In Prayer this week, please remember:
ILL OR HOSPITALIZED: Kyle Apland (Isabelle Apland’s great grandson); Isabelle Apland; Sharon Carstensen (Dale West's sister); Dellas Cole; Renee Cramton (De’ Wiskur’s sister); Robyn Crary (Larry Fjeldos’ Niece); Theo Eggen (Jim & Shirley Eggen’s grandson); Dave Graper; Lydia Hauge (Becky Ekeland’s cousin); Rick Holm (Mark & Becky Ekeland’s friend); Brian Jorgensen; Christopher Kepner (brother of Kyle Kepner); Roger Klinghagen (Lorraine Kracke’s brother-in-law); Kimberly Miller; Troy Munsterman (Chad’s brother); Ray Ofstedal; Jeff Olson (Anita Ust’s brother); Amy Pedersen; Paul Richter; Leasa Smolinski; Carolee Stuberg (daughter of Alice Johnson); Jennie Wagner; Ron Waltz.
THOSE MOURNING THE DEATH OF A LOVED ONE: Ryan Sanborn Family (Brad Ruden's cousin) on the death of their two oldest daughters in a car accident; Georgiana Olson and Paula Meyer and their family on the death of Ron Olson (Georgiana’s husband and Paula’s father).
HOMEBOUND : Ruth Lindsey; Dorene Lotzer; Bruce and Donna Neyhart; Dolores Ostroot; Harold Widvey.
MILITARY SERVICE: Benjamin Kempfert (Wally's grandson); Pepin Richter (Paul & Linda’s son in Marine Basic Training).
MISSIONS: Katie Housiaux who is serving with ELCA’s Young Adults in Global Mission in Mexico.
CALL COMMITTEE AND THE PASTOR who will be called to serve as our next senior pastor.
ILL OR HOSPITALIZED: Kyle Apland (Isabelle Apland’s great grandson); Isabelle Apland; Sharon Carstensen (Dale West's sister); Dellas Cole; Renee Cramton (De’ Wiskur’s sister); Robyn Crary (Larry Fjeldos’ Niece); Theo Eggen (Jim & Shirley Eggen’s grandson); Dave Graper; Lydia Hauge (Becky Ekeland’s cousin); Rick Holm (Mark & Becky Ekeland’s friend); Brian Jorgensen; Christopher Kepner (brother of Kyle Kepner); Roger Klinghagen (Lorraine Kracke’s brother-in-law); Kimberly Miller; Troy Munsterman (Chad’s brother); Ray Ofstedal; Jeff Olson (Anita Ust’s brother); Amy Pedersen; Paul Richter; Leasa Smolinski; Carolee Stuberg (daughter of Alice Johnson); Jennie Wagner; Ron Waltz.
THOSE MOURNING THE DEATH OF A LOVED ONE: Ryan Sanborn Family (Brad Ruden's cousin) on the death of their two oldest daughters in a car accident; Georgiana Olson and Paula Meyer and their family on the death of Ron Olson (Georgiana’s husband and Paula’s father).
HOMEBOUND : Ruth Lindsey; Dorene Lotzer; Bruce and Donna Neyhart; Dolores Ostroot; Harold Widvey.
MILITARY SERVICE: Benjamin Kempfert (Wally's grandson); Pepin Richter (Paul & Linda’s son in Marine Basic Training).
MISSIONS: Katie Housiaux who is serving with ELCA’s Young Adults in Global Mission in Mexico.
CALL COMMITTEE AND THE PASTOR who will be called to serve as our next senior pastor.
Weekly Announcements from the UPDATE
Mitten & Sock Tree: Share warmth this year by adding mittens, gloves and socks to our Giving Tree. Hats, scarfs and other warm items are also appreciated!
Rebekah Book Group - December 5, 5:30pm at Yessica’s restaurant. Contact Kathy Reid with questions or to join the group, krltr@brookings.net.
Noisy Offering: The Noisy Offerings for December will support Project Joy. Project Joy is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing children and families living in Brookings County, who are in need, an opportunity to receive holiday gifts with the help of donations such as our noisy offering.
THANK YOU to everyone who donated shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samaritan’s Purse, an international Christian relief and evangelism organization headed by Franklin Graham. We collected 54 boxes in total. Those who donated, you have helped to demonstrate God’s love to needy children around the world through your participation!
