Church Family Moment for Sunday, March 22, 2026
March 18, 2026
Seen Around Church – Week of March 22, 2026
March 25, 2026By Director of Spiritual Formation Rebecca Guzman
- Fold Palms into a Cross: Today is Palm Sunday—the beginning of Holy Week. We remember Jesus riding into Jerusalem while the crowd cheered, waved branches, and shouted “Hosanna!” Later in the week, the story becomes harder, which is why we sometimes also call this Passion Sunday. You can remember both the joy and the journey by folding your palm into a cross. Here’s a video to help you learn how.
- Create a Praise Parade: Jesus’ arrival into Jerusalem was full of celebration. Make your own “praise parade” at home by crafting palm branches from paper or using real leaves. Write or draw things you want to thank or praise God for. Then walk around your home or yard, waving your branches and saying “Hosanna!”
- He Is Risen: Telling the Story with Rocks: The book He Is Risenby Patty Rokus tells the story of Holy Week using only rocks. Watch it here, then try making your own version of a Holy Week story scene using rocks, sticks, or other natural materials. Which part of the story do you know best? Which part do you want to learn more about?
- Wondering Together
- What do you think it would have been like to be at the very first Palm Sunday? Do you think the crowd knew what was going to happen? Do you think Jesus knew?
- Why do you think Jesus rode a donkey instead of a horse?
- How will you and your family observe Holy Week this year? (Hint: we would love to see you for Maundy Thursday worship!)
