ASCENSION’S MISSION STATEMENT:

We as members of Ascension and fellow members in the body of Christ gather around the Word and Sacrament for worship and nurture. Here we receive power to reach out in Christ’s name using our resources to seek and make new disciples while continuing to serve our community and our world.

Ascension’s Happenings

SEPTEMBER 24, 2017

If it’s happening at Ascension, this is where you need to look to find EVERYTHING you need to know!

Keep this booklet handy each week for useful information about Education Opportunities,

Ministries, Fellowship, and everything else that you need!

It’s all right here!

OUR STEWARDSHIP FOR: September 17, 2017

Attendance: Sunday Worship: 8 a.m.: 173 10:30 a.m.: 136 Total: 309 Sunday School Attendance: 159

2017 Offerings:

Needed each Week: $ 11,308 Budgeted amount/Year to Date: $ 429,704

Weekly Offering: $ 9,199 Received amount/Year to Date: $ 464,901 Parking Lot Funds (Since 3/12): $ 67,616

STEWARDSHIP

To simplify the process of leaving a message after hours for members of the office staff, please keep the following information handy:

Pastor John Larson, 303-794-4636, ext.101 or Email to pastorjohnlarson@aol.com Michael Zehnder, 303-794-4636, ext. 102 or Email to musicmikealc@gmail.com Kathy Johnson, 303-794-4636, ext.104 or Email to Kathy.johnson@adatacorp.com Kathie Harvey or general messages, 303-794-4636, ext.100 or Email to alutheran@aol.com Jenna Lawrenz, 303-794-4636, ext. 103 or 303-913-3512 or Email to jenna.lindeman@cune.org Chandra Cornell in the Preschool, 303-730-4636, ext. 106 or 109 or Email to chandra@alcpreschool.com

In the event of an emergency outside of office hours, Pastor Larson can be reached at his home number, 303-420-8918, or on his cell phone, 303-408-9819.

HOW TO REACH US:

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS FLOWERS DONATED BY:

Mary Hert, in loving memory of her son, Scott Hert and her niece, Dayni.

IS THERE A TECH-EXPERT IN THE CHURCH? One of our member is in need of someone who knows quite a bit about operating a cell phone...and has the patience to work with someone who needs a decent working knowledge in the operation of her cell phone. She might also need some assistance in working with her provider to locate a phone that might be more user friendly. If you are able to help, please contact the Church Office at 303-794-4636 or talk to Pastor John.

The family of Wilma Imbusch invites you to an open house for Wilma's 86th birthday on Saturday, September 30 from 3-7 p.m. It will be at her daughter, Jodi's, house (2567 S. Dover Way in Lakewood, 80227).

IT’S A PARTY—FOR A SPECIAL SOMEONE!

The quarterly Voter’s Meeting for Ascension Lutheran Church will be held TODAY at noon. Our Ladies Guild will serve a luncheon that is provided by the ALC Foundation. On the agenda is the final report on our Parking Lot (final costs, etc…); the selection of a member to represent the congregation at the circuit forum and attend the District Convention in the summer of 2018; nominate our Circuit Visitor; the hiring of a Youth Coordinator; and the allocation of a $20,000 gift for hurricane relief. We hope you can come and involve yourself in the business of our congregation.

VOTER’S MEETING – TODAY – SEPTEMBER 24, NOON

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AT ASCENSION SUNDAY MORNING CLASSES

WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY—Tuesdays, 9:30—11 a.m. Our current study is on the book “The Day That Changed Forever” by Tim Roehl. Contact Mavis Slifka with questions.

KOINONIA—Thursdays (1st and 3rd) at 1:30 p.m. Meets in the afternoon at various homes. Our study is Noah Built His Ark in the Sunshine by James W. Moore. Please join us! For more information, call Joyce Dowdy at 303-794-7614.

CLASSES THROUGH THE WEEK

W E D N E S DAY NIGHT L I V E SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

Menu: Chef’s Choice! (Menu will be posted on the website when determined.)

Pre-confirmation and Confirmation Classes, Adult Bible Study and Choir and Bell Rehearsals!

