PALM SUNDAY Palm Sunday is the last Sunday before Easter. It is the beginning of Holy Week. The services of Palm Sunday honor Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem. Jesus entered his last week on earth riding into Jerusalem on a donkey under a canopy of palm branches, with crowds hailing him as their king. Thanks To All For Helping New Zion, your prayers and financial stewardship are appreciated. Thank God for each of you and thanks to the below listed Brothers who agreed to accept and report your financial gifts: Lula Christy James Dixon Thomas Reid Jessie Tucker Frank & Desseria Satterwhite Finance Committee Alice Glenn, Chairperson To announce that he was indeed the Messiah, Jesus chose a time when all Israel would be gathered at Jerusalem, a place where huge crowds could see him, and a way of proclaiming his mission that was unmistakable. The people who were praising God for giving them a king had the wrong idea about Jesus. They were sure he would be a national leader who would restore their nation to its former glory, and thus they were deaf to the words of their prophets and blind to Jesus’ real mission. When it became apparent that Jesus was not going to fulfill their hopes many people turned against him. Hazel Jones, Decorations Alice Glenn, Ann Woodward Food Brother and Sister Ralph Brooks Penny Younger Members & Servers Family; Tiana Farrar; Darren; & | Choir Publicity Emma Brooks, Chairperson Palm Sunday was first celebrated in the 300’s by the Christian Church in Jerusalem. A joyous procession started at the Mount of Olives. The Bishop took the part of Jesus and rode ona donkey. Children sang and waved palm branches. The Roman Catholic celebration became a solemn processional and a Mass during which the Gospel story of the Crucifixion is chanted solemnly. In the Greek Church, Palm Sunday is a day of rejoicing. Palms are blessed and held, but there is no procession. Protestant churches in general have very simple Palm Sunday services. In many places, laurel, olive, willow, and other branches are used instead of the palm. -World Book Encyclopedia Ushers Clydies Finn, President Music New Zion Choir New Pilgrim Choir and Musician Praises to God for our guest Evangelist Rev. A. W. Dock. We thank God for all of our Pastors and Preachers and visiting churches , and all of our Sisters and Brothers in Christ who came to share with us. May God bless and keep you all. Sisters Mary Graham & Shirley Brown, Chairpersons