Reflections
The Lord’s Prayer–A Gift of Words
The Lord’s Prayer is a gift. It is a gift of words, especially for those of us grumpy about needing words. Not a gift of words as if these were the only ones to pray, as if any other prayer is now unacceptable. And not a gift of words in the sense that these are magical, some sort […]
Posted on February 4, 2019 | Posted by Annie Saunders
The Baby Boomer Video & Celebration
On Sunday January 27, Ascension celebrated 139 members of the Boomer Generation, those born between 1946-1964. It was a celebration to remember, with over 100 members of all ages enjoying cake, looking at the memorabilia brought in by the Boomers and viewing 2 films featuring both the history that shaped the lives of the Boomers […]
Posted on February 3, 2019 | Posted by Mary Stoneback
Test of Identity
On Sunday January 20th, Ascension participated in Pulpit Exchange Day. We were blessed to have Pastor Tom Trinidad from Faith Presbyterian Church come and preach God’s word. This event always reminds that no matter the denomination, the Christian faith is one church and we are all brothers and sisters in Christ. “May we receive God’s […]
Posted on January 23, 2019 | Posted by Annie Saunders
Meet Jim DeLoughry, ALC member and Boomer
We have gifted members involved in leading and serving in ministries at Ascension Lutheran Church. In fact, we can’t do what we do without their God-given gifts and time. One of the hundreds includes Jim DeLoughry. He’s also one of the 139 some Boomers being celebrated on January 27, 9:15 am. If you’re able to […]
Posted on January 16, 2019 | Posted by Mary Stoneback
God’s Grand Entrance in an Unexpected Place
Our scripture from Matthew 3 on the Baptism of Jesus was his grand entrance into the human story. It happened far away from God’s Temple and City. Could the people recognize how God enters and works in such unexpected places? Can you? Follow the links and listen in to find your way to seeing and […]
Posted on January 14, 2019 | Posted by Annie Saunders
You Are Dangerous
In a society driven by profit, by individual rights, by security over community, we who believe that Jesus is Lord are dangerous. We who care for the poor and for one another in this community are dangerous to the would-be lords of greed and isolation. We who first and foremost consider ourselves beloved children of […]
Posted on January 7, 2019 | Posted by Annie Saunders
Feliz Navidad Desde Chile!
All the way from the southern hemisphere, Ryana Holt wishes her Ascension family a warm holiday season with updates on her upcoming year in Global Missions: I hope it has been a blessed Advent season and a joyful welcoming of Jesus’s birth. These last two months have been busy and eventful. I would love to […]
Posted on January 2, 2019 | Posted by Annie Saunders
Surprises in Story
Today we have the first verses of Matthew’s story of Jesus. It is largely a list of names in the genealogy of Jesus. Some people trip over the lack of a rigorous historical record. But his freedom of naming people, women in particular, highlight the bold and surprising ways God works in this world. Follow […]
Posted on December 31, 2018 | Posted by Annie Saunders
HS Seniors Reflect…
On Friday December 28 a group of seven high school seniors from Ascension Lutheran Church headed for Buena Vista, CO. They planned a milestone trip to celebrate friendships, faith and reflect on the changes to come as they graduate from high school this coming May. It was a time of fun, laughter, prayer and a […]
Posted on December 30, 2018 | Posted by Mary Stoneback
Giving Voice…
A few weeks ago, I had the privilege of checking in with the Confirmation class in an end-of-the year review. I wanted to see how the semester had been for them. What had they learned and what were their highlights and why? Made up of 6th – 8th graders from Ascension Lutheran Church, Christ the […]
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