Reflections
And I Ask God to help me.
This past Sunday, this year’s 8th grade Confirmands; Kendall, Conner and Makena affirmed for themselves the promises that their parents, sponsors and congregation made for them at their baptism: “…to live among God’s faithful people, to hear the word of God and share in the Lord’s Supper, to proclaim the good news of God in […]
Posted on May 2, 2019 | Posted by Mary Stoneback
Milestone Moments
Ecclesiastes 3:1 says, “For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven.” Last night, the Middle School youth of Ascension Lutheran Church, Grace Lutheran Church and Christ the King Lutheran Church celebrated their last night of this year’s Confirmation gatherings. Over the past year, the class has enjoyed conversations and […]
Posted on April 25, 2019 | Posted by Mary Stoneback
Holy Week Services and Sermons
If you happened to miss any of Ascension’s Holy Week services (or if you feel like hearing them again), you can listen to the Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and even the youth-led Easter Sunrise Service sermons by viewing the videos below. Looking for Pastor Daniel’s Easter sermon? Go back to the “Sermons” tab and click […]
Posted on April 22, 2019 | Posted by Annie Saunders
Freedom from Fear
As the women leave the tomb and the dazzling light, they run with fear and with great joy. The fear does not disappear. There is still a lot to be scared of in this world, and you’d have to be a fool to think otherwise. But with a new vision, with a new future opened up ahead of them, […]
Posted on April 22, 2019 | Posted by Annie Saunders
Donkeys and Hosannas
“As we say those words, even on the heavier days–it changes a little. Hosanna, come through for the likes of us. Us, who aren’t always faithful–come through for the likes of us. Hosanna.” To hear more of Pastor Dan’s Palm Sunday sermon, click on the on the video below.
Posted on April 15, 2019 | Posted by Annie Saunders
Spheres of Purpose, featuring ALC members
Lenten Reflection from 4/10/2019 by Deacon Mary Stoneback We’ve been talking about living with purpose this Lent. Tonight, I want to invite us to consider how God’s call is personal and moves us to connect with others, in our families and friendships, our workplaces and our communities. God’s call can even move us to connect […]
Posted on April 11, 2019 | Posted by Mary Stoneback
Christ Here and Now
I don’t have to spend this life wondering when I’ll see God only to discover in the end that God was right there all along among those in need. It turns out that faith, like life, happens now.
Posted on April 8, 2019 | Posted by Annie Saunders
We (And The Bridesmaids) Wait
“My soul waits for the Lord…but the morning always comes, and the night takes as long as it takes. And we are the people of God who say, ‘We’re gonna burn our lamps, trusting that’s going to happen.’” Listen to more of Pastor Dan’s sermon on Matthew 25 by clicking on the video below. Featured […]
Posted on April 1, 2019 | Posted by Annie Saunders
Generation X Celebration & Video
Posted on March 25, 2019 | Posted by Mary Stoneback
A Wrong Way and A Better Way
Dear friends in Christ, you are cordially invited to a banquet. One full of love and compassion and meaning the likes of which you can’t imagine. A banquet that will open your eyes to beauty and to injustice, to joy and to sorrow. A banquet that will mean something different to you than it means […]