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In this issue

1 & 2 Pastor’s Corner

Pastor’s Corner

(continued)

3 Protein for The Poor

4 Serving Interfaith/

Ladies’ Luncheons

5 In Memoriam/

Church Bulletins

6 ACT Team/Bee Sting

or Wasp

7 Treasurer’s Report

8 & 9 ACT—Avoid Scams

and/or Skimmers/

Father’s Day

10 WELCA report

11 Celebrations’

Scriptures—June

12 Worship Assistants

13 Celebrations/

Scriptures—July

14 Worship Assistant/

July

15 June Calendar

16 July Calendar

JUNE, JULY 2015

U.S.A. CHRISTIANS IN DECLINE

Some of us remember a time

when most all Americans identi-

fied themselves as Christian.

There were small communities of

Jews of course, and the larger cit-

ies had their “Chinatowns” that

included Buddhist temples, and

there were always some agnostics

and atheists—but their numbers

scarcely registered. Most people,

even the ones who scarcely ever

went to church, considered them-

selves Christian. And folks in gen-

eral thought of America as a

“Christian” nation.

No more! We find ourselves in an

increasingly secular (and secular-

ized) society, and the church-

connected segment is in marked de-

cline.

The nationally-respected Pew Re-

search Center released the results

of their 2014 “Religious Landscape

Study,” based on surveys of more

than 35,000 people. They found that

only 70.6% of Americans self-

identify as Christians, a decline

from 78.4%, in just 7 years. In other

words, since 2007, the population

professing Christianity has dropped

from 178 million to 173 million!

The current breakdown is Evangeli-

cal Protestant = 24%; Mainline

Protestant (folks like the Method-

ists, Presbyterians, Episcopalians

and us) = 14%; Ethnic Protestant =

8%; Roman Catholic = 21%. (All

other groups that call themselves

Christian: Mormons, Jehovah's Wit-

nesses, etc., total less than 4 %.)

The next largest group = 24% are

the “Nones,” people who have no re-

ligious identity. Jews are 3% of the

population and other Eastern reli-

gions (Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist,

Sikh) are less than 1% each.

The Study identified two factors that

are affecting people's attachment to

churches.

(1) Intermarriage is on the rise.

Where only 19% of Americans were

married to someone of a different

faith in 1960, today that number has

virtually doubled, to 39%. Some-

times couples resolve their religious

differences by practicing one faith or

the other; sometimes they adopt an-

other “compromise faith”; and very

often (as we've certainly seen among

our friends, or even in our extended

families) they lapse from practicing

(or raising their children in!) any

faith.

(2) Mobility is a huge factor in our

society and stability isn't much

honored. Making choices to

The Messenger

Ascension Lutheran Church, 5730 SE 28th St, Ocala, FL 34480 Ph: 624-0066

On the web at ascensionocala.com

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http://www.ascensionocala.com

The Ascension Messenger is

published 11 times a year to

keep our congregation

informed and to stay

connected with those who

don’t worship with us

year-round.

2015 CHURCH

COUNCIL

President

Lynn Andrews

Vice President

Jane Kurtz

Secretary

Jo Anderson

Treasurer & Financial

Secretary:

Ralph Whitney

Finance Committee

Anne Hauser 209-8489

Worship & Music

Toni Hennis

Stewardship

Kathy Keif

Evangelism

Loretta Fuller

Social Concerns

Tom & Eleanor Newton

Christian Education

Stacy Tighe 286-5800

Building

Servant Needed

Grounds Committee

Jack Richardson

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advance their personal advantage,

people move between communi-

ties, and jobs, and religious affilia-

tions. The sort of denominational

loyalty that used to be seen, “Once

a Lutheran, always a Luther-

an” (feel free to substitute the

name of any other denomination)

has largely evaporated. The Pew

Center Study reveals that fully

42% of Americans no longer have

the same religious affiliation they

had as children.

I was in seminary at the

end of an era, characterized by

stable, active congregations, locat-

ed in stable communities. Evange-

lism was talked about (mostly in

terms of raising support for for-

eign missions), but it was not a

real issue on the local scene.

