{"id":29072,"date":"2019-04-12T01:48:00","date_gmt":"2019-04-11T20:48:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/10.101.250.8\/news-and-publication\/sydneysiders-invited-to-message-of-openness-with-palm-sunday-celebration\/"},"modified":"2024-01-15T12:03:38","modified_gmt":"2024-01-15T01:03:38","slug":"sydneysiders-invited-to-message-of-openness-with-palm-sunday-celebration","status":"publish","type":"news-and-publication","link":"https:\/\/www.wesleymission.org.au\/news-and-publications\/latest-news\/media-releases\/sydneysiders-invited-to-message-of-openness-with-palm-sunday-celebration\/","title":{"rendered":"Sydneysiders invited to message of openness with Palm Sunday celebration"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Sydneysiders will witness a Palm Sunday celebration in Circular Quay this weekend to celebrate the beginning of Holy Week as Wesley Mission recreates Jesus Christ\u2019s entry into Jerusalem.<\/p>

A momentous event in the Christian calendar and the beginning of Easter, Palm Sunday is the start of Jesus\u2019 final journey towards the cross and His crucifixion, which took place the following Friday, now known as Good Friday.<\/p>

This Sunday\u2019s event will feature a parade of song and waving palms and includes a series of multicultural contributions. Korean drummers, Indonesian dancers, Tongan and Samoan singers will perform, culminating in a multi-lingual version of the popular song, How Great is our God.<\/p>

Wesley Mission CEO the Rev Keith Garner said the procession had built momentum over the 15 years it has been happening.<\/p>

\u201cOur hope is built on nothing less than Jesus Christ. It\u2019s the beginning and end of our story. Jesus\u2019 sacrificial love revealed on the cross sends a simple yet powerful message to all \u2014 you matter to God. The procession and celebration are a symbol of this,\u201d said Garner who acknowledges that the days leading up to Jesus\u2019 death were filled with deep sadness and fear, similar to many of the pains felt by people in society today. As such he said Christians are called to have a spirit of openness, reaching out to support those in our community who hurt.<\/p><\/blockquote>

It is said that crowds joyfully scattered palms and their coats in front of Jesus Christ as he rode into Jerusalem, giving Him an entry worthy of rulers who typically arrived on chariots, not a donkey as he did that first Palm Sunday. Despite Jesus knowing that the journey would lead Him to a cross the following Friday, Sunday is marked as one of joy as people remember His welcome and the hope those attending had in His presence.<\/p>

\u201cPalm Sunday reminds us of Jesus Christ\u2019s care for all. It calls for the end of racial divisions and inspires us to love in service of others. This weekend\u2019s event will unite people from every part of our city, and we\u2019re sure Circular Quay visitors will appreciate it. The fanfare will embody the passion of believers, hopefully encouraging more open conversations around the positives of faith in our community,\u201d said Garner.<\/p><\/blockquote>

Passers-by and those unfamiliar with the Christian faith are invited to join the compelling and colourful festivities. The event won\u2019t include a biblical talk but rather a celebration of hope and a series of energetic Easter expressions.<\/p>

\u201cWe welcome all to join in and experience the meaningful journey of Easter,\u201d Garner added.<\/p><\/blockquote>

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Where: \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The corner of Phillip and Alfred Street, under the Cahill Expressway. It will then move along Circular Quay\u2019s eastern promenade to the Sydney Opera House, before returning to its starting location.<\/p>

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