Forever 50 Invites All to the LI Ducks All-Star Game on Wednesday night, July 11th with fireworks following the game. Signup on the Forever 50 bulletin board. Tickets are $12.00.
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It is with heartfelt gratitude that we give thanks to the following local businesses for their generous Food Donations to the Babylon Interfaith Homeless Initiative here at Ascension Lutheran Church
First Class Bagels
Mama Sbarro
The Olympic Dinner
Deer Park Ravioli
Dalisa Pizza
God Bless these special Merchants for their generosity.
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“April showers bring May flowers.” That is the saying we hear over and over again this month. Meteorologically, it is true. In the changing of the seasons, temperature and barometric fluctuations produce nimbus clouds that bring precipitation. It is a horticultural fact as well. The increased precipitation, paired with extending…
As I am writing this, it’s the very first day of spring. It’s cloudy, and the temperature is in the 30’s. The flowers are afraid to poke their petals above the soil for fear of another Nor’easter tomorrow bringing first rain and then lots of snow. The schedule of Forever…
It’s springtime, and that means it is growing season – woo hoo -- finally! I personally love giving (and getting) a beautiful plant or flowers for Easter, and I imagine many of you do as well. When we look around at all of the flowers and plants bloom, it reminds…
Kid’s Club is coming up! Sunday, April 15th from 12:30pm-2pm (after Children’s Choir) and is open to all kindergarteners through 5th graders. Join us for games, fellowship and more! These events are for all kindergarten through 5th grade. Friends are welcome to come. No Sign up needed. To help offset…
Remember the pink mohawk? Or the green mohawk? It has been a tradition at Ascension, when our high school youth attend the ELCA Youth Gathering, we’ve gotten to style and dye Pastor Justin’s hair. It was green in 2012, when we went to New Orleans and it was pink…
Ascension Day Camp Early Bird Pricing ends May 1st! Register today! Dates: July 9th – August 3rd Full Day Program: 9am-3pm Available for four-year-old children (must be four years old by December 1st 2018) up to children who have completed 6th Grade Half Day Preschool Program: 9am-12pm Available for three/four-year-old…
Hearing is the act of perceiving sound by the ear. If you are not hearing impaired, hearing simply happens. When someone speaks to us, there are sounds, and our ears receive the sounds. There are a great many things to hear in this world. There is music playing from a radio, there are babies…
Dear Friends in Christ, This March we enter into a holy time of our year. This Lenten season leads us into Holy Week. These blessed days give us an opportunity to experience the passion of our Lord. At Ascension, we have a number of deeply moving opportunities for you to…
Despite the winter weather, the members of Forever 50 come out each and every Wednesday to enjoy a full program of activities, trips, and events. This past February was no exception. On the 7th we celebrated our Winter birthdays with hats, cake, and candles. Then we played four rounds of…
ADULT RETREAT 2018 FRIDAY, MAY 18-SUNDAY, MAY 20 CAMP QUINIPET, SHELTER ISLAND THEME: “ANXIOUS FOR NOTHING: FINDING CALM IN A CHAOTIC WORLD” (BASED ON PHILIPPIANS 4: 4-8) COST: $95: INCLUDES LODDGING* FOR TWO NIGHTS AND FOUR MEALS SIGN UP in the Church Narthex by MARCH 18 QUESTIONS? Talk to Pastor…
On a recent Sunday, after listening to Pastor Flora’s sermon about who are our “angels” and who we might be an angel for, I was struck by the congruence of that message with Pastor Justin’s request that we “look out for” those in our “section” (and beyond) in church each…
Now accepting registration for Summer 2018! July 9th – August 3rd Children who attend Ascension Day Camp receive a balance of religious instruction, arts & crafts, music, dance, science instruction, and outdoor dry and water games as well as other special events. Full Day Program: 9am-3pm Available for four-year-old children…
The Stephen Ministry Program at Ascension will soon begin its next training class in the fall, and we will be recruiting potential new Stephen Minsters starting in March. Watch for Stephen Ministry Sunday where we will be providing information about the recruiting process. If you consider yourself a good listener,…