“Church Growth” was what hap-

pened when our members brought

their latest children in, to be bap-

tized. Then along came the Pill,

with the result that families were

having radically fewer children.

And society was becoming

more and more secular. Prayer

and Bible were excluded from the

public schools. Sundays became

just one more shopping day. And

there was no longer any feeling

that—to conform to society’s ex-

pectations— you should be a mem-

ber of some church.

At a time when congregations, by

the tens of thousands, have been

weakened and a significant pro-

portion of them have simply

closed, it is only natural to ask: “Is

the Christian Church doomed?” Is

a day coming in America (as has

happened in much of Western Eu-

rope), when our remaining church

buildings will be places most peo-

ple enter only for weddings and

funerals? In spite of all worrisome

signs, I don’t believe so.

If the church were only a

human institution, then our indif-

ference, and sins (including pride,

corruption, and even pedophilia),

and stupidity (including Funda-

mentalism’s futile wars against

science), could surely destroy it.

But, in fact, the church is God’s

institution, and its life force is the

Holy Spirit. The church has en-

dured through the centuries, in

spite of philosophical opposition,

persecutions, heresies, and politi-

cal manipulation. It will continue

to endure to the end of time, as

God wills.

In his day, Luther speculat-

ed that a church that included the

whole community (and note that

European Lutheranism came to be

organized in State Churches) could

scarcely maintain its pure faith

and fervor. He hoped for the devel-

opment of nuclear churches of

committed Christians. He spoke of

“ecclesiolae in ecclesia,” that is:

small assemblies of truly commit-

ted Christians, living in the midst

of the wider community of conven-

tional Christians.

In our day, the wider com-

munity of conventional Christians

seems to be evaporating fast.

Down the road, what is likely to be

left are the “ecclesiolae,” small

gatherings of Christians for whom

the faith is their highest value,

and for whom life is organized for

the goals of knowing and worship-

ping God, and practicing loving

concern for the neighbor.

Come to think of it, that’s how

the church began in the first

place. It just may be God’s plan

for his church to have such a

new beginning.

Pastor Ecola

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Kathie Caldwell

Southeast Ocala

Lutheran Task Force

PROTEIN FOR THE POOR

Have you seen the blue

“PROTEIN FOR THE

POOR” bin in our Narthex?

If not, please take a moment and look in-

side. There are jars of peanut butter, cans

of chicken, cans and pouches of tuna, cans

of “spray cheese” and other protein items.

Our goal is to fill the bin and we are well on

our way! A big thank you to everyone who

has been participating in this worthwhile

project. The bins from all 3 congregations

will be delivered to the Salvation Army the

week of June 15. There’s still time for eve-

ryone to bring in a few more items! Let’s

see what we can do about having our bin

full to overflowing for the benefit of the un-

derprivileged children in our community!

“I have heard you calling in the night!”

Do you remember that phrase? It’s part of a

hymn we used

to sing fre-

quently. A

hymn that re-

minds us that

we need to an-

swer God’s call

to service.

Service not out

of guilt, not out

of “duty” but, service as a natural outgrowth

of our Love for God and for one another

(including those who may participate in our

worship services in the future.)

We are a small congregation and we are

weathering the winds of change! I’ve heard

it said that in addition to God there are

three other things we can count on! That

would be death, taxes and change. So

therefore, we have four constants in our

lives: GOD, death, taxes and change.

Our congregation may be small but we

are mighty in spirit. We have been averag-

ing about 50 people in our Sunday morning

services. In spite of the lower number of

people in attendance, our services still run

smoothly because of volunteers who work

tirelessly to make it all happen. Our activi-

ties and outreach programs are successful

because of those who volunteer their time

and talents. Some of our volunteers are

wearing down because there are so many

“jobs” that need doing! Some simple and

some not so much! Regardless, they all

need someone willing to serve.

