Posts from Pastor Daniel
7/31/16 – Acts 8:26-39 – Why do we baptize infants
We’re doing a sermon series at Ascension called “Ask a Pastor.” Today’s question was: Why do we baptize infants. Fittingly, it was also the day my daughter, Zora, was to be baptized, so I wrote her a letter for the sermon, which was on Acts 8:26-39. – Pastor Daniel Also, here’s our first attempt at […]
Posted on August 1, 2016 | Posted by Pastor Daniel
God’s Work, Our Hands – September 11
Join us for an afternoon of service work all over the city on September 11 from noon-3:00pm, with a closing celebration at First Lutheran from 3:30-4:00. Activities for all ages and ability levels, plus you get to meet new friends from 5 other congregations! Sign up at the welcome desk at church, or click here. […]
Posted on July 21, 2016 | Posted by Pastor Daniel
7/17/16 – Job 14:7-15, 19:23-27 – Faith that Refuses Darkness
Pastor Daniel’s sermon for July 17, 2016 Text: Job 14:7-15, 19:23-27 “For there is hope for a tree, if it is cut down, that it will sprout again, and that its shoots will not cease. Though its root grows old in the earth, and its stump dies in the ground, yet at the scent of […]
Posted on July 21, 2016 | Posted by Pastor Daniel
7/4/16 – Job 1 – A Question and an Invitation
Pastor Daniel’s Sermon for July 3, 2016 Text: Job 1 Act 1 – Pious and Prosperous Job (Job 1:1-5; Children’s Sermon) There was once a man in the land of Uz whose name was Job. That man was blameless and upright, one who feared God and turned away from evil. There were born to him […]
Posted on July 5, 2016 | Posted by Pastor Daniel
“Ask A Pastor” Sermon Series
Beginning July 31st, Pastors Dan and Daniel will preach a series of sermons based on questions or subjects raised by Ascension members. So now’s your chance finally hear a sermon on that topic you wish we’d talk about! Tips: Don’t ask something Google can easily answer, like a fact. Instead, ask about something that you’ve […]
Posted on June 20, 2016 | Posted by Pastor Daniel
6/19/16 – 2 Corinthians 5:11-21 – Reconciliation
Pastor Daniel’s Sermon for June 19, 2016 Text: 2 Corinthians 5:11-21 Therefore, knowing the fear of the Lord, we try to persuade others; but we ourselves are well known to God, and I hope that we are also well known to your consciences. We are not commending ourselves to you again, but giving you an […]
Posted on June 20, 2016 | Posted by Pastor Daniel
6/12/16 – Out of the Cave and Into the World – 2 Corinthians 4:16-5:10
Pastor Daniel’s sermon for June 12, 2016 Text: 2 Corinthians 4:16-5:10 So we do not lose heart. Even though our outer nature is wasting away, our inner nature is being renewed day by day. For this slight momentary affliction is preparing us for an eternal weight of glory beyond all measure, because we look not […]
Posted on June 13, 2016 | Posted by Pastor Daniel
Singing in the Park
About 125 folks from six congregations filled Palmer Park with music and laughter at our first Picnic and Hymn sing in Palmer Park. Choirs, bells, flutes, and guitars lead us in song. Watermelon, chips, dips, and cookies led us in eating. Join us again next time, when we hope the weather will be just as […]
Posted on June 7, 2016 | Posted by Pastor Daniel
Rainbow Trail Day Camp – June 20-24
Mark Your Calendars! Ascension is hosting a Rainbow Trail Day Camp, June 20-24 for the children of ALC, the Children’s Learning Center and surrounding congregations. The day camp is here at Ascension from 9am – 3pm, Monday – Friday. Register between services at the registration table or contact Mary.
Posted on June 2, 2016 | Posted by Pastor Daniel
June 5 – Picnic and hymn sing in Palmer Park
NEIGHBORHOOD CHURCH PICNIC AND HYMN SING When: Sunday, June 5th at 5:00 Where: Lazy Land Picnic area in Palmer Park Join with members of the churches in our neighborhood for a fun evening of music and food! We are keeping it simple, so we ask people to bring finger-food to share. Drinks, plates, napkins […]
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