Please join us in the Fellowship Hall at 5 p.m. for Adult Bible Class as Pastor Larson leads us and we continue a study on the Book of Matthew!

ADULT STUDY FOR WEDNESDAY NIGHT! JOIN US THIS WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6!

Extended Day Preschool Program—Ascension’s Extended Day Preschool program for children ages 2 1/2 to 5 years old. Contact our Director, Chandra Cornell, at 303-794-4636 x 106. Classes are on Monday, Wednesday & Friday from 9:30 a.m.—2:30 p.m. during the school year. If you know of anyone looking for an excellent Christian preschool, be sure to tell them about Ascension’s outstanding Extended Day Preschool program! We are accepting registration for Fall/Winter of 2017! Call regarding availability!

EXTENDED DAY PRESCHOOL

ADULT BIBLE CLASS—Join us this morning in the Fellowship Hall at 9:15 a.m. as Pastor Larson continues the study on “A Man Named Martin: The Movement”.

Young Adult Bible Class—Please join us in the Music Room!

Youth—Grades 9—12 have a weekly Bible study. Please join us in the youth room at 9:15 a.m.

Visit the Ascension Library! There are several new books (Fiction, Bible and Bible Helps,Trinity/Life of Christ, Devotional, Prayer, Theology) located on the New Books Shelf. They are labeled by category and easy to find by the colored dots on the book spine. Come by and check out the NEW BOOKS SHELF.

LIBRARY NEWS!

LEARNING TO BE MORE CONTENT is the new Bible study which began Wednesday, September 13, in the Fellowship Hall, 10—11:15 a.m. The study will be taught by Pastor Don Ginkel.

Children’s Sunday School—Sunday School begins at 9:15 a.m. Grades 4 and below meet in the Community Room downstairs for their opening. Other grades go to their respective classrooms.

"The 18th Annual Lutheran High School Auction will take place on Friday, November 17, at 6:30 p.m. Please go to www.lhsparker.org/auction for ticket, donation and sponsorship information."

LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL NEWS!

OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE AND GIVE

OUR NEXT MILITARY MAILING COLLECTION SUNDAY WILL BE ON OCTOBER 15! Please place your donations in the white cabinet near the lower level entrance. Because of your generosity, we have been able to send 776 packages to service men and women as of September 5! AT THE PRESENT TIME, WE NEED SNACK FOODS (INDIVIDUALLY PACKAGED HARD CANDY, NUTS, GRANOLA BARS, ETC.) AND INDIVIDUAL DRINK MIXES!

SUPPORT OUR MILITARY

LOVE INC. CORNER: TO VOLUNTEER OR FOR ASSISTANCE CALL 303-794-LOVE (5683)

Want your church to learn more about what IMPACT is doing in the community – gather a small group from your church to provide the meal for one of our weekly program nights (Thursdays 5:30-6:30 p.m.). Sign up your small group: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080945aea82ca7fc1-meal.

Love INC’s main purpose is to provide opportunities to our communities through over 45 churches that give Love INC. a volunteer base. Love INC leads our efforts to shelter the homeless. Love INC provides diapers, financial planning and rides for people that need help getting to the Doctor’s office, the grocery store or the bank. In other words, Love INC. with their Gap Ministries, provides help that is normally not performed by our churches.

Love INC's Renewed Treasures! Donate, Serve, or Shop! Love INC's network of churches have opened, Renewed Treasures Community Resale Shoppe. Bring your quality donations during office hours, and stay to shop. Volunteers from all of Littleton's churches run the shop! Located at 6512 S. Broadway, next to Solid Grounds.

When you realize you are in need where is a good place to begin? A call to Love INC’s helpline will help anyone in need with the most appropriate resources, closest to their home. Love INC links community and church resources to help. Love INC then follows up with the next steps in the process. Call the helpline 303-794-LOVE (5683).

INTEGRATED FAMILY COMMUNITY SERVICES—FORMERLY INTER-FAITH

NEXT SUNDAY WILL BE FOOD COLLECTION SUNDAY (FOR IFCS)!—Please place your non-perishable food items in the blue bin in the Church Office at any time! (They pick-up every few weeks!) If you have questions, please contact the Church Office.