Soon the Nominating Committee will begin

its job of seeking people who will answer

God’s call to service. It is time for each of

us to begin prayerfully considering our ser-

vice/involvement in the day-to-day opera-

tion of our congregation. Please be praying

and asking God how you can most effective-

ly use your time and talents in serving him!

Some people are kind, polite

and sweet-spirited---until

you try to get into their pew. [George Goldtrap,

Madison, Tennessee]

The good Lord didn't create anything

without a purpose, but the fly comes

close. [Mark Twain]

THE MESSENGER


The ladies of our Quilting Group (and

their helpers) are shown here serving

supper to the needy of our communi-

ty at Interfaith. Ascension Church has

committed to serving there on the

30th of each month.

This highly rewarding ministry is al-

ways looking for volunteers to work

with them. If you can’t work, you

can also donate food items.

Our WELCA ladies will be serving on

May 30. Please contact any member

if you would like to help.

LADIES’ LUNCHEONS

The ladies of Ascension are shown en-

joying one of their monthly luncheons.

These affairs are well attended and av-

erage from 10-12 ladies per month.

Everyone is invited to join us.

Caden Gay, Jack Richardson, Kathy Kief, Eileen Fleming,

Chris Gay, and Jane Kurtz enjoy serving dinner.

SERVING INTERFAITH DINNERS

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Bettie Du Bois, a member of our church, passed away on April 7, 2015, at the age of 90 years.

She was residing in Bloomsberg with her daughter, Charlotte Jankowski, because of health issues.

There will be a family burial service in Ascension’s Memorial Garden later this Fall, where she will join her hus-band, Francis A. Du Bois, who was in-terred on July 6, 1999.

“Blessed are the victorious in Faith.

Their home is with the Lord.”

Bettie DuBois

March 27, 1925—April 7, 2015

FOUND IN VARIOUS CHURCH BULLETINS & NEWSLETTERS

Ladies, don't forget the rummage sale. It's a chance to get rid of those things not worth keeping around the house. Bring your husbands. -------------------------- Charlene Mason sang 'I Will Not Pass This Way Again,' giving obvious pleasure to the congregation. -------------------------- For those of you who have children and don't know it, we have a nursery downstairs. -------------------------- Eight new choir robes are currently needed due to the addition of several new members and to the deterioration of some older ones.

Daisy Lancaster

Brookdale-Paddock Health, Rm 320

1601 SE 24th Road

Ocala, Fl 34471

352-622-9696

Bill Goodell

352-598-4036 (Cell)

Julie Goodell

352-512-3822 (Cell)

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B ees, wasps, hornets and yel-

low jackets are all in the

same order of insects called

Hymenoptera. This means that, if you have

an allergy to one, you will most likely have

an allergy to all of them. If you, a family

member or a friend is stung by a bee or

wasp, you’ll first want to assess how mild or

severe the sting is. For instance, one person

may get stung and be fine, whereas another

may not be.

When a person is stung by a bee or wasp,

a small amount of venom is injected into the

skin. Some people may have an allergic re-

sponse, and others may have just a local re-

sponse. For a local response, the person who

is stung may experience flushing, itching,

redness and swelling, or may even feel tin-

gling of the tongue and face.

The main thing to remember in this type

of situation is to use supportive care to

soothe the sting. This may include icing the

area, using a cold spoon to soothe the sting

or mixing baking soda and water, which

forms a paste to rub on the affected area.

With a mild reaction, the treatment is going

to depend on whatever the person is comfort-

able with.

If examination of the sting reveals the

stinger is still lodged in the skin, but pro-

truding, sterilized tweezers may be used to

remove it. However, if the stinger is buried

under the skin, make sure to see a physician

to get it removed. A lot of the time, people

may try to use a safety pin to slice into the

skin and remove the stinger; however, I do

not advocate this, as this can cause an infec-

tion and worsen the situation.

Unfortunately, 50 percent of those aller-

gic to bee stings who die from a severe ana-

phylactic reaction to a sting didn’t know they

were allergic to Hymenoptera. It’s impera-

tive that if you get stung you recognize some

of the signs and symptoms of a severe reac-

tion that necessitate emergency care.

