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 will resume Friday, September 11 at 10:00 a.m. We will continue our study of Zacharia; 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!

Christmas Bazaar Donations Needed

Downsizing your Christmas décor? Please donate gently used ornaments, decorations, and Christmas items for our first Christmas Bazaar fundraiser that will take place during the Craft Fair on October 3. Drop off donations in the classroom across from the Family Life Center by the end of August. Questions? Contact Kathy Jenkins or Theresa Trautman.

Thank you to the many helpers who volunteer time to trim, clean up, plant, or maintain our outdoor spaces. A special note of thanks to the Karen & Ronnie Potter, Linda Dick, and Doug & Hans Rinas.

Carol Sorensen has a new address. Contact the church office for more information.

Joint Men's Ministry and Altar Guild Workday - August 29

The Men's Ministry and the Altar Guild will have a joint working session on Saturday, August 29. We'll start with breakfast and 8:00 a.m. and then spruce up various areas around the church. Everyone is welcome whether you've worked on previous projects or not.

Closing Worship at St. Paul Lutheran Church

Join the congregation of St. Paul Lutheran Church (17200 E 39th St.) as we hold our final worship service to celebrate over 117 years of ministry and grace. We invite all current and former members, as well as friends from the community, to join us as we worship and break bread together one last time on Sunday, August 16th.

Meal 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. If attending the meal, please RSVP to secretary172stpl@comcast.net or leave a message at 816-373-5290 by August 11th.

Closing Worship Service 1 p.m.

Ascension Lutheran Church