Our mission is to invite all people to celebrate God’s presence, grow in God’s grace, and serve God’s People. MASTHEAD IMAGE Christmas is the holiday of lights. Beyond the festive spirit these glimmering displays instill in us each winter season, there is actually a Biblical founda- tion for the celebration of lights at this most holy time of year. In the first chapter of John, we read, "What has come into being in him was life, and the life was the light of all people. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it." If you have a panoramic scene of interest you’d like to submit for consideration as a LINK masthead, send it to [email protected]. DECEMBER, 2015 / JANUARY, 2016 by Betsy Anderson Call Committee Chair W e are all excited to welcome Pastor Scott Hawkins and his fam- ily—Emily, Faith and baby Hope—to Ascension! The tremendous turnout by the congregation for our vote on Sunday, November 8th, was a strong encour- agement that showed the interest and involvement of our congregation. Now that our vote is official, the Hawkins family has kicked into high gear as they give notice in Alabama, put their house up for sale and start looking for a new home out here. Pastor Scott is looking forward to coming back to the South Bay (where he grew up) and working with the people of Ascension as we discern God’s plan for the congregation. His last Sunday to preach at Christ the King Lutheran Church in Birmingham, Alabama will be December 6th and his final day in the office will be Friday, Ascension’s Senior Pastor Search Resolved! “I will give thanks to you, O Lord, with my whole heart; I will declare all Your marvelous works. I will be glad and rejoice in You; I will sing praise to Your name, O Most High.” – Psalm 9: 1-2 (Modern English Version). by Julie Botzong Church Council President A scension has been waiting expectantly on the Lord to answer our prayers for a Senior Pastor. On November 8, we joyously received an answer to those prayers! One hundred and thirty-one members and friends took part in the congregational meeting where we voted to issue a call to Pastor Scott Hawkins. He will be the fifth senior pastor to serve at Ascension in our fifty six-year history. He and his family will join our congrega- tion in January. These next few weeks and months will be like a glad homecoming as we welcome them into the Ascension family! Now we move from a period of waiting to anticipa- tion of what the Lord has in store for us in the coming year. We will resume our familiar activities, but also be willing to serve in new ways. We will worship in a familiar setting, but be open to new insight from the Holy Spirit. We will make room in our hearts for Christ as He comes to make all things new. Please prepare for this new beginning by faithfully attending worship and by praying for Pastor Hawkins and his family as they make the move to Southern California. Let us offer a prayer of thanksgiving! ■ It was standing-room-only attendance at our November 8 congregational meeting and vote. Continues on next page ➤ Christmas Eve Services Contemporary Services at 3 and 5 pm Traditional Service at 10 pm ADDITIONAL SCHEDULE REMINDERS ✦ Ascension Preschool Christmas Break December 18 through January 3 ✦ Palos Verdes Penninsula School District Winter Break December 19 through January 3 ✦ ALC Christmas Worship Concerts December 20 at 8:30 and 10:30 am ✦ NO High-School Intersection December 20 through January 10 ✦ NO Student Lighthouse or Kids Rock! December 23 or 30 ✦ CHURCH OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED Christmas Day: Friday, December 25 New Year’s Day: Friday, January 1 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: Monday, January 18
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Our mission
is to invite all
people to celebrate
God’s presence, grow
in God’s grace, and
serve God’s
People.
MASTHEAD IMAGE
Christmas is the holiday of lights. Beyond the festive spirit these glimmering displays instill in us each winter season, there is actually a Biblical founda-tion for the celebration of lights at this most holy time of year. In the first chapter of John, we read, "What has come into being in him was life, and the life was the light of all people. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it."
If you have a panoramic scene of interest you’d like to submit for consideration as a LINK masthead, send it to [email protected].
DECEMBER, 2015 / JANUARY, 2016
by Betsy Anderson
Call Committee Chair
We are all excited to welcome Pastor
Scott Hawkins and his fam-ily—Emily, Faith and baby Hope—to Ascension! The tremendous turnout by the congregation for our vote on Sunday, November 8th, was a strong encour-agement that showed the interest and involvement of our congregation. Now that our vote is official, the Hawkins family has kicked into high gear as they give notice in Alabama, put their house up for sale and start looking for a new home out here. Pastor Scott is looking forward to coming back to the South Bay (where he grew up) and working with the people of Ascension as we discern God’s plan for the congregation. His last Sunday to preach at Christ the King Lutheran Church in Birmingham, Alabama will be December 6th and his final day in the office will be Friday,
Ascension’s Senior Pastor Search Resolved!
