Posts from 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 […]
Posted on August 8, 2019 | Posted by Mary Stoneback
Blessing of the Backpack
We are collecting school supplies this year to support District 11. School starts early this year so please bring to church by Sunday August 4. Unemployment rates are high, more families are struggling to make ends meet. The blessing of the backpack donation drive is in its sixth year running and is an amazing opportunity […]
Posted on July 24, 2019 | Posted by Mary Stoneback
Sacred Invites in the Ordinary
Tonight I took a break from cleaning and went to a local coffee shop just to sit and pray. As I ordered a drink, the barista and I got to talking. In the course of conversation, she mentioned she had grown up Lutheran. I asked her if she attended a church currently to which she […]
Posted on July 21, 2019 | Posted by Mary Stoneback
Campfire Worship & S’mores
Wednesday night worship and s’mores continues TONIGHT, July 10 at 7 pm on the back patio at Ascension Lutheran Church! Come and enjoy beautiful summer evenings together in worship and hear personal reflections on belonging…as a child of God and at Ascension. And wait…there’s s’mores… following the worship time!
Posted on July 10, 2019 | Posted by Mary Stoneback
Campfire Worship & S’mores
Wednesday night worship and s’mores continues TONIGHT, July 10 at 7 pm on the back patio at Ascension Lutheran Church! Come and enjoy beautiful summer evenings together in worship and hear personal reflections on belonging…as a child of God and at Ascension. And wait…there’s s’mores… following the worship time!
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