SEVERE WEATHER SHELTER NETWORK DATES FOR 2017-2018:

Ascension will be hosting 10 weeks this year as follows: October 8-14; October 29-November 4; November 26-December 2; December 24-30; January 14-20; February 4-10; February 25-March 3; March 18-24; April 8-14 and April 22-28.

Please be on the look out for additional information as the season begins to ramp up. I am looking forward to working with everyone this season. If you have any questions or would like to volunteer, please contact Bri Bly at 623-680-9510 or email her at bribly@gmail.com.

FLU SHOT CLINIC—OCTOBER 1 @ 9-10:30 A.M. School has started and it is time to start thinking about your annual flu vaccination! A flu shot clinic has been scheduled at Ascension NEXT Sunday, October 1 in the Church Office. The sign-up sheet is on the Bulletin Board and the Information Sheets and Consent Form can be found in the Church Office.

Ladies Guild will be collecting gently used shoes this month, for the Soles-4-Souls program. They can use children's and adult shoes, in good condition. There will be a box in the Narthex for your donations. And thanks!

LADIES GUILD SHOE COLLECTION

Ascension’s Mission Partners: The Rocky Mountain District of the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod; Lutheran High School; Lutheran Family Services—Rocky Mountains; Children’s Christian Concern Society—LeadaChild; Rev. Mark Moss; Biblical Orthodox Lutheran Mission (BOLM); Lutherans for Life.

Prayer Ministry—Doris and Charlotte are the contacts for our prayer chain. Please call or email them with your prayer concerns. Doris Rohde: (303-796-0913) or dj424@comcast.net or Charlotte Wilkinson: (303-877-2954) or charwilk25@hotmail.com.

Ascension is a Stephen Ministry congregation—If you are interested in having a caring Stephen Minister support and encourage you through any concern or crisis in your life, call one of our Stephen Leaders:

Dana Thom at 303-263-5203, Steve Shelton at 303-798-5901, Lorraine Winckler at 303-875-9345, or Pastor Larson at 303-794-4636.

If you are interested in becoming a Stephen Minister, please contact any of the individuals listed.

MISSION AND MINISTRY

YES!! You are a member of the Foundation if you are a member of Ascension Lutheran Church!!

The Foundation Board Meeting was August 10, 2017. Sandon Purcell our Wells Fargo Financial Advisor met with the Board to update us on our investments. Year-to-date our investments are up 8.58% (NICE) and he suggested we stay steady on our holdings of global and balanced funds. The Board agreed.

The summer is coming to a close with the middle of August here, so it is time to start thinking about the start of fall activities. The Board approved the following Grant Requests: from the Reformation 500 Team in the amount of $750 for the Reformation Congregational Dinner on October 8, ‘Celebrating our Lutheran Heritage’; from the Ascension Ladies Guild for the Voters’ Meeting Lunches for 2017-18 for $600; and continued support for Iantha Scheiwe in the amount of $1,500 and Stephanie Lund in Slovakia for $500, both serving as Mission of Christ partners sharing God’s saving gospel message. All requests were approved by the Board. Our Executive Committee will be preparing the budget for 2018, Larry Nisbet is reviewing our presentation on the church website and the Board has several other projects in the pipeline to be announced. Thank you to all who have supported the Foundation recently, especially the Barb Holthaus Family and the Ron Rohde Family.

To support your Foundation with a gift or submit a Grant Request please contact Mike Price at 303-880-0028 or Jim Shelton at 303-794-3504 . For a timely response please have your Grant Request in before the end of the month.

In the Narthex, you will find a Foundation Bulletin Board. There are envelopes for special gifts or memorials made to the Foundation. Grant applications and guidelines are available, as well. PLEASE SUBMIT GRANT APPLICATIONS BY THE END OF EACH MONTH. THANKS.

THE FOUNDATION BULLETIN BOARD

SPECIAL MINISTRIES AND MISSIONS! ASCENSION LUTHERAN CHURCH FOUNDATION

UPCOMING EVENTS!

