7th. Sunday of Easter - Stay Where You Are!

This week we look both forward and back- as we examine the ways we see Jesus in God's Word after Easter. Next week we will celebrate Pentecost with a Multicultural Celebration and shared lunch at St Paul's- please come along if you are able! The lunch will offer an opportunity for fellowship and sharing with one another- a chance to see the face of Jesus in those around us. Our Gospel reading Luke 24:44-53  and reading from Acts today mention Jesus showing the disciples who he truly is- the Risen One. Jesus does this by eating with them- showing his disciples he is not a 'ghost' but a true human being, standing beside them. Jesus often shared a meal with others; this enabled him to show his love and compassion, to teach, and even to give us the gift of Holy Communion. We can't 'see' Jesus today, but we can share a meal with one another in faith and love and be pointed once again towards his kingdom. God bless your shared meals this week!

Today's sermon was prepared by LCA and read by Bridgitte Willshire.