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Ascension Lutheran Church
2911 Libal St.,
Green Bay, WI 54301
920-336-3561
www.ascensiongb.com
JANUARY 2015
IN THIS ISSUE
Sun Morning at a Glance
Adult Education
Camp Day
Youth & Family
Stewardship
Council, Thank Yous
Christian Svc: Thanks
Meals
Home Sweet Home
Connection Corner
Spiritual Renewal
ChristCare
Worship Participants
January Birthdays
Calendar*
Staff & Leaders
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As I write this, it is 2 days until Christmas Eve. As you read this, the
Christmas season is over. (The 12 days of Christmas end on
January 6, with Epiphany – as we celebrate Jesus as the light of the
whole world).
There is a song that we sang in my church high school singing group
when I was growing up, that continues to run through my mind towards
the end of the Christmas season. It’s based on a Christmas poem by
Howard Thurman; in 1969 Jim Strathdee wrote the song,
“I am the Light of the World.”
One part of the song captures the thought that while Christmas may be
over, is really isn’t: “When the song of the angels is stilled, when the star
in the sky is gone, when the kings and the shepherds have found their
way home, the work of Christmas is begun!”
What is the “work of Christmas?” The song gives some options:
to find the lost and lonely one
to heal the broken soul with love
to feed the hungry children with warmth and good food
to make music in an old man’s heart
to bring hope to every task you do.
We can add: to live our lives walking with One who was born to save us,
and to boldly share the Good News of our Savior!
Jesus IS the light of the world. When we walk in that light, we are living
truly as we were meant to live.
As Lutheran Christians,
we are redeemed by Christ
to be people of God,
inviting all to faith-filled worship,
challenging all to grow in faith,
reaching out to all
in faithful service and witness.
(Ascension’s vision statement)
It is vital to ground the “work of Christmas” in Jesus – who is the Light of
our lives and the world. As was an important part of Pastor Luther’s
Advent theme on the Light, we are NOT the light. Grounded in our faith in
Jesus our light, and with worshipping together weekly and praying and
reading for God’s Word daily, we can be lights to our dark world, each day
of 2015.
Pause for a moment, and prayerfully consider how you are letting your
light shine, and are part of the “work of Christmas…”
May the light of our Lord and Savior shine in and through you each day.
PEACE in Christ our LIGHT,
Pastor Lori
January Sunday Morning Worship at-a-Glance
Sunday
8:00 Worship
10:30 Worship
Sunday Happenings
Jan. 4
Traditional
Traditional
No Sunday School
Jan. 11
Traditional
Contemporary
Summer Camp Roundup
Jan. 18
Traditional
Blended
Jan. 25
Traditional
Contemporary
11:45 am Annual Meeting
Sunday Morning 9:15 a.m. Adult Bible Study & Classes
Sundays in January – Adult Bible Study - The Epistle of First Peter—by Pastor Luther
Jump in any time with our ongoing Bible study of 1st Peter. We have a great core group of regular
attenders along with some other great folks who can only make it every now and then, and we
always have room for someone curious to check out the class even just one time. We’re learning
from God’s Word, developing our personal Bible study skills, and you just never know where the conversation is going to take us next. Come join us. No previous classes necessary to make this one
your first one.
Sunday School classes will resume on Sunday, January 11th.
Ascension’s Annual Meeting is on January 25 at 11:45 a.m.
Annual Meetings are very important in congregation-based governance such as ours in
that the most important decisions of the congregation cannot be made by a council,
pastor, or bishop but must be made by the congregation itself in a properly called and
conducted congregational meeting. For instance only a congregation meeting can
approve an annual budget or elect members to the council. At our meeting this year
we will briefly review our congregation’s seven ministry priorities and remind ourselves
where we are in the timeline of our three 3-year major capital appeal efforts to pay for
our new sanctuary. We are already at that point where, in order to continue on the
congregation’s sanctuary funding plan, we will need to approve our plan for the next
3-year sanctuary debt reduction appeal along with the professional services for
conducting that appeal. The council is also recommending to the congregation a
motion to change our constitution to a clearer definition of what constitutes a quorum
for annual meetings. The motion states: “The Constitution of Ascension Lutheran
Church, C10.04, which currently reads, “C10.04 Ten percent of voting members shall
constitute a quorum,” shall be amended to read, “C10.04 Fifty (50) voting members
shall constitute a quorum.”
