From our newsletter ...

Getting It Together With Your Family 

Many families—maybe yours—are feeling frazzled? It seems to be a general phenomenon that American families are feeling more and more hurried and dissatisfied with the amount of time they spend together. ... Here are some things you can do to avoid, or at least reduce, some of the “stressors” on family life.

Read the complete article by following this link.

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Taking Faith Home: A Guide for Faith-Filled Conversations

 

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New Family Resource Incorporates 

Four Key Faith Practices to Nurture

Christian Faith

The “Taking Faith Home” devotional series is a new resource for families, couples, individuals, and the congregation.

Families can especially use these in the home as it focuses on the Church Year and the Sunday readings. This resource is a suggested use as many families might be doing their own devotions using other materials – or – might want to switch to these. People can adapt to how they might want to incorporate any or all the parts into their daily or weekly routines. The important aspect, however, is that the church, school, and families begin to study the same words together as we center our attention on the Sunday Divine Service, which forms the faith and life of people throughout the week.

One strength the “Taking Faith Home” inserts have is that they incorporate the Four Key Faith Practices that are the foundation to any other faith practices the church uses to nurture the Christian faith. They are:

  • Caring Conversations: These conversation starters provide meaningful reflection on Bible texts and our daily lives. They help you bond with others in the journey of faith. They also help you in the important task of talking about the Christian faith.
  • Devotions: Being devoted to God’s word serves as a foundation for practicing the presence of God and blessing you with faith, hope, and love. Having a special time of day to do devotions increases the regularity of this important practice in your life.
  • Service: Christ tells us to serve others. By living the faith in love, we learn the value and joy of the Christian faith. Serving others reminds us of the breadth of the Kingdom of God and that our faith is personal but not private. Faith (God’s word – the Gospel) motivates us to serve the world in love.
  • Rituals and Traditions: Symbolic action grounded in the Christian tradition throughout the year provide a beautiful and holistic way of experiencing the grace of God. As you practice rituals and traditions, regularly use one that helps bring to you peace, meaning, and hope.

We hope to make these resources available to you soon, by hardcopy and by making them available on our church website.

Pastor Zieroth

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Ascension Lutheran Church offers many opportunities to study God's Word. Here are just a few. See the list of ministries in the Quick Links section at the left side of this page. Please contact the church office for more information about these ministry opportunities.

Adult Discipleship Class: Meets every Sunday at 9:30 a.m.  Visitors are most welcome. Nursery and Sunday School childcare are available for your little ones.

Sunday School: Christian educational opportunities for young members, ages 3 to 18.  Sunday School begins at 9:30 a.m. and concludes at 10:30 a.m. every Sunday except during the month of August.

Adult Inquirer’s Class (Pastor's Class): This is a basic Bible Study of the beliefs of our church and can lead to membership through adult confirmation. The class is offered each spring and fall.  

Women's Bible Study: Currently studying the Book of Acts. All women are welcome - Tuesday, 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. in room 144; Friday, 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. in the Music Practice room. 

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Interested in becoming a member of Ascension Lutheran Church or having your children attend Ascension School? 

Whenever you have any questions about the church or school, what we believe, or if you have a special need, please contact the church office at 260 486-2226. Ask to talk with the pastor or the school principal. 

Pastor Gier conducts instructional classes regularly, as preparation for those who want to join Ascension or have children in Ascension Lutheran School. The pastor's class is a requirement for both.

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