“I will give thanks to you, O Lord, with my
whole heart; I will declare all Your
marvelous works. I will be glad and
rejoice in You; I will sing praise to Your
name, O Most High.” – Psalm 9: 1-2 (Modern English Version).
by Julie Botzong
Church Council President
Ascension has been waiting expectantly on the Lord to answer our prayers for a Senior Pastor. On
November 8, we joyously received an answer to those prayers! One hundred and thirty-one members and friends took part in the congregational meeting where we voted to issue a call to Pastor Scott Hawkins. He will be the fifth senior pastor to serve at Ascension in our fifty six-year history. He and his family will join our congrega-tion in January. These next few weeks and months will be like a glad homecoming as we welcome them into the Ascension family! Now we move from a period of waiting to anticipa-tion of what the Lord has in store for us in the coming year. We will resume our familiar activities, but also be willing to serve in new ways. We will worship in a familiar setting, but be open to new insight from the Holy Spirit. We will make room in our hearts for Christ as He comes to make all things new. Please prepare for this new beginning by faithfully attending worship and by praying for Pastor Hawkins and his family as they make the move to Southern California. Let us offer a prayer of thanksgiving! ■
It was standing-room-only attendance at our November 8 congregational meeting and vote.
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Christmas Eve ServicesContemporary Services at 3 and 5 pm
Traditional Service at 10 pm
ADDITIONAL SCHEDULE REMINDERS
✦ Ascension Preschool Christmas Break December 18 through January 3
✦ Palos Verdes Penninsula School District Winter Break December 19 through January 3
✦ ALC Christmas Worship Concerts December 20 at 8:30 and 10:30 am
✦ NO High-School Intersection December 20 through January 10
✦ NO Student Lighthouse or Kids Rock! December 23 or 30
✦ CHURCH OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED Christmas Day: Friday, December 25 New Year’s Day: Friday, January 1 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: Monday, January 18
Two months ago, fifty percent of our preschool staff attended a seminar presented by the Appelbaum
Training Institute, “In Our Hands, Tomorrow’s Future.” What is unique about the Applebaum seminars, aside from Maryln Appelbaum being the lead speaker, is that a variety of topics are covered throughout the day. She has a doctorate in Psychology and Master’s degrees in both Psychology and Education. She has written more than thirty “how-to” books geared exclusively to teachers and parents. Our teachers and I receive daily emails, “Message from Maryln,” along with over 50,000 educators throughout North America, as well as South America, Australia and Asia. Her main theme is “You are a dif-ference maker.” I’d like to share some information from some of her recent short and simple, but so meaningful emails.
Fruitful Fall Food Drive Although Ascen-sion has been going through a season of change, it was won-derful to see how you opened your hearts and grocery bags to help people in our area who are really struggling. Both Har-bor Interfaith Shelter and Lutheran Social Services were over-whelmed with the generosity of all who contributed to the food drive this year. We started out with a monetary goal of $1,500 and ended up receiving over $4,100! That doesn’t begin to count all of the food donations. In Julie Botzong’s November Link article, she said “We want to see God’s promise fulfilled so that even a season of change could be transformed into a season of great significance for Ascension.” Didn’t you just feel the Holy Spirit working in the church and the feeling of joy knowing how many families in our area were going to be helped? Both shelters were struggling to find a
1) Children Need Someone with a GPS – Children need di-
rection, guidance and a routine for them to follow so they
will know what to expect. It is rules. It is clear directions.
Guidance leads them on the path to success.
2) Follow Through – “When you say something to a child,
follow through. If you sometimes follow through, and
other times do not, children are never sure of which times
you will follow through, and they will test limits more and
more.
3) Have Smile-Alongs – One of the greatest acts of kindness
is helping someone smile. A smile-along is similar to a
sing-along. Have a child tell a funny story or do an act of
kindness that make others smile. It helps children learn to
pass along their smiles as encouragement and joy to others
helping spread “The Kindness Movement.”
4) Take Care of Yourself – Remember to take time for your-
self. You give to your students all week long. A car cannot
run when the gas tank is empty. You also cannot run when
you are empty. You are important.