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Every summer Imago Dei sets aside one week as “Ascension Week”
because so many of our youth attend camp – last summer we had over 50 kids attend camp!
Pastor Luther and Tracy attend confirmation camp at Waypost with our 8th graders EVERY YEAR!!
Ascension has at least 15 members who are past or present camp staff members
(not all at Crossways – but camp just the same!)
At least 5 families from Ascension attend Crossways Family Camp!
The ELCA has over 140 camps and retreat centers all over the United States!
Crossways offers 29 summer programs for all ages and more programs throughout the year!
Relationships built at camp last a lifetime!
On January 11th, Learning Ministries is sponsoring
during the education hour (9:15 – 10:15).
Watch the Bulletin and your e-mail for more details!!
Look around at the gifts God has provided. Have you said thanks today?
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YOUTH AND FAMILY PROGRAMMING
Get creative
with
Ascension
stART the Month with Family Art
(usually) First Saturday of the month,
This month—Saturday, January 10th.
10:00-11:30 a.m.
Join us to create “make-and-take” art projects that reflect expressions of faith.
Children of all ages are welcome with an adult.
Refreshments will be served for a time of fellowship.
Please register in advance and arrive on time to ensure time for project completion.
Cost: TBA
PJs & Prayers
This is a special ministry provided for 3-year olds thru 1st grade youth
and their parent(s).
Join us on Monday, January 26th
at 6:00-7:00 p.m. for fun and fellowship.
We will hear a story, make a craft, play games, and have some fun!
All activities center around the story. Older and younger siblings are also welcome.
You do need to register (sign up on green bulletin board in the middle hall)
so we know how many to plan for!!!!.
Senior High Youth ChristCare (10th—12th graders)
2nd and 4th Wednesdays — 6:30 p.m. in Youth Room
Co-Leaders: Wendy Gilley and Debbie Kralovetz
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YOUTH WILL BE SELLING SUB SANDWICHES FOR THE
ANNUAL MEETING on January 25th.
Watch for more information in upcoming bulletins.
Marcus Movie Tickets
Marcus movie tickets are $8.50 each — and if you buy 2 tickets,
you get a $3 voucher for the concession stand!
Contact Geri Collette at [email protected] or 336-3863.
Upcoming Scrip order dates:
January 4 & 18, February 8 & 22
March 8 & 22, April 12 & 26
May 3 & 17
If you have any questions, contact Lori Weaver at [email protected]
or 920-430-8588.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR WITH THESE IMPORTANT 2015 DATES
FIRST COMMUNION
(FOR 2ND GRADERS AND OLDER CHILDREN WHO HAVE NOT RECEIVED COMMUNION YET)
WORKSHOP: SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28TH FROM 9:00 A.M. TO NOON
STUDENTS RECEIVE THEIR FIRST COMMUNION AT WORSHIP ON SUNDAY, MARCH 1ST
7TH GRADE—CONFIRMATION CAMP
WAYPOST CAMP: JUNE 14TH TO 19TH
8TH GRADE URBAN IMMERSION SERVICE TRIP
TWIN CITIES: JUNE 24TH TO 28TH
HIGH SCHOOL YOUTHWORKS MISSION TRIP
ARKANSAS: JULY 10TH TO 19TH
YOUTH CAMP AT IMAGO DEI/1ST GRADE UP
FULL W EEK – JULY 12TH TO JULY 17TH
HALF W EEK – JULY 15TH TO JULY 17TH
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A New Year of Financial Giving
Thank you to all who provided a financial commitment for 2015 to assist in the planning and financial
health of the congregation’s ministries. For any who have not done so, you may still do so and we
welcome hearing back from you. Stop by the Welcome Desk to pick up a pledge form (we know
some get lost) or drop off your completed form.
A New Year in Financial Giving Ways
The beginning of the year is a time when we often set up our financial arrangements. The same can be done with your church offering. You have
heard that Simply Giving has recently been enhanced in options and convenience. Automating your financial commitments means your contributions will be received on a steady, uninterrupted basis all year. Think of it
as a more biblical first fruits offering, giving to God before anything else.
