In Prayer this week, please remember:
ILL OR HOSPITALIZED: Gerry Asmus; Monica Campbell; Sharon Carstensen (Dale West’s sister); Dellas Cole; Mark Ekeland;
Curt Gates (Tom Steffensen’s cousin); Dave Graper; Rosemary Gronquist (Christianne Gate’s grandmother); Alice Johnson;
Joanita Kant; Roger Klinghagen (Lorraine Kracke’s brother-in-law); Adrian Krogstad (Doris Brown’s brother); Pastora Sofia
Tenorio May (Katie Housiaux’s host mom); Larry McLaughlin (friend of Nancy Swanson and Chuck Dupraz); Leslie Mehlhaff (Mari von Fischer’s father); Tyler Meyer; Diane Olive; Kay Ruden; Gary Sackmann; Carol Schlim; Jim Schultz (John’s son); Todd and KayLin Stolz (Darla Biel’s brother and sister-in-law); Joanne Tieman (Mari von Fisher’s mother); Ron Waltz.
MOURNING THE DEATH OF A LOVED ONE: The family of Ruth Lindsey on her death; Diane Olive and family on the death of her great niece, Hazel; Merritt Warren and family on the death of his father, Merritt C. Warren.
HOMEBOUND: Arne Brown; Brian Jorgensen; Ruth Lindsey; Dorene Lotzer; Bruce and Donna Neyhart; Artis Walton; Ron Waltz; Harold Widvey.
MILITARY SERVICE: Jeff Boschert (MaryJo Lee’s nephew); Andre Jorgensen.
For our healthcare workers: health and ability to serve community, ability to make difficult decisions, ability to weather stress.
FOR MEDICAL RESEARCHERS working to find a vaccine for Covid-19.
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Confirmation is CANCELLED for October 28.
Next week we will Zoom, Zoom, Zoom it.
On All Saints day will be celebrated October 31 and November 1st as we remember Ascension members who have died in the past year and who now rest in Christ until He comes again in glory and we are all raised in the renewal of all things. We are grateful for their lives and the time they shared in the life of Ascension.
5th Grade Milestone, “Fed and Forgiven”, workshop took place Saturday, October 24. In the past, this retreat has been held at NeSoDak Bible Camp with the 5th graders and their parent/parents. This year the workshop was held at the church, but the kids will still made a cross, baked bread, and worked through the Fed and Forgiven communion handbook.
This week’s readings are: Micah 3:5-12, Psalm 43, 1 Thessalonians 2:9-13, and Matthew 23:1-12. For those coming to the 8:30am service, you are welcome to bring your own Bible to follow along. For those watching services via Facebook. Please note that before the service there will be a brief “live feed” without sound while preparing for the service to start.
Calling all adult learners – join us at 10:am on Zoom to study the Gospel of John. This week we will discuss John chapters 11-12. Next Sunday we will discuss Jesus farewell and prayer for us found in John chapters 13-17. Join us on Zoom at 10:00am: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81381145503?pwd=YXVYWnd4bmI1RW4vaUkweVprbUVRQT09 The Meeting ID is: 813 8114 5503 and the passcode is: 396125
Getting Completely Wet! Thank you to all those who have returned your completed 2021 Stewardship Commitment cards. If you have not yet returned yours, please mail or drop off your completed card by November 1. (Even if you are not pledging at this time, please return your card to indicate such so we know follow-up is not necessary.)
You may also submit your pledge online at www.ascensionbrookings.org under the Stewardship tab. Thank you for supporting the ministry of Ascension: Sharing God’s Word and Serving God’s People!
Samaritan's Purse: We are once again participating in packing shoeboxes for needy children around the world as an opportunity to tell them about the greatest gift of all – Jesus! You can use a shoebox you have at home or purchase a shoe box (plastic type). (If wrapping the box, be sure to wrap the box and cover separately.) The following can be packed in a box:
A “Wow” item: a doll, a soccer ball (deflated) with a manual air pump, a stuffed animal, an outfit to wear or a small musical instrument (such as a harmonica); Personal care items: A comb, hairbrush, toothbrush, washcloth, bar soap (packaged), adhesive bandages, reusable plastic containers, blanket; Clothing and Accessories: shirts and pants, loose fitting sundress, underwear, shoes and socks, flip-flops, hat/scarf/mittens, sunglasses, tote bag or purse, hair bows, friendship bracelets (woven with yarn or embroidery thread); Crafts & Activities: pencils, small manual pencil sharpener, pencil case, crayons, markers, pens, coloring books or pads, notebook, playdough, stickers, jump rope, finger puppets; Toys: foam ball, kickball (deflated & with manual air pump), slinky, Etch-A-Sketch; A Personal Note: Enclose a note about you and your family and include a note to encourage the child in their relationship with Jesus. Please also remember to pray for the child who will receive the gift. Deadline for getting your packed box to Ascension is November 13th.
