ASCENSION’S MISSION STATEMENT:
We as members of Ascension and fellow members in the body of Christ gather around the Word and Sacrament for worship and nurture. Here we receive power to reach out in Christ’s name using our resources to seek and make new disciples while continuing to serve our community and our world.
Ascension’s Happenings JUNE 4, 2017
If it’s happening at Ascension, this is where you need to look to find EVERYTHING you need to know!
Keep this booklet handy each week for useful information about Education Opportunities,
Ministries, Fellowship, and everything else that you need!
It’s all right here!
OUR STEWARDSHIP FOR: May 28, 2017
Attendance:
Sunday Worship: 8 a.m.: 127 10:30 a.m.: 102 Total: 229 Sunday School Attendance—Adult Class Only: 60
2017 Offerings:
Needed each Week: $ 11,308 Budgeted amount/Year to Date: $ 248,776 Weekly Offering: $ 9,149 Received amount/Year to Date: $ 283,043 Parking Lot Funds (Since 3/12): $ 50,869
STEWARDSHIP
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS FLOWERS DONATED BY:
Adam Wilson and Jackie Viren, in joyful celebration of their 5th anniversary (on May 26).
“The parking lot construction has been mostly on hold for well over a week due to June showers. The pouring of most of the concrete is complete. If the weather holds – the plan is to begin paving the lot next week. Since the weather has not cooperated the past three weeks, we expect the project to extend into June. Once the paving is completed we will begin the landscaping. We anticipate that our new parking lot will be a wonderful addition to the Church and something we can all appreciate.
Please consider a gift to help complete our fund raising effort. We are currently just above $50,000 with $20,000 yet to raise!” Ascension Trustees
PARKING LOT UPDATE!
To simplify the process of leaving a message after hours for members of the office staff, please keep the following information handy:
Pastor John Larson, 303-794-4636, ext.101 or Email to [email protected] Michael Zehnder, 303-794-4636, ext. 102 or Email to [email protected] Kathy Johnson, 303-794-4636, ext.104 or Email to [email protected] Kathie Harvey or general messages, 303-794-4636, ext.100 or Email to [email protected] Jenna Lawrenz, 303-794-4636, ext. 103 or 303-913-3512 or Email to [email protected] Chandra Cornell in the Preschool, 303-730-4636, ext. 106 or 109 or Email to [email protected]
In the event of an emergency outside of office hours, Pastor Larson can be reached at his home number, 303-420-8918, or on his cell phone, 303-408-9819.
HOW TO REACH US:
Teddy Bender is a former Administrative Assistant at Ascension. Concordia Plan Services has been attempting to reach her regarding benefits that are due to her as a former member of the Health and Retirement Plan. Can you help with a current address or contact information?
TEDDY BENDER
Summer is almost here and Vacation Bible School will be starting! And that means...we need your cookie donations! Please leave your cookie donations in the Church Kitchen by June 11 marked VBS! Thank you!
COOKIES—COOKIES—COOKIES!
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AT ASCENSION
SUNDAY MORNING CLASSES
WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY—Tuesdays, 9:30—11 a.m. Our current study is on the book “The Day That Changed Forever” by Tim Roehl. Contact Mavis Slifka with questions.
KOINONIA—Thursdays (1st and 3rd) at 1:30 p.m. Meets in the afternoon at various homes. Our study is Noah Built His Ark in the Sunshine by James W. Moore. Please join us! For more information, call Joyce Dowdy at 303-794-7614.
CLASSES THROUGH THE WEEK
W E D N E S DAY NIGHT L I V E SEE YOU IN SEPTEMBER! We will see you in Worship on Sundays! Please watch the Happenings for Special Events through the Summer and we will see you in September when Wednesday Night Live resumes!
We will be taking a break through the Summer months! Please join us in Sunday Bible Class and Worship...see you in September!
ADULT STUDY FOR WEDNESDAY NIGHT!
Extended Day Preschool Program—Ascension’s Extended Day Preschool program for children ages 2 1/2 to 5 years old. Contact our Director, Chandra Cornell, at 303-794-4636 x 106. Classes are on Monday, Wednesday & Friday from 9:30 a.m.—2:30 p.m. during the school year. If you know of anyone looking for an excellent Christian preschool, be sure to tell them about Ascension’s outstanding Extended Day Preschool program! We are accepting registration for Fall of 2017!