A severely allergic person

may begin to cough or wheeze,

have trouble breathing, start to

feel nauseated, dizzy and una-

ble to maintain their balance,

and complain of headaches, as

well as fever. This means something system-

ic is occurring. System-wise the venom has

infiltrated the body and the body is not get-

ting rid of it.

These symptoms are a response to the

insult of the sting, an attempt to fight off the

attack of venom. This would be considered

an emergency situation. It’s very important

to be aware of these symptoms and under-

stand the difference between mild and se-

vere reactions.

An instance where someone has been

swarmed by bees is always an emergency sit-

uation, even for those not allergic to bee

stings. Being stung by 10 or 15 bees means

that a large amount of venom has entered

the body, which can cause a more severe re-

action, even in someone who is not allergic.

Dr. Rachel Ross

Healthy Living Magazine

Are there differences between a wasp and bee sting and the treat-

ments associated with each?

THE MESSENGER

ASCENSION LUTHERAN CHURCH

FINANCES FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL 2015 ATTENDANCE DATE GENERAL FUND OFFERING

89 Apr. 5 (Easter) $3,031

52 Apr. 12 $1,243

51 Apr. 19 $1,348

52 Apr. 26 $913

Interest Income $110

Cell Tower Income $1,404

Total Income $8,049

Monthly Budget $10,654

Under Budget ($2,605)

As you can see, we continue to fall below our budgeted monthly income goal. In order to

afford a call pastor, we need to increase our income closer to the goal. We need to find

ways to increase our attendance, as well as each of us to look at our present giving and

re-evaluate our giving based upon the chart below.

PERCENTAGE GIVING CHART

Annual Income

Weekly Income

Weekly Giving 12% 10% 8% 7% 5% 3% 1%

5,200 100 12.00 10.00 8.00 7.00 5.00 3.00 1.00

6,500 125 15.00 12.50 10.00 8.75 6.25 3.75 1.25

7,800 150 18.00 15.00 12.00 10.50 7.50 4.50 1.50

9,100 175 21.00 17.50 14.00 12.25 8.75 5.25 1.75

10,400 200 24.00 20.00 16.00 14.00 10.00 6.00 2.00

11,700 225 27.00 22.50 18.00 15.75 11.25 6.75 2.25

13,000 250 30.00 25.00 20.00 17.50 12.50 7.50 2.50

14,300 275 33.00 27.50 22.00 19.25 13.75 8.25 2.75

15,600 300 36.00 30.00 24.00 21.00 15.00 9.00 3.00

18,200 350 42.00 35.00 28.00 24.50 17.50 10.50 3.50

20,800 400 48.00 40.00 32.00 28.00 20.00 12.00 4.00

23,400 450 54.00 45.00 36.00 31.50 22.50 13.50 4.50

26,000 500 60.00 50.00 40.00 35.00 25.00 15.00 5.00

28,600 550 66.00 55.00 44.00 38.50 27.50 16.50 5.50

31,200 600 72.00 60.00 48.00 42.00 30.00 18.00 6.00

36,400 700 84.00 70.00 56.00 49.00 35.00 21.00 7.00

41,600 800 96.00 80.00 64.00 56.00 40.00 24.00 8.00

46,800 900 108.00 90.00 72.00 63.00 45.00 27.00 9.00

52,000 1,000 120.00 100.00 80.00 70.00 50.00 30.00 10.00

65,000 1,250 150.00 125.00 100.00 87.50 62.50 37.50 12.50

78,000 1,500 180.00 150.00 120.00 105.00 75.00 45.00 15.00

T his is not a health bulletin in the usual form. However, I do feel it is a

subject that you need to be aware of, because if you are scammed, I am sure you have

elevated blood pressure and anxiety. Both of these items have been in the news recently.

The Most Recent Scam: (May, 2015)

You receive a call on the telephone telling you there is a problem with your income tax

return. The person on the phone then requests you send money directly to the address

they supply you or, or to use a credit card to settle your account. DO NOT DO THIS!