Join us for the LWML South Central Zone Fall Rally on September 30 from 9:30 am -2:30 pm at Shepherd of the Rockies Lutheran Church (106 Rosalie Road, Bailey, CO 80421) The Cost is $5 (Continental breakfast and lunch provided). The theme will be Faith Works. Theme Verse: "It is by Grace we have been saved through Faith…it is the Gift of God….we are God's workmanship created in Christ Jesus to do good works which God prepared in advance for us to do." Eph. 2:8-10

Fall is a great time to visit the mountains! Our aspens will be changing and showcasing God's country; Meet District and Zone representatives; Hear exciting Convention news; Elect a new Zone President and Treasurer; Participate in a Bible Study with Zone Pastor Chris Mathis; Enjoy fellowship with other women of the LWML.

Mission Projects will be shoe collection for Soles-4-Souls (bring your gently used shoes) and assembling Hygiene Kits for Orphan Grain Train (see attached Hygiene Kit items). If each Society could bring materials to complete at least 5 kits, we'd have enough to send. Monetary donations gratefully accepted to help with shipping costs.

RSVP to CathyThiesen at mary .c.thiesen@gmail.com by September 23. Hope to see you in September with a Bible, a friend, and your Mites!

LUTHERAN WOMENS MISSIONARY LEAGUE: FALL RALLY

Our First concerts will be: Reformation concert – 500th Year – A Celebration; Saturday, October 28 @ 7:30 p.m., Bethany Lutheran Church (4500 E. Hampden, Cherry Hills Village); Sunday, October 29 @ 7:30 p.m., Bethlehem Lutheran Church (2100 North Wadsworth Blvd. Lakewood)

Holiday Concerts, please note changes in venues: Rejoice Our Light Has Come; Saturday, December 9 @ 3 p.m. at The Sanctuary (3101 W. 31st Avenue, Denver). Silent Auction will be held here. Joyous Carols of the Season; Sunday, December 10 @ 12 p.m. The Lutheran Hospital, (8300 W. 38th Avenue, Wheat Ridge) and: Rejoice Our Light Has Come; Sunday, December 10 @ 3 p.m., The Lutheran Hospital Chapel of the Good Samaritan, (8300 W. 38th Avenue, Wheat Ridge).

All concerts will be free. A free will offering will be collected if you so desire.

THE LUTHERAN CHORALE: A NEW SEASON

Like Schnitzel? Beer? Red cabbage? Kraut? Apple Struedel? Wine? October 8 at 12 noon will be our Reformation German Dinner catered by Helga's Restaurant. Featured entertainment by Katie Luther "Live" and the 4Given quartet. $10 advance tickets (kids 5-12, $5) are available today and next Sunday in the narthex. Space is limited. You won't want to miss it!

COME FOR DINNER: OCTOBER 8 AT 12 P.M.

You Deserve a Lutheran Marriage Encounter Weekend on Oct 20 - 22, 2017 at the Glen Eyrie Conference Center - Colorado Springs CO. Apply now at GodLovesMarriage.org! Questions? Email: jjpettinger@gmail.com or Call: 720-635-9093. Weekends fill fast - don't miss out!

LUTHERAN MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER WEEKEND!

Join us! October 26, 27 and 28 at 10:30 a.m. at the Elvis Theaters (Kipling & Bowles) for a screening of “Martin Luther-The Idea That Changed the World” followed by a question and answer session with Pastor Greg (Hosanna Lutheran, 303-973-1706 or hosanna.lutheran@att.net). Tickets are available at the box office for $6—includes a small soda and popcorn.

MARTIN LUTHER-THE IDEA THAT CHANGED THE WORLD

Join us at Shepherd of the Hills (7691 S University Blvd, Centennial) on October 22 from 4-6 p.m. for a special Worship service that special music and speakers. Stay after Worship for a delicious meal catered by Helga’s! Please call 303-798-0711 to RSVP. A free will donation of $10/adults and $5/child is suggested. Please see the bulletin board for details!

CELEBRATING REFORMATION: SUNDAY, 10/22, 4-6 P.M. AT SHEPHERD OF THE HILLS

MATTERS OF IMPORTANCE!

