Reflections
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Children and youth all over the city are back in school and thanks to generous donations from members and friends of Ascension Lutheran Church, over 60 of them will be sporting new backpacks and lunch boxes. And that’s not all. As a part of this year’s back-to-school supply donation drive, the children of Ascension’s Children’s […]
Posted on August 12, 2019 | Posted by Mary Stoneback
Blessed Are We
“…realizing that we can treat other people who are poor in spirit as well and bless them. To let them know that God’s blessing is even on them. That’s walking on it, isn’t it?” To hear more from Pastor Dan’s sermon on how we are blessed, and how we can bless others–follow the links below:
Posted on August 12, 2019 | Posted by Annie Saunders
Choo-Choo
Years ago, I was knee deep in writing papers in order to complete the process to become a Deacon. The last thing on my mind was preparing food. One day a congregation member handed me a large bag with a hot meal in it, and said it was nourishment for the journey. I will never […]
Posted on August 8, 2019 | Posted by Mary Stoneback
Reversing Negative Cycles
“…we might be the strong ones. The ones who say, ‘No. We’re not going to play this game, we’re not going to continue this negative cycle–we’re going to turn this thing around. We’re not going to be insular.’” To hear the conclusion of Pastor Dan’s summer series on Romans and St. Paul, follow the links […]
Posted on August 6, 2019 | Posted by Annie Saunders
Chafing Dish
This past Sunday, Ascension’s Summer Youth Intern, Annie Saunders, gave her message concerning judgement, Romans 14, and lobsters. Follow the links below to hear what she has to say:
Posted on July 29, 2019 | Posted by Annie Saunders
Sacred Invites in the Ordinary
Tonight I took a break from cleaning and went to a local coffee shop just to sit and pray. As I ordered a drink, the barista and I got to talking. In the course of conversation, she mentioned she had grown up Lutheran. I asked her if she attended a church currently to which she […]
Posted on July 21, 2019 | Posted by Mary Stoneback
How Faith Happens
“The faith that we receive here is grounded in speaking the Word, the message. ” –Pr. Dan Holt To hear more from Pastor Dan’s sermon, click on the video below:
Posted on July 15, 2019 | Posted by Annie Saunders
God’s Love is for Us
“I believe the reason we gather here as God’s people today is just to find a way to open ourselves up–open our souls up a little bit and soak in that love…” –Pr. Dan Holt To hear more from Pastor Dan’s sermon, click on the video below:
Posted on July 9, 2019 | Posted by Annie Saunders
Knowing and Struggling with God’s Law
This past Sunday, our very own Deacon Mary Stoneback preached the sermon and offered her unique perspective on Romans 7: 7-25. “I find it interesting that Paul doesn’t reveal the specifics to his struggle in Romans 7. And I’m grateful he doesn’t, because it leaves space for God’s word and understanding in all the lives […]
Posted on July 1, 2019 | Posted by Annie Saunders
Remembering Our Baptism
“God is already at work in your lives, it’s already going on. The problem is we don’t notice it, we forget about it.” –Pr. Dan Holt To hear more from Pastor Dan’s sermon about what it means to remember our baptism, follow the links below.
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