Posts from Mary Stoneback
Thanksgiving Worship Service
You are invited to a special Thanksgiving worship service on Thursday November 28 at 9 am. Join us for a time of reflection & prayer. Please also bring a food pantry item to donate to Mercy’s Gate. About Mercy’s Gate Mercy’s Gate has been serving El Paso County since 1982 by providing life-affirming Direct Services Support, ongoing […]
Posted on November 14, 2019 | Posted by Mary Stoneback
SUP Thursday November 21, 12 pm – 1:30 pm: Special guest, Will Stoller-Lee, featuring two short films
Will Stoller-Lee will join us for our November SUP gathering, Thursday November 21, 12 pm – 1:30 pm. He will show the group two short films & lead a discussion following the showing. Will Stoller-Lee is a curator of short films & uses them as opportunities to engage audiences of all ages in conversations that […]
Posted on November 13, 2019 | Posted by Mary Stoneback
Ageless Ambassadors?
What Are Ageless Ambassadors At Ascension? The primary message of Faith Formation for Maturing Adults (FFMA) at Ascension Lutheran is this: Across the lifespan, our lives have value in the eyes of the Lord and God continues to call us. In other words, part of God’s good news is that no matter what society tells […]
Posted on November 11, 2019 | Posted by Mary Stoneback
IHN – It Takes a Village
Family Promise, or as most of the congregation knows it as IHN, is a program that helps homeless families in Colorado Springs. Usually four families will stay at churches for at least one week. They then have a stable environment for the night where food and fellowship are given to them. The cost of housing […]
Posted on November 4, 2019 | Posted by Mary Stoneback
Spaghetti Supper, Variety Show & Raffle – all about the iGens
The annual Spaghetti Supper, Variety Show & Raffle is Sunday November 10th! This will be an extra special night as we celebrate all those at Ascension in the iGeneration (born 1997 – about 2012). Come hear & have some fun learning about their life & faith. Purchase your Spaghetti Supper tickets this coming Sunday in […]
Posted on November 1, 2019 | Posted by Mary Stoneback
All Saints’ Sunday
Honor your father and mother.The commandment was not written with children in mind,Children who must be molded and pressed into responsible adults,Children who cannot determine their own fate, yet. Honor your father and mother.The commandment was written, like all others, for adults,Adults who think themselves sovereign and responsible,Adults who presume to determine their own fate. […]
Posted on October 30, 2019 | Posted by Mary Stoneback
Holiday Bazaar
The Annual Ascension Lutheran Church Holiday Bazaar is this coming Saturday, October 26th. Come shop for all your holiday needs, or just get something for yourself! Doors open at 9am. Lunch will be offered by the youth from 11am to 1pm. Hope to see you there! Bring your friends!
Posted on October 20, 2019 | Posted by Mary Stoneback
Over & Above: Youth Bell Choir
Ascension has been committed to belonging since its inception. Today, more than ever, the fabric of our families is increasingly strained. By increasing our giving to belonging, we strengthen the mission of Ascension. this includes money to support a youth bell choir. Ascension’s Organist & Youth Bell Choir Director shares her thoughts on the importance […]
Posted on October 18, 2019 | Posted by Mary Stoneback
Movie Night October 20, 7 pm
All are welcome to a Movie Night @ Ascension! We will show I Can Only Imagine on Sunday October 20th at 7 pm. The movie will be shown in the upstairs library, located next to the Fellowship Hall. The night will support Ascension’s Free Pantry with food or monetary donations. About the movie: Dennis Quaid […]
Posted on October 17, 2019 | Posted by Mary Stoneback
Church Clean-up
Many hands make for lighter work. Join in to help clean up the church inside & out Saturday October 19 starting at 7 am. Meet upstairs in the Fellowship Hall. Clean-up will end around 3 pm. Come & go as you are able. Invite your friends. And this is the perfect opportunity for youth looking […]