CHURCH and COMMUNITY

Church Office

To reach us:

Becky Reynolds: secretary@ascensionlckc.org
If you're seeking information about us, reach out to info@ascensionlckc.org

Church office hours

Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m.-noon.

Ascension’s Facebook page: Ascension Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod - Sunday worship is live-streamed on Sunday mornings and recording is available following the service

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Saturday Morning Basketball!

We're pleased to open our church gym on Saturday mornings at 10:00 for basketball.

Hosted by a member of our neighbor church, River's Edge, it's for neighbors and friends.

Bring your stamina and your best shot!

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Bible Studies at Church

Sundays at 8:15 a.m. ~ Adult Bible Study
Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. - Vicar Walt Little
Fridays at 10:00 a.m. - Pastor Stolle

Vicar Walt Little's Bible Study ~ Wednesdays @ 10:00. Bible Study with Vicar Little on Martin Luther’s 95 Theses is in session.

Pastor Stolle’s Bible Class ~ Fridays @ 10:00. Class has started up for Fall. This study is on Max Lucado’s book: What Happens Next: A Traveler’s Guide Through The End Of This Age. Cost of the book is $17 please pay Pastor Stolle cash when the class starts. See Becky for a book.

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Fellowship in the Family Life Center

A reminder that there is coffee available in the Family Life Center after Church. Grab a cup and visit with friends.

Need Pastoral Care?

Please reach out to Doug or Jeff if you or a family member need pastoral care. They have agreed to serve as a point of contact and will connect you with a pastor.

Doug Rinas: 816-674-9080 Jeff Fisher: 816-820-5311

You may leave a message at the church office but there could be a delay in responding as the office is open Monday-Friday, 9am-noon, 816-358-1919

YOU’RE INVITED:

Church Elders’ Retreat – Nov. 14-16 Bring as many of your elders with your pastor! President Hagan will hopefully be able to be our presenter!
Confirmation Retreat – Nov. 14-16 Led by Pastor Hagerman from Springfield, MO
Christmas at Heit’s Point – Dec. 6
Women’s Retreat – Feb. 27-March 1

Please RSVP by calling the camp office at 660-668-2363 or on our website: heitspointlutheran.org

Heit’s Point Lutheran Ministries GOAL – Strengthen and Encourage the faith lives of the LCMS families in Missouri and Kansas!!

SERVING THOSE WHO SERVED

The Board of Human Care is collecting donations to support the Fisher House Kansas City, a 16-suite, 14,000 square feet "home away from home" which serves families and caregivers of veterans receiving health care from the Kansas City VA Hospital. The drive will run through Sunday, November 9 with donations delivered on Veteran's Day. Please see the table in the narthex for more information; including a list of requested items. We have also secured a $250 Thrivent Grant which will be used to supplement donations. Monetary donations will also be accepted; please designate them towards Fisher House. THANK YOU for giving back to those who have given so much to us.

Are You Ready for Chiefs Football?

The Ministry of Outreach is hosting a Chiefs watch party for regular season Sunday games. Come join us in the Game Room downstairs for some fellowship and team spirit.

The Lutheran Urban Mission Agency Auxiliary will meet on Wednesday, November 19, at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 5901 East 135th Street, Grandview, MO. Registration begins at 9:00 a.m. with the opening service at 9:30 a.m. The speaker will be Amy Cox from Flourish Furniture. The Mission of the Month collection is NEW winter necessities for the food pantries: socks, gloves, hats, scarves, coats, long underwear, blankets/quilts (full or queen size). Lunch will be served. Please RSVP by November 16 to Margaret Gregory at Margaret.h.gregory@outlook.com or 816-588-8774. All ladies of the congregation are invited to attend and all donations for the Mission of the Month collection are appreciated. Thank you!

Hanging the Greens

Help decorate the Church on Sunday, November 23rd right after Service with Hanging of the Greens. Shouldn’t take long if we have lots of help. Then stay and join the Chiefs watch party. Bring a favorite snack or dessert if you want. Any questions contact Bev Mettlen.

Thank you to Doug & Pam Rinas, Hans Rinas, Charles Green, Brad Durham and Pastor Dunn for helping me clean out my basement. It was a blessing to me. Terri Mulch

Dorcas Circle's mitten tree in now up.

The circle is collecting hats and gloves for children and adults, adult socks, coats and other winter necessities to be given to the four food pantries that LUMA supports. Items may be placed on the tree or in the winter necessities box. Items will be delivered at the LUMA-Auxiliary meeting on November 19.