Posts from Mary Stoneback
Member Reflections: Over & Above for Faithful Community
Hello! My name is Gail Tucker and I’d like say a few words about supporting our mission of creating faithful community. For me a faithful community means being involved in a congregation where I feel a sense of belonging, where I can worship and practice my faith in an environment that is comfortable for me […]
Posted on October 11, 2019 | Posted by Mary Stoneback
SUP Thursday Oct 17th: Federal Prisons: A Female Warden’s Perspective.
Please join us Thursday October 17th for a behind-the-scenes talk on Federal Prisons by a former warden of a woman’s prison and two men’s prisons. Our guest speaker, Kuma Deboo is a retired warden and currently a consultant on prison issues. She will talk on a variety of current issues including prison safety, faith groups […]
Posted on October 8, 2019 | Posted by Mary Stoneback
Above & Beyond for Faithful Community
We are please to be launching our Stewardship Campaign estimate-of-giving program for the 2020 financial year. Your Board of Stewardship, in collaboration with our Pastors and lay leadership; are utilizing a different approach. Our focus for the program is “Over and Above for Faithful Community,” made up of three key areas: Deepening belonging for our […]
Posted on October 3, 2019 | Posted by Mary Stoneback
3rd Annual Story Night Sunday October 6, 7 PM
Ascension Lutheran Church is looking forward celebrating the life we live together in Christ through the 3rd Annual Story Night next Sunday October 6 at 7 pm in the sanctuary. Come and hear personal, true stories from members and friends of Ascension. Bring food or money donation for Ascension’s Free Food Pantry. Drinks, including wine and […]
Posted on September 30, 2019 | Posted by Mary Stoneback
Sanctuary Church: What Does this Mean?
On Sunday October 6 and 13, the pastors will lead two Adult Sunday School hours focused on what it means to be a Sanctuary Church. The ELCA Social Statement: Church in Society reads, The witness of this church in society flows from its identity as a community that lives from and for the Gospel. Faith […]
Posted on September 27, 2019 | Posted by Mary Stoneback
School Kits for Lutheran World Relief
Every student needs paper, utensils & so many more supplies to be able to study & learn. Youth recently assembled & prayed over 100 school kits today that Lutheran World Relief will send out to benefit children all across the world who cannot afford school supplies & without them, cannot afford school. Thanks goes to […]
Posted on September 25, 2019 | Posted by Mary Stoneback
Campfire Worship & S’mores 9/25, 6:30 pm
Need a break that refreshes the soul? This coming Wednesday September 25 at 6:30 pm we’ll have a relaxed time of worship on the back patio around a campfire. Come & sing some songs, pray & hear personal reflections of faith. Then stay after the service as you are able to enjoy continued fellowship & […]
Posted on September 23, 2019 | Posted by Mary Stoneback
Millennial Generation Celebration, 9/29, 9:15 am
God has composed the body, the church, so that every member is significant. At Ascension, we’re lifting up the unique voices and gift of each generation through Generation Celebrations. Next up? The Millennials, those born between 1981 – 1996. A little background history about Generation Celebrations at Ascension Lutheran Church. The Faith Formation for Maturing […]
Posted on September 20, 2019 | Posted by Mary Stoneback
8am-er OR 10:30am-er?
Did you know that Ascension Lutheran Church has two churches? You’re right, we don’t! However, we do have 8 am-ers and 10:30 am-ers. Translation? We have members who traditionally attend the 8 am worship service and those who attend the 10:30 am service, rarely the two shall meet. Which worship-er are you? This coming Sunday […]
Posted on September 18, 2019 | Posted by Mary Stoneback
SUP September Gathering: Ryana Holt shares of her time serving in South America
Our fall SUP gatherings will begin this coming Thursday with special guest, Ryana Holt. Come and hear about Ryana’s time teaching English and accompanying the church in Chile on behalf of the ELCA Global Mission (YAGM). The main dish will be provided. As you are able, please bring a side dish and dessert to share. We […]