Today we come back to are Great sending church year theme from John 20:17-18. Jesus said to Mary Magdalene, “Do not cling to me, for I have not yet ascended to the Father; but go to my brothers and say to them, ‘I am ascending to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God.’” Mary Magdalene went and announced to the disciples, “I have seen the Lord”—and that he had said these things to her.

It seems like Jesus give the small church of disciples an impossible task. But we embrace it with his grace gifts of His power, and His presence. With a great relationship in Jesus we fear not. Come, be inspired for the Lord is good. His Easter resurrection sends us and we go with enthusiasm, eagerness, and gratitude. Alleluia!