Ours was a Palm Sunday to remember. After breakfast, the boys climbed trees to get palm branches, or any other type of green leafy branch. They came to our meeting room with leaves tied around their heads or hanging out of their shirts.Jeff asked them to act out the story of Jesus riding on the donkey in the midst of the people. Amanda read,
“They (the disciples) brought the donkey and the colt, placed their cloaks on them, and Jesus sat on them. A very large crowd spread their cloaks on the road, while others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road. The crowds that went ahead of him and those that followed shouted, “…Hosanna in the highest!” (Matt.21:6-9)
The boys put their branches in the middle of the floor, and the women added our Indian scarves to the pile too. Abishek was the donkey, and Thapa was Jesus.
After the “drama” ended, we shouted “Hosanna,” to which the bongo drums added, echoing around the room. And then we began singing, “Hosanna, hosanna, hosanna in the highest, Hosanna, hosanna, hosanna in the highest. Lord, we lift up Your Name, with hearts full of praise. Be exalted oh Lord most High, Hosanna in the highest. Glory, glory, glory to the King of Kings…. Jesus, Jesus, Jesus is the King of Kings.”
It was a beautiful moment . . . full of branches waving, hands clapping, smiles all around, and the loud voices of children mixed with the beat of a drum. It brought tears to my eyes as I thought of their childlike faith and their love for their Heavenly King.
5 comments:
What a neat Palm Sunday, Ade. It was moving to hear about the boys re-enacting the triumphant entry into Jerusalem. I can't help but think that Jesus had a heavy heart, with the knowledge of the events ahead of him.
It has been such an amazing Lenten journey, following Christ's words and actions, particularly in his last week. My sister Christine gave me a link right at the beginning that I have tuned in to every day. Maybe you would like to listen during this precious Holy Week. ibclent.com Love and hugs!
Wow, SO jealous of your visuals! The way you described it makes me think that your Palm Sunday was that much more real to you. Miss you guys!
Priceless, Ade!! I loved hearing the emotion in your voice as you told us about it on the phone last night!! The picture is so perfect! Love you dearly. Easter blessings, Mom Rack
May your Easter be a blessed one and may the Lord fill your hearts with love as you are away from your families. May your 'new' family be blessed by you all this Easter.
I'm sure that was a Palm Sunday that will be hard to beat! Again, so thoroughly enjoy reading your updates and about what God is going in your lives as well as those boys and how neat it was that your family was able to experince some of that with you!!!
Are you able to get packages or is that too difficult! I'd love to send you one with some goodies so let me know if that's possible. You can e-mail me if that is easier at lscincorporated@comcast.net. Happy Easter!!!!
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