Reflections
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 […]
Posted on September 25, 2019 | Posted by Mary Stoneback
A Wrestling God
A friend of mine recently got some bad news. Not like job loss or funeral bad, but the next level. Junior Varsity bad. But he’s had a lot of JV bad news recently, so this stung. Anyway, he texted me about it and I said I was sorry and that I would pray for him […]
Posted on September 23, 2019 | Posted by Annie Saunders
Dei Gratia
Carved into my skin is a flower. A sunflower to be exact, cut in half to resemble the sun rising or lowering on the horizon. Carved into my skin is the Latin phrase, “Dei Gratia,” which roughly translates to “by the grace of God,” or more simply, “grace of God.” You might not know this, […]
Posted on September 19, 2019 | Posted by Annie Saunders
The Faith I Need
“Jesus said to Thomas, ‘Put your finger here and see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it in my side. Do not doubt but believe.’ Thomas answered him, ‘My Lord and my God!’” – John 20:27-28O Giver of faith,I don’t need to be the oak whose majestic branches shelter a multitudeNor the redwood […]
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