The IRS will notify you by mail if your claim is under review. There is a telephone at

the bottom of this page to make a report. You can also call IRS or your local police

agency to report a suspected fraud.

HOW TO AVOID SKIMMERS AT GAS PUMPS

Credit card skimming at gas stations across Florida is becoming more prevalent. To avoid

having your information stolen by thieves, pay with cash, says the Florida Department of Ag-

riculture and Consumer Services. In just the past two months, the agency’s inspectors have

removed eight credit card skimmers from gas station pumps across the state.

These skimmers are used to steal the credit card information from consumers, and the

thieves then use the card information to make purchases in someone else’s name. The Florida

Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services works to protect consumers from fraud

and scams, and this week, March 1-7, is National Consumer Protection Week. Here are the

department’s other tips about how to avoid skimmers.

Check to make sure the gas pump dispenser cabinet is closed and has not been tam-

pered with. Many stations are now putting a piece of security tape over the cabinet

to ensure it has not been opened by unauthorized individuals.

Try to use a gas pump closer to the front of the store. Thieves often place skimmers

at the gas pumps farther away from the store so they aren’t noticed as quickly.

Use a credit card instead of a debit card. Credit cards have better fraud protection,

and the money is not deducted immediately from an account.

If using a debit card at the pump, choose to run it as a credit card instead of a PIN

number in. That way, the PIN number is safe.

Monitor bank accounts regularly to spot any unauthorized charges.

ASCENSION CARE TEAM

THE MESSENGER


Kathy Keif

Consumers who suspect their credit card number has been compromised should

report it immediately to authorities and their credit card company.

Consumers should be aware of potential scams and be careful when they are pumping gas

or using their credit cards over the phone or Internet,” said Commissioner of Agriculture

Adam Putnam.

Consumers who believe fraud has taken place can contact the department’s consumer pro-

tection and information hotline at 1-800-HELP-FLA (435-7352) or, for Spanish speakers, 1-

800-FL-AYUDA (352-9832).

For more information about the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer

Services, visit www.FreshFromFlorida.com.

THE MESSENGER


Dad’s Favorite Sayings:

1) Because I said so.

2) Money doesn’t grow on trees.

3) You’re grounded till you’re thirty!

4) Don’t make me stop this car!

5) It builds character.

6) You don’t know what hard work is.

7) Were you raised in a barn?

8) Go ask your mother.

9) A little bit of dirt never hurt anyone.

10) When I was your age………..

http://www.freshfromflorida.com/

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It is almost June. Time to think of summer vacations, school closing, picnic and

pool time and the lazy days of summer with relaxed schedules. (we wish) There are

just a few things scheduled and reminders of events to come in the fall before we get to the la-

zy days.

Mark your calendars for June 2 (Tuesday) 6:00 PM for the WELCA Spring General

Membership meeting. There will be a potluck dinner at 6:00 PM followed by a short

meeting to determine and approve the fall activities for our group. There will not be

a speaker this meeting, only fellowship involving laugher and fun. This is for all

the women in the church so plan now to join us.

The quilting group plans to sew stockings again this year for operation shoebox to fill for the

military next Christmas. I am sure they could use your help sewing them together. Watch for

Jane Kurtz’s call for volunteers.

I would like to thank the women of the church who volunteered to provide food and help serve

the monthly dinner at interfaith these past two months. On April 30, the Ascension Quilting

Group sponsored the meal. On May 30, WELCA will be providing the meal. Currently we are

providing a meal for 28 - 30 adults and children.

This outreach is very rewarding to our hearts, because we go home feeling they gave more to

us than we have given them. I have never, in all the times I have been there, heard an adult

or child say “I don’t like that”. The children usually sing a song or ask the prayers for the

meal. The meals do not have to be fancy, just filling and nourishing. They will have full tum-

mies and we are the ones that go home with warm feelings, knowing that we have helped

some of God’s children, who needed a hand and a prayer that evening.

