Message from Pastor Jim 03/23/2026
Newsletter 03/23/2026
From the desk of Pastor Jim
Everyone loves a good parade—cheering crowds, waving hands, excitement in the air. In Matthew 21:1–11, Jerusalem gets one too… but it’s not what anyone expected.
Jesus rides into the city on a donkey. Not a warhorse. Not a royal chariot. Just a humble, borrowed ride. And yet the crowd shows up! Cloaks on the road, branches in the air, voices shouting, “Hosanna!”—“Save us!”
It’s joyful and hopeful—but also a little misunderstood.
The people were expecting power, but Jesus came with peace.
They wanted a strong ruler, but got a humble Savior.
And if we’re honest, we can be the same way. We look for big, obvious signs of God at work—but Jesus often shows up in quieter ways: a kind word, a moment of grace, a gentle nudge to love someone a little better.
So this week, let’s join the parade—but with open eyes. Let’s celebrate the King who comes not to impress, but to transform.
Because sometimes the most powerful thing God does… looks surprisingly simple.
Grace and peace—and keep an eye out for donkeys.