Our Simply Giving program now offers you the following options:
 Online Giving lets you set up an automatic contribution plan, change your contribution plan,
make a one-time gift or view your online giving history.
 Direct Debit Giving is used to automatically transfer funds from your checking or savings account to the church’s bank account on a recurring or one-time basis.
 Credit & Debit Card Giving lets you make offerings automatically on a pre-determined
schedule using a credit or debit card.
Enrollment forms are available at the Welcome Desk. Or you can enroll through the link on the
church’s website.
Time for a change?
Many of you already use electronic payments in other areas of your life so as to meet your financial
obligations in a timely manner. Therefore, we invite you to add electronic giving to balance your
church financial commitments as well.
If you are already participating in the Simply Giving – Recurring Giving electronic option and would
like to access your account online, please contact the church office for assistance.
Simply Giving is a convenient, consistent way to support Ascension year round and maintain your
personal commitment of stewardship.
Appeal Duration 1/1/13 to 12/31/15
Amount Pledged
$877,089
Amount Received (as of 11/30)
640,165
Amount Remaining
$236,934
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Council Highlights
From the December 9th Council Meeting

Prep work for Annual Meeting (January 25th)

2015 budget preparation for presentment to congregation during the annual meeting
Synod News
(Ascension is a congregation of the East Central Synod of Wisconsin of the E.L.C.A.)
John Beem, age 79, former Bishop of our East Central Synod from 1994 – 2000, died on Friday,
December 26. After retirement as our bishop, he and his wife Carla, live in Alexandria, MN. Those
from our congregation who were active with church synod events in those years leading up to 2000
will remember Bishop John fondly. Many pastors remember John as the pastor’s pastor.
“Thank You’s” Received for the Congregation
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Dear Ascension Lutheran Members and Friends, Resurrection Lutheran Food Pantry continues to
thank you for your wonderful support of our pantry. Your donations on 11/2/14 of 103 food items
and of 51 more items on 11/22/14 were much needed. We served 534 people in November and
it goes quickly. Thank you.
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And, “Thank you for the 135 food items” given in December. “Merry Christmas and God Bless!”
~ From Resurrection Lutheran Church Food Pantry, Judy Anderson, Pantry Manager.
(Ascension collects food pantry food items on the first Sunday of each month. Thank you to all of
you who participate donating these food items.)
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“Thank you for your support of the New Community Shelter!! The need is high… Your support offers us the opportunity to enhance the services we are able to provide to those who struggle to
transition into permanent employment and housing. You don’t have to give to the Shelter but you
do!! Thank you for the gift of $1,020 given in November of 2014.
~ Terri Refsguard, Executive Director.
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CHRISTIAN SERVICE
Our next First Sunday Food Collection for Resurrection Food Pantry is literally
February 1st ….easy way to remember....it’s SUPER BOWL SUNDAY!
Why not donate an extra can of “soup” along with any other non-perishable items.
Please place items in baskets provided in the Narthex. Thanks!
THANK YOU!!!
Blessings abound this Christmas as we were able to share food and Adopt A Family gifts with 55
adults and children from our local community! Plus the many giving tree items that will go to even
more people through the ministries of Home Sweet Home, Freedom House, and the Micah Center
(Daytime Homeless Shelter). This could not have been achieved without the help of many.
THANK YOU to the following families for their help sorting the non -perishables:
Fagres
Schmitz
Borleys
Loocks
Hrdlickas
Hogans
Poleys
THANK YOU:
 Our members who continue to bless this community with the gift of food to nourish families in need.
 Austin’s, Festival Foods, and Kwik Trips for the banana boxes
 Morning Glory/Dean Foods and Craig Effertz for the donation of a gallon of milk to each family
 Piggly Wiggly for the delivery of the perishable foods
 The Holten Family, Pat Hrdlicka, Kristin Lampe, and Nancy Poley for sorting the perishables and
assisting with the delivery driver pick up of the boxes
 Our patient and faithful delivery drivers:
Micki Geis
The Van Scoyk Family
Piette ChristCare Group
The Radant Family
Lisa Sment
The Sablich Family
The Holten Family
Stacy Heller, Zoe & Zach Cambray
 Our Cookie Bakers:
Karen Green
Natalie Holten
Judy Henrickson
Kristin Lampe
Micki Geis
Stacy Heller
Judy Knudson
The Schneider Family
Erik Hosmann
Jeff Jacobe
Carren Christensen
Joyce Tucker
Holly Keyser
Rita Running
 Rick Johnson for his continued support and efforts to help us with table set up and clean up!
