Reflections
The Other Cheek
“…let’s keep as our first value–what we judge all things off of–the love that we show to other people.” To hear more on Pastor Dan’s sermon about living in love, turning the other cheek, and being kind–follow the links below.
Posted on November 6, 2019 | Posted by Annie Saunders
IHN – It Takes a Village
Family Promise, or as most of the congregation knows it as IHN, is a program that helps homeless families in Colorado Springs. Usually four families will stay at churches for at least one week. They then have a stable environment for the night where food and fellowship are given to them. The cost of housing […]
Posted on November 4, 2019 | Posted by Mary Stoneback
Bondage of Will
Our story is about a choice. Or at least it seems that way. Rehoboam begins his reign as the fourth king of Israel with a choice to make, and it has to do with his predecessor and father, Solomon, who was regarded as a wise king. He made shrewd alliances with neighboring nations and expanded the kingdom. He was […]
Posted on October 28, 2019 | Posted by Annie Saunders
Bottom of the Hill
“…and that’s the problem when we get so focused and enamored with power–when we spend so much time looking towards the top, at those kings on the hill. We forget to look down and realize, there’s a whole lot of people piled up at the bottom.”
Posted on October 21, 2019 | Posted by Annie Saunders
Over & Above: Youth Bell Choir
Ascension has been committed to belonging since its inception. Today, more than ever, the fabric of our families is increasingly strained. By increasing our giving to belonging, we strengthen the mission of Ascension. this includes money to support a youth bell choir. Ascension’s Organist & Youth Bell Choir Director shares her thoughts on the importance […]
Posted on October 18, 2019 | Posted by Mary Stoneback
What is Freedom?
“…the Israelites were free. God worked through Moses to deliver them from Pharoh’s grip and now these people who only knew slavery before, wrestle with the question–what is freedom? So God gives them a gift…the Ten Commandments.”
Posted on October 14, 2019 | Posted by Annie Saunders
Member Reflections: Over & Above for Faithful Community
Hello! My name is Gail Tucker and I’d like say a few words about supporting our mission of creating faithful community. For me a faithful community means being involved in a congregation where I feel a sense of belonging, where I can worship and practice my faith in an environment that is comfortable for me […]
Posted on October 11, 2019 | Posted by Mary Stoneback
Above & Beyond for Faithful Community
We are please to be launching our Stewardship Campaign estimate-of-giving program for the 2020 financial year. Your Board of Stewardship, in collaboration with our Pastors and lay leadership; are utilizing a different approach. Our focus for the program is “Over and Above for Faithful Community,” made up of three key areas: Deepening belonging for our […]
Posted on October 3, 2019 | Posted by Mary Stoneback
I AM
“…we forget that sense of God addressing us, calling us by name. And knowing the “I, Thou” that God has for each of us.” To hear more from Pastor Dan’s sermon about Moses’ encounter with I AM and what that means for us, click on the video below.
Posted on October 1, 2019 | Posted by Annie Saunders
School Kits for Lutheran World Relief
Every student needs paper, utensils & so many more supplies to be able to study & learn. Youth recently assembled & prayed over 100 school kits today that Lutheran World Relief will send out to benefit children all across the world who cannot afford school supplies & without them, cannot afford school. Thanks goes to […]
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