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!!

VA FISHER HOUSE DONATION DRIVE

Thanks to your generous contributions and the $250 grant we received from Thrivent, Ascension donated nearly 125 items and 2 6-tier storage shelves, ring doorbell, corner bread box, silicone baking pans, disposable coffee cups and lids, hand soap refills, and dish towels from their Amazon Wish list. THANK YOU for giving back to those who have given so much for 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.

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.

LHS Presents The Hunchback of Notre Dame

Come see Allison Eckhoff in Lutheran High School’s production of “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” on Friday, Nov. 21 or Saturday, Nov. 22. The show starts at 7 pm and there is a spaghetti dinner served before Friday’s show. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students and can be purchased from either Allison or Sarah Eckhoff.

Messiah Food Pantry

THANK YOU to all those who helped out at the Messiah Food Pantry in September and October. They are expecting a larger amount of traffic than normal on Saturday, November 22 and are in urgent need of additional volunteers. Setup begins at 9 am and the drive through pantry is open from 10 to noon. There is a sign-up sheet in the Narthex. Please consider spending just a few hours of your day to help.

Our Redeemer Servant Event

Ascension will be sponsoring the Community Meal at Our Redeemer on Sunday, November 23. We will be serving a Thanksgiving meal and are asking for dessert donations and volunteers to help with serving and clean up. There is a sign-up sheet in the Narthex.