And for all of us, regardless of our purpose, remem-ber, “You Are A Difference Maker”. ■
December 10th. We can all understand how challenging a job change and major move can be with a four-year-old and a newborn. Pastor Scott will be posting brief audio messages with updates on his move and transition plans. Web links to his messages are posted at the Ascension website, alcrpv.org. Check them out! The Church Council is working with Pastor Scott as plans are put together for his first Sunday preaching at Ascension. Communications will be forthcoming as we will want to give the entire Hawkins family a very warm welcome to the Ascension family!! Please pray for the Hawkins family as they undertake a major move and for the Ascension family as we begin our exciting new season together. ■
Senior Pastor continued from front page
November Council Meeting Highlights
O Reviewed plans for year-end pulpit supply and the arrival of Pastor Scott.
O Heard plans from TJ Spaeth for the Decem-ber sermon series.
O Approved the Review Committee members who will conduct the financial review of the Church and Preschool.
Merry Christmas, Bisti Navajo Children! Yes, look what we did! Cash dona-tions: $1,803. Part of this amount came from the Women’s Tea and we thank them. Then we had 319 hand-knitted hats made by the ladies of LCGS, plus two of our ALC ladies. Thank you, Carol Epp and Jill Grabert! Together, those two ladies made over 50 hats! Jacquie Starodub’s junior-high math classes donated: 233 pairs of new socks, 38 pairs of new gloves, 6 new hats, plus 63 pairs of good used socks, 2 hats, 2 scarves, 1 robe, 1 coat and 3 pairs of mittens. Linda Landhuis donated 151 like-new Beanie Babies. 14-year-old Joseph Tree got his own special box with a new Bible, a hand-made bookmark, a Bible marking pen, a Bible cover case, a red hoodie, a tie, a shirt and two stocking caps. Yes, we all did great and the Caring Through Prayer Team thanks you. You have made Christmas much better for these Navajo children.
—Deanna Yu
Worship and Music News
Graceland3
Et Cetera
by Faye Schwartz
Director of Worship and Music
William Dix was the manager for an insurance company in Britain
in 1865 when he was suddenly struck with a severe and unexpected illness. As he lay on his sickbed, near death, he experienced a religious conversion. He did recover from his illness, and then wrote several hymns, including As With Gladness, Men of Old, and What Child is This? The latter hymn was set to the tune of a familiar English folksong melody, “Greensleeves.” The first verse goes like this:
The writer poses questions from our common human experience. Parents gaze at their newborn baby and wonder: “Who are you? What does life hold in store for you?” Joseph and Mary surely wondered about the strange events leading up to Jesus’ birth. And then, com-plete strangers (the shepherds) showed up at the manger to share in their intimate family moment! Our world still wrestles with the fundamental question concerning this
baby in the manger. “Who are you?” And so, another Christmas season is upon us, amid all of the tinsel and commercial trappings of our popular culture. We’ll probably do our part to assure that our favorite merchants do in-deed turn a profit this year. Maybe we’re busy obsessing about the design of the Starbucks’ coffee cups in December, or railing against people who say “Happy Holidays” instead of “Merry Christmas.”
But what’s the real point here? Running through the whole season—and beyond —are these central ques-tions as we consider the newborn Jesus: “Who are you?
Why are you? What does it matter?” The Christian life is a journey during which we are continually asking—and answering—these very questions. May your Christmas experience be deep, real
and meaningful this year, as you look forward to a new season in the family of God. Blessed Christmas to you and yours! ■
What child is this, who, laid to rest on Mary’s lap is sleeping?Whom angels greet with anthems sweet while shepherds watch are keeping?This, this is Christ the king, whom shepherds guard and angels wing;Haste, haste to bring him laud, the babe, the son of Mary!
Through Love INC, Ascension is collecting gift cards for South Bay children who are in foster care. They are request-ing gift cards, specifically from Target and Walmart, in $20 or $25 amounts. If you don’t have time to purchase the gift cards yourself, money donations made out to “As-cension Lutheran Church” will be accepted. Just designate “Love INC” in the memo of your check(s). Money donations must be received by Sunday, December 6th so the church has time to pur-chase the gift cards on your behalf. Gift card donations will be accepted up until noon on Monday, December 14th. With your support, we can shine the Light of Christ and help provide these children with a more blessed Christ-mas. Let’s give those children big Christmas smiles!
