Reflections
An Invitation to Lent 2017
We invite you to join us for this year’s Lenten Journey, Beneath the Cross. https://youtube.com/watch?v=I8nWEh7tilk%3Frel%3D0 May we journey together this Lent in humble service and love to God and one another.
Posted on March 2, 2017 | Posted by Mary Stoneback
Ash Wednesday Looking Around Beneath the Cross
In our Lenten Journey we are using the theme of Beneath the Cross. We mark crosses of ashes on our foreheads as symbols of how we are beneath the Cross. If you are curious about how Jesus’ Cross shapes and impacts our life, click the link and listen in.
Posted on March 1, 2017 | Posted by Pastor Dan Holt
2/19/17 – Ruined Righteousness
Pastor Daniel’s sermon for February 19, 2017 on Luke 7:36-50 Praise be to God, that our God is Jesus, and not Simon. Praise be to God that the Holy Judge over us considers not our treasury of righteousness, no matter how lacking. Praise be to God that the Holy Judge considers not our blemishes and […]
Posted on February 20, 2017 | Posted by Pastor Daniel
2/12/2017 Are you the One, Jesus? Lk 7
It is in our nature to seek help when we are in trouble or feel that events are out of our control. As Christians we often turn to God at these times. We can wonder with John the Baptist if Jesus is the one to help us or do we need to rely […]
Posted on February 19, 2017 | Posted by Pastor Dan Holt
Caregiver for those with Memory Loss
Part 1 Part 2 Kent Matthews offers an in depth discussion of what Caregivers face when dealing with someone suffering from memory loss. He talks about memory loss causes and progression. He also gives advice about how to handle the tough choices and what resources that Caregivers can draw on. Please click […]
Posted on February 8, 2017 | Posted by Pastor Dan Holt
ELCA Presiding Bishop Addresses Refugee Executive Order
Last week Elizabeth Eaton, Presiding Bishop of the ELCA, issued a pastoral message addressing President Trump’s executive order to restrict entry by refugees and visitors into the United States from seven predominately Muslim countries. Here is her message: January 30, 2017 Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy. Yesterday, we heard these words […]
Posted on February 7, 2017 | Posted by Pastor Daniel
2/5/17 – From Worth to Grace
Pastor Daniel’s Sermon on Luke 7:1-17 “I think it happened as I kept coming here, receiving that grace in tiny pieces of bread and cups of wine. Reminding myself of grace with tiny traces of water on my forehead. Maybe we make it so tiny because that’s all we can handle at one time. Little […]
Posted on February 6, 2017 | Posted by Pastor Daniel
Retirement, Aging and God…oh my!
February’s SUP Gathering, Feb. 23 On Thursday February 23, 12 pm – 1:30 pm, special guests and ALC members, Elisa Thompson, Jim DeLoughry and Deacon, Mary Stoneback will give a presentation on the issues surrounding retirement, the aging process and how God is at work in this very unique and meaningful time in life. All […]
Posted on February 2, 2017 | Posted by Mary Stoneback
Gift of Day of Rest in God
In Jesus’ day, they were very strict in keeping the Sabbath as a day of rest in God. It seems in our time that we are very permissive doing most anything. What might Jesus say to us about that and why?
Posted on February 1, 2017 | Posted by Pastor Dan Holt
PILLAR Workshop: Dementia and Caregiving
Ascension Lutheran Church and the Board of Lay Ministry are grateful to continue partnering with PILLAR Institute for Lifelong learning in the New Year! Our first workshop of the year is Wednesday February 1, 9:30 am – 11:30 am at Ascension. The course is on Dementia and Caregiving (#1025) and is presented by Kent Matthews. […]
Older Posts