Sunday, March 24, 2002
Sunday, March 24, 2002
So they took branches of palm trees and went out to meet him, shouting,
"Hosanna! Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord- the King of Israel!"
One year when Dr. Walter Bruggemann was pastor, he and the rest of the procession were
outside when a young man living in the apartment house across the street threw up the
window and shouted, "What's all that noise? You sound like the Salvation Army!" Dr.
Bruggemann looked up at him and said, "Son, we are the salvation army!" What better way to
sum up the events of the first Palm Sunday than to call it a salvation army parade? Jesus and
his ragtag army parade outside the city gates. The time has come. The day of salvation is at
hand.
(John 12.13
NRSV)
Churches celebrate Palm Sunday in different ways. At one church the people meet in a room
beneath the sanctuary. When everyone is ready they emerge through a side door to process
around the outside of the church. Joining in the procession are people waving palm leaves,
others playing musical instruments, including the bagpipes, others shouting and singing,
"Hosanna." This celebration has become an important tradition in their church.
Dear God, help me to trust in your salvation in Jesus Christ. Amen.
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