Palm / Passion Sunday

Sunday, March 29, 2026 – Worship at 10:00 AM

Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week, the most sacred week of the Christian year. On this day we remember Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem, when crowds welcomed him with palm branches and joyful cries of “Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!”

At Pender UMC, our Palm / Passion Sunday worship begins at 10:00 AM with a Palm Procession led by the children, celebrating the joy of Jesus’ arrival. As the service continues, the mood turns more reflective as we hear the Passion story from the Gospel of Matthew, remembering the events that lead to Jesus’ crucifixion.

Through scripture, prayer, and special music, we journey from the celebration of Palm Sunday toward the solemn moments of Good Friday and the hope of Easter.

Holy Week reminds us of the central truth of our faith: Christ’s sacrifice and God’s promise of new life. As it has often been said, we are Easter people living in a Good Friday world.

Come begin this sacred journey with us.

Step into a journey of faith and reflection this Palm/Passion Sunday, March 29, 2026, as we gather for a special blended service at 10:00 am, led by Pastor Bruce Johnson. Experience the pivotal moments of Jesus Christ’s journey, from His triumphant entry into Jerusalem to the profound depths of His passion, through the powerful narratives of Mark 11:1-11, Isaiah 50:4-9a, and Philippians 2:5-11, culminating in the stirring Proclamation of the Passion from Mark 15:1-39.