In Prayer this week, please remember:
*THOSE WHO ARE ILL OR HOSPITALIZED: Isabelle Apland; Dellas Cole; Renee Cramton (De’ Wiskur’s sister); Dave Graper; Eldon Hogie; Rick Holm (Mark & Becky Ekeland’s friend); Bonnie Hortness (Mary Fiedler's sister-in-law); Orlyn Johnson; Brian Jorgensen; Christopher Kepner (Kyle Kepner's brother); Roger Klinghagen (Lorraine Kracke’s brother-in-law); Kimberly Miller; Roberta Olson; Amy Pedersen; Carolee Stuberg (daughter of Orlyn & Alice Johnson); Ron Waltz.
*THOSE WHO MOURN THE DEATH OF A LOVED ONE: Carol and Richard Overby on the death of Carol’s mother, Audrey Lindberg.
*THOSE WHO ARE HOMEBOUND: Ruth Lindsey; Dorene Lotzer; Bruce & Donna Neyhart; Ron Olson; Dolores Ostroot; Harold Widvey.
*THOSE ACTIVATED FOR 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).
*THOSE WHO ARE ILL OR HOSPITALIZED: Isabelle Apland; Dellas Cole; Renee Cramton (De’ Wiskur’s sister); Dave Graper; Eldon Hogie; Rick Holm (Mark & Becky Ekeland’s friend); Bonnie Hortness (Mary Fiedler's sister-in-law); Orlyn Johnson; Brian Jorgensen; Christopher Kepner (Kyle Kepner's brother); Roger Klinghagen (Lorraine Kracke’s brother-in-law); Kimberly Miller; Roberta Olson; Amy Pedersen; Carolee Stuberg (daughter of Orlyn & Alice Johnson); Ron Waltz.
*THOSE WHO MOURN THE DEATH OF A LOVED ONE: Carol and Richard Overby on the death of Carol’s mother, Audrey Lindberg.
*THOSE WHO ARE HOMEBOUND: Ruth Lindsey; Dorene Lotzer; Bruce & Donna Neyhart; Ron Olson; Dolores Ostroot; Harold Widvey.
*THOSE ACTIVATED FOR 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).
Weekly Announcements from the UPDATE
Starting August 20th, Pastor Fred will be leading a Bible Study called Lunch with the Word from 12:10-12:50pm in the Fireside room. For our first series of Lunch with the Word, we’ll explore the Letter of Ephesians, covering a chapter a week for 6 weeks. In those 40 minutes, you’re invited to bring a light lunch as we discuss a few questions concerning each chapter individually. Discussion guides will be on the welcome center or available via email.
Thunder Road Event for Middle & High School Youth Sept 6: Sign up by August 30 to participate. Cost for Ascension Youth is $10, friends pay $15 (Ascension picks up the balance). Permission Forms need to be completed prior to departure! Parents AND kids need to meet at Ascension at 6:00 prior to the 6:45 departure. Kids will return approximately 2:00am. Adults willing to drive/chaperone, please talk to Pastor Fred.
School Kit Bags are available in the Gathering Area. Please take one and fill it with items on the list. These bags will be picked up in late September to be shipped to LWR (Lutheran World Relief) in the fall to go to children in Third World Countries.
Annual Floor waxing: Tile floors will be waxed August 23; there will be restricted access to parts of the church through August 28 as floors dry. Your patience and understanding is appreciated.
7th Grade Milestone: On August 24th at 10 am, 7th graders will meet at Schade Vineyard where they will learn more about the sacrament of Holy Communion and also get to stomp grapes and try fresh grape juice! Workshop recognition takes place on Sunday, August 25th at the 9:30am service.
Sunday School starts with Rally Day Beginning September 8th! Classes are held for all ages from 9:45-10:45am each Sunday. Teachers are needed for every grade level. More information on the curriculum schedule and the volunteer signup will be posted soon on the bulletin board in the Education Hallway or talk to Pam Ishmael (pami@brookings.net).
Confirmation Meeting with students and parents: September 11 at 6:00pm.
