The Ascension
Jesus is taken up; the disciples return with worship and expectancy.
From the Mount of Olives area, Jesus ascends. Angels promise his return, anchoring the church's mission between ascension and coming.
Scripture
Luke 24:50-53
50 He led them out as far as Bethany, and he lifted up his hands, and blessed them.
51 It happened, while he blessed them, that he withdrew from them, and was carried up into heaven.
52 They worshiped him, and returned to Jerusalem with great joy,
53 and were continually in the temple, praising and blessing God. Amen.