Ascension Lutheran Church
2911 Libal St.,
Green Bay, WI 54301
920-336-3561
www.ascensiongb.com
“Put to death in the flesh but made alive in the Spirit.” ~ 1 Peter 3:18
FEBRUARY 2015
IN THIS ISSUE
Page
Sun Morning at a Glance
2
Lenten Services
2
Adult Education//1st Comm
3
Camp Sign Up
4
Confirmtaion
5
Youth & Family
5&6
Christian Svc:
Adult Mission Trip
7
Home Sweet Home, etc.
8
Meals
9
Maintenance Tech position
9
New Mbr/Bread Breakers
10
Stewardship
11
Library News/Silent Retreat 12
ChristCare / Joy Circle
13
Worship Participants
14
Updates/February B-days
15
Calendar*
16
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Staff & Leaders
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)
On February 18 Lent begins with Ash Wednesday. Lent is a spiritual journey of prayer, spiritual discipline, and worship focused on the suffering and
death of our Lord Jesus Christ and His journey to the cross.
Jesus’ death on the cross was an intentional sacrifice, “The Atonement,” we
call it, the once and for all sacrifice that won the forgiveness of sin for all
who receive this forgiveness as a gift of Christ.
There are all sorts of religions out there, all sorts of improvement and
salvation plans. The form is common to them all: “Do something in order to
get the reward.” What you have to do varies. The reward varies. But the
formula is the same. Typically what you have to “do” is to be “good.”
Christianity is different. It starts not with the word “do” but the word “be.”
“Be” loved and forgiven, so that you may “be” made anew in Christ to “be”
good for others. “Good” is still part of it. But there’s a “be” that precedes
the “do.” And the reward that follows is not yours alone; others are
rewarded by what you are becoming in Christ.
Christianity begins with being “loved and forgiven” by God. It’s as if “lovedand-forgiven” were all one word. Not loved without also being forgiven.
Not forgiven without also being loved. Still, being forgiven means admitting
you have something that needs forgiving, that you don’t really qualify for
earning or deserving the “being loved” part.
We need this ongoing “love and forgiveness” from God for even the
Baptized continue in this life to struggle with the sin that still clings.
In Lent, we remember Christ’s sacrifice that made God’s forgiveness
possible. In Lent, we receive healing and spiritual encouragement for the
sufferings of sacrifice we endure in this world as followers of Christ.
In Lent, we embrace additional spiritual disciplines, even those that cause
us additional sacrifice or suffering. Our goal is that in Christ we might grow
in being dead to sin and alive in the Spirit. We look to the joy that the cross
made possible and that lies beyond the cross, but for now it is still the cross
to which we must journey.
Blessings upon your soul, now, as we enter Lent. Amen.
Peace, Pastor Luther Swenson
February Sunday Morning Worship at-a-Glance
Sunday
February 1
February 8
February 15
February 22
8:00 Worship
10:30 Worship
Traditional, Choir
Contemporary, Cherub Choir
Blended
Contemporary
Traditional
Traditional
Traditional, Choir
Traditional
LENT Begins on Wednesday, February 18
Lent is a spiritual journey of prayer, spiritual discipline, and worship focused on suffering and death
of our Lord Jesus Christ as He approached the cross. The 40-day journey begins on Ash Wednesday, the day we receive the sign of the cross in ash upon our foreheads and hear those sobering
words, “You are dust and to dust you shall return.” But in Christ, we are more than dust.
In the 5 weeks of midweek Lenten services that follow Ash Wednesday, our worship theme will be
“Witness to Lent – 1st Peter.” We will look at key passages from 1st Peter that speak to both Christ’s
sufferings and to the suffering that comes to those who follow faithfully as Christ’s disciples.
Our unique worship style of Lenten Flow services combine a quiet time, prayer, music, scripture, a
brief word, and prayer stations into one moving flow of worship. These services are only 30-35
minutes long yet are full and meaningful. Some say these are their favorite worship services of the
whole year.
