Living between Resurrection and Return - the Good News of Jesus' ascension

Is Jesus' ascension simply a quizzical party trick?  Is the Ascension just Jesus' 'going away party'? Given that nearly one quarter of the Apostle's Creed deals with 'the time between resurrection and return' there must be more to it than that.  In fact, Jesus' ascension is full of good news for us, as the ascended Jesus, now given all power and authority, continues to work and intercede for us at the right hand (the place of power and honour) of the Father. This sermon was preached on Sunday 5th June at St John's Southgate Lutheran Church. Enjoy!