This week's sermon began with Rev. Mitchell Boone discuss the elephant in the room. If you have not heard Mitchell has been reappointed to First UMC Dallas. His final Sunday at White Rock UMC will be June 5th. 

After sharing his excitment for this incredible opportunity, and his great sadness leaving White Rock, we turned to our Palm Sunday text: Luke 19:29-40. Mitchell shared his disdain for parades in relation to the celebratory parade Jesus received coming into Jerusalem. Jesus's parade is opposite Jerusalem from Rome's militaristic parade entering the city to ensure there are no uprising during the Passover holiday. 

In the midst of the parades there is expectation, both good and fearful. And, as we know, the shouts of "Hosanna" quickly turn to shouts of "crucify him."