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Boys & Girls Club
Thank You, Thank You, Thank You!
To all who donated the 125 dozen (plus!) cookies, the
mission team thanks you, the Boys & Girls Club staff
thanks you, and the families and children from the club
thank you. Your generosity made it possible to send a
dozen cookies and warm Christmas greetings from
Ascension home with every child!
NEW Community
Shelter Meal
As for the volunteers that helped cook and serve at our
annual sit down Christmas dinner, of roast pork, dressing,
mashed potatoes, corn and applesauce – we say Thank
You! Thanks also goes out to all who helped with our
annual Christmas craft project at the club. The kids made
ornaments out of the toilet paper rolls you so generously
supplied – suffice it to say – it was glitter gone wrong – but
they had a blast!
On Sunday December 21,
we served a meal of
ham, au gratin potatoes,
green bean casserole, cranberries,
rolls and frosted cutout cookies
(made by our youth group).
We received many compliments on
the meal. 155 were served and many
came back for seconds.
We would also like to thank our silent partner – the Woods
Banquet Facility – for their ongoing generosity in allowing
us the use of serving dishes. We couldn’t do our sit down
dinners without it.
Thanks to our meal prep/servers:
Connie Gloe, Lisa Sment,
Amelia and Ava Sment,
Gary and Micki Geis
One last thank you goes out to the Boys and Girls Club –
for sharing their kids with us! They are always trying to
find ways to thank our community for supporting them.
It is in that spirit that they made aprons for each of the
co-leaders of the Boys and Girls Club Meal Ministry.
While getting hands on experience learning to sew on
real sewing machines, they made beautiful, useful aprons
for us. They then sent a very nice thank you card with pictures of our latest dinner and the aprons. Check it out on
the bulletin board in the Narthex Hallway while you are
signing up for the next dinner in January – date below.
Our cookie bakers:
The youth group!
Monday, January 26th, 2015
Luke 6:38 “…give, and it will be given to you. A good
measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over,
will be put into your lap; for the measure you give will be
the measure you get back.”
Watch for upcoming dinner dates in the weekly bulletins
and future Tidings. For questions – call
Pam Schubert 465-6454,
Cathy McDermott 406-3917,
Susan Campbell 330-0578, or
Michele Knowles 336-3098.
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Thank you to all who
continue to support this ministry.
The next meal is scheduled for
Saturday, January 17th.
Sign ups are on the bulletin board.
A reminder to confirmation students this is a required project to be done
with a parent. If you have any
questions on future dates,
I'd be happy to give them to you.
[email protected].
A Ministry of:
Ascension Lutheran Church
2911 Libal Street
Green Bay, WI 54301
HOME SWEET HOME NEWS
In 2014, HSH reached a milestone of 215 total moves since its inception in 2008, with 60 moves in
2014 alone. Who knew one short year ago, just how much that donated truck was going to be
pressed into action?
And generosity continues to abound! Thanks for all
those who donated to HSH through the Ascension
Giving Tree. We would also like to thank Langlade
School for their continued support of HSH – they
erected their own giving tree and donated miscellaneous household goods from coffee makers to
silverware. A huge thank you goes out to Debbie
Baum – who took the initiative to submit HSH to her
place of employment, Associated Bank, to get us
approved as an official Associated Bank charity for
2015. Donations from their employees for different
fundraisers (like jeans day) throughout the year will
be collected through the Associated Bank GB
Service Center and a check will be sent at the end
of 2015. Does your place of employment offer anything like this? Be a champion for the HSH cause!
Please consider signing up for a week of “on-call”
to help with this community ministry. Dates available are on the sign-up sheets in the Narthex. If a
guest is ready and an apartment is available during
your “call” week, you would be notified of the
details by the phone coordinator. As Jesus said,
what you do for the least of these, you do for Him.
