In Prayer this week, please remember:
ILL OR HOSPITALIZED: Deloros Bertsch (friend of Paula Tursam & Linda Whitaker); Dellas Cole; Dave Graper; Brian
Harmdierks (friend of Ardis and James L. Johnson); Al Johnson; Roger Klinghagen (Lorraine Kracke’s brother-in-
law); Kimberly Miller; Ron Moe (Yvonne Dobrenski's brother); John Schultz; Lance and Katelyn Wilde (Viola Laabs’ grandson and his wife).
MOURNING THE DEATH OF A LOVED ONE: John Schultz and loved ones of Joanita Kant upon her death.
HOMEBOUND: Arne Brown; Brian Jorgensen; Dorene Lotzer; Bruce and Donna Neyhart; Artis Walton.
MILITARY SERVICE: Andre Jorgensen.
FOR OUR HEALTH CARE WORKERS: health and ability to serve community, ability to make difficult decisions, ability to weather stress.
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In-Person and On-Line Services streaming a weekend service online (via Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ascensionbrookings/?ref=bookmarks and via YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_HhdqaTwIvx6_lTeKxLK3w) for those who prefer to watch online. Singing is allowed but we ask you to keep your masks on.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:
*AV/Powerpoint Techs Needed: We are looking for volunteers to either help with powerpoint or the sound board. This is a great way for everyone to get involved, especially young people. Training and instructions will be provided. Use the link to sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040e4eabab29a0fe3-avtraining.
* Paraments: The Music and Worship Team is looking for a volunteer to commit to changing the paraments during the liturgical year, from Pentecost to Pentecost. If you love the beautiful purple of Lent, the red of special feast days like Reformation, and the white of Easter -- or if you just want to improve your knowledge of the Church calendar -- this would be a wonderful way to help with worship. This would be a one year commitment, and instructions/training would be provided. If you are interested, please contact Mary Kees or the Church Office.
* Ushers! If you can help with ushering for worship services, please contact the church office.
Middle School Youth and Parents: Join us in serving our Community at the Brookings Marathon! We host a water station and two road crossings for the event. Join us Saturday May 15th at 7am in the church parking lot. Contact Nichole Russell, Pastor Fred or the church office if interested!
Men, discover a Bible Study for you! Join us for Scripture, Fellowship, Prayer, and Coffee the second and fourth Saturdays of each month in the sanctuary. Bring your own Bible and mug for coffee! Contact Pastor Fred if interested. All are welcome!
Lutheran Outdoors is open this summer at NeSoDak, Klein Ranch and Outlaw Ranch. Ascenion will cover 20% of your registration if you let us know. To register go to www.losd.org.
Lunch with the Word: Hebrews 11-12:2
Want to dive into the Scriptures more? Or wanting to plug in with your local faith community?
Join us on Mondays in the North Meeting Room at Ascension Lutheran Church from 12:10-12:50PM or on Zoom (link below). Study runs 4/26-5/24. All are welcome, whether you can make every time or only come once. Bring your own lunch. Discussions guides are available on the Welcome desk or by email from Pr. Fred (fredb@brookings.net).
Walk Alongside New Members: Would you like to accompany new members during their first year in our church family? Contact the church office if you would like to be part of a new program from the Membership Participation team to support new members.
VBS, VBS! Do you think you are seeing double? Well, this year the kids (and volunteers) have a chance to enjoy VBS TWICE. We will be doing our own VBS August 1-5; the theme is Treasured: Discovering You’re Priceless to God. In addition, First Lutheran Church has invited us to also participate in their VBS, May 24-27. The theme at First Lutheran is I Wonder. More details to come.
Lutheran Outdoors is now accepting registration for summer camps. Register online at losd.org. Click on your camp of choice on the top of the page, scroll down to “summer programs”, then click on the “learn more” button to see your options. Note that camper programs at Joy Ranch for summer 2021 have been suspended, but the other camps are available. Ascension covers 20% of the registration fee for youth attending camp. Register online and then let the office know what week and camp you plan to attend.
Feeding Brookings drive-through distribution continues every Thursday from 4:00 to 5:00pm. A total of 994 boxes of food were given out in March. Thank you to all who donate and volunteer!
Please note that the staff is unavailable to answer phone calls during their weekly staff meeting on Thursdays from 9:00-10:45am (in case of holiday, meeting time may change).
Upcoming Activities:
· Knitting and Crocheting Group - May 18
· Senior Recognition, Pentecost Sunday - May 23
· Synod Assembly on Zoom, June 4-5
(Activities held at the church unless otherwise noted)
Please note that the staff is unavailable to answer phone calls during their weekly staff meeting on Thursdays from 9:00-10:45am (in case of holiday, meeting time may change).
Upcoming Activities:
· Knitting and Crocheting Group - May 18
· Senior Recognition, Pentecost Sunday - May 23
· Synod Assembly on Zoom, June 4-5
(Activities held at the church unless otherwise noted)