As the Father has sent me, so I send you. John 20:21

The Easter community does not seek to remain in isolation or behind closed doors and walls. If it is faithful, it reaches out—not on its own strength, but on the strength and courage that comes from the crucified and risen Lord. Jesus, who was himself sent into this world by the Father (John 12:44-45), now sends his disciples out to be ambassadors of his promise for the rest of the world. As such sent ones, they are apostles of his grace.

In the New Testament, the distinction of ministry is never one of laity and ordained but only old and new (2 Corinthians 3). And the new ministry, sharing the good news of Jesus the Christ, is never simply the responsibility of the ordained but the laity as well. When we gather as a community of faith in worship, the service always ends with a rite of sending: “Go in peace, serve the Lord.” How do we serve? By bringing Christ’s peace to others. The good news is meant to be shared with all

the world!

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