, please note these two Covid updates from the Worship Team:
Given the rising case counts, we are increasing the distancing section in the sanctuary so that anyone who wants to distance will be able to do so. Half the sanctuary will have every other pew roped off and sitting there will signal that you would like to continue distancing.
We will wear masks for all indoor worship and singing until at least April 27. Closer to that time we will evaluate the situation, consult with the choir and others, and make a decision about any future masking requirement.

Today is Palm Sunday and our service will have the theme, “The Voices of Hope.” We will take time to be the crowd as Jesus enters Jerusalem.

If you are worshiping in person, pick up a palm as you arrive, so that you are ready to wave it during our stationary palm “parade.” If you are worshiping online, considering bringing plants into your Zoom frame, or take time to make your own palm frond (see the instruction video below).

We will have the opportunity to be part of the crowd, shouting and singing with hope. Where are you seeking hope right now? Who are you turning to? Where will this song lead us?

This marks the beginning of Holy Week, so please also note the other services coming up (Maundy Thursday communion online, Good Friday, and Easter). Each day is just one part of the story, and I invite you to travel with us through this whole story of Holy Week.

How to make a Palm Frond

Looking Ahead

On Maundy Thursday, April 14 we will share a short Communion service over Zoom at 7:30pm, as we remember Jesus’ final meal with the disciples.

On Good Friday, April 15 at 10:30am our service “A Voice of Grief” will move through the story with music, scripture, and reflection. We will be hearing two beautiful new anthems for the first time, along with “Were You There?” arranged by Bob Chilcott.

Then on Easter Sunday, April 17 at 10:30am our service “The Voice of Love” will include Easter music recorded by the joint Leaside and Northlea choirs, along with an anthem by the Junior Choir, and a trumpeter live Sunday morning. For those who are young or young at heart, we will have special Easter stickers and colouring bulletins for the service, along with all of the usual books, colouring materials, and other items in our children’s area in the sanctuary.