Prayerfully consider your ability to help those in our
community in need of a fresh start in a furnished
home.
ALERT! We are in desperate need of
furniture. Don’t forget to “advertise” for Home
Sweet Home to your family, friends, neighbors
and co-workers. All donations are tax deductible! You can even stop by the Welcome
Center desk for Home Sweet Home business
cards to hand out or put up at your place of
employment. It truly takes a village to do this
kind of ministry.
Twin or Full mattress & box springs
Twin or Full headboards and/or frames
Small Dressers
Chest of drawers
Nightstands
Couches (please no sleeper sofas)
Love seats
Recliners/Rockers
Living room chairs
Coffee tables
End tables
Floor lamps
Table lamps
TV’s (now accepting digital ready only)
Converter Boxes (for inventory of older TV’s)
Kitchen Tables
Kitchen Chairs
Microwaves
Microwave carts
KNITTING MINISTRY
The knitting ministry meets in the Fireside room at 3:00 p.m.
on the third Sunday of each month
(next meeting—January 18)
Any questions, please contact Audrey Johnson at 468-9481.
Gratitude expands our personal universe.
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Member Connections Corner
Considerable time and effort has gone into “cleaning-up” our Ascension
database in the last quarter of 2014. Moving forward in 2015, I would like
to emphasize the importance of communicating any changes (for any
members of your household) in addresses, phone numbers (especially if
you drop your land line) and email addresses. You can do this in several
easy ways:
1.) Stop at the Welcome desk on Sunday morning – there is a form to complete.
2.) Call the church office – 336-3561 - give the info to Val or dial extension 109 (that’s Pam
Schubert’s ext.) and leave a message with the information.
3.) Email your changes to: [email protected]
This updated information is essential to our Ascension Ministries and provides efficiency to all –
we are striving for one source of information for all staff (and ministries) to utilize. Whether it is
one of the pastors making a call to you or the Sunday School coordinator sending information –
we want to be able to reach you. In the past, many within the church kept their own little “mini”
databases making the changes if they happened to be notified of them. If you are not sure if we
have the correct info – drop an email to me ([email protected]) – include the following:
Address – if more than one applies throughout the year (especially for snow birds and/or college
students) – give dates that each apply to.
Phone #’s
Designate for each individual:
Land line or Cell Phone (and whose cell)
Listed or Unlisted - listed is published in the phone directory,
unlisted will not be published in phone directory)
Email Address:
Designate for each individual:
Household Email Address
Personal Email Address (whose is it?)
Listed or Unlisted - listed is published in the phone directory,
unlisted will not be published in phone directory)
Occupation/Employer - Can be beneficial to know your skill set for projects/ministries
Designate for each individual:
Job Title
Employer’s Name
If we are missing other important information, like birthdates etc., I will be in contact with you.
Thanks for your attention to this need and for the ongoing communication of these ever-changing
details.
Sincerely,
Pam Schubert
Member Connections
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Day in day out we struggle with issues and decisions not really knowing why or what is the best thing
to do. A spiritual companion may be able help you to discern where God is leading you. Call, e-mail
or text for an appointment. 920-360-6166/ [email protected]
Blessings
Mike Gilley
Spiritual Director
WOMEN OF ASCENSION:
Morning of Spiritual Renewal for Women.
Saturday, January 17, 2015,
8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. –
Held at Norbertine Center for Spirituality at St. Norbert Abbey, DePere.
Cost: $40 (includes programs, morning refreshments, lunch)
Along with 8 other workshop presenters on a myriad of subjects, Pastor Lori will be doing a workshop
(50 min.) on “Be Still and Know that I am God.”
Check the hallway bulletin board for more info, or go to www.norbertines.org.
MY HEART OVERFLOWS – from Pastor Lori
I don't even have the words for all the gratitude in my heart for the love,
support, encouragement, emails, cards, Love in a Dish meals, other touching
gifts of love and most importantly, all the PRAYERS for me and Pastor Luther
both during these last 7 weeks of my recovery from extensive foot surgery.
THANK-YOU, thank-you! Gracias! Merci! Taksa-mika! It has been a harder
recovery than my other foot surgeries, and I have missed Ascension greatly.