Lenten Wednesdays-at-a-Glance
Lenten Theme: “Witness to Lent – 1st Peter”
Date & Time
Ash Wednesday, Feb. 18
Two Service Times:
Noon & 6:30 pm
Description
Ash Wednesday Worship
The Imposition of Ashes.
Dead to Sin – Alive in Christ - 1 Peter 3:18
Midweek Lenten Flow (Music, word, quiet prayer & prayer stations)
Feb. 25, 6:30 pm
Inheritance of Heaven - 1 Peter 1:3-5
March 4, 6:30 pm
Suffering is Normal - 1 Peter 4:12-16
March 11, 6:30 pm
More Precious Than Gold - 1 Peter 1:6-9
March 18, 6:30 pm
Christ’s Example of Suffering - 1 Peter 2:20-25
March 25, 6:30 pm
After the Suffering - 1 Peter 5:6-11
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Sunday Morning 9:15 a.m. Adult Bible Study & Classes
Conclusion of the Bible Study on 1st Peter
by Pastor Luther.
We are coming to the end of our study of the rich letter of 1st Peter. Even though we are near the
end, feel free to jump in and join us. Each new passage of 1st Peter contains individual topics that
can be studies apart from knowing the whole book. Adult class is a great way to learn God’s Word
and get to know others here at Ascension. The last two weeks:
February 1 - 1 Peter 4:12-19
February 8 - 1 Peter 5:1-14
Adult Formation Class: Healing
Facilitated by Rev. John Kepler
Beginning on February 15, come and join us for seven weeks of (lively!) discussions on the topic of
“Healing.” We’ll be dealing with a variety of inter-related topics: faith, miracles, medical science,
prayer and, most important, a variety of Biblical texts that will help us to gain some insights on how
God, through Jesus, has worked and is working. We’ll throw into the mix our own perspectives and
experiences, all of which should make for an interesting “stew.”
February 15--Session One
“Perspectives and Perceptions about Healing”
Looking at some case studies and examining our own thoughts and
feelings
February 22--Session Two
“A Doctor’s Perspective on Healing”
First Communion Workshop
For 2nd Graders (and older children who have not received communion yet)
Please contact Cindy Sleeman ([email protected] or 336-3561, ext. 108)
if you have children older than 2nd grade who have not yet received communion.
Workshop: Saturday, February 28th from 9:00 a.m. to noon
Students receive their first communion at
either worship service on Sunday, March 1st.
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It’s already time to sign up for Ascension Week at Crossways Summer Bible Camp. While a person
can go to camp any of the times offered by Crossways, at Ascension we like to pick one week that
we call “Ascension Week” and try to go all together.
Kids, camp is fun! There’s always good stuff to do and fun people to do it with. Yes, we worship and learn from the Bible together, but NO, it’s not “going to church all day.” Its meals in the
mess hall, a cool counselor, quiet and small games, loud and whole
camp games, swimming, canoeing, and a whole lot of laughing.
Parent’s, camp is so important! Regular summer camp attendance as
a youth is one of the key leading factors in strong faith development and
in creating a positive faith experience in a person’s life. Camp is where
the relationship bonds are formed that return to church and make things
like Sunday School, Confirmation, and Youth Group even better.
The more kids you have go to camp from your class now, the better will
be your confirmation and youth group experience in the future.
Parents, to sign up your child for camp:
 Go to www.crosswayscamps.org or call the camp office at 920-882-0023. We also have paper
registration in the Narthex if you would like to mail it in.
 Do this asap to make sure you get a spot. This year they are not holding any spots for us and
camp can fill up quickly
 Once you have completed this please email [email protected] so she can add you to the
list of youth going to camp this year. This might even inspire others to go.
:
Completed Grades 1st, 2nd and 3rd
Pioneer B
Completed Grades 3rd, 4th and 5th
Pathfinders
Completed Grades 6th, 7th and 8th
Mavericks
July 15th – 17th (Wednesday-Friday)
Early Registration Fee: $200.00
July 12th to 17th (Sunday - Friday)
Early Registration Fee: $400.00
July 12th to 17th (Sunday - Friday)
Early Registration Fee: $400.00
Crossways Camps are not just for kids…
Check out the many opportunities they have!
