Posts from Mary Stoneback
Do What You Do
Sometimes we’re slow to acknowledge the gifts in us that others see so obviously. Why? Because it’s what we do, it’s who we are. Music, service, encouragement, writing…they’re innate gifts which God has given us for the building up of the body of Christ. 1 Corinthians 12:4-7 Join Pastor Daniel Smith for a two-week educational […]
Posted on September 14, 2019 | Posted by Mary Stoneback
#neverforget
Eighteen years ago, I was a Sophomore in college getting ready to go to Music Theory. I remember seeing images of the destruction on the North Tower of the World Trade Center on television and then in disbelief witnessing the second plane hit the South Tower. Classes were canceled which felt odd to me. I […]
Posted on September 11, 2019 | Posted by Mary Stoneback
Family Promise Annual Fundraiser
Did the cover photo catch your attention? It did me, but not as much as the following statistic. Did you know that this year more than 2.5 million children will experience homelessness? That’s a huge number, with a huge need and you can help to decrease that number. Join walkers and runners this coming Sunday […]
Posted on September 6, 2019 | Posted by Mary Stoneback
What do you hear?
Our lives are filled with noise. Classroom chatter, lectures, meetings, Netflix, video games, the list continues. When is the last time you stopped and just listened? In the silence, what did you hear? Sometimes it might feel intimidating to be silent and the noise in our minds feels unbearable. But if we make room for […]
Posted on September 6, 2019 | Posted by Mary Stoneback
Sharing the Burden
On any given night 60,000 families throughout the United States are without a home. Nationally, that means 7.4 out of every 10,000 families are homeless. There are a number of factors that render a family homeless. Loss or change of work, or illness to name a few. The burden that comes with homelessness is not […]
Posted on August 28, 2019 | Posted by Mary Stoneback
GenM2Z
When was the last time you made a change? Maybe it was a move to a new place or a different job? What are some of the feelings you remember as you made the transition? Who helped you though? Change can be both exciting and a bit scary, pending the circumstances. This fall recent high […]
Posted on August 23, 2019 | Posted by Mary Stoneback
A Faithful Runner’s Journey
On Sunday August 25 at 9:15 am, Pastor Daniel Smith will share about his recent Sabbatical. Come and learn about his summer spent writing poetry, running and worshipping with Mennonites. The presentation will take place in the upstairs library at 9:15 am, following the completion of the 8 am worship service. All are welcome!
Posted on August 22, 2019 | Posted by Mary Stoneback
Sunday School begins 9/8
We welcome all children, youth and adults to engage in Sunday School at Ascension Lutheran Church. The year of learning begins Sunday September 8, 9:15 am. Details in regards to where each group meets will be given on Sunday September 8. If you have any questions in regards to registering your child, ages three to […]
Posted on August 22, 2019 | Posted by Mary Stoneback
60+
Children and youth all over the city are back in school and thanks to generous donations from members and friends of Ascension Lutheran Church, over 60 of them will be sporting new backpacks and lunch boxes. And that’s not all. As a part of this year’s back-to-school supply donation drive, the children of Ascension’s Children’s […]
Posted on August 12, 2019 | Posted by Mary Stoneback
Choo-Choo
Years ago, I was knee deep in writing papers in order to complete the process to become a Deacon. The last thing on my mind was preparing food. One day a congregation member handed me a large bag with a hot meal in it, and said it was nourishment for the journey. I will never […]