As we celebrate the feast of the Ascension of the Lord this weekend we are reminded that Jesus is counting on us to continue his work today. Before he ascended in glory to the Father, Jesus said to his disciples: “Go into the whole world and proclaim the gospel to every creature.” The latter part of our parish mission statement proclaims: “and the diversity of our gifts is used to answer Christ’s call to proclaim and live the gospel.” Our three priorities for the last few years echoes this: “Gather in God’s name, Grow in God’s time, Go in God’s Spirit.” In other words, Jesus did not have a plan B. It all depended and depends on his disciples and us to build up his kingdom in our world today. With his help may we do it.