If there are 2 or 3 couples who would like to go together and provide a meal for Interfaith, get

in touch with Tom Newton from Social Concerns Committee. He still has several spots to fill

for this year.

The Fall Gathering at Lake Yale will be November, 13 - 15. Information will be

available in September.

WELCA

Blessings,

Kathy Keif

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Daily Scripture Readings for June

6/1 Alberta Hoos

6/5 Melanie Blosser

Katherine Blosser

6/7 Ryan Kurtz

Trenton Kurtz

6/14 Irene Clarke

6/17 Brandon Tighe

6/20 Hilda Bieber

6/20 JoEllen Anderson

6/21 Janet Brandl

6/22 Marguerite Miller

Birthdays

6/10 Gary and Loretta Fuller

6/17 Frank and Rosemarie Weyer

Celebrations for June

Anniversaries

1 Psalm 78:1-4, 52-72; Psalm 99; Exodus 16:13-26; 1 Samuel 2:11-17

2 Psalm 78:1-4, 52-72; Psalm 99; Exodus 16:27-36; 1 Samuel 2:18-21

3 Psalm 78:1-4, 52-72; Psalm 99; 1 Samuel 21:1-6; Samuel 2:22-36

4 Psalm 130; Psalm 138; Isaiah 28:9-13; 1 Samuel 4:1-22; 1 Peter 4:7-19

5 Psalm 130; Psalm 138 Deuteronomy 1:34-40; 1 Samuel 5:1-12

6 Psalm 130; Psalm 138; Genesis 2:4b-14; 1 Samuel 6:1-18

7 Genesis 3:8-15; 1 Samuel 8:4-11 [12-15]; Psalm 130; Psalm 138

8 Psalm 74; Psalm 108;1 Samuel 16:14-23; 1 Samuel 7:3-15

9 Psalm 74; Psalm 108; 1 Kings 18:17-40; Samuel 8:1-22

10 Psalm 74; Psalm 108Isaiah 26:16—27:1; 1 Samuel 9:1-14

11 Psalm 92:1-4, 12-15; Psalm 20; Genesis 3:14-24;1 Samuel 9:15-27

12 Psalm 92:1-4, 12-15; Psalm 20; 1 Kings 10:26—11:8

13 Psalm 92:1-4, 12-15; Psalm 20; 2 Kings 14:1-14; 1 Samuel 13:1-15a

14 Ezekiel 17:22-24; 1 Samuel 15:34—16:13; Psalm 92:1-4, 12-15

15 Psalm 52; Psalm 53; Ezekiel 31:1-12; 1 Samuel 13:23—14:23

16 Psalm 52; Psalm 53; Jeremiah 21:11-14; 1 Samuel 15:10-23

17 Psalm 52; Psalm 53; Jeremiah 22:1-9; 1 Samuel 15:24-31

18 Psalm 107:1-3, 23-32; Psalm 9:9-20; Job 29:1-20

19 Psalm 107:1-3, 23-32; Psalm 9:9-20; Job 29:21—30:15

20 Psalm 107:1-3, 23-32; Psalm 9:9-20; Job 37:1-13; 1 Samuel 18:1-4

21 Job 38:1-11; 1 Samuel 17:32-49; 1 Samuel 17:57—18:5, 10-16

22 Psalm 65; Psalm 119:113-128; Exodus 7:14-24

23 Psalm 65; Psalm 119:113-128; Exodus 9:13-35

24 Psalm 65; Psalm 119:113-128; Joshua 10:1-14

25 Psalm 30; Psalm 130; Lamentations 1:16-22; 1 Samuel 19:18-24

26 Psalm 30; Lamentations 2:1-12; 1 Samuel 20:1-25

27 Psalm 30; Psalm 130; Lamentations 2:18-22

28 2 Samuel 1:1, 17-27; Wisdom 1:13-15; 2:23-24; 2 Corinthians 8:7-15

29 Psalm 88; Psalm 18:1-6, 43-50; Leviticus 21:1-15

30 Psalm 88; Psalm 18:1-6, 43-50; Leviticus 15:19-31

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Head Usher: Archie Fiessler

If you have any questions, or CANNOT SERVE AS INDICATED ABOVE,

please call Archie at 362-2846. Thank you for your service!

