After the miracle and mystery of resurrection, Jesus appeared to his followers. Today's passage describes those he met on the road to Emmaus. This service is available in print below - worship recordings will resume next week.
The tomb was empty when the women came bringing oil and spices to anoint Jesus' body. The angels in dazzling clothing were perplexed: 'Why do look for the living among the dead?!'
John's Gospel does not make mention of the disciples during Jesus' ride into Jerusalem on a donkey. I wonder what the disciples were doing while the people gathered around, waving palms, and shouting 'Hosanna!' I hope they were celebrating too...