Posts from Mary Stoneback
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Recently, the Board of Social Outreach made a donation to Audubon Elementary School to help gather more school supplies. One might easily think the need for school supplies exists only at the beginning of a new school year. Ascension does the Blessing of the Backpack donation drive in August of each year to support children […]
Posted on February 12, 2019 | Posted by Mary Stoneback
The Baby Boomer Video & Celebration
On Sunday January 27, Ascension celebrated 139 members of the Boomer Generation, those born between 1946-1964. It was a celebration to remember, with over 100 members of all ages enjoying cake, looking at the memorabilia brought in by the Boomers and viewing 2 films featuring both the history that shaped the lives of the Boomers […]
Posted on February 3, 2019 | Posted by Mary Stoneback
What else will the Boomers say? Find out Sunday!
We will continue our Generation Celebrations featuring the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), Sunday January 27, 9:15 am. We’ve got a vibrant group of Baby Boomers at Ascension, about 139 total. We invite you to celebrate with us this special group of people. There will be cake, refreshments, memorabilia of the Boomers on display, and two films […]
Posted on January 25, 2019 | Posted by Mary Stoneback
Meet Jim DeLoughry, ALC member and Boomer
We have gifted members involved in leading and serving in ministries at Ascension Lutheran Church. In fact, we can’t do what we do without their God-given gifts and time. One of the hundreds includes Jim DeLoughry. He’s also one of the 139 some Boomers being celebrated on January 27, 9:15 am. If you’re able to […]
Posted on January 16, 2019 | Posted by Mary Stoneback
Sundance Film Festival Feature: SUP January 17, 12 pm-1:30pm
In the wake of Fidel Castro’s rise to power, over 14,000 unaccompanied children fled to the United States in hopes of a better life. Inspired by their stories, Esta Es Tu Cuba follows Anton, a young boy who is thrust into adulthood as revolution tears his family apart. On Thursday January 17, 12 pm – […]
Posted on January 11, 2019 | Posted by Mary Stoneback
Story-telling Night Benefitting the Free Pantry @ Ascension
What: Story-telling Night @ Ascension When: Friday January 11, 6:45 pm Where: Ascension Lutheran Church Admission: Donation to the Free Pantry Fund Why: To help stock the Free Pantry fund at Ascension and help people experiencing hunger. Stories are how we communicate who we are and what we’ve been through in this life. They can tell […]
Posted on January 7, 2019 | Posted by Mary Stoneback
The Baby Boomer Generation Celebration, January 27, 2019
The lull following Christmas and New Years is for real. Often times, January and February can feel like some of the longest months, with little to look forward to, but not here at Ascension. We will continue our Generation Celebrations featuring the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), Sunday January 27, 9:15 am. We’ve got a vibrant group […]
Posted on January 2, 2019 | Posted by Mary Stoneback
HS Seniors Reflect…
On Friday December 28 a group of seven high school seniors from Ascension Lutheran Church headed for Buena Vista, CO. They planned a milestone trip to celebrate friendships, faith and reflect on the changes to come as they graduate from high school this coming May. It was a time of fun, laughter, prayer and a […]
Posted on December 30, 2018 | Posted by Mary Stoneback
Giving Voice…
A few weeks ago, I had the privilege of checking in with the Confirmation class in an end-of-the year review. I wanted to see how the semester had been for them. What had they learned and what were their highlights and why? Made up of 6th – 8th graders from Ascension Lutheran Church, Christ the […]
Posted on December 26, 2018 | Posted by Mary Stoneback
Generosity
There are a number of congregation members who regularly volunteer at Ascension’s Children’s Learning Center. They support the children in reading, singing and learning and remind them of God’s unconditional love for them. Each year, Christmas is an opportunity to connect in even more ways to those around us. The Knotty Kneedlers gave a hat […]