It has been a joy to play my flute for the Christmas Cantata, Contemporary and blended services in
December, and to lead the Blue Christmas service and 3:30 Christmas Eve service, all sitting, with
my foot up! I will not be able to begin taking my walks at the Abbey for another 4-6 weeks, but healing has gone well, as I've been a "good patient" and kept my foot up as much as possible. I am so
very thankful for a loving, caring congregation, and for your patience and encouragement. I'll be
back preaching (but not leading worship yet) on January 4, and begin doing more from my office as
the weeks continue. Again, THANK-YOU, thank-you, sisters and brothers in Christ at Ascension! I
thank God for YOU! My heart truly overflows.
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ChristCare Small Groups—
Circles of care, with Christ at the Center.
Please refer to the calendar on page 16 for specific meeting dates this month.
Days/Times
Leaders
Contact Info***
Theme
Location
2nd & 4th Mondays
11:45 a.m.
Judy
Knudsen
983-0167
For adults
At church
1st & 3rd Monday
6:30 p.m.
Christopher &
Kristen Paquet
[email protected]
[email protected]
983-0128
Parents of younger
school age
children
At church
1st & 3rd Tuesdays
6:45 p.m.
Jen
Jacobsen
[email protected]
213-2162
20s and 30s
Singles
At Jen’s
home
2nd & 4th Wednesday
11:00 a.m.
Joyce Tucker
465-6026
[email protected]
For adults
At church
2nd & 4th Wednesday
6:30 p.m.
Wendy Gilley
Deb Kralovetz
469-1359
863-3543
10th, 11th, 12th
graders
At church
2nd & 4th Wednesday**
7:00 p.m.
Ann
Dettlaff
655-7892
[email protected]
Empty Nesters
Dettlaff
Home
Every Thursday
6:30 a.m.
Bob
Voss
[email protected]
351-3117
Men
At Village
Grille
1st & 3rd Thursday
6:30 p.m.
Chad & Cathy
McDermott
406-3917
[email protected]
For adults
At church
2nd & 4th Thursday
6:30 p.m.
Mike
Gilley
360-6166
[email protected]
For adults
At church
1st Wed, 11:30 a.m.
3rd Wed, 11:30 a.m.
Pastor Lori
336-3561, ext. 104
[email protected]
Grief Group
Mandarin Garden
At church
3rd Thursday month**
7:00 p.m.
Bill & Pam
Schubert
465-6454
[email protected]
For couples
Schubert’s Home
1st & 3rd Saturday
7:30 a.m.
Kurt Piette
660-0916
[email protected]
For adults
At church
*At capacity
*At capacity
All groups * welcome new folks at any time! *(At this time the following groups are at capacity and not able to
take any more members - 2nd & 4th Monday at 11:45 a.m. AND 1st & 3rd Thursdays at 6:30 p.m.)
** ChristCare Schedule Updates:
 Jen Jacobsen’s group: Returns the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of each month.
 Schubert’s group: Welcome couples (you need not be a member of Ascension)! Schubert's
ChristCare Group for couples will now meet for Bible study on the 3rd Thursday of every month at
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. from Sept. thru May at the Schubert's house - 2517 Parkwood Drive.
On the 2nd Thursday of every other month we will meet at 6:30 p.m. at a different area restaurant
for fellowship (Jan. 8, Mar. 12 and May 14). Call Schuberts at 465-6454 for details.
 Beginning in January: Grief Group will meet the 1st Wednesday of the month at 11:30 a.m.
at Mandarin Garden and the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 11:30 a.m. at church.
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Worship Participants — January / February 2015
Sunday, January 11
Usher Teams/Captains
Lector
Greeters
Acolytes
Projection
Counters
Sunday, January 18
Usher Teams/Captains
Comm Assts (Bread)
Comm Assts (Wine)
Communion Runner
Acolytes
Lector
Greeters
Counters
8:00 a.m.
Team 2—Dave Hongisto
Nathan Meierbachtol
Tim & Karen Schwake
10:30 a.m.