CHRISTMAS SM I LES!
way to meet the needs of those coming through for Thanksgiving. Your contributions went a long way to help them reach their goals. Ascension has always been a warm, caring and supportive church and your help this year has made my spirit burst with gratitude! In addition to everyone who contributed to the Food Drive, I would like to thank Dave Snow for his amazing creative assistance, Joe Payne for his coordination efforts, Mary Whitman for willingly responding to all of my various requests for help, Thrivent Financial for donating $1,000 to our food drive, and all of the people who sorted, packed and delivered the food at the end.
—Betsy AndersonAdmin note: The Ascension congregation gives a shout-out to Betsy and Jim Anderson! They organized, displayed and shopped for the food. In doing so, they inspired us to give generously. Thank you, Andersons!
A Grateful King on the Mend"Many thanks to my Ascension friends and the Caring Through Prayer Team for their prayers, cards and visits. It was a comfort and joy to know that so many friends were praying for me. After three months of rehab, I am home again and continuing to recuperate. I hope to see you all soon!" —Arlene King
Christmas Worship ConcertsSunday, December 20 • 8:30 and 10:30 am
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Time-Dated MaterialDecember, 2015
God entered in to our world both fully human and fully God to take part in the greatest
rescue mission the world has ever known. A coup the sorts of which Jason Bourne, Ethan Hunt or even James Bond would be envious of. But what about now? Where are we, 2000 years removed from the birth of Jesus? What does God have to say to us today in the season we are in and the culture and community we are a part of? Invite a neighbor or a friend to join us throughout the month of December as we navigate through a unique Star Wars-themed series packed with authentic applicable gospel messages speaking directly to us in the here and now.
A long time ago…in a manger far, far away…
This series is the perfect outreach opportunity to courageously invite those without a church home or a relationship with God. We will have Star Wars movie clips, Bible verses read by James Earl Jones (the voice of Darth Vader himself), as well as movie ticket giveaways, outstanding worship, and authentic, relevant Gospel teachings. Please share the news with those who need to hear it!
Series Message Titles:
Apprentice TrainingDecember 5/6
veil of the Dark SideDecember 12/13
AwakenDecember 24
Kids Rock! News
by Melissa Sobey
New Kids Rock! Ministry Director
I’m so excited to be working with Kids Rock!
I moved to Orange County two years ago, and I love living in Southern Califor-nia. I had lived in El Paso, Texas my whole life, attending the same church for nearly 28 years. During my time there, I spent about ten years teaching a kids' choir called the Promise Choir, and about five years teaching vocals in the youth group and adult choir. I have really missed hear-ing the beautiful voices of the kiddos. I look forward to helping the Kids Rock! kids build a musical foundation. I hope to incorporate some basic theory lessons and fun vocal exercises (some that are sure to drive you parents a little batty!), while introducing them to Psalms and songs that magnify our great God. I look forward to what is to come for Kids Rock! Email me at [email protected]. God Bless! ■
7:30 pm OWLs Los Cancioneros Master Chorale Concert
9:30 am Caring Through Prayer (Off-site)
12:00 pm Love INC Gift Card Donations Due (O)
7:00 pm Women’s Evening Bible Study (FR)
12:00 pm Christmas Poinsettia Sponsorships Due (O)
6:00 pm Lighthouse Student Ministry (L)
6:30 pm Kids Rock! (S)
9:30 am Women’s Morning Bible Break (FR)
7:00 pm Handbell Rehearsal (S)
9:30 am Choir Rehearsal (S)
NO Contemporary Worship Today
