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CONNECTIONS Ascension Lutheran Church October, 2017 CONNECTIONS Ascension Lutheran Church October, 2017 Oct. 6 Octoberfest Oct. 22 Consecration Sunday Oct. 29 Reformation Sunday Communion Worship every Sunday -9:30 AM. Education —10:45 www.ascensionlutheran.com Hearing Devices and Large Print Bulletins are available — ask an usher for assistance. OCTOBER 22 Once again we folks of Ascension are being asked to make our estimates of giving for the coming year. It is a meaningful and wonderful time for faith to get some exercise. We consider all the ways our lives are blessed by God, all the ways we value our church community, and all the important ministry we do togeth- er. And we express our gratitude and support by prayerfully con- sidering our capacity, and giving generously. Giving is powerful spiritual tool, as we discover in doing it. It is a joyous expression of life with God. Start thinking about this now, and join us for Consecration Sunday when we make this offering to God. After worship, plan on staying for a joy- ful celebration of what God have given us. Joyful Noise will sing while we enjoy bowls of chili. There might even be gifts on the tables. This should be fun! For What Purpose? Pastor Doug Vold The 500 th anniversary of the Reformation begs some questions. The church of that day was in need of re- form. There was plenty of corruption and questionable practices. But the Reformation wasn’t really about that, not primarily, not at first anyway. It was not simply a houseclean- ing or a re -organization, or a long overdue updating or makeover. For Martin Luther, the whole thing had a very distinct purpose. For Luther, it was all about the gospel, by which he meant the good news of God’s grace, God’s remarkable love, God’s inex- haustible mercy. The reforms to the church, the changes that end- ed up in structure and practice and thinking, were to protect and free this wonderful word. It was not change for the sake of change or because of a drifting demographic. It was change to release the power of this announcement of what God has done for us. So, the script was flipped. Instead of worship being a good work by which we earn some credits in the quest for salvation, it be- came an encounter with a gracious God who has, in fact, already done all that our salvation requires. Instead of the sacraments be- ing practices we offer to God, they are things God does for us, to deliver and remind and convey God’s grace. Instead of the Chris- tian life as a ladder by which we attempt to climb to God, it is the joyous reception of a God who has come to us in Jesus Christ. Sometimes we hear it said that the Lutheran Church is always (or should always be) reforming. This can seem especially true after 500 years. It is hard even to list all the ways the world has changed since the year 1517. And we who live in what some are calling a post -Christendom world feel the pressure. The culture has changed and the church’s place in the culture has changed too. Many are wondering if our current way of “doing church” is even going to be sustainable beyond the immediate future. Reforms seem in order for a lot of reasons. But the best and truest reason we have for reform is the same one Luther had. It is for the sake of the gospel. Have barnacles attached to the good ship that obscures God’s word of grace? How can we better let this re- markable word receive a hearing? What does our commitment to 2 grace mean in our current setting? There are still pockets of “law religion” that burden and bash the pious. But what of a more sec- ular mindset? How does our understanding of a gracious God speak to that? Mostly the 500 year anniversary bids us look back on the story and history that has shaped us. But if it is not the end of our run, we must also look forward with a courage and conviction remi- niscent of those first reformers. For what purpose do we carry on? It is still about the gospel, the good news of God’s grace. Reformation Celebration On October 29 th the congregation is in- vited to participate in an event immedi- ately after worship. This will be a time for all ages to come and celebrate our Reformation history! There will be activities to engage people of every age and interest. Come and learn, share and experience…be part of the celebration. 3 OFFICE MANAGER: After eight years as the office manager, I have decided to retire at the end of this year. If you are interested in applying for the job, come talk to me. It’s a good job with competitive wages and very good benefits. The job is 30 hours/week with some potential for flexi- bility. The job requires being able to work independently, deal- ing with the public and good computer skills. I will be staying on to train our new office manager through the transition. Appli- cations, including a cover letter and resume, are due October 27. Interviews will be conducted November 13 -16 by an interview team. Start date is January 2. ~Carla ……………………………………………………………………. NURSERY DIRECTOR: After faithfully serv- ing as one of the partners, Lauren White is step- ping down from this position to focus on another important role … sitting with her family during worship! Thank -you Lauren for your dedication and service! This opens up a wonderful opportunity for someone to partner with Sarah Landmann to Co -Direct the Nursery! This is a paid position for someone 21 or older. A job description is available. Please contact Susan Detwiler at [email protected] or call the church office. CHAIR & COUNCIL MEETING Monday, October 30 6:30pm 4 ALCW Board Meeting , October 5, 2017, 9:30 a.m. Sarha Circle , October 10, 2017, 9:30 a.m. Martha Circle , October 11, 2017, 12:30 p.m. The Parking Lot Sale is now behind us for this year, and the board members wish to give their heartfelt thanks for the donations of even more items than last year, and to those many members of As- cension who gave their time for the pricing and loading onto tables, carrying of tables outside, spending most of that Saturday bagging, cashiering, keeping things in order and then tidying up afterwards at the end of a long productive day. A big thanks to Bob Ruth for managing the furniture display and sales so cheerfully! We earned approximately $2000. The charities for whom the pro- ceeds are intended will benefit by what was accomplished that day. Looking forward … Baking for the Holiday Bake Sale (December 9, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.) will soon be in full swing, if it hasn’t already begun, and Diane Barnes wishes to remind all those who plan to provide something from their home kitchens to please let her know what the finished product will be. Some of the items may include home -made special- ty breads, cookies, jams and jellies. If you are baking primarily for family use, but have some left over that can be frozen, that will also be appreciated as a donation. Also, if you find yourself with some free time in the coming month(s), you could volunteer to help in the preparations she is planning to do in the church kitchen. Please remember to let Diane know what you are planning to do. 5 Baby Class is a special once a month class for parents with babies, newborn through two years of age. The class will meet the sec- ond Sunday of each month through the pro- gramming year. It is a time for parents to ex- perience faith forming activities that they can use at home and also time to get to know each other and share. These families are invited to join Linda Vold and Sarah Land- mann in the nursery on October 8 th at 10:45am . 2 to PreK Class is Starting! On October 8 th this class will meet at 10:45am in the Gathering Room with the “big” kids.” This is a time to sing, pray and celebrate together. Afterward, these little ones will head over to their own room where Melanie Menold will engage them in the story of “Noah’s Ark”! Parents are welcome but not required. KID SPREE Kidspree once again thanks us for our help. This year they were able to serve 175 children. They are having a fundraising event on Oct. 22, 23, and 24 at Mucho Gusto. You must bring a voucher to participate. Mucho Gusto will then donate 25% of the cost of your meal to Kid Spree. Vouchers are on the table under the monitor. MISSION ENDOWMENT FUND ALL SAINTS SUNDAY —November 5 The theme of our Mission Endowment Fund is “Radiant Beams of Light.” We will celebrate the creation of our Mission Endowment Fund on All Saints Sunday, Nov. 5. 6 Oct. 1 - Everybody Sunday/ “Abraham, Isaac and Rebekah” All are welcome to join us in Blaar Hall for an introduction to our new story. Parents, come with your kids. Middlers, find a table … friends, find a spot and get ready to hear an amazing story. Oct. 8 - Story Workshop (ages 5 through 5 th grade) Baby Class ( Newborn through 2years and Parents) 2 to PreK (Parents are welcome but not required) Oct.
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