Posts from Mary Stoneback
Holy Week – One Story Lived Over Many Days
Some things are too big to fit into one day. Some things are too rich to be grasped in one sitting. Some things are too true to be understood, they must be lived. And so we enter into Holy Week, one story told and lived over many days. We began among a people filled with […]
Posted on March 27, 2018 | Posted by Mary Stoneback
First comes the fire…then the ashes
Encouragement for this Lenten journey from Pastor Dan Holt about this week’s Ezekiel text and from Grace Lutheran Church member, Sharon Pope. Wednesday March 7 Ezekiel 37:1-14 First comes the fire, then the ashes. That is the way the world works. But God has a way of turning things around, creating a new perspective. Ezekiel […]
Posted on March 7, 2018 | Posted by Mary Stoneback
March’s From Ash-to-Fire Devotional Booklet
The following devotional is a collaborative effort among five ELCA congregations in Co. Springs, including; Ascension, Grace, Prince of Peace, Christ the King and Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church. We are grateful to be brothers and sisters in Christ and able to connect in efforts such as this Lenten to Pentecost Devotional. Click here for a […]
Posted on February 26, 2018 | Posted by Mary Stoneback
‘From Ashes to Fire’ February Devotional Booklet
The following devotional is a collaborative effort among five ELCA congregations in Co. Springs, including; Ascension Lutheran Church, Grace Lutheran Church, Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, Christ the King Lutheran Church and Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church. We are grateful to be brothers and sisters in Christ and able to connect in efforts such as this […]
Posted on February 12, 2018 | Posted by Mary Stoneback
February SUP with Special Guest, Susan Coffey, Certified Death Midwife
Next SUP, Thursday February 15, 12 pm – 1:30 pm. Main dish will be provided and please bring a side dish or dessert to share. Special guest, Susan Coffey will offer an eye-opening glimpse into her world as a certified Death Midwife and an effort she’s leading in the city called Death Cafes. These are groups […]
Posted on February 7, 2018 | Posted by Mary Stoneback
Shhhh…
This coming Sunday, February 11th at both services, the children will be invited to help ‘Bury the Alleluias’. What, you might ask, does this mean? Good question! As a part of the Lenten season, we will fast from saying or singing “Alleluia” until Easter. Lent is a time to practice spiritual disciplines like prayer, fasting […]
Posted on February 7, 2018 | Posted by Mary Stoneback
Youth Led Services “Come & See”
This coming Sunday is extra special as the HS youth will be helping lead worship services. They’ll serve as musicians, cantors, ushers, lectors, and deliver the Children’s sermon. The sermon will also be given by Junior, Anika Hagen based on The Baptism of our Lord Sunday from the Gospel of John 1:35-35-51. All are invited […]
Posted on January 3, 2018 | Posted by Mary Stoneback
2-Minute Video Message from Kathy Sparnins, Exec. Dir. “Voices of Grief”, a Documentary
Join Grief Educator & Executive Producer, Kathy Sparnins Thursday December 21, 12 pm – 1:30 pm for a conversation and viewing of her documentary, “Voices of Grief”, Honoring The Sacred Journey. While Christmas is a joyous season, it is also an especially hard time as we miss and remember those who are no longer with […]
Posted on December 19, 2017 | Posted by Mary Stoneback
Christmas Happenings at Ascension Lutheran Church
As we walk this Advent journey together, there are continued invitations at Ascension to reflect and worship in anticipation of our Savior’s birth! Mark your calendars for the following upcoming happenings: Friday December 15, 10 am: The Children’s Learning Center (CLC) presents “The 12 Days of Christmas” Saturday December 16, 4 pm: Caroling & Chili Supper (Meet […]
Posted on December 13, 2017 | Posted by Mary Stoneback
Children’s Christmas Program
Advent at Ascension Lutheran Church is a special time, made extra special with the presence of our children. Come and hear the Good News of Christ’s birth as told by our congregation’s children at both services on Sunday December 10th. The Board of Parish Education would like to thank all involved in this year’s Christmas […]
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