DATE GREETERS LECTOR USHERS COMMMUNION

June 7, 2015 Eileen Fleming

Wayne Trepanier Bonnie Pacetti

Greg Phillips

Kathy Keif

Jane Kurtz

Jack Richardson

Cindy Dutcher

June 14, 2015 Donna Chesmore

Evelyn Dedinas Eileen Fleming

Greg Phillips

Dave Blosser

Bobbie Clarke

Tom and Eleanor

Newton

June 21, 2015 Lorie & Sally Yonge Barb McGrath

Greg Phillips

Eileen Fleming

Marcia Muncaster

Alva Halloway

Jane Kurtz

June 28, 2015 Eddie and Louise

McCallon Anne Hauser

Greg Phillips

Jack Richardson

Jane Kurtz

Eileen Fleming

Anne Hauser

DATE ACOLYTES WORSHIP

ASSISTANTS

CHILDREN’S

CHURCH

SOUND TECH

ENGINEERS

June 7, 2015 Kathy Blosser N/A None for Summer Les Muncaster

June 14, 2015 Kailey Blosser N/A Les Muncaster

June 21, 2015 Brandon Tighe N/A Anne Hauser

June 28, 2015 Jessica Bullard N/A Anne Hauser

Daily Scripture Readings for July

7/03 Stacy Tighe

7/04 Robin Jettoo

7/11 Masie Lewis

7/21 Tammi Goodell

7/29 Dale Wade

Birthdays

7/02 Ralph and Phyllis Whitney

7/14 Les and Marcia Muncaster

Celebrations for July

Anniversaries

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1 Psalm 119:161-168; 1 Kings 21:17-29; 1 John 4:1-6

2 Psalm 119:161-168; Jeremiah 18:1-11; Matthew 11:20-24

3 Psalm 145:8-14; Zechariah 1:1-6; Romans 7:1-6

4 Psalm 145:8-14; Zechariah 2:6-13; Romans 7:7-20

5 Psalm 145:8-14; Zechariah 4:1-7; Luke 10:21-24

6 Zechariah 9:9-12; Psalm 145:8-14; Romans 7:15-25a; Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30

7 Psalm 131; Jeremiah 27:1-11, 16-22; Romans 1:18-25

8 Psalm 131; Jeremiah 28:10-17; Romans 3:1-8

9 Psalm 131; Jeremiah 13:1-11; John 13:1-17

10 Psalm 65:[1-8] 9-13; Isaiah 48:1-5; Exodus 3:1-6; Romans 2:12-16

11 Psalm 65:[1-8] 9-13; Isaiah 48:6-11; Romans 15:14-21

12 Psalm 65:[1-8] 9-13; Isaiah 52:1-6; John 12:44-50

13 Isaiah 55:10-13; Psalm 65:[1-8] 9-13; Romans 8:1-11; Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23

14 Psalm 92; Leviticus 26:3-20; 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8

15 Psalm 92; Deuteronomy 28:1-14; Ephesians 4:17—5:2

16 Psalm 92; Proverbs 11:23-30; Matthew 13:10-17

17 Psalm 86:11-17; Isaiah 41:21-29; Hebrews 2:1-9

18 Psalm 86:11-17; Isaiah 44:9-17; Hebrews 6:13-20

19 Psalm 86:11-17; Isaiah 44:18-20; Matthew 7:15-20

20 Isaiah 44:6-8; Psalm 86:11-17; Romans 8:12-25; Matthew 13:24-30

21 Psalm 75; Nahum 1:1-13; Revelation 14:12-20

22 Psalm 75; Zephaniah 3:1-13; Galatians 4:21—5:1

23 Psalm 75; Daniel 12:1-13; Matthew 12:15-21

24 Psalm 119:129-136; 1 Kings 1:28-37; 1 Corinthians 4:14-20

25 Psalm 119:129-136:1 Kings 1:38-48; Acts 7:44-53

26 Psalm 119:129-136; 1 Kings 2:1-4; Matthew 12:38-42

27 1 Kings 3:5-12; Psalm 119:129-136; Romans 8:26-, 44-52-39;