Team 2—Dave McAninch
Jerry Schaefer
Jackie & Paul Scharping
N/A
Tim Fagre
Heidi Cauldwell, Tracy Everson
8:00 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
Team 3—Gene Schmidt
Team 3—Peter Daanen
Katie Dehn, Angela Hager,
Heidi Fagre, Cindy Sleeman,
Bob Saunders
Susan Campbell
William Dehn, Libby Saunders,
Lisa/Sophia/Margot Hansen
Alan/Karina Hager
Shelly Holten
Tami Bohlman
Shelly Nicholson
Mike Gilley
Nancy & Heather Poley
Bruce Moeller
Mary Beth Ryan, Micki/Gary Geis
Sunday, January 25
Usher Teams/Captains
Acolytes
Lector
Greeters
Projection
Counters
8:00 a.m.
Team 4 —Mark Becker
Sunday, February 1
Usher Teams/Captains
Comm Assts (bread)
8:00 a.m.
Team 1—Craig Effertz
Nancy Poley, Lynne Schilke,
Dian Page
10:30 a.m.
Team 1—Kerry Burdick
Paulette Pocquette, Rita Krempin
(2 pastors)
Heather Poley,
Max/Leah Schilke
Connie Gloe
Lucas Brunette, Evan Weaver,
Tyler/Addison Sanders
Tammy Brunette
Comm Assts (wine)
Comm Asst (runner)
Acolytes
Lector
Greeters
Counters
10:30 a.m.
Team 4—Richard Postel
Kay Tupala
Amy Anderson
Bob & Judy Voss
Robin Daanen
N/A
Lori Weaver
Richard Postel, Amy Anderson
Stuart Korshavn
Janene Bartanen
Katie Senger
Jim & Amy Klug
Barb Rogaczewski, Melanie Graff
ALTAR GUILD: January: Nancy Fecteau, Jaci Wiverstad
February: DeEtte Radant, Lori Weaver
Live by what we are thankful for, and return the thanks.
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To protect privacy of information
published on the internet,
if you would like a copy of this page,
please contact Pam at the Welcome Desk.
Thanks!
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Ascension Lutheran Church—January 2015
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
1
2
NEW YEARS
DAY
4
8:00a Worship
10:30a Worship
5
7
8
9
9:00a Quilters
6:30a ChristCare 9:00a Bulletin
9:00a Tidings
(Voss)
Assembly
Assembly 11:30a ChristCare
10:00a Staff Mtg
Grief Grp
6:30p ChristCare
6:30p ChristCare
6:30p Christ Svc 6:30p Confirm
(Gilley)
(Paquet)
6:45p ChristCare 6:30p Chancel
6:30p ChristCare
6:30p Property MT
(Jacobsen)
Choir
(Schubert)
6:30p Learning Min
8:00p Worship
6:30p Mutual
Band Rehears
Ministry
6:15p Bldg Use:
Scouts
Worship
Education Hr
Blend Worship
Knit Ministry
9:00a Bulletin
Assembly
6
11 CAMP DAY
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8:00a Worship
9:15a Education Hr
10:30a Contemporary 11:45a ChristCare
Worship
(Knudsen)
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8:00a
9:15a
10:30a
3:00p
Fri
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MLK Jr. Day
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9:00a Quilters
11:45a Staff
Lunch
(Village Grille)
6:30p Council
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9:00a Quilters
9:30a Staff Mtg
6:45p ChristCare
(Jacobsen)
6:30p ChristCare
(Paquet)
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8:00a Worship
9:15a Education Hr
10:30a Contemporary 11:45a ChristCare
Worship
(Knudsen)
11:45a ANNUAL MTG
Youth Group Sub Sale
6:00p PJs and
Prayers
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9:00a Quilters
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15
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6:30a ChristCare 9:00a Bulletin
11:00a ChristCare
(Voss)
Assembly
(Tucker)
6:30p Confirm
6:30p Chancel
Choir
6:30p ChristCare
6:30p ChristCare
(McDermott)
(Gilley/Kralovetz) 7:00p ChristCare
7:00p ChristCare
(Schubert)
(Dettlaff)
8:00p Blend Reh
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6:30a ChristCare 9:00a Bulletin
11:30a ChristCare
(Voss)
Assembly
Grief Grp
6:30p Confirm
6:30p Chancel
Choir
8:00p Worship
Band Rehears
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Sat
3
7:30a ChristCare
(Piette)
10
10:00a Family Art
