Jesus, a donkey and palm wavers to mark start of Easter at Circular Quay
30 March 2007
Sydney Harbour will witness a vibrant procession of crowds singing and dancing to the sway of palm branches as Jesus rides from the Sydney Opera House through Circular Quay on a donkey in Wesley Mission’s re-enactment of the Palm Sunday story this Sunday, 1 April, 2007.
Palm Sunday will come alive as students from Wesley Institute in period costume accompany the procession, which travels along the harbour foreshore to First Fleet Park.
The procession begins at 3.30pm just near the gates of the Botanic Gardens adjacent to the Sydney Opera House. From there it will proceed across the steps of the Opera House, along the foreshore around Circular Quay then into First Fleet Park in front of the Museum of Contemporary Art.
A short service will follow at First Fleet Park, marking the beginning of Holy Week and Easter Mission. The service begins at 4pm and includes songs performed by the Wesley Institute choir and a brief question and answer time about Palm Sunday with the Rev Don Everhart and Rev Keith Garner. The service will close at 4.30pm.
Other major events at Wesley Mission for Easter Week 2007 include:
Wednesday, 4 April, 2007 at 7.15 am
EASTER BREAKFAST — Lyceum, Wesley Centre, 220 Pitt Street, Sydney.
SPECIAL GUEST: Andrew Tyndale, Senior Executive, Babcock & Brown.
SERMON: “The Pain of Denial… Peter” (from the Characters around the Cross Easter series) – The Rev. Keith Garner.
Friday, 6 April, 2007, GOOD FRIDAY at 2.00 pm
‘THE WAY OF THE CROSS’ RE-ENACTMENT — from Martin Place to Wesley Theatre, 220 Pitt Street, Sydney. Re-enactment begins at 2 pm.
“Jesus Passed Over” - Program of music, dance and drama to follow at Wesley Theatre from 2.30 pm.
GOOD FRIDAY at 12 noon on Channel 9
FLYING THROUGH THE SEVEN CHURCHES OF REVELATION
This one hour documentary is recorded on location in modern day Turkey at the historical sites of the first century churches featured in the biblical book of Revelation. The Rev Keith Garner flies over the landscape while discussing the historical letters from Revelation, revealing their meaning and relevance for today.
Sunday, 8 April, 2007, EASTER SUNDAY at 7.00 am
EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE – Sydney Opera House, northern foyer of the Concert Hall.
SERMON: “The Point of Easter… Jesus” (from the Characters around the Cross Easter series) - The Rev. Keith Garner.
All welcome.
The Easter Sunrise Service will be broadcast live on Channel 7 at 7 am and simulcast on 103.2FM. A special Easter edition of Wesley Mission’s Rise and Shine Program will be broadcast on the Nine Network at 5.30 am.
For more information visit Easter Mission 07.
For more information please contact:
Public Affairs Officer
Ph: (02) 9263 5509
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