Our Lord Gives His Great Commission and Ascends to Glory
About 5 minutes, from Luke 24:44-53, Matt. 28:18-20; Acts 1:1-11
Participants (No need to memorize lines; the aim is to relive sacred events, not to perform)
 Andrew
 Voice (of Jesus)
 Peter
 Prompter                Shout a brief line, and Echoes repeat it.
 Echoes                  Children and all adults who want to take part. Echoes need no script.
Andrew |
I am Andrew, one of Jesus’ twelve disciples. |
Peter |
Yes. Now he has gathered us on the Mount of Olives |
Voice |
Wait in Jerusalem for the Father’s promise; |
Peter |
Lord, will you now restore the kingdom to Israel? |
Voice |
It is not for you to know the times that the Father has set. |
Prompter & Echoes |
To all peoples! |
Voice |
I have received all authority in heaven and earth. |
Peter |
  (Point up) Andrew! Look! |
Andrew |
Oh! A cloud received him out of our sight. |
Prompter & Echoes |
He ascended on high! |
Peter |
Look, Andrew! |
Andrew |
They say not to fear, Peter. |
Peter |
Listen! |
Prompter & Echoes |
God’s messengers! |
Peter |
Jesus now sits at the Father’s right hand, |
Andrew |
And he will soon send the Holy Spirit to dwell in us forever, |
Peter |
His Great Commission is to make disciples of all peoples on earth |
Prompter & Echoes |
King of Kings! |
Peter |
Well, Andrew, the Holy Spirit now has come, |
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Our Lord’s total authority makes him our head. He proclaimed these commands for his own to obey, But a hundred strict voices wherever we go “You’re too new, not ordained, you lack knowledge,†they say. Fellow servant of Christ, will men’s human decrees Will you crown Christ as King? There is only one way. |
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