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 from 9:00-11:00 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

Beginning September 22, Jared Bartels will be leading a 10-week apologetics study, Person of Interest, that will meet at Ascension at 8:30am. In the "Person of Interest" video study, former cold-case detective J. Warner Wallace will share the investigative approach that led him to the truth about Jesus. Those interested in joining the study should purchase the Person of Interest book and investigator's guide. If you have questions about the study or would like additional information, please contact Jared Bartels (816-824-7754).

Vicar Walt Little's Bible Study ~ Wednesdays @ 10:00 . Class will resume in Spring.

Pastor Stolle’s Bible Class ~ Fridays @ 10:00. Max Lucado’s Help Is Here Finding Fresh Strength and Purpose in the Power of the Holy Spirit

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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 A Pastor?

During our pastoral vacancy, 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

Changes to The Lutheran Hour® broadcast are coming in your area.

As good stewards of the resources God provides, we work to be strategic in the allocation of those resources. The program’s final broadcast on KCMO 710 AM at 8:00 a.m. on Sundays will be January 28, 2024. An alternate listening option in your area is KCCV 760 AM on Sundays at 8:30 a.m. To find other airings near you, check the broadcast guide for Lutheran Hour Ministries (LHM) at lhm.org/guide.

Best Choice Labels

Please continue saving Best Choice Labels. Labels can be given to Phyllis Kohl or put in the box above the coat race.

Chiefs Fans-Sunday we will be hosting the next Ascension Chiefs Game Day Watch Party on November 17 against the Buffalo Bills. The game is scheduled to start at 3:25, so the party starts at 3:00 PM.

The Chiefs Game Day Watch Party will be held in the NEWLY RENOVATED former Youth Room in the Ascension basement, past the Sunday School rooms. Please use the entrance at the far north end of the parking lot at the rear of the church.

The patio has been newly pressure washed, the room has been/is being refurbished with fresh paint, a redone pool table, and new furniture: at least enough to get the season started. This is an ongoing project so please excuse the mess. See you there.

Supporting Kansas City Veterans -

Thank you for your generous donations to provide wish list items to local veterans. A total of 120 items were collected - 10 sweatpants, 47 pairs of socks, 27 granola bars, 26 puzzle books, 2 pairs of reading glasses and 8 chapsticks.

Community Thanksgiving Dinner @ messiah

Messiah is hosting a tri parish thanksgiving dinner at 12:00pm on Thanksgiving Day for anyone who doesn't have other plans. Messiah will provide the turkey and mashed potatoes. Bring a side. Sign up by November 17th.

Mitten Tree Donations

The Dorcas Circle mitten tree and winter necessities box will be in the narthex through November 10. Collected items will be given to LUMA to use with the urban food pantries. Needed items are hats, gloves, scarves, socks, long underwear, and new coats for men, women and children, and new blankets.

FYI Dorcas Circle will meet on the fourth Monday through May. We will not meet in December and January.

Help Wanted

The Board of Fellowship is responsible for planning fellowship opportunities for the congregation. If you would like to be on this board, please contact Brenda Frolin.

Admin Assistant Position - Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church, Lee’s Summit, MO

Our Admin Assistant is retiring in December. You can help us proclaim the Gospel and manage our ministry! We are looking to fill our 30 hr./week position in the month of November, and have our new worker start training in December. The application deadline is November 24. Please email Pastor Jon Gruen at pastorjon@beautifulsavior-lsmo.org with any questions and/or a completed application.

The Lutheran Urban Mission Agency Auxiliary

LUMAA will meet on Wednesday, November 20, at St. Stephen Lutheran Church, Registration begins at 9 a.m. with the opening service at 9:30 a.m. Please RSVP by November 17 to Lynette Oakes at lynetteoakes@gmail.com. The Mission of the Month collection is NEW winter items. All ladies of the congregation are invited to attend and all donations for the Mission of the Month collection are appreciated. More information on the bulletin board.

Caring for Kids Christmas Collection

Each year the Caring for Kids partners at Norfleet give a gift to the students attending Norfleet. This year the partners are giving a monetary gift to help the librarian purchase a book for each student. She is able to purchase books that fit the students’ needs at a low cost. If you would like to donate money for the purchase of books, put your donation in an envelope marked "Books for Norfleet" and drop it in the offering plate. Donations are needed by 11-25.