In Prayer this week, please remember:
*ILL OR HOSPITALIZED: Kyle Apland (Isabelle Apland’s great grandson); Isabelle Apland; Ruth Beckwith (Lois Bellows daughter); Dellas Cole; Renee Cramton (De’ Wiskur’s sister); Robyn Crary (Larry Fjeldos’ Niece); Theo Eggen (Jim & Shirley Eggen’s grandson); Dave Graper; Rick Holm (Mark & Becky Ekeland’s friend); Sharon Johnson (Bruce Johnson’s mother); Brian Jorgensen; Christopher Kepner (brother of Kyle Kepner); Roger Klinghagen (Lorraine Kracke’s brother-in-law); Kimberly Miller; Troy Munsterman (Chad’s brother); Mavis Neuberger; Amy Pedersen; Elaine Steffensen (Tom Steffensen’s mother & Yvonne Dobrenski’s sister); Carolee Stuberg (daughter of Orlyn & Alice Johnson);
Ron Waltz.
*HOMEBOUND: Ruth Lindsey; Dorene Lotzer; Bruce and Donna Neyhart; Ron Olson; Dolores Ostroot; Harold Widvey.
*MILITARY SERVICE: Benjamin Kempfert (Wally's grandson); Jessie Park (Paula Tursam's cousin's daughter); 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.
*MOVING OUT OF TOWN: Harold & Mavis Neuberger.
*ILL OR HOSPITALIZED: Kyle Apland (Isabelle Apland’s great grandson); Isabelle Apland; Ruth Beckwith (Lois Bellows daughter); Dellas Cole; Renee Cramton (De’ Wiskur’s sister); Robyn Crary (Larry Fjeldos’ Niece); Theo Eggen (Jim & Shirley Eggen’s grandson); Dave Graper; Rick Holm (Mark & Becky Ekeland’s friend); Sharon Johnson (Bruce Johnson’s mother); Brian Jorgensen; Christopher Kepner (brother of Kyle Kepner); Roger Klinghagen (Lorraine Kracke’s brother-in-law); Kimberly Miller; Troy Munsterman (Chad’s brother); Mavis Neuberger; Amy Pedersen; Elaine Steffensen (Tom Steffensen’s mother & Yvonne Dobrenski’s sister); Carolee Stuberg (daughter of Orlyn & Alice Johnson);
Ron Waltz.
*HOMEBOUND: Ruth Lindsey; Dorene Lotzer; Bruce and Donna Neyhart; Ron Olson; Dolores Ostroot; Harold Widvey.
*MILITARY SERVICE: Benjamin Kempfert (Wally's grandson); Jessie Park (Paula Tursam's cousin's daughter); 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.
*MOVING OUT OF TOWN: Harold & Mavis Neuberger.
Weekly Announcements from the UPDATE
Bishop and Synod “Listen, Learn, and Care” Meet & Greet coming October 15 Bishop Constanze Hagmaier and Synod Staff will be visiting Ascension on Tuesday, October 15, at 6:30pm. The visit is open to the entire Medary Conference, including members of Ascension Lutheran, and everyone is encouraged to attend!
Would you be willing to share your talent as a meal servant? We need people to coordinate meal events throughout the year. Multiple coordinators are desired. If questions, call the church office.
Lunch with the Word will resume October 15 and 17 with the study of Philippians. Tuesdays and Thursdays will cover the same chapter so you can choose which day works best each week. We’ll meet from 12:10-12:50 pm in the Fireside Room. Everyone is welcome and invited to bring a light lunch to eat as we discuss questions concerning each chapter. Study guides are on the kiosk. Philemon will be the next study.
The Brookings community has developed a tradition of helping those in need have warm winter outerwear before winter set in. Share the Warmth is set for Thurs., Oct. 17 at Faith Reformed Church from 9:00 AM to 8:30 PM. These items are being collected in Best Choice trucks parked at University Mall (near Lewis) and Faith Reformed Church. If you wish to volunteer for set up, clean up, or helping guests shop you can sign up at:
www.signupgenius.com/go/20f054caba828aafb6-share1
WOW! Word on Wednesdays is a new education opportunity for grades 1-5 on Wednesdays, 2:45-5:15 pm starting in January. If you would like your kids to participate or if you would like to help, contact Naomi at naomis@brookings.net.
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.
Adult Sunday School
Bad Girls of the Bible in Adult Sunday School: Learn surprising truths about the goodness of God from these infamous women. Bring your coffee into the Fireside Room and join in the discussion. Everyone is welcome.
SHARE YOUR PICTURES: What activities have you been involved in here at Ascension (or with Ascension groups on the go)? Did you take pictures? If you have participated in some fun events with Ascension over the past year, OR if you will be doing so, we hope you will share some pictures with us!
The old saying goes "a picture is worth a thousand words". Well, we want to share our love of God and of people, so what better way than with pictures? The Stewardship Ministry Team will be using some to demonstrate the congregation's commitment to our mission!
Thanks so much for everyone who is willing and able to help.
Send to ascension@brookings.net!
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.
OCTOBER ITEMS OF THE MONTH: Hearty Soup!
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.
Would you be willing to share your talent as a meal servant? We need people to coordinate meal events throughout the year. Multiple coordinators are desired. If questions, call the church office.
Lunch with the Word will resume October 15 and 17 with the study of Philippians. Tuesdays and Thursdays will cover the same chapter so you can choose which day works best each week. We’ll meet from 12:10-12:50 pm in the Fireside Room. Everyone is welcome and invited to bring a light lunch to eat as we discuss questions concerning each chapter. Study guides are on the kiosk. Philemon will be the next study.
The Brookings community has developed a tradition of helping those in need have warm winter outerwear before winter set in. Share the Warmth is set for Thurs., Oct. 17 at Faith Reformed Church from 9:00 AM to 8:30 PM. These items are being collected in Best Choice trucks parked at University Mall (near Lewis) and Faith Reformed Church. If you wish to volunteer for set up, clean up, or helping guests shop you can sign up at:
www.signupgenius.com/go/20f054caba828aafb6-share1
WOW! Word on Wednesdays is a new education opportunity for grades 1-5 on Wednesdays, 2:45-5:15 pm starting in January. If you would like your kids to participate or if you would like to help, contact Naomi at naomis@brookings.net.
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.
Adult Sunday School
Bad Girls of the Bible in Adult Sunday School: Learn surprising truths about the goodness of God from these infamous women. Bring your coffee into the Fireside Room and join in the discussion. Everyone is welcome.
SHARE YOUR PICTURES: What activities have you been involved in here at Ascension (or with Ascension groups on the go)? Did you take pictures? If you have participated in some fun events with Ascension over the past year, OR if you will be doing so, we hope you will share some pictures with us!
The old saying goes "a picture is worth a thousand words". Well, we want to share our love of God and of people, so what better way than with pictures? The Stewardship Ministry Team will be using some to demonstrate the congregation's commitment to our mission!
Thanks so much for everyone who is willing and able to help.
Send to ascension@brookings.net!
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.
OCTOBER ITEMS OF THE MONTH: Hearty Soup!
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.