Announcements

Church Office

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

pastoral care: pastor@ascensionlckc.org
Becky Reynolds: secretary@ascensionlckc.org

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 (resumes July 31)
Fridays at 10:00 a.m. - Pastor Stolle (out for the Summer)

"God Was Not That Silent Between the Testaments" is the title of a new Bible study Pastor Dunn will be leading in the Sunday Adult Bible Class beginning June 23rd. We typically have the idea that between the last book of the Old Testament and the birth of Jesus God did not speak to His people. For most of us, our knowledge of the Old Testament ends with the destruction of Solomon's Temple and the Babylonian Captivity. We may be a bit sketchy on what happened after that. Yet, God's people still needed preparing for the "last days" (see how this term is used in Hebrews 1:1-2). This study will run through to the end of the summer.

Vicar Walt Little's Bible Study ~ Wednesdays @ 10:00

Walt's Bible Study will resume Wednesday, July 31, 10am.

Pastor Stolle’s Bible Class ~ Fridays @ 10:00

Pastor Stolle's Bible Class is out for the summer. Watch for the new Fall session

APPRECIATION

Thank you for the prayers, support, and condolences during this time in our lives. Dave and Cathy Talley

FAMILY MEAL KIT DONATION DRIVE

The Board of Human Care is collecting donations to put together healthy family meal kits. Each kit provides all the necessary ingredients for an easy, complete nutritious meal to feed one hunger-insecure family. Donations will be accepted through the end of July; benefiting both Harvester’s and the Messiah Food Pantry. Please consider donating individual or even all items that’s needed for a meal. Monetary donations will also be accepted to purchase ingredients. If contributing using a check, please designate “Family Meal Kit Donation Drive” so the funds can be allocated appropriately. See the table in the narthex or ask any member of the Human Care Board (Flannery Bartels, Johna Brill, Darlene Crain, Lourene Embree, Candy King, Mark and Mary Lippe, Dean and Bev Mettlen, Doug and Pam Rinas) for more information.

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 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

BECKY REYNOLDS - VACATION TIME

I will be out of the office the week of July 29th -August 2nd . Eileen Green will be in the office Monday-Thursday to answer phones. For specific needs please contact Jeff Fisher, Doug Rinas, or Kathy Jenkins. Becky Reynolds

40 YEARS OF SERVICE

With prayers of thankfulness, we invite you to join us for a reception Recognizing Pastor Jon Nicolaus and his 40 years of faithful service at Messiah Lutheran Church. Pastor Nicolaus was ordained on June 10, 1984, and installed as a pastor at Messiah that same year. Messiah members past and present are immensely grateful for Pastor Nicolaus and his dedication to Christ and His people. Reception following our 9am worship service led by Pastor Nicolaus, Sunday, July 28, 2024, 10:15 AM, at Messiah Lutheran Church, 613 S Main St., Independence, MO 64050.