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What’s New At Ascension?

12th Annual Golf Outing

 

Hosted by the Youth of Ascension Lutheran Church

Sunday April 22, 2018

Heartland Golf Course-Edgewood, NY

(9 Hole/Par 3 Golf Course)

The Schedule

Registration:            1:30 PM

Shotgun Tee-Off:     2:00 PM

Dinner Buffet:           5:00 PM

(You don’t have to play golf to attend the dinner)

Awards/ Door Prizes

Dinner will be served back at Ascension Lutheran Church

Sign up during coffee hour

or call the church office 631-667-4188 ext 7

Monthly Newsletter

April 2018

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Ascension Blog

Pastor Justin

April Showers

“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…

April 13, 2018Read More
Pastor Flora

It’s Snowing Again. Can Spring Be Far Behind??!!

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…

April 13, 2018Read More
President's Corner

President’s Corner

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…

April 13, 2018Read More
News/Events

Kids Club

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…

April 13, 2018Read More
Youth

Pink or Green Mohawk?

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…

April 13, 2018Read More
Day Camp

Ascension Day Camp

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…

April 13, 2018Read More
Stephen Ministry

Stephen Ministry

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…

April 13, 2018Read More
News/Events, Pastor Justin, The Voice

Journey to the Cross

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…

March 9, 2018Read More
News/Events, Pastor Flora, The Voice

Despite the Snow, Ice, and Cold . . . .

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…

March 9, 2018Read More
News/Events

Adult Retreat

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…

March 9, 2018Read More
News/Events, President's Corner

President’s Corner

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…

March 9, 2018Read More
Day Camp, News/Events

Ascension Day Camp

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…

March 9, 2018Read More
News/Events, Stephen Ministry

Stephen Ministry

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,…

March 9, 2018Read More
W.E.L.C.A.

WELCA

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…

March 9, 2018Read More
News/Events, The Voice

Lutheran Men in Mission

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…

March 9, 2018Read More
News/Events, The Voice

We Don’t Need You Anymore

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,…

March 9, 2018Read More
News/Events, Pastor Justin, The Voice

We Need You

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…

February 3, 2018Read More
News/Events, Pastor Flora, The Voice

“To Steal or Not To Steal?” That Is the Question

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…

February 3, 2018Read More
News/Events, President's Corner, The Voice

President’s Corner

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…

February 3, 2018Read More
News/Events, Stephen Ministry, The Voice

Stephen Ministry

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…

February 3, 2018Read More
Music Ministry, News/Events, The Voice

The Musician’s Corner

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…

February 3, 2018Read More
Day Camp, News/Events, The Voice

Ascension Day Camp

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…

February 3, 2018Read More
Homeless Initiative, News/Events, The Voice

Friday Night Homeless Initiative

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…

February 3, 2018Read More
News/Events, Preschool, The Voice

Preschool News

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…

February 3, 2018Read More
News/Events, Pastor Krahn, The Voice

Living A Happier Life – At Every Age

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…

February 3, 2018Read More
Knitting Group, News/Events, The Voice

Keeping Others Warm Through Knitting!

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…

February 3, 2018Read More
News/Events, The Voice, W.E.L.C.A.

WELCA Update

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…

February 3, 2018Read More
News/Events, The Voice, Youth

Baptismal Classes

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…

February 3, 2018Read More
News/Events

Welcome To Our Blog!

Welcome to our Blog! We're so glad you're here. This is where you want to look to find out everything that's happening at Ascension Lutheran Church. Be sure to contact us if you have questions about anything. We can't wait to hear from you!

February 3, 2018Read More
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