Rebekah Book Group meets monthly, September through May, usually on the fourth Wednesday of the month. We have been meeting on Zoom at 6:30 pm. When we are able to meet in person again, we meet at a local restaurant for dinner. We make a list of books yearly, fiction and nonfiction, and then decide when to read them. Selections are not necessarily faith based. November’s selection is American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins. If you are interested in joining our group, contact Kathy Reid, krltr@brookings.net.
FEEDING BROOKINGS is happy to announce that, with your support, they were able to serve 203 families on October 22nd (drive through and deliveries)! Normal weekly distribution is on Thursdays from 4:00-5:00pm, but is on Wednesday the day of Thanksgiving.
VOLUNTEERS are needed with the following:
Feeding Brookings and Thanksgiving: Ascension will be providing 240+ dozen dinner rolls and possibly fresh sweet potatoes or butter for the Thanksgiving trimmings, which will be given away on Thursday Nov. 19th. If you would like to make a donation toward purchasing this, checks can be made to Ascension and indicate “FB-rolls” on the memo line. Joanne has already heard back from three other churches in town who are donating the stuffing, canned fruit and canned corn. The week of Thanksgiving, the usual drive through distribution for Feeding Brookings will be from 4-5pm on Wednesday, November 25th..
Bell Ringing: Salvation Army is again asking for members of Ascension Lutheran to volunteer to “ring the bell” for their annual kettle donation drive. Ascension has been asked to supply volunteers to ring the bell inside the Brookings Lewis Drug entrance on Friday and Saturday, November 20-21. Two hour shifts from 10:00am – 8:00pm are expected at this time. More details to come.
EVE circle will continue to meet on Monday nights at 6:30pm via zoom, until further notice. if anyone has any questions, you may call Doris Brown at 692-5901 or Nancy Nelson at 692-5312.
Church Building Use: The church is available for regularly scheduled group meetings; however, we ask that you please contact the church office if you plan to meet in the building. The building will remain locked and access allowed only for those scheduled groups. We ask that you observe social distancing guidelines and wear masks if you prefer. To minimize contamination, please remain in your designated area.
Please note that the staff is unavailable to answer phone calls during their weekly staff meeting on Thursdays from 9:00-10:30am (in case of holiday, meeting time may change).
Please note this temporary change: From now until further notice, the church building will be locked. Office staff will be available to answer the phone, so please call 692-6565 or email if you have a need. A pastor will also be available. Please visit our Facebook page or website for updated information or email the church office.
FEEDING BROOKINGS is happy to announce that, with your support, they were able to serve 203 families on October 22nd (drive through and deliveries)! Normal weekly distribution is on Thursdays from 4:00-5:00pm, but is on Wednesday the day of Thanksgiving.
VOLUNTEERS are needed with the following:
- Helping us to pack and distribute boxes on Thursday afternoons
- Helping to unload food on Monday mornings
- Driving a food truck on a rotating basis on early Thursday afternoons to pick up food from Wal-Mart and Hy-Vee
- Driving your car on a rotating basis to help deliver some food on Thursday afternoons
Feeding Brookings and Thanksgiving: Ascension will be providing 240+ dozen dinner rolls and possibly fresh sweet potatoes or butter for the Thanksgiving trimmings, which will be given away on Thursday Nov. 19th. If you would like to make a donation toward purchasing this, checks can be made to Ascension and indicate “FB-rolls” on the memo line. Joanne has already heard back from three other churches in town who are donating the stuffing, canned fruit and canned corn. The week of Thanksgiving, the usual drive through distribution for Feeding Brookings will be from 4-5pm on Wednesday, November 25th..
Bell Ringing: Salvation Army is again asking for members of Ascension Lutheran to volunteer to “ring the bell” for their annual kettle donation drive. Ascension has been asked to supply volunteers to ring the bell inside the Brookings Lewis Drug entrance on Friday and Saturday, November 20-21. Two hour shifts from 10:00am – 8:00pm are expected at this time. More details to come.
EVE circle will continue to meet on Monday nights at 6:30pm via zoom, until further notice. if anyone has any questions, you may call Doris Brown at 692-5901 or Nancy Nelson at 692-5312.
Church Building Use: The church is available for regularly scheduled group meetings; however, we ask that you please contact the church office if you plan to meet in the building. The building will remain locked and access allowed only for those scheduled groups. We ask that you observe social distancing guidelines and wear masks if you prefer. To minimize contamination, please remain in your designated area.
Please note that the staff is unavailable to answer phone calls during their weekly staff meeting on Thursdays from 9:00-10:30am (in case of holiday, meeting time may change).
Please note this temporary change: From now until further notice, the church building will be locked. Office staff will be available to answer the phone, so please call 692-6565 or email if you have a need. A pastor will also be available. Please visit our Facebook page or website for updated information or email the church office.