Reflections
Save Us From This Mess
Jesus wasn’t born to just give us comfort in the midst of the mess. He wasn’t born to show us how to find only little mercies to make the mess bearable. And he wasn’t born, much to my dismay, to sweep all the mess aside and make life crisp and easy from birth to never-really […]
Posted on December 24, 2018 | Posted by Annie Saunders
Generosity
There are a number of congregation members who regularly volunteer at Ascension’s Children’s Learning Center. They support the children in reading, singing and learning and remind them of God’s unconditional love for them. Each year, Christmas is an opportunity to connect in even more ways to those around us. The Knotty Kneedlers gave a hat […]
Posted on December 23, 2018 | Posted by Mary Stoneback
A Simple Hello…
A few weeks ago, I met a gentleman at a coffee shop and in the course of conversation learned we had somethings in common, including a connection to Mosaic. Mosaic is a faith-based organization serving people with intellectual disabilities. On Monday mornings at Ascension, the non-profit uses our fellowship hall and basement for crafts and […]
Posted on December 20, 2018 | Posted by Mary Stoneback
Take Five…
Last week, a website post for tonight’s caroling and chili supper was sent out into the worldwide web. It’s kind of like shouting in the forest, no one really knows what the response to the invite will be until the day of the event. Tonight, however, over 20 Ascension members of all ages joined together […]
Posted on December 16, 2018 | Posted by Mary Stoneback
In the Waiting…An Advent Devotional
In the Waiting… is a weekly devotional booklet compiled of reflections written by Ascension members and friends. May this booklet be a support for you in your reflection and prayer time as we continue through this Advent season. Thank you to all who shared their heart and thoughts as contributors to this devotional effort. Follow the […]
Posted on December 15, 2018 | Posted by Mary Stoneback
In the Waiting…A Weekly Advent Devotional
In the Waiting… is a weekly devotional booklet compiled of reflections written by Ascension members and friends. May this booklet be a support for you in your reflection and prayer time as we continue through this Advent season. Follow the link below for your pdf version of Week Two’s devotional booklet. Advent Devotional Booklet 2018_Wk. […]
Posted on December 10, 2018 | Posted by Mary Stoneback
Comfort Corner
At Ascension, we love having children in worship! We also know that sometimes young children need a break from the sanctuary. So, in addition to our nursery and worship bags, we are … Introducing Ascension’s Comfort Corner! A place for nursing mothers or fathers of wiggling children to take a break during worship. You’ll find […]
Posted on December 6, 2018 | Posted by Pastor Daniel
In the Waiting…A Weekly Advent Devotional
Beginning Sunday December 2, all are welcome to pick-up their first of three weekly Advent devotionals. In the Waiting… is a weekly devotional booklet compiled of reflections written by Ascension members and friends. May this booklet be a support for you in your reflection and prayer time through this Advent season. Follow the link below […]
Posted on December 1, 2018 | Posted by Mary Stoneback
Update from Ryana Holt
Ryana sends her love and affection to us from down in Concepcion, Chile. Check out what our own missionary amiga is up to these days: New blossoms of purples, pinks, whites, yellows, and greens are everywhere when you look around. There are gorgeous spring days now, showing off God’s gift of new life and a […]
Posted on November 28, 2018 | Posted by Annie Saunders
At the Horizon
“Habakkuk does not lose hope, and that hope scares Babylon more than just about anything. During both the Nazi regime in Germany and apartheid in South Africa, the book of Habakkuk was outlawed or suppressed. The forces of evil, the Babylons of the twentieth century, they knew that such sources of hope were too dangerous. […]
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