EXTENDED DAY PRESCHOOL
The following kids achieved perfect attendance for Sunday school for May: Ashley Boeding, Lilly Brinkman, Jacob & Zoe Brown, Ben Dierking, Lyla Dollar, Kiersten Johnson, Matthew & Eli Faulk, Josh & Pete Federico, Esther & Ruth Ann Langness, Grace, Luke & Ruth Redden, Samantha Riebling, Annaliese & Jonah Tunheim, and Abby, Ben & Jacob Williams. They’ll each receive a gift of their choice. Congratulations!
The following had perfect attendance for the entire quarter (Mar.—May): Ashley Boeding, Jacob & Zoe Brown, Esther & Ruth Ann Langness, Grace, Luke & Ruth Redden, and Ben & Jacob Williams. They’ll each receive a gift card to Mardels. Good job! Congratulations!
The following had perfect attendance for the ENTIRE YEAR: Ashley Boeding, Esther & Ruth Ann Langness, Grace, Luke & Ruth Redden, and Ben & Jacob Williams. They will receive a special gift. Good job!
SUNDAY SCHOOL: PERFECT ATTENDANCE
ADULT BIBLE CLASS—Join us this morning in the Fellowship Hall at 9:15 a.m. as Pastor continues a study on “The Augsburg Confession”.
YOUNG ADULT BIBLE CLASS—We will be joining the Adult class in the Fellowship Hall for the Summer!!
CHILDREN’S SUNDAY SCHOOL—We will be taking a break for summer, please join us in September!
YOUTH—Grades 9—12 We will be taking a break for summer, please join us in September!
"LuHi's Summer Camps are still open for registration. The 13 camps include theater, flight, volleyball, science, golf, basketball, football, computer programming and more. Register now at www.lhsparker.org/register-summer-camp."
LUTHERAN HIGH SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
A MORNING STUDY—Wednesday from 10—11:15 a.m. The six lesson study, titled “The End Times”, and written by Reynold R. Kremer, will be led by Pastor Ginkel.
http://www.lhsparker.org/register-summer-camp
OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE AND GIVE
OUR NEXT MILITARY MAILING COLLECTION SUNDAY WILL BE JUNE 18! Please place your donations in the white cabinet near the lower level entrance. Because of your generosity, we have been able to send 760 packages to service men and women as of May 23! AT THE PRESENT TIME, WE NEED SNACK FOODS (INDIVIDUALLY PACKAGED HARD CANDY, NUTS, GRANOLA BARS, ETC.) AND INDIVIDUAL DRINK MIXES AND TRAVEL HYGIENE ITEMS!
SUPPORT OUR MILITARY
Every day there are children in need of a safe environment in Colorado and we need more people to commit to these children! Informational meetings for foster care in the Denver Metro area will be on June 14 from 12:30-1:30 p.m. and from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the LFS office (363 S. Harlan Street, Suite 105, Denver, 80226). We hope to see you there! Please contact Anne Hamilton for more information: 303-217-5869.
LFS’ Older Adult & Caregiver Services offers free monthly telephone conferences, called Ask Your Care Manager, to answer your questions about aging. The next one is titled “Aging in Place: Pre-Planning is Crucial” and will be on June 14 from12-1 p.m. There are some important questions that need to be addressed to allow you to stay in your home as you age. To think through the answers to these questions, join us on this free call. Registration is required: sign up at www.lfsrm.org or contact 303-217-5864 or 970-232-1180.
The 23rd Annual Golf Classic for Lutheran Family Services is happening on August 17 at the Hiwan Golf Club. Please go to http://lfsrm.org/events for more information!
LUTHERAN FAMILY SERVICES
LOVE INC. CORNER: TO VOLUNTEER OR FOR ASSISTANCE CALL 303-794-LOVE (5683)
Love INC’s main purpose is to provide opportunities to our communities through over 45 churches that give Love INC. a volunteer base. Love INC leads our efforts to shelter the homeless. Love INC provides diapers, financial planning and rides for people that need help getting to the Doctor’s office, the grocery store or the bank. In other words, Love INC. with their Gap Ministries, provides help that is normally not performed by our churches.
Love INC's Renewed Treasures! Donate, Serve, or Shop! Love INC's network of churches have opened, Renewed Treasures Community Resale Shoppe. Bring your quality donations during office hours, and stay to shop. Volunteers from all of Littleton's churches run the shop! Located at 6512 S. Broadway, next to Solid Grounds.