Babysitting/Date Night -- Need to get a little Christmas shopping done or a night out with your spouse?? Ascension Youth will be offering their babysitting services on Saturday, November 30th from 3:30-8:00pm. Sign up required -- located on the kiosk.
Ascension Lutheran Church Scholarship: If you are a member of Ascension and a High School senior this year, you are eligible to apply for the Ascension Lutheran Church Scholarship. Applications are available in the church office or on the Ascension website homepage and need to be returned to the church office by December 15.
The Ascension Mission Diversity Travel Experience Award is offered annually to assist those participating in mission/service experiences. A selection committee will determine the recipient(s) and the amount of the award. Applications may be picked up at the church office during office hours and are due back by January 31st. The award is to be used to participate in a domestic (cross cultural) or international mission/service project experience as part of Ascension Lutheran Church’s (or SDSU University Lutheran Center’s) mission outreach program as deemed appropriate by the selection committee. Awards will be announced March 1st; committee decisions will be final.
Registration for Lutherans Outdoors Summer Camp 2020 is open. Go to LOSD.org for more information.
Finding God’s purpose for Ascension: Darrin Daggitt will be leading a series of four hour-long bible study/discussions to help us discern: What is God’s purpose for Ascension? Having a clearly defined purpose is an important step in the transition process as we prepare to welcome a new senior pastor. Our goal at the end of the series of meetings is to have a purpose statement and a list of Ascension’s core values. Please join this bible study/discussion on November 23rd, December 7th and 14th at 9:00am in the Fellowship Hall. Treats and coffee will be provided.
The November/December meeting of the Rebekah Book Group will be Thursday, December 5, 5:30 pm, at Yessica’s Restaurant. Please note date change. Contact Kathy Reid, krltr@brookings.net, if you have any questions or are interested in joining our group.
Looking for Meal Coordinators: If you would be willing to help coordinate meal events throughout the year, please call the church office. The more people we can get to sign up, the less work (and more fun) it will be for everyone.
Audio/Visual Technology Volunteers needed:
1) Volunteers needed to run the A/V during the second Sunday of the month at the late service and someone for the fourth Sunday of the month at the early service.
2) In addition, when the TV screens come in for the sanctuary, volunteers will be needed to help run the visual part of the A/V system. It involves coming a little early to services to start the announcement slides and then advancing the slides during worship.
Training is provided for both volunteer positions. Please let Naomi know if you are interested in volunteering in either way. You can email her at naomis@brookings.net.
Middle School Youth (and parents): please come and assist with Feeding Brookings on November 27, 3:30pm.
Note that there will be NO regular youth activities on Wednesday, November 27 (choirs/youth group meetings/Confirmation)
Update on Katie Housiaux's service with Young Adults in Global Missions: Click the "Outreach" link on our website to access Katie's newsletter account of her adventures so far. Katie will be sharing additional newsletters in the upcoming months.
If you will need a ride to church, please call the church office (692-6565) by mid-week so that arrangements can be made.
Feeding Brookings is a free food distribution for those in need that takes place at Ascension from 4:00-5:00pm each Thursday.
December items: ITEMS OF THE MONTH: Canned Meats (tuna, chicken, Spam, etc.)
HYGIENE ITEMS: toilet paper, bar soap, shampoo, toothpaste are also very welcome.
Volunteers are always needed. (Please sign up at www.feedingbrookings.org)
Feeding Brookings is a United Way sponsored organization and an equal opportunity provider.
WOW! Word on Wednesdays is a new education opportunity for grades K-5 which will start on January 8th from 2:45pm to 5:15pm. We will have snacks, crafts, learning and play time during this after school program.
You can register your children on the website under the "Youth" drop down menu. You can also sign up to volunteer under that same menu. It will take many people to make this program a success, please consider registering your child(ren) and volunteering your time! The cost of the program is $15 per child per semester with a $30 family max. Scholarships are available. The deadline for registration is December 13. If you have any questions, please contact Naomi at 692-6565 or naomis@brookings.net.
Rebekah Book Group - December 5, 5:30pm at Yessica’s restaurant. Contact Kathy Reid with questions or to join the group, krltr@brookings.net.
Noisy Offering: The Noisy Offerings for December will support Project Joy. Project Joy is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing children and families living in Brookings County, who are in need, an opportunity to receive holiday gifts with the help of donations such as our noisy offering.
