Reflections
COVID-19 and Faithful Community
Online Worship Prayer Get Involved Give Greetings, In this time of pandemic, life has changed dramatically for Ascension Lutheran, but our mission has not. In God’s grace, we continue to create faithful community, just in new ways. Worship We have worship every Sunday at 9:15 in our sanctuary and online. Our sanctuary service will have […]
Posted on April 14, 2020 | Posted by Mary Stoneback
Simply Giving
Greetings Ascension family! I am Donna Crump and serve as congregation President. Our leadership is faced with covering expenses in a time where we no longer pass the offering plate. Well over half of our giving comes in through the offering plate. In this time where we cannot gather in person, online giving is a […]
Posted on April 2, 2020 | Posted by Mary Stoneback
SERVING IN A TIME OF CRISIS
Ascension Children’s Learning Center is still open and serving those in need. While some may say that shouldn’t be because of the health risks, they are actually being asked to stay open because of the desperate need for child care. We are joining the program to care for children of emergency medical people. Without child care […]
Posted on March 25, 2020 | Posted by Mary Stoneback
March 22 Full Service
Did you happen to miss Ascension’s livestream yesterday? Or maybe you did tune in but need some prayerful church time again? Don’t fret! You can watch our full service by clicking on the video below.
Posted on March 23, 2020 | Posted by Annie Saunders
Ascension’s Virtual Library of Faith Practices in the Home
Welcome! Over the next few weeks, we will gather virtually for worship, Bible study, conversations and prayer. In this time of distancing, we have an opportunity to practice the things that connect us with Christ and with one another. This page is dedicated to sharing the ways you are practicing caring conversations in your homes, […]
Posted on March 21, 2020 | Posted by Mary Stoneback
Community
“We can be there for each other as a community the way God calls us to be…” Watch the video below to hear more on Pastor Dan’s community sermon.
Posted on March 10, 2020 | Posted by Annie Saunders
Concerns and Precautions Regarding COVID-19
From the Office of the Bishop: As of now, the immediate risk to American public is low. We will continue to share any updated recommendations from the CDC as they emerge. As congregations continue to gather for worship in light of concerns around the Corona virus, we encourage you to be mindful of the same basic precautions […]
Posted on March 4, 2020 | Posted by Mary Stoneback
Squirm: Faith & Wealth
My challenge for you today is this: Trusting fully in God’s love,wrestle with your own wealth, big or small. Wrestle with how it may bepreventing you or another from experiencing the kingdom of God. Ifyou’re willing to do that. If you’re willing to let God make you squirma little, then God just might end up […]
Posted on March 2, 2020 | Posted by Annie Saunders
Growing Hope with Family Promise
About five years ago Family Promise had a long-shot opportunity to expand by applying for a big grant. I was on the board of directors at the time, and I was anxious. We didn’t end up getting it. I was sad. But I was also relieved. I wasn’t sure we were ready to grow. But […]
Posted on February 28, 2020 | Posted by Pastor Daniel
God is Not Far from Us
“…and all around you, whether you see it, or feel it, or not–God is present, with us, upholding us. Through this journey that you and I have to take, even when you can’t see it, don’t feel it, don’t always recognize it.” To hear more about Pastor Dan’s sermon on God’s Nearness, follow the links […]
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