A sermon that finds inspiration and direction in a cry to Jesus to “So clothe us in your Spirit, that we reaching forth our hands in love” that we always listen deeply before we speak as witnesses to that love preached on The Third Sunday of Easter (3 Easter B) at St. Anne’s Episcopal Church, Jacksonville NC on April 14, 2024.

Hands in Love Photo by Tyler Nix on Unsplash
Witness-Testimony-Prayer Photo by Priscilla Du Preez ?? on Unsplash

Collect for Mission – Bishop Charles Henry Brent, author
Lord Jesus Christ, you stretched out your arms of love on the hard wood of the cross that everyone might come within the reach of your saving embrace: So clothe us in your Spirit that we, reaching forth our hands in love, may bring those who do not know you to the knowledge and love of you; for the honor of your Name. Amen.
(BCP page 101)