Thanks to the many folks who bought a ticket for a chance to attend the exciting Bronco-Charger game on Monday, September 11. About $915 was raised to help put the finishing touches on the Parking Lot. Mr. Bob Hea was the lucky winner! (See, it wasn't fixed!!)

A FUN-FUNDRAISER FOR THE PARKING LOT-RESULTS ARE IN!

On September 12, our Church Council voted to send $20,000 of congregational funds for Hurricane Relief through the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod World Relief and Human Care. Our Voter’s, on September 24, will be asked for approval of this gift. If you would like to add to this gift you may write a check to Ascension and highlight that the gift is for Hurricane Relief. Your gifts and your prayers are greatly needed.

HURRICANE RELIEF FUND—HOW YOU CAN HELP!

Our meeting on October 7 at 7 p.m. at Ascension will feature the movie, “Evolution’s Achilles Heels.” This 90-minute film from Creation Ministries International features interviews with 15 Ph.D. scientists about the greatest weaknesses of modern evolutionary theory, covering natural selection, genetics, the origin of life, cosmology, ethical implications and other important topics. It received an award from the Christian Worldview Film Festival in 2015. The Dove Foundation announced, “If we could award Evolution’s Achilles’ Heels more than five Dove, our best rating, we would!” Also, just a reminder that Dr. Terry Mortenson of Answers in Genesis will be giving several talks today and Monday at Life Fellowship, 11500 N Sheridan Blvd, Westminster, CO 80020. See this link for more information: http://answersingenesis.org/bios/terry-mortenson/.

If you’d like to receive our emails or newsletters, you can sign up by going to our website, www.denversocietyofcreation.org and on either the “Home” Tab or the “Contact” Tab, click on “Click here to receive our emails and newsletters!” Just fill in your first and last name and email (address and phone are optional). You’ll receive an email asking you to confirm your subscription. Follow the instructions in that email and you’re in! (Alternatively, you can send an email to info@denversocietyofcreation.org and request to receive our emails. We’ll do the signup process for you.) Also, we’ve been posting videos of our speakers on the web site, so if you missed a meeting and would like to see the presentation, just go to our website, click on “Past Speakers” and select the video you would like to view.

DENVER SOCIETY OF CREATION

If you missed our annual Angel Tree collection today, you may send checks or cash to Ascension Lutheran with Angel Tree on the memo line until October 20. Contact Jude Donovan by email at Heyjude264@aol.com or 303-972-0873 for more information.

ANGEL ALERT!!!!

Good Job at State Fair!! Andrew Groeling exhibited an electricity project he made in 4-H this year, and he won Grand Champion at the Colorado State Fair in Electricity! Kiersten Johnson exhibited two baking projects at the state fair, and she won Reserve Champion in scones and Champion in quick breads. Krissy Schwerin competed in dog obedience and showmanship and scored high in both categories among stiff competition. Great job to all of you!! Awesome work, and congrats!

WAY TO GO!!!!

PRE-ORDER “THE REFORMATION” AT A SPECIAL PRICE THROUGH OCTOBER 16 You have the opportunity to pre-order “The Reformation” a 250 page, hard bound book for $22.49, a savings of $7.50 off of the publication price! If ordered after the October 16 deadline, your price will be $29.99. Sign-up to order on the bulletin board NOW for this special price. Please make your check out to Ascension and note “Reformation Book” in the memo section.

MATTERS OF IMPORTANCE!

LUTHERAN RADIO STATION WORLDWIDE KFUO

Listen to Worldwide KFUO.org, your radio station for practical Lutheran talk, daily Bible and Confession studies, daily worship opportunities, and current issues from a Lutheran worldview. Programs are archived at KFUO.org for 24/7 on-demand listening. You can also find our programming wherever you get your podcasts! Have a question or comment? Find us at @KFUOradio on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

This week on KFUO.org, we study the lectionary for the 17th Sunday after Pentecost - Proper 21 on

Thy Strong Word (9/27 @ 11am CT), begin working through the Gospel of Matthew on Sharper Iron

(weekdays @ 8am CT), and continue examining our Lutheran faith in the Apology of the Augsburg

Confession on Concord Matters (9/26 @ 2pm CT). Find programs archived on demand at kfuo.org!