THANK YOU to everyone who donated shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samaritan’s Purse, an international Christian relief and evangelism organization headed by Franklin Graham. We collected 54 boxes in total. Those who donated, you have helped to demonstrate God’s love to needy children around the world through your participation!
Babysitting/Date Night -- Need to get a little Christmas shopping done or a night out with your spouse?? Ascension Youth will be offering their babysitting services on Saturday, November 30th from 3:30-8:00pm. Sign up required -- located on the kiosk.
Ascension Lutheran Church Scholarship: If you are a member of Ascension and a High School senior this year, you are eligible to apply for the Ascension Lutheran Church Scholarship. Applications are available in the church office or on the Ascension website homepage and need to be returned to the church office by December 15.
The Ascension Mission Diversity Travel Experience Award is offered annually to assist those participating in mission/service experiences. A selection committee will determine the recipient(s) and the amount of the award. Applications may be picked up at the church office during office hours and are due back by January 31st. The award is to be used to participate in a domestic (cross cultural) or international mission/service project experience as part of Ascension Lutheran Church’s (or SDSU University Lutheran Center’s) mission outreach program as deemed appropriate by the selection committee. Awards will be announced March 1st; committee decisions will be final.
Registration for Lutherans Outdoors Summer Camp 2020 is open. Go to LOSD.org for more information.
Finding God’s purpose for Ascension: Darrin Daggitt will be leading a series of four hour-long bible study/discussions to help us discern: What is God’s purpose for Ascension? Having a clearly defined purpose is an important step in the transition process as we prepare to welcome a new senior pastor. Our goal at the end of the series of meetings is to have a purpose statement and a list of Ascension’s core values. Please join this bible study/discussion on November 23rd, December 7th and 14th at 9:00am in the Fellowship Hall. Treats and coffee will be provided.
The November/December meeting of the Rebekah Book Group will be Thursday, December 5, 5:30 pm, at Yessica’s Restaurant. Please note date change. Contact Kathy Reid, krltr@brookings.net, if you have any questions or are interested in joining our group.
Looking for Meal Coordinators: If you would be willing to help coordinate meal events throughout the year, please call the church office. The more people we can get to sign up, the less work (and more fun) it will be for everyone.
Audio/Visual Technology Volunteers needed:
1) Volunteers needed to run the A/V during the second Sunday of the month at the late service and someone for the fourth Sunday of the month at the early service.
2) In addition, when the TV screens come in for the sanctuary, volunteers will be needed to help run the visual part of the A/V system. It involves coming a little early to services to start the announcement slides and then advancing the slides during worship.
Training is provided for both volunteer positions. Please let Naomi know if you are interested in volunteering in either way. You can email her at naomis@brookings.net.
Middle School Youth (and parents): please come and assist with Feeding Brookings on November 27, 3:30pm.
Note that there will be NO regular youth activities on Wednesday, November 27 (choirs/youth group meetings/Confirmation)
Update on Katie Housiaux's service with Young Adults in Global Missions: Click the "Outreach" link on our website to access Katie's newsletter account of her adventures so far. Katie will be sharing additional newsletters in the upcoming months.
If you will need a ride to church, please call the church office (692-6565) by mid-week so that arrangements can be made.
Feeding Brookings is a free food distribution for those in need that takes place at Ascension from 4:00-5:00pm each Thursday.
December items: ITEMS OF THE MONTH: Canned Meats (tuna, chicken, Spam, etc.)
HYGIENE ITEMS: toilet paper, bar soap, shampoo, toothpaste are also very welcome.
Volunteers are always needed. (Please sign up at www.feedingbrookings.org)
Feeding Brookings is a United Way sponsored organization and an equal opportunity provider.
WOW! Word on Wednesdays is a new education opportunity for grades K-5 which will start on January 8th from 2:45pm to 5:15pm. We will have snacks, crafts, learning and play time during this after school program.
You can register your children on the website under the "Youth" drop down menu. You can also sign up to volunteer under that same menu. It will take many people to make this program a success, please consider registering your child(ren) and volunteering your time! The cost of the program is $15 per child per semester with a $30 family max. Scholarships are available. The deadline for registration is December 13. If you have any questions, please contact Naomi at 692-6565 or naomis@brookings.net.