The Importance and Shape of Christ’s Mission - Canon Mark Chamberlain

On that first Easter evening Jesus addressed his disciples with three phrases “Peace be with you”, “As the Father sent me so I send you” and “Receive the Holy Spirit.” Three phrases that shape our mission today. It begins by being reconciled to God and receiving Christ’s peace, we are then sent out to participate in Christ’s mission in the world and finally we receive the resourcing of the Holy Spirit. The question is “As the Father sent Jesus will you be sent?”