Posts from Mary Stoneback
Civic Engagement Listening Session
Our adult forum on Sunday, May 15 at 9:15 am is to give input to a social statement that the ELCA is creating around churches and civic engagement. In beginning to draft this statement, the church sends out people to listen to its members Pastor Bonita Bock will be leading this listening through asking questions about […]
Posted on May 12, 2022 | Posted by Mary Stoneback
Caps Off To Our Grads!
Baccalaureate Sunday is May 22, 10:30am. We will celebrate the high school graduation milestone with a Blessing of the Towel during the 10:30 am service. All are welcome to a reception hour for the graduates at 9:15 am. Those graduating from high school include: Evan Asiano, Millie Bramschreiber, Sandra Hagen, Emmalee Krieg, Emma Snider, Joel Thompson and Riley […]
Posted on May 1, 2022 | Posted by Mary Stoneback
Confirmation Sunday – Let Your Light Shine
Sunday May 1 we will celebrate with Miranda Coltrin and Dylan Haufe as they affirm their faith in Christ. At their Baptism, each received a candle and were encouraged to “Let their light shine among others so that all may see their good works and glorify their Father in heaven.” We are grateful for their […]
Posted on April 25, 2022 | Posted by Mary Stoneback
ELCA World Hunger Update: So Many Fish!
Ascension, you are amazing! You never cease to amaze us with your generosity and caring for others. This year’s World Hunger Drive was Fish Farms. These Fish Farms are being purchased through the ELCA Good Gifts program and are $250.00 each. Our goal was 30. We wound up raising $13,076. That’s enough to purchase 52! […]
Posted on April 20, 2022 | Posted by Mary Stoneback
Interfaith Hospitality Network
IHN is here again! April 18-29 (Monday-Friday) It is that time of year for our congregation to make meals for homeless families. For those who don’t know, we work with Family Promise and their Family Shelter on Nevada Ave. We supply their homeless families with 2 weeks of (dinner) meals. We provide a main dish, side […]
Posted on March 26, 2022 | Posted by Mary Stoneback
Lent: Prayer, Fasting and Charity
By Calvin Wulf How would you prepare yourself for the most holy of all celebrations? Easter is the holiest festival in the Christian calendar. The first generations of Christians wrestled with this question. That dialogue continued for nearly 200 years. What they resolved is the season we call Lent. Calvin’s fascinating and inspiring article about the Lenten […]
Posted on March 7, 2022 | Posted by Mary Stoneback
Lent 2022
Lent begins with Ash Wednesday March 2, with Easter Celebration on Sunday April 17. This year’s Lenten Theme is Life: Broken But Beautiful. For Wednesdays in Lent, each week will feature a 5 minute conversation and a five minute homily. The conversations will explore and reflect on the areas we experience hurt, loss and dissension in our own lives, families, and world. They’ll also explore how we […]
Posted on February 18, 2022 | Posted by Mary Stoneback
Lent Bags
THIS YEAR’S LENTEN BAGS ARE SPONSORED BY A GRANT FROM ASCENSION’S ENDOWMENT & BROUGHT TO YOU BY MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF LAY MINISTRY AND BOARD OF WORSHIP. WE PRAY THESE BAGS ENCOURAGE YOU IN YOUR FAITH THIS LENTEN SEASON. YOU ARE CARED FOR BY THIS FAITH COMMUNITY. PICK-UP YOUR LENTEN BAG SUNDAY FEBRUARY 27 […]
Posted on February 18, 2022 | Posted by Mary Stoneback
Shrove Sunday
Shrove Sunday Fellowship Hour Sunday February 27 I Join in the fun and splurge a little before Lent begins. At 9:15 am we’ll have treats from Wimberger’s Old World Bakery for all to enjoy! And don’t forget to pick up your Lent Bag! Location I Fellowship Hall Scratch & Pray – 40 Days of Prayers […]
Posted on February 18, 2022 | Posted by Mary Stoneback
Ash Wednesday
Ash Wednesday Service Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, March 2. Join us for worship in person at 12 pm or 7 pm. The 7 pm service will also be streamed live on our YouTube channel.
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