28 Psalm 119:121-128; 1 Kings 3:16-28; James 3:13-18

29 Psalm 119:121-128; 1 Kings 4:29-34; Ephesians 6:10-18

30 Psalm 119:121-128; Proverbs 1:1-7, 20-33; Mark 4:30-34

31 Psalm 145:8-9, 14-21; Proverbs 10:1-5; Philippians 4:10-15

THE MESSENGER


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DATE GREETERS LECTOR USHERS COMMMUNION

July 5, 2015 Jane Kurtz

Blanche Bunce Kathie Caldwell

Greg Phillips

Dave Blosser

Irene Clarke

Eileen Fleming

Toni Hennis

July 12, 2015 Eileen Fleming

Wayne Trepanier Judy Griffin

Greg Phillips

Marcia Muncaster

Kathy Keif

Tom and Eleanor

Newton

July 19, 2015 Ralph and Phyllis

Whitney Marcia Muncaster

Greg Phillips

Dave Blosser

Irene Clarke

Alva Halloway

Jane Kurtz

July 26, 2015 Eddie and Louise

McCallon Toni Hennis

Greg Phillips

Kathy Keif

Jane Kurtz

Jack Richardson

Cindy Dutcher

DATE ACOLYTES WORSHIP

ASSISTANTS

CHILDREN’S

CHURCH

SOUND TECH

ENGINEERS

July 5, 2015 Kathy Blosser N/A None for summer Les Muncaster

July 12, 2015 Kailey Blosser N/A Les Muncaster

July 19, 2015 Brandon Tighe N/A Les Muncaster

July 26, 2015 Jessica Bullad N/A Les Muncaster

THE MESSENGER ASCENSIO N

LUTHERAN CHURCH

Sun Mon Tues Weds Thurs Fri Sat

1 2 3

4

5

7:00 pm—

AA

6

7

Second Sunday after

Pentecost

10:30am—Worship with

Holy Communion

8

5:30pm—AA

7:00 pm—

Council

9

10

9:00 am—Quilting

11

12

7:00 pm—

AA

13

14

Third Sunday after

Pentecost


Holy Communion

15

5:30pm—AA

16

17

9:00 am—Quilting

Ladies’ Lunch-

eon at Darrell’s

Diner

18

15

Newslet-

ter

Articles

Due

7:00 pm—

AA

20

21 Fourth Sunday after

Pentecost


Holy Communion

Father’s Day

22

5:30pm—AA

23

24

9:00 am—Quilting

25

22

7:00 pm—

AA

27

28 Fifth Sunday after

Pentecost


Holy Communion

29

5:30pm—AA

30

THE MESSENGER ASCENSIO N

LUTHERAN CHURCH

Sun Mon Tues Weds Thurs Fri Sat

1

9:00 am—Quilting

2

3 Holiday—

Independ-

ence Day

observed

7:00 pm—

AA

4

5 Sixth Sunday after

Pentecost


Holy Communion

6

5:30pm—AA

7

8

9:00 am—Quilting

9

10

7:00 pm—

AA

11

12

Seventh Sunday after

Pentecost


Holy Communion

13

5:30pm—AA

7:00 pm—

Council

14

15

9:00 am—Quilting

Ladies’ Luncheon

16

17

7:00 pm—

AA

18

19 Eighth Sunday after

Pentecost


Holy Communion

Noisy Offering

20

5:30pm—AA

21

22

9:00 am—Quilting

23

24

7:00 pm—

AA

25

26

Ninth Sunday after

Pentecost


Holy Communion

27

5:30pm—AA

28

29

9:00 am—Quilting

30

31

7:00 pm—

AA

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