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

Adult Bible Study

Ascension Lutheran Church now hosts a Stand to Reason (STR) outpost. Stand to Reason is a ministry that trains Christians to think more clearly about their faith and STR outposts are local communities of Christians seeking answers to the hard questions about Classical Christianity. Each outpost is led by a director who provides STR content on Christian apologetics and leads discussions on defending the faith. Jared Bartels is the director for the outpost at Ascension and will lead a 7-week study, Why Apologetics, beginning August 24th.

Vicar Walt Little's Bible Study ~ Wednesdays @ 10:00. Bible Study with Vicar Little on Martin Luther’s 95 Theses resumes October 22nd.

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!!

Trunk-or-Treat is coming!

This is our fourth year of hosting Trunk-or-Treat in the Ascension parking lot. Our Leaky Cauldron will be appearing in the Narthex to collect candy donations in the coming weeks. We are also looking for hosts to decorate your car trunk for handy out candy. If interested, please contact Eileen Green.

Stewardship Moment

God Stewardship does not happen by accident. Prayer changes how people feel about stewardship. When people pray together about generosity it reinforces the spiritual purpose behind it!

LWML Fall Rally

LWML MO District KC South Zone 2025 Fall Rally will be Tuesday, October 28, 2025, with the theme “The Way from Africa to Missouri” based on Matthew 25:35b. Rally will be held at Peace Lutheran Church, 8240 Blue Ridge Blvd., Kansas City, MO. Program: LUMA Executive Director, Pastor Phil Cook, will share results of how LWML Mites provide assistance for the Congolese, Liberian and Oromo refugees in Kansas City, Missouri. Gifts from the Heart: Monetary donations (checks payable to LWML MO District KC South Zone) and QT gas cards. Registration begins at 9:00 am; opening devotion at 9:30 am. Cost is $5 (includes lunch). RSVP to Cheryl Enke at 816-299-5752 or cenke1053@comcast.net.

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.

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.

Dorcas Circle Meeting Schedule

Dorcas Circle is now meeting on the third Monday of the month at 6:00 pm. We are studying women of the Bible this year. All women of the congregation are invited to join us. Our next meeting is October 20 at 6:00 pm.

White Elephant BINGO

BINGO and pizza is scheduled for November 1 at 4:00 pm. You can bring a "white elephant "(something you no longer use but someone else might like) or two to use as prizes. Pizza will be provided. Bring a snack or dessert to share.