Posts from Annie Saunders
Interfaith Hospitality Network Coming This May
GUESS WHAT? Interfaith Hospitality Network is coming for two weeks this May and sign-ups are now available for hosting guest families here at Ascension! Our host weeks will be May 12-26. We’re getting a head-start on seeking volunteers this time since May is such a busy month, and because we’re tackling two weeks of hosting instead […]
Posted on May 5, 2019 | Posted by Annie Saunders
A Boon for Ascension
This past week, the Eagle’s Wing (an award presented by Lutheran Family Services to distinguished congregations in the Rocky Mountain area) was given to Ascension for our ongoing yearly giving, our leadership on the LFS Board, and most notably for our KPC Kid’s Place support–a children’s respite center we lease to LFS for $1/year. Below […]
Posted on April 30, 2019 | Posted by Annie Saunders
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
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
Pr. Glusenkamp on World Hunger
This past Sunday, Ascension was visited by Reverend Ron Glusenkamp who is the current director of the World Hunger Campaign for the ELCA. He came to preach and speak to our work in the world as the ELCA. Having served at numerous parishes, Ron has also authored several books and is an avid bread/pretzel baker. […]
Posted on March 19, 2019 | Posted by Annie Saunders
Receiving and Sharing Forgiveness
Jesus gave strong words on the life-giving importance of receiving and sharing forgiveness. The servant in his parable was forgiven a vast amount. As much as he took the benefit of his debt forgiven, I suspect that he didn’t receive the mercy that was behind it. I suspect that because receiving great mercy is transforming. We can see that […]
Posted on March 12, 2019 | Posted by Annie Saunders
Ryana Says Hola
Ascension’s own resident missionary, Ryana Holt sends an update from Santiago, Chile. Read what’s she’s been up to these past few Chilean months! Retreats: The annual leadership retreat is where I headed to at the beginning of January with leaders from all congregations. Guided by two Argentinian pastors, we learned techniques to appropriately carry out […]
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