Palm Sunday Service
By: Betsey Martin, KARK 4-News
Updated: March 16, 2008
Sunday is the start of one of the
most important celebrations in the Judeo-Christian faith.
And that's why faith matters -- for worshippers
attending Palm Sunday services Sunday morning. At
"It gets its name from the
crowds that were following Jesus into Jerusalem and as they were waiving palm
branches and shouting as he went into the city...The actual Sunday is also
based on celebrating Passover. Because today is also for the people of the
Jewish faith to celebrate Passover," explained Rev. Victor Nixon, with
And next Sunday, the church along
with other congregations will host the 20th Annual Community Easter Sunrise
Service. The inter-denominational
gathering meets at the Riverfront Amphitheater. The service starts at