Struggling to keep things going? Love INC is here to help! When you call Love INC you'll talk with a compassionate intake volunteer who listens to your concerns, helps identify resources in our community and churches that can help and will even offer a prayer. Call the Helpline at 303-794-LOVE (5683).
INTEGRATED FAMILY COMMUNITY SERVICES—FORMERLY INTER-FAITH
TODAY IS FOOD COLLECTION SUNDAY (FOR IFCS)!—Please place your non-perishable food items in the blue bin in the Church Office at any time! (They pick-up every few weeks!) If you have questions, please contact the Church Office.
Ascension’s Mission Partners: The Rocky Mountain District of the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod; Lutheran High School; Lutheran Family Services—Rocky Mountains; Children’s Christian Concern Society—LeadaChild; Rev. Mark Moss; Biblical Orthodox Lutheran Mission (BOLM); Lutherans for Life.
Prayer Ministry—Doris and Charlotte are the contacts for our prayer chain. Please call or email them with your prayer concerns. Doris Rohde: (303-796-0913) or [email protected] or Charlotte Wilkinson: (303-877-2954) or [email protected].
Ascension is a Stephen Ministry congregation—If you are interested in having a caring Stephen Minister support and encourage you through any concern or crisis in your life, call one of our Stephen Leaders:
Dana Thom at 303-263-5203, Steve Shelton at 303-798-5901, Lorraine Winckler at 303-875-9345, or Pastor Larson at 303-794-4636.
If you are interested in becoming a Stephen Minister, please contact any of the individuals listed.
MISSION AND MINISTRY
If you are a Member of Ascension Lutheran Church you are a Member of the Church Foundation!!
Spring is here and warm summer days are ahead, so it’s a good time to gather with family and friends celebrating holidays and the JOY of living in ‘Colorado’s Great Outdoors’. A time to kick-back a little with picnics, hiking, swimming, traveling and relaxing! Be thankful for quiet days, when nothing special seems to be happening. Instead of being bored by the lack of action, use times of routine to spend time with God, recognizing when you walk trustingly with Him you are richly blessed.
Please keep our Adopt-a Student Andrew Kubowicz and his wife studying at Concordia Seminary in your prayers, as well as Stephanie Lund serving young adults in Slovakia and Iantha Scheiwe serving Christian Educators and Lutheran Schools in the Greater China Region, both women are working through Mission of Christ Network. May they serve with Joy, Wisdom and Clarity as they spread the Love of Christ to others around the world. It would be good if you cut this paragraph out and use it as a book mark in your Bible or post it on the refrigerator as a reminder to say a little prayer for them this summer.
On behalf of the Foundation, Larry Nisbet presented the slate of our 10 directors for 2017 for the Ascension voter’s approval at the Ascension Voters’ Meeting April 23. The slate was approved by vote as presented. Thank you Larry for filling in for President Mike Price at the meeting. Mike’s daughter Noel was hospitalized and he was unable to attend. The Foundation’s ‘Update’ News was in your mailbox the first of May. Thank you Ascension Members for your support!!
To support Your Foundation with a gift or to submit a Grant Request, please contact Mike Price. For a timely response please have your Grant Requests in before the end of each month.
In the Narthex, you will find a Foundation Bulletin Board. There are envelopes for special gifts or memorials made to the Foundation. Grant applications and guidelines are available, as well. PLEASE SUBMIT GRANT APPLICATIONS BY THE END OF EACH MONTH. THANKS.
THE FOUNDATION BULLETIN BOARD
SPECIAL MINISTRIES AND MISSIONS! ASCENSION LUTHERAN CHURCH FOUNDATION
UPCOMING EVENTS!
SAVE THE DATES FOR VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL!
Be sure to reserve the dates for this year’s Vacation Bible School (VBS)! We’ll have VBS June 12-16, and our theme will be “Mighty Fortress”. Hope you and your kids can join us! Register on our Church website or pick up a registration form in the Narthex. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Kathy Johnson.
FAITH DAY AT THE ROCKIES! SIGN-UP NOW!
Faith Day at the Rockies with the Newsboys will be on August 6 @ 1:10 p.m. We have tickets in 3 sections for $14, $18, and $28 each. The sign-up sheet and the map are on the Bulletin board, (By the way, it’s the Rockies v. the Phillies this year!)
