Join us for Palm and New Music Sunday, featuring the premieres of works by two local DMV composers, Justine Koontz and Patrick Flannery, along with music by nationally known composer Noah Michael Smith and internationally recognized Ola Gjeilo. The music will be offered by the Govans Chancel Choir under the direction of Marie Herrington.
Palm Sunday is known for its processional that starts on the Peace Terrace, as we wave our palms high and shout, “Hosanna!” Hosanna is an interesting word often used as a word of praise, but unlike Hallelujah or Amen, it is a calling out to God for help. The full use in scripture is Hosanna! Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord, Hosanna in the Highest! Join us as we “call forth” God into our midst and remember Jesus’ entry to Jerusalem through story, scripture, and song.
The 10:30 a.m. worship service will be in-person and broadcast on Facebook and Zoom. Please email us at wilson@govanspres.org for a Zoom link.