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.

• I will be out of the office July 27-August 10. Eileen Green will be in the office most of those days. Thanks, Becky

Ascension’s Facebook page: Ascension Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod - Sunday worship is live-streamed on Sunday mornings and recording is available following the service

Want to hear the sermon again? We are so blessed with the quality of preaching we hear each week. It's helpful to be able to go back and listen to the sermons. Now you can! Check out the church's YouTube channel - Ascension Lutheran Church Kansas City MO. Even better - subscribe to the channel so you'll get updates. We've started posting videos of each week's sermon. Take another listen!

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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

Sunday Adult Bible Study - Our next Sunday morning Bible Study will be over the book of Philippians and will be led by Sarah Eckhoff. We will be using the book "Joy: A Study of Philippians" by Deb Burma if you would like to purchase your own book to use as reference. We will begin this study on Sunday, May 24th.

Pastor Walt's Bible Study ~ Wednesdays @ 10:00. Pastor Walt's Bible study on the book TOGETHER WE BELIEVE A Study of the Apostles’ Creed by Emily Belvery will begin April 15 at 10:00 a.m. Pastor Walt will be ordering books. If interested let him know so he has enough books for everyone.

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

Bible Study with Pastor Stolle resumed Friday, September 11 at 10:00 a.m. We will continue our study of Zacharia, starting with chapter 9; no materials to purchase. Mark your calendar to join us.

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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.

Want to hear the sermon again?

We are so blessed with the quality of preaching we hear each week. It's helpful to be able to go back and listen to the sermons. Now you can! Check out the church's YouTube channel - Ascension Lutheran Church Kansas City MO. Even better - subscribe to the channel so you'll get updates. We've started posting videos of each week's sermon. Take another listen!

The Dorcas Circle Mitten Tree Is Up.

We are taking donations of adult and children’s hats, gloves and other winter necessities. Items will be taken to the LUMA-Auxiliary meeting on November 18 and delivered to Messiah, Our Redeemer and Immanuel to be used for their food pantry clients.

Ascension Thanksgiving Dinner.

Please join us after the Voter’s Meeting on November 15 for a Thanksgiving meal. Meat will be furnished. Please bring a side to share. There is a sign-up sheet in the narthex to get headcount for purchasing the meat.

November Is “Bucks for Books” Month!

The principal at Norfleet has asked our church and our fellow “Caring for Kids” partners to provide funding to buy books for the students to take home as a Christmas gift. You may remember we did this a few years ago and it’s a big hit! We are asking for monetary donations during the month of November. Please help us raise $500 for this worthy cause. Just mark your gift as “Books for Norfleet” and drop it in the offering plate by Sunday, November 22. Your generosity speaks volumes—thank you!

We will be remembering the faithfully departed on All Saints Day Sunday, November 1st. If you have anyone to add to the list, please email the church office at secretary@ascensionlckc.org

Ascension Lutheran Church

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

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 8 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.