Announcements

Church Office

Normal Church office hours are 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 pm.

Sunday School in Action

Yay! Sunday School is in full swing for our youth. Each week, children from preschool through 6th grade hear about God's love through song, prayer, crafts and stories. We pray that God continues to work in the hearts of these children and their teachers.

Schedule for Sunday Morning

8:15 - Adult Bible class
8:30 - Sunday School and confirmation class for youth
9:30 - Sunday Worship in the sanctuary

There will be coffee in the Family Life Center from 8:00 until after the church service. Please stop by the FLC before or after church for coffee and fellowship.

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 ~

Walt's Wednesday Bible Study on Martin Luther’s 95 Theses is paused until March.

Pastor Stolle’s Bible Class ~

The Friday Bible Study with Pastor Stolle is on winter break. Watch for further announcements

Offering Envelopes

Pick up your offering envelopes in the Narthex.

Help Wanted

St. Matthew Preschool is seeking a Substitute Assistant Teacher to support our Christ-centered early childhood program. Please email inquiries and resumes to stmatthewps@gracefaithlove.org with the subject line “Substitute Inquiry”. More information on the bulletin board.

The Altar Guild is looking for someone to volunteer to do the set up on the first Sunday of the month. If you are interested in helping, contact Bev Mettlen at 816-803-2568.

Walker Program

Ascension’s Walker Program is live! The Family Life Center is open for walking from 7 am to 10 am weekdays. Walking is a great way to start your day and can improve both your physical and mental health! Please join us.

Our Walker Program provides our members and our community with a forum for physical exercise through walking and fellowship. Ascension members serve as hosts for the program; which is open weekdays from 7 am to 10 am (not including holidays or when there is inclement weather). If you are interested in serving as a host, a host substitute, and/or would like more information please feel free to reach out to Charles Green or Pam Rinas.

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?

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:

  • 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!

Watch for LHM’s float in the 137th Tournament of Roses Parade on January 1, 2026. This year marks the 75th time LHM has been a part of the parade.

Ascension Lutheran Church