11:00a Bldg Use:
(K. Effertz)
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7:30a ChristCare
(Piette)
10:00a NEW Com
Shelter Meal
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6:30p ChristCare
(Gilley)
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6:30a ChristCare 9:00a Bulletin
11:00a ChristCare
(Voss)
Assembly
(Tucker)
9:00a Tidings
Assembly
6:30p Confirm
6:30p Chancel
Choir
6:30p ChristCare 6:30p ChristCare
SEA Group (Gilley/Kralovetz)
7:00p ChristCare
(Dettlaff)
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ASCENSION CHURCH STAFF
MINISTRY LEADERS
Rev. Luther Swenson, Lead Pastor:
Rev. Lori Swenson, Pastor of Congregational Care:
Tracy Bahn, Youth & Confirmation Director:
Cindy Sleeman, Sunday School Director:
Valerie VanderMeuse, Office Manager:
Nancy Jacobe, Bookkeeper:
Jeannine Walker, Business Support Manager:
Pam Schubert, Member Connections:
Mike Gilley, Spiritual Direction:
Claire McCarthy:
Emily DeVillers, Kris Liedtke, Jean Fredrickson:
Eric Ludvigson:
Patrick Marchant, Chancel Choir Director:
Rick & Audrey Johnson:
Mike Sleeman:
Jennifer Poley, Nursery Coordinator:
Olyvia Kuchta:
Church Office Telephone:
Fax Machine:
Check out our website:
Prayer Chain Requests:
Home Sweet Home Donations:
Stuart Korshavn ([email protected]):
Mark Becker ([email protected]):
Lynn Roemaat ([email protected]):
Jeff Greeneway ([email protected]):
Mike Wathke ([email protected]):
Paulette Pocquette:
Joe Refsguard ([email protected])
Regina McIntosh ([email protected]):
Deb Kralovetz ([email protected]):
Tony Brunette:
Dennis Sachs:
Karen Effertz ([email protected]):
Craig Hanke:
Mike Gilley & Pastor Lori:
Mike Gilley:
Nancy Jacobe:
Katie Dehn:
Sue Grunewald:
Christopher Paquet:
Sue Ludvigson:
Peter Daanen:
Joyce Tucker:
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected] (volunteer)
Organist
Directors of Cherub Choir (volunteers)
Worship Band Director
[email protected]
Custodians
Maintenance (Interim)
[email protected]
Nursery Attendants
(920)336-3561
(920)338-1054
www.ascensiongb.com
[email protected]
(920)784-7092
President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
Finance
Mutual Ministry
Christian Service
Congregational Life & Growth
Learning Ministry
Property
Stewardship
Witness
Worship & Music
ChristCare Equippers
Spiritual Direction
Altar Guild
Prayer Chain/e-mail [email protected]
Prayer Chain/phone (437-8345)
SS Rotation Coordinator
Worship Participants Scheduler
Head Usher
Funeral Luncheon Coordinator
Due to HIPAA privacy laws, the church is often not informed when a
person is hospitalized. Please call the church office when you would like a
pastoral visit when you are in the hospital. Do not
rely on the hospital to call the church office, even if
they have said they will. Please call the church office
directly, or have a family member do so.
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Prayer Chain Requests:
[email protected]
Or call Sue Grunewald at
437-8345
Ascension Lutheran Church
2911 Libal St.
Green Bay, WI 54301
NON-PROFIT ORG.
U.S. POSTAGE PAID
PERMIT NO. 21
GREEN BAY, WI
RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED
WORSHIP SCHEDULE—
Sundays 8:00 and 10:30 a.m.
HOLY COMMUNION — 1st & 3rd Sundays
CONTEMPORARY MUSIC
2nd & 4th Sundays at 10:30 a.m.
BLENDED MUSIC
3rd Sundays at 10:30 a.m.
SIGN LANGUAGE AVAILABLE
3rd Sundays at 8:00 a.m.
EDUCATION HOUR—9:15 a.m.
(Sunday School, Youth Forum, Adult Education)
Nursery Available Sundays Both Services
and during Education Hour
OFFICE MANAGER’S HOURS:
8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Monday-Friday
Check out our website: www.ascensiongb.com
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