Spring is in the air, and are you ready to spring forward, yes, the clocks go forward on March 29th, and the hours of daylight start to lengthen.

Do you make the most of this extra daylight? Perhaps you're a gardener or DIY is your passion or perhaps it gives you the opportunity to enjoy a visit out.

Yes, our routines change, and our outlook brightens as the summer comes closer.

For one man however this date heralds the end of his life. March 29th this year is Palm Sunday, the beginning of Holy week. Eight days which will include his arrest, trial, crucifixion, and resurrection. It is a day when we remember our Lord Jesus​

Christ’s triumphant entry into Jerusalem riding on a colt. Springing into the last days of his earthly life with the knowledge of his impending death upon a cross along a road covered with cloaks on the ground with the joyful crowd waving palm branches and shouting ‘Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest heaven!’

The crowd’s adoration was based on a misunderstanding, and their loyalty was fleeting.

The same people who praised him would soon call for his death highlighting the contrast between their earthly expectation and his divine nature.

Will you spring forward and join us each Sunday as we explore more of the life of Jesus Christ.

 

You will be most welcome.

Blessings

John Webb (Stowmarket Elder)