This past April, we celebrated Easter. Easter is the time where we celebrate the new life that Christ has given us by his death and resurrection. In May we celebrate Ascension (It actually falls on May 14th in 2026). While Easter teaches us about new life, Ascension teaches us where the new life is headed. The Ascension is when Jesus is taken from the Apostles’ sight and presence and lifted up. We are told a cloud took him out of their sight (see Acts 1:1-11). Probably the most interesting thing about the narrative of the Ascension is how it ends. Two men in white robes (usually seen as Angels) say to them, "Men of Galilee, why do you stand looking into heaven? This Jesus, who was taken up from you into heaven, will come in the same way as you saw him go into heaven."

These two men are reminding the Apostles that Jesus some day will return. Also, it will be in the same way he left. This means it will happen suddenly. In Ascension we celebrate the fact that Jesus is currently in the Presence of his Father reigning on the Throne. We also eagerly await his Second Coming. When he will appear and bring all believers to be with Himself.

On May 14th, 2026, which is the day of Ascension, we invite you to join us for worship at St Paul Flatrock in Ohio. The address for the church is 12-868 County Road K Napoleon OH, 43545].