Webletter Mid AUGUST 2015 Vestavia Hills, AL 35216-1799 (205) 822-3480 . www.ascensionepiscopal.org 902-1535 Pastoral Care The Episcopal Church of the Ascension New Playground Sandbox/Pavilion HUGE thanks to Reid Hodges and members and leaders of Ascension BSA Troop 96 for the countless hours they spent planning and constructing this in- credible sandbox/pavilion for the playground! The children of AEK and As- cension will benefit greatly from this addition. Working with this group was a true joy and we are so appreciative of the hard work they put into this Eagle Scout project! —Laura Maddox, AEK Director From Troop 96: I hope everyone has seen, or soon will see, the sandbox re- placement on the AEK playground. It was constructed by Eagle Scout candi- date Reid Hodges. The Troop hopes that many future generations of AEK children will thoroughly enjoy this wonderful addition to the Ascension cam- pus. —L III, Scoutmaster Emeritus. Ladies of the Parish You are invited this coming Sunday, August 16th to the ECW General Meeting immediately follow- ing the 10 o’clock service. Refreshments, a review of our tentative schedule for the year and getting caught up on Ascension’s busy summer. Nursery and child care will be provided. This is also the day we kick-off our pledge campaign for the work of the ECW this year. We will continue to collect pledges (dues) until August 30th. The suggested amount is $20 for the year. With checks made paya- ble to the ECW of Ascension. We will be building for the Covington Family, Mother and two sons. The build address is: 2720 Margaret Lane, Adamsville, AL 35005 (see page 4 for picture and details). The start of the build is September 12, 2015. with plans are to complete and dedicate the home by mid-October. Twenty five volunteers will be needed per build day (Thursday’s Friday’s and Saturday’s). We, Ascension, are scheduled for September 25 th and October 3 rd for ten slots(volunteers) each day. Anyone who wishes to volunteer should contact Brice Johnston, [email protected]or Mary Beth Mann, [email protected].
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Webletter
Mid AUGUST 2015 Vestavia Hills, AL 35216-1799
(205) 822-3480 . www.ascensionepiscopal.org
902-1535 Pastoral Care
The Episcopal Church of the Ascension
New Playground Sandbox/Pavilion
HUGE thanks to Reid Hodges and members and leaders of Ascension BSA Troop 96 for the countless hours they spent planning and constructing this in-credible sandbox/pavilion for the playground! The children of AEK and As-cension will benefit greatly from this addition. Working with this group was a true joy and we are so appreciative of the hard work they put into this Eagle Scout project! —Laura Maddox, AEK Director
From Troop 96: I hope everyone has seen, or soon will see, the sandbox re-placement on the AEK playground. It was constructed by Eagle Scout candi-date Reid Hodges. The Troop hopes that many future generations of AEK children will thoroughly enjoy this wonderful addition to the Ascension cam-pus. —L III, Scoutmaster Emeritus.
Ladies of the Parish
You are invited this coming Sunday, August 16th to the ECW General Meeting immediately follow-ing the 10 o’clock service. Refreshments, a review of our tentative schedule for the year and getting caught up on Ascension’s busy summer. Nursery and child care will be provided. This is also the day we kick-off our pledge campaign for the work of the ECW this year. We will continue to collect pledges (dues) until August 30th. The suggested amount is $20 for the year. With checks made paya-ble to the ECW of Ascension.
We will be building for the Covington Family, Mother and two sons. The build address is:
2720 Margaret Lane, Adamsville, AL 35005 (see page 4 for picture and details). The start of the build is September 12, 2015. with plans are to complete and dedicate the home by mid-October.
Twenty five volunteers will be needed per build day (Thursday’s Friday’s and Saturday’s).
We, Ascension, are scheduled for September 25th and October 3rd for ten slots(volunteers) each day. Anyone who wishes to volunteer should contact Brice Johnston, [email protected] or Mary Beth Mann, [email protected].
The Rt. Rev. Santosh K. Marray Assistant Bishop of Alabama
Cursillo accepting applications for
October 8th-11th, deadline August 29th
For applications or information please contact Sha-ron Linton, 205-274-9766 [email protected] or any Cursillo mem-ber.
“Cursillo is an Episcopal faith-based program which begins with a long weekend of fun, reflection and learning. The journey which follows is varied, but one well worth taking! I hope anyone who has not yet done so will seriously consider registering for one of the up-coming sessions. “ L III, Cursillo #195
Bake Sale
Please remember the church bake sale when you see things that could make for a special way to package your baked goods for the sale in December. We may include some "new" food items this year, so be thinking of what you can bring.
