Posts from 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 […]
Posted on December 23, 2018 | Posted by Mary Stoneback
A Simple Hello…
A few weeks ago, I met a gentleman at a coffee shop and in the course of conversation learned we had somethings in common, including a connection to Mosaic. Mosaic is a faith-based organization serving people with intellectual disabilities. On Monday mornings at Ascension, the non-profit uses our fellowship hall and basement for crafts and […]
Posted on December 20, 2018 | Posted by Mary Stoneback
Take Five…
Last week, a website post for tonight’s caroling and chili supper was sent out into the worldwide web. It’s kind of like shouting in the forest, no one really knows what the response to the invite will be until the day of the event. Tonight, however, over 20 Ascension members of all ages joined together […]
Posted on December 16, 2018 | Posted by Mary Stoneback
In the Waiting…An Advent Devotional
In the Waiting… is a weekly devotional booklet compiled of reflections written by Ascension members and friends. May this booklet be a support for you in your reflection and prayer time as we continue through this Advent season. Thank you to all who shared their heart and thoughts as contributors to this devotional effort. Follow the […]
Posted on December 15, 2018 | Posted by Mary Stoneback
Christmas Cantata
This coming Sunday December 16 at both the 8 am and 10:30 am service, Ascension Lutheran’s choir will present the Christmas Cantata. A Cantata is a medium-length narrative piece of music for voices with instrumental accompaniment. The choir will share the message of our Savior’s birth through song and will sing Joseph M. Martin’s Cantata, “Invitation […]
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