Introduction and Call to Worship Jesus leaves his disciples as he returns to his heavenly Father. We reflect today on what it means to live in the post-ascension world, shaped by the transforming power of the resurrection. Today’s Readings First Reading Acts 1:6-14 An account of the ascension of Jesus. We also hear the inclusive vision of Jesus for the whole world and the part to be played by the disciples once they receive the Holy Spirit. Second Reading 1 Peter 4:12-14; 5:6

Introduction and Call to Worship In God “we live and move and have our being”. Let us worship the Lord and dedicate our lives to the one whose love we are commanded to share with all creation by offering back to God our gifts of time, prayer and money. Today’s Readings First Reading Acts 17:22-31 Paul exhorts the Athenians to discard idols, whose enslaving appetites can never be satisfied, and to worship the God who dwells in every breath of creation, including our own. Secon

Introduction and Call to Worship Jesus our good shepherd came so that we could have life and live it to the full. Jesus was both the offerer and the offering, laying down his life for his sheep. Let us come together in worship and thanksgiving for the Lamb of God. Today’s Readings First Reading Acts 2:42-end This passage explains how the Christian community was growing and what life was like among the believers. There is an emphasis on sharing and fellowship. Second Reading 1