Call 800-730-2727 or email letstalk@kfuo.org to join the conversation on "Let's Talk!"

THANK YOU!! My family and I have been so touched and blessed by your calls, emails, cards, food, and prayers following my hip replacement revision surgery. Your caring has been instrumental in helping me through this recovery process, and it's greatly appreciated! The surgery went well, so now it will simply take a bit of time to get back on both feet, unaided! Thank you again. God is good, and so are the loving people at Ascension!” Kathy and Bob Johnson and family

“Many thanks for your prayers, cards, thoughts and visits following my recent knee replacement and the surgery to repair the damage from the post replacement fall. I am doing well and I look forward to returning soon!” Jackie Adams

MANY THANKS!!

Are we praying for you, for a loved one, or for a dear friend?

If so, please check the prayers and let us know if there are any updates or changes! Thank you!

PRAYERS...WE NEED YOUR HELP!

GOT MUSICAL TALENT? You know where the GIFT of singing or playing an instrument comes from, right? God bestows GIFTS upon mankind so they may be USED. You and your gift of musical talent actually BELONG to the rest of us, did you know that? (“For just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, so in Christ we, though many, form one body, and each member belongs to all the others. We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us.” Romans 12)

So this is your wake up call. What GIFT has God given you to share and USE? (“Hide it under a bushel, NO!”) Consider all the opportunities to sing or play as described in the music ministry flyer and sign up today! Try it for a few weeks and see how it feels to let God flow through you!

JOIN ASCENSION’S MUSIC MINISTRY!

We are pleased to announce the introduction of an electronic option for making regular offerings. Contributions can now be debited automatically from your checking or savings account or processed using your credit or debit card. Our new electronic giving program offers convenience for you and much-needed donation consistency for our congregation.

If you are currently giving on a weekly basis, you will no longer need to write out 52 checks a year or prepare 52 envelopes. And, when travel, illness or other circumstances prevent you from attending services, this program will allow your weekly offerings to continue on an uninterrupted basis. All you need to do is visit the church website at http://www.alutheran.org/give-online/ and follow the on-screen instructions at the bottom of the page.

If you have any questions please contact Margo Pasha by email at MargoALPasha@yahoo.com or 303-979-3497

ASCENSION NOW HAS ON-LINE GIVING!

Dear Older Lutheran Ladies Socials (DOLLS)—Single ladies who get together monthly for an outing and fellowship. Call Carol Shepherd for more information at 303-552-7485.

Quilters Circle: Ascension Ladies who gather to quilt on Saturdays from 2—4 p.m. Call Chris Peepgrass at 303-798-4018.

FELLOWSHIP AND MORE!

Hello Fellow Moms!! Come join us for MOPS* on the second Tuesday of every month from 9:30 to 11:30! It's the mother of all mom meetups! We will have food, speakers, videos, crafts and lots of laughs. Free childcare. * MOPS is for soon to be moms and moms with kids through Kindergarten. Our NEXT meeting is October 10th. We look forward to seeing you! God's blessings!

Questions? Email Christy Williams at hhpets@yahoo.com or Jenna Lawrenz at jenna.lindeman@cune.org

SEPTEMBER

TODAY @ 9:15 a.m. —Please join us in the Music Room!

SEPTEMBER

September 28 @ 7 p.m. —Young Adult Bible Study (Location still TBD)

Call Jenna Lawrenz (303-913-3512) or email jenna.lindeman@cune.org with any questions!

YOUNG ADULT EVENTS! (AGES 18-30 OR THERE-ABOUTS!)

OCTOBER

October 13-14—Confirmation Retreat

Call Kathy Johnson (303-791-4444) with any questions!

YOUTH HAPPENINGS! (GRADES 5-12—UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED)

UPCOMING MEETINGS AT ASCENSION Next Council Meeting—Tuesday, October 10 at 6:30 p.m. Remember—Meetings are open to anyone who wishes to attend!

Ascension #1 will meet at Sandee Thieme’s house on September 28 and will review a powerful novel, MUDBOUND.

