Posts from Annie Saunders
A Hopeful Future
“God’s gracious love is working within you through all things. You have a reason to hope for the future…Why wouldn’t you have hope? It is already there.” –Pr. Dan Holt To hear more from Pastor Dan’s sermon, follow the links below.
Posted on June 18, 2019 | Posted by Annie Saunders
Catching the Wind
“It’s not about belonging from here or there. It’s about how all of us are swept along by this Spirit saying, ‘Come in, you can have a place here.’” To hear more from Pastor Dan’s Pentecost sermon, click on the video below.
Posted on June 10, 2019 | Posted by Annie Saunders
God’s Love for Us Who Miss the Mark
In Romans 3, Paul is persistent in arguing that we are under the power of sin and fall short of what God would have us do and be. In this brief video I address what he is meaning by the word, sin, and what the good news is for us through God’s gracious love in […]
Posted on June 6, 2019 | Posted by Annie Saunders
Flowers on My Windowsill
Naturalistically speaking, fall and spring are considered transitional seasons. As the cycle of life drums on, trees lose their leaves and enter dormant states for multiple months until the lengthening days and warmer temperatures coax them to bud and blossom. Summer and winter, therefore, dominant the four seasons—two opposing forces that cast the longest shadow […]
Posted on June 3, 2019 | Posted by Annie Saunders
VBS Registration is Open!
Looking to register your kiddo for Vacation Bible School this summer? Look no further! Below is a handy link that’ll take you to our online VBS registration sheet. It’ll give you all the important information such as where, when, how to pay, and who to contact if you have any questions or concerns. If you […]
Posted on May 29, 2019 | Posted by Annie Saunders
Tree-Friend
I’m sure you’re all quite aware of the freak snowstorm that struck our state this past Monday night. As my sister puts it, it was one of those Hollywood snows—where the flakes are super massive from the excess moisture and warm temperature of the air. Those Hollywood flakes are rather wet themselves, and because of […]
Posted on May 24, 2019 | Posted by Annie Saunders
Thank God for Easter
Ascension would like to thank Pastor Arthur Thorstensen for preaching while Pastor Dan and Pastor Daniel were away. We appreciate your servant’s heart! Follow the links to hear why Pastor Art thanks God for Easter:
Posted on May 21, 2019 | Posted by Annie Saunders
Weaving Together Two Months
Our very own missionary Ryana Holt sends word from down south in Santiago, Chile. Keep reading to learn what she’s been experiencing and what she’s been up to recently: The kin-dom of God is a Chilean tapestry, one like the many hanging on walls here, or strewn throughout craft fairs. It is beautifully hand woven […]
Posted on May 10, 2019 | Posted by Annie Saunders
Vacation Bible School is Coming Soon!
VBS Registration begins Sunday May 12th! This year, VBS will take place Monday June 17 – Thursday June 20 from 5:30 pm – 8 pm, beginning with a supper for all involved! See Ellie Urlaub or Annie Saunders at the registration table in the Fellowship Hall for more information. Sign-up today to attend or volunteer […]
Posted on May 9, 2019 | Posted by Annie Saunders
See and Believe
In this vision of the sheet full of food and in meeting Cornelius, Peter is asked to do something different. Peter is asked to look not for the old or the new, not for tradition or innovation. Peter is asked to look for God. Peter is asked to see where God might be building faith, restoring hope, granting life. […]
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