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Dreaming of Peace

"Blessed is the king  who comes in the  name of the Lord!" (from Luke 19:28-40 )   A modern version of a very ancient Palm Sunday tradition begins with gathering outside the church. The pastor reads the scriptures about Jesus entering Jerusalem.  With palm branches in hand, people walk to the church entrance. The pastor knocks on the door, there's a dialog between people in the procession and those seated in the sanctuary.    People enter and take their seats singing "All glory laud and honor ".  The service continues with scripture, prayer, and preaching.  Holy Communion follows the sermon, the lights are turned off, the altar is "cleansed" by removing the communion elements, candles, and cloth.  The final hymn is "Where you there?" Where do you see yourself in this drama?       In the crowd cheering Jesus entering Jerusalem?       At the table of cup and loaf with him?       ...