I hope everyone had a nice Valentine's Day. Our next big day will be Easter. What a day, the resurrection of our Lord, what a gift. This is my favorite day. The meaning is so great. WELCA continues with their projects. Phoebe has two new members. Martha has one new…
Lutheran Men in Mission-MNYS welcomes the Rev. Jonathan Linman to its Annual Meeting. Whoever is not against us is for us! Mark 9:38-41 Worship and conversational Bible Study will explore Jesus’ call to unity, cooperation, and collaboration – in the church, among all of God’s children, and in our bitterly…
The story is told of a little conversation between God and a scientist. The scientist said, “God, we don’t need you anymore. Science has finally figured out a way to create life out of nothing – in other words, we can now do what you did in the beginning. “Oh,…
Dear friends in Christ, My February 2017 article detailed lessons learned at a continuing education workshop I recently attended. I am happy to share that I continue to employ those business techniques and skills acquired a year later. 2017 was all about positioning leadership for growth and development. One result…
As the three Wise Men traveled from the East bearing royal gifts for the new-born king, baby Jesus, on the day known as the Epiphany, so too, the members of “Forever 50” experienced some gift-receiving of their own. It was Wednesday, January 3rd, three days before the day of the…
Though not intentional, it seems like, when I sit down to write my article for The Voice, I find myself drawing inspiration from a favorite song. This month is no different. Perhaps some of you have heard the Lady Gaga song “Million Reasons”, a beautiful song that laments a relationship…
Stephen Ministry is celebrating and giving thanks! We are celebrating the people who have been helped, and we are celebrating the success of the ministry. We give God thanks for working in the lives of our care receivers and in our Stephen Ministers. We also give thanks for everyone who…
It is with great excitement that I am writing this article regarding the future of our 10:30 worship service. Upon reviewing the results of our recent surveys in late fall as well as on Christmas Eve, it is clear that a significant portion of our 10:30 worshippers would like to…
Now accepting registration for Summer 2018! July 9th – August 3rd Children who attend Ascension Day Camp receive a balance of religious instruction, arts & crafts, music, dance, science instruction, and outdoor dry and water games as well as other special events. Full Day Program: 9am-3pm Available for four-year old…
Our Friday Night Homeless Initiative is in need of Volunteers: We especially need volunteers for our 1 AM to 6 AM chaperone shift. If you can help out at that time please contact Mike Loos at 917-681-1237 or via email: mikeflyfish1962@yahoo.com. The most important Commandment is to LOVE thy neighbor. What…
We started the month off with a visit from PSEG. They taught the students about emergency safety. The children were all sent home with "safe bags" to use and prepare with their parents. Kidsmiles visited the preschool on January 22nd and 23rd. Dominque the dental assistant showed the children the…
Rev. Dr. John H. Krahn has just had his eighth book, Living a Happier Life – At Every Age, published. In its 150 pages, he shares numerous ways to increase joy and happiness in your life. Some of the fourteen chapters include: Choose a Happier Life; God Made Me and…
All around town there are 430 warmer heads thanks to the ladies in the knitting group. 30 hats to Rodam House adult home 25 hats to Good Samaritan ER 140 hats to Grace Reform Baptist 80 hats to the Bowery 5 hats to Food Pantry Moms 50 hats to Pasta…
Brrr! I hope all are keeping warm. This has been a deep-freeze January. I hope February is warmer. What consoles me is the knowledge that Jesus' love keeps me warm. WELCA continues their work. Sadly, we lost Barbara Magyar in January. She was in Florida at the time. There will…
Starting in August, Ascension will be providing baptism preparation classes for parents of infants as well as for older children. Parents who desire to have their child’s baptism at Ascension are asked to attend a baptism preparation class prior to the baptism. The baptism preparation class consists of a light…
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