Contact Sandee by email at sandeethieme@gmail.com or phone at 303-798-4857 with questions.

LADIES BOOK REVIEW

QUILTERS CIRCLE

MOTHERS OF PRESCHOOLERS (MOPS)

Voters’ Meeting—TODAY! Wednesday Night Live—September 27 Young Adult Bible Study (Location still TBD)—September 28 LWML South Central Zone Fall Rally @ Shepherd of the Rockies-Bailey—September 30 Flu Shot Clinic—October 1 Wednesday Night Live—October 4 Stewardship Sunday—October 8 Catered Reformation Lunch—October 8 Severe Weather Shelter Network @ Ascension—October 8—October 14 Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS)—October 10 Wednesday Night Live—October 11

EXTENDED CALENDAR

The Deadline for Prayers and Announcements in the Bulletin is Wednesday at Noon unless otherwise noted.

SUNDAY—September 24

ANGEL TREE SUNDAY 8 a.m. Traditional Worship with Holy Communion 9:15 A.M. EDUCATION HOUR/SUNDAY SCHOOL 10:30 a.m. Contemporary Worship with Holy Communion 12 P.M. VOTERS’ MEETING

MONDAY—September 25

9:30 a.m.—2:30 p.m. Extended Day Preschool 7 p.m. Boy Scouts

TUESDAY—September 26

9:30 a.m. Ladies Bible Study 7 p.m. Elders Meeting

WEDNESDAY—September 27

9:30 a.m.—2:30 p.m. Extended Day Preschool 10 a.m. Learning to Be More Content—Adult Bible Study led by Pastor Ginkel 5 P.M. WEDNESDAY NIGHT LIVE! 5 p.m. Adult Bible Study 5:30 p.m. Wednesday Night Live Meal 6 p.m. Gloria Dei Ringers 7 p.m. Ascension Chorale

THURSDAY—September 28

7 p.m. Youth Band 7 p.m. Young Adult Bible Study (Watch for information on a new venue!)

FRIDAY—September 29

9:30 a.m.—2:30 p.m. Extended Day Preschool

SATURDAY—September 30

8:30 a.m. Severe Weather Shelter Network Volunteer Meeting 9:30 a.m. LWML South Central Zone Fall Rally @ Shepherd of the Rockies-Bailey

SUNDAY—October 1

FOOD COLLECTION SUNDAY 8 a.m. Traditional Worship with Holy Communion 9 A.M. FLU SHOT CLINIC 10:30 a.m. Contemporary Worship with Holy Communion

ASCENSION’S WEEK-AT-A GLANCE!

PLEASE SUPPORT OUR ASCENSION MEMBERS WHEN YOU NEED THE SERVICE NOTED BELOW!

1701 WEST CALEY AVENUE LITTLETON, CO 80120 TELEPHONE 303-794-4636 FAX 303-794-1169 PRESCHOOL 303-730-2514 EMAIL alutheran@aol.com WEB SITE www.alutheran.org

Sunday Worship at

Ascension

WELCOME!

8 a.m. Traditional (Formal) Worship with Holy Communion 9:15 a.m. Adult Bible School/Coffee Under the Trees

10:30 a.m. Praise (Informal) Worship with Holy Communion

STAFF

Rev. John Larson PASTOR (pastorjohnlarson@aol.com) (303-794-4636, Ext 101) (Home Phone: 303-420-8918) (Cell Phone: 303-408-9819) Michael Zehnder DIRECTOR OF MUSIC MINISTRIES (musicmikealc@gmail.com) (303-794-4636, Ext 102) Kathy Johnson EDUCATION DIRECTOR (303-794-4636, Ext 104) (kathy.johnson@adatacorp.com) Jenna Lawrenz COORDINATOR, YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY (303-794-4636, Ext 103) (jenna.lindeman@cune.org) Chandra Cornell DIRECTOR, ASCENSION’S EXTENDED DAY PRESCHOOL (chandra@alcpreschool.com) (303-794-4636, Ext 106) Kathie Harvey ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT (303-794-4636, Ext 100) (alutheran@aol.com) Jim Mullane CUSTODIAN (303-794-4636, Ext 105)