ANNOUNCEMENTS

STAY INFORMED:

Thanks for stopping by to see what's happening at Ascension.  We invite you to stop back often.  We'll be updating information as it becomes available.

IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW

IMPORTANT: There is so much happening at Ascension, we couldn't fit it all on out announcement page.  Please be sure to read our December Tidings newsletter for all the details!! 

Have questions or need more info?  Contact Amanda in the church office. 

SUNDAY FOOD PANTRY COLLECTION 

WHEN: Sunday, January 5, 2024
WHERE: In the parking lot (watch for signs) 
NON-PERISHABLE FOOD ITEMS NEEDED THIS MONTH:
  • Needed items are canned vegetables, soup, cereal, meals in a can and jelly. 
  • Paper products and personal hygiene items are also helpful.
  • Please double check expiration dates!!! 
  • Grocery bags (both paper and plastic) are also very much appreciated.

For those who prefer - monetary gifts can be given through Ascension, noting "food pantry". These gifts are also very helpful in filling low stock items! Continue to pray for the ministry and work done through Resurrection Lutheran Food Pantry in our community. We encourage you to take time as a family in the coming days to shop for items that are needed by many in our community. 

THINKING ABOUT GETTING INVOLVED AT ASCENSION?
When thinking of your goals for the year, we hope you can find a place for volunteering with us here at Ascension. 

Time & Talent forms are now available!!  Click a link below to choose how you'd like to participate in your church family.

ADULT FORM
YOUTH FORM

CHECK OUT THE NARTHEX BULLETIN BOARD AT CHURCH
There are many opportunities to sign up to participate in outreach opportunities and activities or needs within the church.  Current signups include:

  • Bed For A Night Sponsorship
  • Altar Flowers Sponsorship
  • NEW Community Shelter Meal

We also offer online signups for some of these! Check them out here:

COMMUNITY OUTREACH OPPPORTUNITIES
Looking for an outreach ministry to get involved in?  Ascension has many opportunities for you to impact our community in positive ways.

  • Monthly Collection for Resurrection Lutheran Food Pantry
  • Quilting Ministry 
  • Knitting Ministry 
  • NEW Community Shelter Meals
  • Plarn Sleeping Mats for the Homeless

For more information, stop by the Welcome Desk on Sunday morning or send Amanda an email. 

ONGOING MINISTRIES 

RAISERIGHT FUNDRAISING
(formerly known as SCRIP)
When you order gift cards for personal use or to give as gifts, Ascension's youth get a kickback. Orders can be placed for such things as gas, groceries, restaurants, home improvement, clothing stores and entertainment and much more. To learn more about SCRIP please contact Jean Fredrickson or Tracy

MISSION OUTREACH

NEW COMMUNITY SHELTER MEALS
Info on our next meal at the NEW Community Shelter will be Sunday, December 15.  Volunteers arrive at 9:30AM to prepare and serve the meal and are finished by 12:30PM. There is NO clean up! Volunteers must be at least 12 years old, are asked to wear a face mask, and those with long hair need to tie it up or wear a hat. Cookie bakers are also needed and are asked to bring 4 dozen cookies (without nuts). Please contact the church office to sign up.

Plan ahead!  
Our next two shelter meals are Saturday, January 18
and
Sunday, February 16

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