Thanks so much- BA Chase
Back by popular demand!
Ascension Episcopal Kindergarten is taking orders for Ascension t-shirts! These are high quality shirts and are being offered in “Ascension Blue”, bright salmon, and chalky mint. Youth t-shirts (blue only) cost $16.00 and adult t-shirts (choice of 3 colors) cost $22.00. Please make checks payable to AEK. Order forms can be found in the foyer. Deadline for orders is September 3rd. —Thank you!
Second Sunday Series Starts September 13th
Social Media Made Easy
Social media is easier than you think. We will look at Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest. Learn what they can do for you and how you can be up and going the same day. Dr. Frank Buck has presented to national confer-ences, school systems, and civic organizations about telling their stories and staying in touch through social me-dia. Join us September 13 at 9:15 in the Sunshine Room.
Talking to Children About Tough Topics
At the same time, parents of young children are encouraged to meet at 9:15 in the EYC Room. Kathy Lounsbury, a lifelong educator, most recently the Director of the Child Development Center at Canterbury UMC, will offer sugges-tions on how to answer your children's questions about death and dying, whether a beloved pet, grandparent, or friend. This will be the first in a series about addressing children's concerns in an age-appropriate, sensitive and comforting way.
Ascension Hits the Road!
We will be taking an exciting daylong bus trip on Saturday, September 19th, touring the FAME Recording Studios in Muscle Shoals. FAME is the subject of the recent acclaimed documentary "Muscle Shoals" (available on Netflix). From the '60s un-til today, artists such as Lynyrd Skinner, Aretha Franklin, Wilson Pickett, Etta James, the Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, Rod Stewart, Tim McGraw, etc.recorded hits with the country's finest studio musicians and songwriters. Following the tour, we will travel to Big Bob Gibson's In Decatur for some award-winning bar-b-que. The tour can accommodate 40 people. Cost of Tour:$10, bus $22.50=$32.50 per person. Lunch is extra. For more info, or to sign up, please email or call/text Eileen Epstein: [email protected]; (205) 223-4731
Colleen Baird, John Wilson, Jeannie Duke, Eileen Epstein,
Chris Lambert, John Thompson
Clerk of the Vestry Lee Ann Fieselman
SUNDAY CHRISTIAN FORMATION AT ASCENSION
Sunday School :9:15 am Preschool (3 yrs old)—5th Gr. After stories and crafts all meet together for Children’s Chapel and then join their parents at Communion.
EYC. 9:15am. EYC Loft in Ware Hall.
Adults. 2nd Sunday Series starts September 13th at 9:15am. See page 2
WEEKLY CHRISTIAN FORMATION
Mondays-Brown Bag Bible Study, 11:00am; Bring your Bible and a sandwich for lunch at noon. Beverages and dessert provided.
Wednesday. Noon Day Holy Communion service
Wednesday.
EYC (6th-12 grades) meet at 5:30pm until 7:00 for Wednesday Evening Fellowship.
Ascension Choir will resume Wednesday rehearsals on Wednesday, September 9, 7:00pm. All are welcome!
Thursday Bible Study (except holidays) at 8:00am. Led by the Rec-tor.
Thursdays EfM. If you are interested in knowing more about this class please contact: Fr. Stephen at [email protected] or Dick Lounsbury [email protected].
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Potpourri!!!
Deadline for September newsletter will be Wednesday, August 26th.
Please observe quiet in the Nave and narthex preceding the service so as not to disturb prayer and quiet reflection in prep-aration for worship. Also, please silence cell phones before and during the service.
Would you like your membership letter transferred to the Ascension? Please con-tact the parish office, 822-3480.
Before booking any event for the church or parish house please check the master calendar in the church office.
Save the Date! The Goettge/Davidson Supper Club will meet on Saturday, Sep-tember 26 at 6:30 pm at the home of Dick and Kathy Lounsbury. Jon and Mary Anne Hornbuckle are co hosting.
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WORSHIP SERVICE CD . Cop-ies of our worship services are provided by request. The Sunday 10:00 service and other special services during the year are usually recorded. Please con-tact Elizabeth Tanner, 982-1831 or the church office 822-3480.
“if we love one another, God lives in us and his love is made com-plete in us” (1 John 4:12).
