Ascension Lutheran Church

TIME & TALENT

TREASURES

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

Ascension Walker Program Volunteer Opportunities

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.

Best Choice Labels

Please continue saving Best Choice Labels. Labels can be given to Phyllis Kohl or put in the box above the coat race.

Help Wanted

The Board of Fellowship is responsible for planning fellowship opportunities for the congregation. If you would like to be on this board, please contact Brenda Frolin.

Community Thanksgiving Dinner @ messiah

Messiah is hosting a tri parish thanksgiving dinner at 12:00pm on Thanksgiving Day for anyone who doesn't have other plans. Messiah will provide the turkey and mashed potatoes. Bring a side. Sign up by November 17th.

How to Give to Ascension

If you are able to continue giving, you have several options.

  • Mail your check to the church (put it inside your church envelope then into a mailing envelope)

  • Use your own bank’s online banking to have a check mailed to church

  • Participate in our electronic giving program, which requires a bit of setup. To use this third option, contact Kathy Jenkins for details.

Time for Princesses and Pirates! In partnership with Girl Scout Troop 40, Ascension is hosting Trunk-or-Treat again this year on Halloween, Thursday, October 31, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. This is a safe, family friendly environment for kids of all ages. We are looking for candy donations and hosts to decorate car trunks and pass out candy. There are up to 45 spaces in the parking lot. E-mail outreach@ascensionlutherankc.org by October 20 if you would like to dress up your trunk. Look for the leaky cauldron in the Narthex to drop off candy.

Supporting Kansas City Veterans

The Board of Human Care is collecting donations of socks, chap stick, puzzle books and men's drawstring sweatpants to support the VA Medical Center. The drive will run through Sunday, November 10. Please see the table in the Narthex for more information.

Emily's Snacks-

Thank you for your continued support of this new need identified at Norfleet. Emily Ullrich's class of special needs children have a very late lunch time and the daily snacks provide a helpful break in late morning. Emily has enough snacks for the present and is grateful for our assistance. Please continue to bring cereals, packaged crackers or easy to distribute bite-sized snacks as time goes on as this will be a need throughout the school year. A list is available in the Narthex next to the collection basket. You may make a monetary donation instead and we will purchase the snacks on your behalf.

STEWARDSHIP-

Did you know that year end planning can be a good stewardship moment for Ascension? Some of our members already participate in this sort of personal tax planning which can be a direct benefit to your church. ( a Qualified 501 ( c ) ( 3 ) organization.) Your QCD (Qualified Charitable Distribution) will count toward the current year RMD (Required Minimum Distribution). In order to qualify for 2024, the contribution must be made by 12/31/24, but it does not end there. If you make the required contribution in 2025, it will qualify for 2025 and you can continue every year. Be sure to ask your Tax Advisor about a QCD. A big thank you to those of you who already participate.

Stewardship Dollars at work!

We help fund future church workers as part of our stewardship budget. Catch up on the work these funds support!

  • This year we’ve supported Rob Choate who recently served as a vicar in Florida. Rob sent us a wonderful letter of appreciation. Take a moment to read the letter, posted on the bulletin board by the door leading to the parking lot.

On another board in the narthex, you’ll find articles about two other church workers we are helping:

  • A missionary to Japan, Pastor Jastram. Read the latest article recently published about his work in Japan as the only LCMS missionary.

  • Rev. Brad Zerkel’s ministry in Hawaii. Brad is a son of our congregation, called to the ministry while a member here. He’s revitalizing a small church in Hawaii. View the photos and read his latest update.

God is working through these men and your offerings provide assistance. Thank you for giving!

Mitten Tree/Winter Necessities

The Dorcas Circle mitten tree and winter necessities box will be in the narthex through November 10. Collected items will be given to LUMA to use with the urban food pantries. Needed items are hats, gloves, scarves, socks, long underwear, and new coats for men, women and children, and new blankets.

FYI Dorcas Circle will meet on the fourth Monday through May. We will not meet in December and January.