REFUSE TO BE A VICTIM: SEMINAR JUNE 24 FROM 1-5 P.M.
Learn how to create layers of safety in your life to protect yourself and your family from today’s criminals. Attend a 4 hour Refuse To Be A Victim crime prevention and safety seminar.
See the information on the bulletin board and sign up if you are interested!
If you are thinking about joining Ascension, but would like more information, we will be having an Adult Information Class on June 24 (from 9 a.m.—1 p.m.) concluding on June 25 (from 1-5 p.m.). Contact Pastor if you would like to take the class!
ADULT INFORMATION CLASS: JUNE 24 & 25!
Reserve the date: Sunday, October 8, 2017 at noon for our congregational Reformation 500 catered German dinner with special entertainment.
CATERED REFORMATION 500 LUNCHEON: OCTOBER 8 AT NOON
Hot Dog, It’s Movie Night!
Have you ever wondered what Noah’s Flood was like? How did it change our world? See an “Interview with Noah” and get an idea of what it might have been like to experience the flood! What does geology and the fossil record tell us about the flood and the age of the earth? Does it confirm the Biblical account of the flood? When Mt. St. Helens erupted in 1980, it gave scientists an excellent laboratory to understand the global flood and the formation of features like the Grand Canyon. We’ll be featuring a DVD called “Mt. St. Helen’s” by Dr. Steve Austin, (one of the scientists featured in “Is Genesis History?”)
We’ll be serving Hot Dogs, Brats, and Sausages! Bring a dish to share and come spend an evening with us learning about the flood on Wednesday night, June 7, at 6:15 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall at Ascension!
All ages are welcome, but the “Mt. St. Helen” DVD will probably be most appropriate for those Junior High and up.
DENVER SOCIETY OF CREATION: JUNE 7 AT 6:30 PM
MATTERS OF IMPORTANCE!
“Thank you for the cards, the prayers and the thoughts during my illness. They were much appreciated!” Clyde Wiggins
“A few weeks ago Chrissy Coon, a regular acolyte at our 8 a.m. Worship, also served as an Usher! Chrissy, thanks for serving Ascension so joyfully!”
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!
MANY THANKS TO MARILYN LARSON!
A special "thank you" to Marilyn Larson for all the arrangements made for our recent viewing of the movie, "Martin Luther: The Idea That Changed the World." Marilyn made all the contacts necessary for the date, theater choice, ticketing and scheduling. In addition, she has ordered merchandise and promotional items for our 2017 Reformation celebration. Thanks again, Marilyn!
Vacation Bible School! It takes MANY people to help make this program a success. The rewards are terrific—helping spread the Good News to kids, some of whom are hearing about Jesus for the first time.
If you can donate some supplies for VBS, take a look at the table in the Narthex for requested items. Thanks for your help! If you have any questions, contact Kathy Johnson by email at [email protected] or 303-791-4444.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL—MANY ITEMS NEEDED!
LARGE BOXES NEEDED: For VBS decorating, we need many large boxes, particularly appliance-sized boxes. If you have any, please contact Kathy Johnson at 303-791-4444 or email at [email protected].
LUTHERAN RADIO STATION WORLDWIDE KFUO
Listen to Worldwide KFUO.org, your radio station for news, talk, and sacred music with a cross-focused, Christ-centered Lutheran worldview. All programs are archived at KFUO.org for 24/7 on-demand listening. You can also find our programming wherever you get your podcasts! Have a question or comment? Find us at @KFUOradio on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. This week on KFUO.org, we study the Lectionary for Trinity Sunday (Thy Strong Word 6/7 11am CST), continue in Luke for the Daily Lectionary Studies (His Time 8am CST), expand knowledge of the Apology of the Augsburg Confession with lively in-studio guests on Concord Matters, and dig into funeral planning with Rev. Mark Birkholz (Faith & Family 6/8 10am CST). Call 800-730-2727 or email [email protected] to join the conversation on "Let's Talk!"
Are you celebrating a special date? An anniversary? A wedding? A graduation? A baptism? A new baby? If you would like to celebrate with your Ascension family, sign up to host Coffee Under the Trees. You will bring ‘goodies’ for 125-150, set –up and clean up after. Coffee Under the Trees begins TODAY and runs through September 3. The Sign-up sheet for Coffee Under the Trees is currently on the Bulletin Board, so sign up early to celebrate your special event! Available dates are June 25, July 16, 23 & 30 and August 20 & 27!
