Worship

Pastor's Note (5.9.24):

After the resurrection, Jesus appeared to the disciples multiple times over the course of 40 days. It’s easy to assume that they were still very confused about why everything had happened the way it did, and they were trying to figure out what it all meant. Was this finally it? Was Jesus going to raise up an army and overthrow the Roman Empire now? Would he finally become the king they were longing and hoping for?

But then, before their eyes, the disciples watched as Jesus was raised up into the sky, and ascended into heaven.

They were still staring up into the sky when two angels appeared and asked “Hey! Why are you looking up at the sky? Don’t worry, Jesus will be back, but for now, go! Trust that something new, something more is just beginning.”

Join us this Sunday, May 12, as we celebrate ascension Sunday with balloons and bubbles, and look forward with hope, for all the new things that God is doing.

See you in worship,

Mel