I had the privilege of working in Landry's nursery this class yesterday with another Mom. We talked to the kids about Palm Sunday. We explained that Jesus came to town on a donkey, the people were excited to see him and they welcomed him like a king. They had palm branches that they put on the ground so he (and his donkey) would not have to touch the dirt. They also waived the branches in the air and shouted "Hosanna, Hosanna." Each of the kids made a palm branch and we used them during our praise and worship time as well as during our story. It was really fun to watch them sing and dance to the Lord!
After we left church, I did my normal questioning of Landry to see what he remembered. Although I know we were very clear in our teaching, something got lost in translation from adult to 4 year old.
Mommy: Landry do you know what today is?
Landry: Sunday
Mommy: This is a special Sunday - do you know what its called?
Landry: Palm Tree Sunday! (With a big grin that shows how proud he is for knowing that)
Mommy: And who went to town on Palm Tree Sunday? (Did I just say that I thought to myself)
Landry: Jesus!
Mommy: And what was Jesus riding?
Landry: A donkey!
Mommy: What did the people waive at Jesus?
Landry: Palm Trees! (That's gives quite a mental visual image!
With each question Landry gets more excited and proud that he knows the answers - by the last question he is just beeming
Mommy: What did the people say to Jesus as he rode into town?
Landry: Jose! Jose!
Gotta love them!
Well - from our family to yours - Happy Palm Tree Sunday!
I hope that during this very special week you will dwell on the magnitude of Christ's love and sacrifice for you!
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