COFFEE UNDER THE TREES—SIGN UP TO HOST YOUR SPECIAL EVENT!
Dear Older Lutheran Ladies Socials (DOLLS)—Single ladies who get together monthly for an outing and fellowship. Call Carol Shepherd for more information at 303-552-7485.
Quilters Circle: Ascension Ladies who gather to quilt on Saturdays from 2—4 p.m. Call Chris Peepgrass at 303-798-4018.
FELLOWSHIP AND MORE!
Our MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) Group experienced an exciting first year! We look forward to continuing...and hopefully growing!...during the next school year! Please keep us in your prayers and we look forward to seeing many new faces, as well as those we have gotten to know this past year, in September!
JUNE
TODAY @ 9:15 a.m. —We will be joining the Adult Bible Class through the Summer!
June 15 @ 7 p.m. —Young Adult Bible Study at Solid Grounds!
Call Jenna Lawrenz (303-913-3512) or email [email protected] with any questions!
YOUNG ADULT EVENTS! (AGES 18-30 OR THERE-ABOUT!)
Watch for Youth Events!
Call Kathy Johnson (303-791-4444) with any questions!
YOUTH HAPPENINGS! (GRADES 5-12—UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED)
UPCOMING MEETINGS AT ASCENSION Next Council Meeting—Tuesday, June 13 at 6:30 p.m. Remember—Meetings are open to anyone who wishes to attend!
*Book Group #1 will meet on June 22, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at Judy Hermsmeyer’s home to review, When God Winks. Bring sack lunch.
*Book Group #2 will take a break for the Summer and will reconvene in September.
LADIES BOOK REVIEW
QUILTERS CIRCLE
MOTHERS OF PRESCHOOLERS
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL COLORING SHEET!
The Deadline for Prayers and Announcements in the Bulletin is Wednesday at Noon unless otherwise noted.
SUNDAY—June 4
FOOD COLLECTION SUNDAY 8 a.m. Traditional Worship with Holy Communion 9:15 a.m. Adult Bible Class 9:15 A.M. COFFEE UNDER THE TREES: HOSTED BY THE LADIES GUILD 10 a.m. Contemporary Worship with Holy Communion
MONDAY—June 5
7 p.m. Boy Scouts
TUESDAY—June 6
9:30 a.m. Ladies Bible Study 7 p.m. Agape
WEDNESDAY—June 7
Prayers and Announcements Due by Noon! 10 a.m. End of Times Bible Study
THURSDAY—June 8
9 a.m. Foundation Board Meeting 7 P.M. YOUNG ADULT BIBLE STUDY @ SOLID GROUNDS
FRIDAY—June 9
SATURDAY—June 10
10:30 a.m. Outreach Board
SUNDAY—June 11
8 a.m. Traditional Worship with Holy Communion 9:15 a.m. Adult Bible Class 9:15 A.M. COFFEE UNDER THE TREES: DENVER SOCIETY OF CREATION 10 a.m. Contemporary Worship with Holy Communion
ASCENSION’S WEEK-AT-A GLANCE!
PLEASE SUPPORT OUR ASCENSION MEMBER WHEN YOU NEED THE SERVICE NOTED BELOW!
1701 WEST CALEY AVENUE LITTLETON, CO 80120 TELEPHONE 303-794-4636 FAX 303-794-1169 PRESCHOOL 303-730-2514 EMAIL [email protected] WEB SITE www.alutheran.org
Sunday Worship at
Ascension
WELCOME!
8 a.m. Traditional (Formal) Worship with Holy Communion 9:15 a.m. Adult Bible School/Coffee Under the Trees
10 a.m. Praise (Informal) Worship with Holy Communion
STAFF
Rev. John Larson PASTOR ([email protected]) (Home Phone: 303-420-8918) (Cell Phone: 303-408-9819) Michael Zehnder DIRECTOR OF MUSIC MINISTRIES ([email protected]) (303-794-4636, Ext 102) Kathy Johnson EDUCATION DIRECTOR ([email protected]) Jenna Lawrenz COORDINATOR, YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY ([email protected]) Chandra Cornell DIRECTOR, ASCENSION’S EXTENDED DAY PRESCHOOL ([email protected]) Kathie Harvey ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT ([email protected]) Jim Mullane CUSTODIAN
