Ascension Day

Today is Ascension Day. In the midst of our troubled and uncertain times, we could feel lost and afraid.What can we do about gun violence, wars, and personal trials?

In Acts 1 the disciples asked Jesus many questions. Jesus replied, "You will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you and you will be witnesses to the ends of the earth."

And as they were watching, Jesus ascended. Two men in white robes stood by them and said, "Men of Galilee, why do you stand looking up toward heaven?" 

We have a mission, now, here on earth. And the Holy Spirit will give us the strength we need. 

One Million

 The number of deaths in the United States from COVID has now exceeded 1,000,000. With the population being about 3,300,000, that means one in every 330 people has now died. 

COVID variants, including new ones, continue to emerge. Think globally of the countries who do not yet have access to vaccines. Our calling as Christians is clear. We must care about our neighbors. We need to work to see that everyone in the country becomes vaccinated and boosted. We must work to see that everyone around the world has vaccines available. Our calling continues.