Ascension Day

As mentioned earlier, I’ve been working on a service for Ascension Day that builds upon the historical observance of the feast day, but also something that’s more participation than observation.

This is a basic sketch of it:

Sursum Corda

Brief Welcome

Songs (possibly Christ Arose, Crown Him with Many Crowns, My Glorious)

Sermon – delivered from the stations around the room

Visiting the Stations – the different stations focus the participant on different aspects of what Jesus’ Ascension means and why it is important. Each station has different visuals (props, video clips, songs, “active learning”-type stuff, etc.) that help relate the point to the participant. These are in no particular order and the participants have ample time to move from station to station.
* We have an Advocate at the Father’s right hand.
* We will face persecution
* We are challenged to spread the Gospel with others
* We will join Him in the Great Banquet (Wedding Feast)
* The Kingdom of God is being ushered in right now
* We have the presence of the Holy Spirit
* We anticipate His return

Trumpet Sound

Collect

Songs

Communion “hymn”

Communion

Closing Video and Benediction

So that’s it in a nutshell. When I have more time, I’ll post more of what I’m thinking. The idea is to really make it something in which everyone feels like they’re participating instead of just watching what’s going on up on stage.

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Howdy. I'm Matt. My wife, Christy, and I have four kids and two dogs, I'm passionate about orphan care. I'm a die-hard fan of the Evansville Aces, the Indiana Hoosiers, and Star Wars. I'm trying to live life by the Todd family motto: "It behooves us to live!"
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