8:30 am Christmas Worship Concert (S)
10:30 am Christmas Worship Concert (S)
7:00 pm Schaeffer and Modern Thought (FR)
7:15 pm NO High-School Intersection
9:30 am Caring Through Prayer (Off-site)
6:00 pm NO Lighthouse Student Ministry (L)
6:30 pm NO Kids Rock! (S)
Christmas Eve 3:00 pm Contemporary Service (S)
5:00 pm Contemporary Service (S)
10:00 pm Traditional Service (S)
Christmas DayChurch Office Closed NO Contemporary
Worship Today
8:30 am Worship Service (S)
10:30 am Worship Service (S)
7:15 pm NO High-School Intersection
9:30 am Caring Through Prayer (Off-site)
6:00 pm NO Lighthouse Student Ministry (L)
6:30 pm NO Kids Rock! (S)
December 2015 310-373-0454alcrpv.org
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(S) Sanctuary (SH) Social Hall (FR) Fireside Room (O) Office (K) Kitchen (L) The Loft (PS) Preschool (N) Nursery
In Service: December 2015 “Like good stewards of the manifold grace of God, serve one another with whatever gift each of you has received.” – 1 Peter 4:10
December Birthdays 1st Kay Anderson, Marie Kausen,
Allison Pickett
2nd John Stolpestad
4th Christa McManaman
5th Bridgett Krause
6th Alyson Bovee, Caroline Sayers
9th Eric Jorgensen, Mark Sklow
11th Maxwell Jameson
12th Jessica Rembert
13th Dennis Koch
14th Cameron and Charlotte Celestin, Kyle Stovner
17th Darren Garber, Elizabeth Kim, Hayley Masai, Craig Mitchell
18th Katie Cromer
19th Tracey Freebury
20th Chidi Omeze
21st Gabriel Soomro-Akridge
22nd Leslie Allen
24th Kirsten Gargas
25th Henry Gramstrup, Brett Meyer
26th Edessa Foster
27th Kathy Boyle, Todd Jameson, TJ Spaeth
28th Marlie Lininger
29th Bob Falstrom, Shirley Keller, David Rajewski
30th William C. Thomsen
31st Jade Zalewski
5 / 6 12 / 13 NO Sat/ 20 NO Sat/ 27Sondra Fauk Sondra Fauk Sondra Fauk Sondra FaukMargaret Lee Joan Weissenstein Julie Garbe Anne Viersen
Dorothea Bodison Tina Virgil Jim Anderson Mel KausenJohn Stolpestad John Stolpestad Betsy Anderson Marie Kausen
Jackie WehmeyerEllen Hearton Linda Herzberg N/A N/A
Beth Barnes TBD N/A Beth BarnesBob Anderson Marvin & Margaret Lee Herb & Carol Epp Wayne & Katrine Otsuki
Pastor Frank Remski Bob Anderson N/A Linda LandhuisToni Maberry Katrine Otsuki Jake Jacobsson Barbara Theroux
Beverly Clower Richard Stern N/A Beth BarnesHerb Epp Wayne Otsuki Bob Anderson Rick Viersen
John Stolpestad Joe Davis Keith Vint Paul McLellanJim Fauk Vic Gardner Larry Andrews Beverly McLellan
Dwight Garbe Rick Viersen Marvin Lee Joan WeissensteinMary Falstrom June Kuehn N/A Linda LandhuisLaurie Foster Linda Lillejord Meredith McBride Doris PriorLisa Munoz Gary Wissinger Lisa Munoz Gary Wissinger
Gary Wissinger Gary Wissinger Lisa Meliota Ed ZalewskiJeff Kuehn Mark & Anne Pepys Jim Anderson Bret Botzong
June Kuehn Linda Lillejord Betsy Anderson Mary FalstromLisa Meliota
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Altar CarePew Team Counters
Sat 5:00
Communion Greeter
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Sunday 8:30
Communion Greeter
LiturgistMedia
ReaderSoundboard
Usher
Sunday 10:30
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Men...Feasting...With Men.TuesdayDec. 8 &Jan. 12
8 amBring your appetites and maybe a friend to enjoy
great food, conversation and fellowship.Sign-up sheet is in the social Hall. $10.
Sunday, Dec. 137:30 pm
Armstrong Theatre, Torrance • $20/personJoin us for an evening of beautiful music. This year’s theme is An English Holiday and will include selections from Handel’s “Messiah,” John Rutter’s “Magnificat” and a medley of American carols called “Seasonal Sounds.”Sign up by Sunday, December 6, on the sheet posted in the Social Hall.
TREE TRIMMINGAll are invited to join the fun after the 10:30 service Sunday, December 6 as we decorate our Sanctuary Christmas tree. We’re set on decorations. All we need is helping hands. Come get in the spirit of the season. It’ll be fun!
