Reflections
2018 Women’s Retreat
On Saturday, November 3, 2018, a group of women spent the day in prayer, meaningful conversation, and card making. The focus was on seeing ourselves and others as God sees us. Led by our own Lisa Wulf, it was a meaningful time of fellowship, prayer, and service. Sadie Hjelmstad (Ascension member and cook at Manna […]
Posted on November 21, 2018 | Posted by Annie Saunders
Advent’s Waiting in Faith
Both Jesus and Isaiah spoke to people to trust that God will come through in tough circumstances. They were to wait in faith. And so are we. For too many of us, having to wait is experienced as anxious and irritating. The waiting of Advent is not to be anxious or irritating but a time […]
Posted on November 19, 2018 | Posted by Annie Saunders
The Face in the Plate
My wife Robbi and I can be classified as dinosaurs when it comes to most modern technologies. We still enjoy the feel of completing and signing a paper check. We take true pleasure in addressing and sealing an envelope; carefully affixing a stamp in the upper right-hand corner and dropping off the mailing in the […]
Posted on November 14, 2018 | Posted by Annie Saunders
What Does Healing Look Like?
I prayed once with a man who had tried every form of treatment that ailed him. But it hadn’t worked. He was likely going to die. We prayed for comfort and peace and even for healing, after all, who knows. Besides, healing is what everyone wanted and it’s good to be honest with God. Later […]
Posted on November 12, 2018 | Posted by Annie Saunders
Timeless
I don’t know if you’ve ever taken a course on world religions, but I’d highly recommend it. It’s fascinating to learn about other nations/culture’s perspectives on spirituality and religion–and though some might only recognize the differences, to me, it proves humanity’s cohesiveness. The trickiest part about religion courses, however, is when you get to hear […]
Posted on November 7, 2018 | Posted by Annie Saunders
We Know What to Do
In times where people are not at their best, God spoke through the prophets. God noted that they had already heard and thus knew what to do: Do justice, love kindness and walk humbly with God. In times where violence and negative attacks are too common, God would stir us to live them out. To […]
Posted on November 5, 2018 | Posted by Annie Saunders
A Film featuring ALC members of The Silent Generation (1929-1945)
On Sunday November 4 Ascension Lutheran Church remembered all those living and no longer living with us who have impacted our lives. As a part of our Celebration of the Generations happening at Ascension, we also celebrated a part of the saints among us here at Ascension, The Silent Generation, also known as The Builders, […]
Posted on November 4, 2018 | Posted by Mary Stoneback
For Those Who Do It All Wrong (a.k.a. You)
Grace isn’t about second chances. Or maybe it is sometimes. But at it’s heart, grace isn’t about second chances, and it certainly isn’t about God being patient with us until we do life perfectly. Grace is a God who knows we’ll never get it right, but loves us too much to leave us in our […]
Posted on October 29, 2018 | Posted by Annie Saunders
Grace In Action, a reflection by John Hayes
We continue to preach the gracious love of God for people. Transformed by this gracious love, we strive to serve the least ones in our community and across the world. Thank you for your continued financial and volunteer support. Remember to fill out your Estimate of Giving forms by SUNDAY OCTOBER 28. Follow this link […]
Posted on October 27, 2018 | Posted by Mary Stoneback
Revealing Justice
Through the Prophet Nathan, God confronted David after he took Bathsheba and had her husband killed. What he tried to conceal, God would reveal. In this revealing, we learn that the Lord acts for justice. God wants it right in this world. How does God’s caring about justice impact and shape us today? If you’re […]
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