John's gospel portrays Mary's first-hand experience of the resurrection in ways that inspire fellow Christians to honestly tell the story, to simply declare what is true about God, and to boldly proclaim the ways we have seen the Lord.  

John 20:1-2, 11-18

Questions to consider—

Upward [Celebration]: Which attributes of God am I noticing and delighting in throughout the Gathering?

 Forward [Journey]: What is a practical next step I can take in my journey of following the way of Jesus?