New Year’s Day
Church Office Closed NO Contemporary Worship Today
31 FACILITY KEY: (S) Sanctuary (SH) Social Hall (FR) Fireside Room (O) Office (K) Kitchen (L) The Loft (PS) Preschool (N) Nursery
NO Sat/3 9/10 16/17 23/24 30/31Karen Murray Karen Murray Karen Murray Karen Murray Karen MurrayMargaret Lee Joan Weissenstein Julie Garbe Anne Viersen Carol Epp
Dorothea Bodison Tina Virgil Jim Anderson Mel & Marie Kausen Keith VintJohn Stolpestad John Stolpestad Betsy Anderson Jackie Wehmeyer Elsie Vint
N/A TBD TBD TBD TBDN/A Linda Herzberg Beverly Teresinski Linda Herzberg Beverly TeresinskiN/A Ben Snow Kyle McElroy Kyle McElroy Kyle McElroyTBD TBD TBD TBD TBD
Joan Weissenstein Rohn & Barb Telfer Herb & Carol Epp Dwight & Julie Garbe Mel & Marie KausenPastor Frank Remski TBD Katrine Otsuki Linda Landhuis Joe Barnes
Toni Maberry Katrine Otsuki Jake Jacobsson Barbara Theroux Toni MaberryKay Anderson Barb Telfer Beverly Clower Beth Barnes Kay Anderson
Herb Epp Wayne Otsuki Bob Anderson Rick Viersen Herb EppBill Thomsen John Stolpestad Joe Davis Keith Vint Paul McLellanKurt Meyer Jim Fauk Vic Gardner Larry Andrews Beverly McLellanRick Viersen Dwight Garbe Marvin Lee Joan Weissenstein
TBD TBD TBD TBD TBDAlan & Tina Virgil Jackie Wehmeyer Mary Falstrom Laurie Foster Linda Lillejord
Lisa Munoz Gary Wissinger Lisa Munoz Gary Wissinger Lisa MunozGary Wissinger Gary Wissinger Lisa Meliota Ed Zalewski Lisa Meliota
Jeff Kuehn Mark & Anne Pepys Jim Anderson Bret Botzong Jeff KuehnJune Kuehn Linda Lillejord Betsy Anderson Mary Falstrom June Kuehn
Lisa Meliota
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Altar CarePew Team Counters
Sat 5:00
Communion Greeter
Media
Sunday 8:30
Communion Greeter
LiturgistMedia
ReaderSoundboard
Usher
Sunday 10:30
Communion Greeter
MediaSoundboard
Usher
In Service: January 2016 “Like good stewards of the manifold grace of God, serve one another with whatever gift each of you has received.” – 1 Peter 4:10
January Birthdays 1st Debbie Klesges 3rd Scott Gilster 8th Matthew Mori 9th Miku Mori 10th Lynne Rigg, Elsie Vint 12th Bob Rutledge 15th Brenda Green, Karyn Luetje 16th Joe Payne 17th Jason Brennan 18th Rebecca Goddard, Kenneth
Erik Soomro-Akridge 25th Elizabeth Barnes, Dwight Garbe 27th Taflin Fisher, Mary Marsh 28th Beverly McLellan 29th Brigitte Jameson, Brian Manning,
Carol Roscoe 30th Stephen Spennato 31st Nancie Aylward, Robert Zuliani
Friday, January 1512:30 pm • $10/personLuncheon + Saul & Bob
They’re back! Our favorite storyteller and commentator Saul Jacobs returns to Ascension with master pianist side-kick Bob Lipson for another segment of their Golden Age of American Popular Music series. They’ll entertain
us with music, photos and videos of Broadway and film musical legends, Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammer-stein. We’re in for a treat so be sure to save the date. Please sign up by Sun-day, January 10 on the sheet posted in
the Social Hall, or call the church office. Make your check out to Ascension Lutheran Church and note “OWLs – January” in the memo section. OWLs events are open to all, so please join us!
Ascension Book ClubIn January, we’ll meet on Friday the 22nd at 1:30 in the Fireside Room. The book is Dead
Wake, The Last Crossing of the Lusitania, by Erik Larson. Liter-ary, history and nautical buffs will enjoy our lively discussion at this informal group meeting. Point person is Anne Pepys.
The Women’s Morning Break Bible study will “take a break” in January and resume on Thurs-day, February 4 at 9:30 am in the Fireside Room.