Middle/High School Group Kickoff: September 11, 7:00pm, for grades 6-12. There will be games, activities, and information about the upcoming year.
Do you have kids that like to sing? Joy Singers and Trinity Teens will be starting up in early September. If you have kids that might be interested, keep an eye out for more details
Church Directory Picture Retakes: If you missed getting your picture taken last year or would just like to have a new picture taken, LifeTouch photographers will be here October 7th. A signup sheet will be available soon. They request a minimum of 20 families sign up.
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.
Worship Schedule: There will be only one service on Sundays, at 9:30 AM from now through Labor Day. Saturday worship remains at 5:30 PM.
Feeding Brookings is a free food distribution for those in need that takes place at Ascension from 4:00-5:00pm each Thursday.
AUGUST ITEMS OF THE MONTH: Canned Meat
HYGIENE ITEMS: toilet paper, bar soap, shampoo, toothpaste
Volunteers are always needed. (Please sign up at www.feedingbrookings.org)
Feeding Brookings is a United Way sponsored organization and an equal opportunity provider.
22nd Avenue Construction Project: 22nd Avenue is now closed to through traffic between Minnesota Drive and Eastbrook Drive!. Those who normally use 22nd Avenue to and from Ascension will need to use alternate routes, such as 17th Avenue and Third Street. The project is anticipated to be completed in November.
Thunder Road Event for Middle & High School Youth Sept 6: Sign up by August 30 to participate. Cost for Ascension Youth is $10, friends pay $15 (Ascension picks up the balance). Permission Forms need to be completed prior to departure! Parents AND kids need to meet at Ascension at 6:00 prior to the 6:45 departure. Kids will return approximately 2:00am. Adults willing to drive/chaperone, please talk to Pastor Fred.
School Kit Bags are available in the Gathering Area. Please take one and fill it with items on the list. These bags will be picked up in late September to be shipped to LWR (Lutheran World Relief) in the fall to go to children in Third World Countries.
Annual Floor waxing: Tile floors will be waxed August 23; there will be restricted access to parts of the church through August 28 as floors dry. Your patience and understanding is appreciated.
7th Grade Milestone: On August 24th at 10 am, 7th graders will meet at Schade Vineyard where they will learn more about the sacrament of Holy Communion and also get to stomp grapes and try fresh grape juice! Workshop recognition takes place on Sunday, August 25th at the 9:30am service.
Sunday School starts with Rally Day Beginning September 8th! Classes are held for all ages from 9:45-10:45am each Sunday. Teachers are needed for every grade level. More information on the curriculum schedule and the volunteer signup will be posted soon on the bulletin board in the Education Hallway or talk to Pam Ishmael (pami@brookings.net).
Confirmation Meeting with students and parents: September 11 at 6:00pm.
Middle/High School Group Kickoff: September 11, 7:00pm, for grades 6-12. There will be games, activities, and information about the upcoming year.
Do you have kids that like to sing? Joy Singers and Trinity Teens will be starting up in early September. If you have kids that might be interested, keep an eye out for more details
Church Directory Picture Retakes: If you missed getting your picture taken last year or would just like to have a new picture taken, LifeTouch photographers will be here October 7th. A signup sheet will be available soon. They request a minimum of 20 families sign up.
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.
Worship Schedule: There will be only one service on Sundays, at 9:30 AM from now through Labor Day. Saturday worship remains at 5:30 PM.
Feeding Brookings is a free food distribution for those in need that takes place at Ascension from 4:00-5:00pm each Thursday.
AUGUST ITEMS OF THE MONTH: Canned Meat
HYGIENE ITEMS: toilet paper, bar soap, shampoo, toothpaste
Volunteers are always needed. (Please sign up at www.feedingbrookings.org)
Feeding Brookings is a United Way sponsored organization and an equal opportunity provider.
22nd Avenue Construction Project: 22nd Avenue is now closed to through traffic between Minnesota Drive and Eastbrook Drive!. Those who normally use 22nd Avenue to and from Ascension will need to use alternate routes, such as 17th Avenue and Third Street. The project is anticipated to be completed in November.