Posts from Annie Saunders
Alleyway
It’s dawn. Or at least, I think so. Light is faintly streaming downwards in that curious pastel hue that is concurrent with sunrise. The darkness of before shifts away to a fresher, newer realm. I sit up slowly, for I have awoken in what seems to be a dark cavern. Drawn to the light, I […]
Posted on February 28, 2018 | Posted by Annie Saunders
Sophrosyne
This reflection is actually a year old. I wrote it during my study abroad time in London, but it’s still true–especially for those who are already struggling with their Lenten fast. Beyonce is the one who said it best. “Pretty hurts, shine the light on whatever’s worse. Perfection is the disease of a nation. […]
Posted on February 17, 2018 | Posted by Annie Saunders
Saludos Desde Chile!
Ryana Holt offers “un abrazo” to her Ascension family from Punta Arenas, Chile. Below is an excerpt from her newsletter reflecting on all she’s experienced this past year. If you want to learn more about what good Ryana is doing and the adventures she’s having, please visit her blog at ryanaholt.wordpress.com In the back quincho, […]
Posted on January 2, 2018 | Posted by Annie Saunders
Ella es una Misionera
Ryana Holt sends her greetings from Santiago, Chile! She’s been serving with Evangelical Lutheran Church of Chile (ELCH) teaching English to leaders within the ELCH, a critical job that removes language barriers and allows ministry throughout Santiago–and therefore throughout all of Chile. She’s been living her adventure since February and has had her fair share […]
Posted on July 25, 2017 | Posted by Annie Saunders
Hate
Hate looked me in the eye— and I gazed back at it. Fear hunted me from behind— and I longed to disappear from it. To this world I dwell in with Corruption, I stand on my Rock and scream, “Difference!” But still Hate watches, Fear still bites, and Evil lurks in […]
Posted on November 16, 2016 | Posted by Annie Saunders
Ascension Learns About Mining!
On 29 Sept, thirteen Ascension members visited the Western Museum of Mining and Industry for a private tour of the museum given by Casey Pearce of the museum staff. This two hour tour was a follow-on to Casey’s presentation at SUP in August. Casey personalized the history of mining and the West and focused on […]
Posted on October 4, 2016 | Posted by Annie Saunders
God’s Work, Our Hands 2016
Last Sunday, Ascension joined thousands of ELCA Lutherans nationwide for “God’s Work, Our Hands” in a day of service. Our bright yellow t-shirts could be spotted all across the city, working hard and doing things such as: yard-work for KPC Kid’s Place, painting houses, sorting clothes, cleaning–even making greeting cards! Combined with neighboring Lutheran churches, […]
Posted on September 16, 2016 | Posted by Annie Saunders
Ascension at the Mining Museum
As a follow-up to her outstanding presentation on the Western Frontier at SUP earlier this month, Casey Pearse has offered to do a guided tour of the Western Museum of Mining and Industry on Thursday, September 29th from 12 to 2. They are graciously offering us a reduced rate of $5 per person. The complete […]
Posted on September 3, 2016 | Posted by Annie Saunders
Unafraid to Question–Psalm 10:1
In times of uncertainty, it is always appropriate to ask questions–even if those questions are directed toward God Himself. Today, we share a video from our 21st Century Christian Survival Guide series–revealing one congregation member’s perspective on questions we shouldn’t be afraid to ask.
Posted on August 13, 2016 | Posted by Annie Saunders
SUP Fall Kickoff–August 18th
“Gold Rush or Bust! Come to Colorado and make it rich! Gold everywhere! Go West!” If you were living in the latter part of the 19th century, this is what you would’ve read in your Midwest or East-coast hometown newspaper. After the success of the California Gold Rush, why would you expect anything different in […]
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