* Family Camp (Week or Weekend) * Intro to Camp * GrandparentKids Camp *
* Quilting Retreats * Grandparent/Kid Camp * Godparent/Godchild Weekend Retreat *
*Family Camp with Children with Autism (Piece Together) * Preschool Parent & Me Camp *
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7th Grade Students and Parents
Mentor Program
Information and registration forms for confirmation
camp have been mailed (if you did not receive them,
please contact Tracy). Forms and registration fees
need to be turned in to Tracy ASAP. Please make
checks payable to Ascension Lutheran Church.
Camp is a required part of
the confirmation program.
We will meet on Wednesday, March 4th
at 7:15 p.m. in the north hall.
This meeting will roll out the two and half year
confirmation program and all its requirements.
Please mark your calendars now.
It is extremely important that ALL students
and their parents attend this meeting.
On February 25th at 7:15 p.m.
in the north hall we will be meeting to
introduce the Mentor Program.
This meeting is for all parents, students
(those who have completed the first two
years of the Confirmation Program),
and their mentors.
We will be going thru the mentor
program in its entirety and providing
time for students and mentors
to work on their first project.
Please mark your calendars now.
This is a very important meeting and
your attendance is crucial to
ensure the successful start
of the mentor year.
YOUTH AND FAMILY PROGRAMMING
Get creative
with
Ascension
PJs & Prayers
This is a special ministry provided for
3-year olds thru 1st grade youth
and their parent(s).
Join us on Mondays, February 23rd,
March 30th, and April 27th
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!!!!.
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stART the Month with Family Art—
Stained Glass
First Saturday of the month,
Saturday, February 7th and March 7th
10:00-11:30 a.m.
We will meet in the North Hall—
please use Door 8 or 9
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: $20 per family
NEW THIS SUMMER
College-Age Young Adult
Mini-Mission Trip
to Minneapolis, MN.
Wednesday, June 24th to Sunday, June 28th.
If you are interested please contact Tracy.
We have two people signed up so far!
Come on out and test your skills on
a variety of challenges using household
items. 60 seconds on the clock.
Do you think you can do it??
You've got a minute to win it!!
We will have a great time!! See you there!
1st Grade - 5th Grade
Friday, February 20th
6:30 to 9:00 p.m.
Mission Trippers
Photo Event and Required Mini Meeting
For all Youth and adult leaders going on
High School Mission Trip
(Marvel, Arkansas)
8th Grade Urban Immersion Service Trip
(Twin Cities, MN)
High Schoolers
Sunday, February 22nd
6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
You must attend one of the following meetings:
Sunday, April 12th or Sunday, April 19th
@11:45 a.m. in the North Hall
Middle School
Bowling
Event
Sunday, February 22
nd
12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Join us for an afternoon of fellowship,
pizza, and bowling.
We will meet at Willow Creek Lanes
(2020 Verlin Road).
This event is open to all
6th / 7th / 8th Graders and Friends.
Cost only $10.00.
SOUP SALE—
February 8th
Youth will be selling soup after services
on Sunday, February 8th.
Proceeds go to support youth mission trips.
Upcoming Scrip order dates:
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.
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
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!
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IMPORTANT DATES
7TH GRADE CONFIRMATION CAMP
WAYPOST CAMP: JUNE 14 - 19
8TH GRADE URBAN IMMERSION SERVICE TRIP
TWIN CITIES: JUNE 24 - 28
YOUTH CAMP AT IMAGO DEI/1ST GRADE UP
FULL W EEK – JULY 12TH TO JULY 17TH
HALF W EEK – JULY 15TH TO JULY 17TH
COLLEGE-AGE MINI-MISSION TRIP
TWIN CITIES: JUNE 24-28
HIGH SCHOOL YOUTHWORKS MISSION TRIP
ARKANSAS: JULY 10 - 19
CHRISTIAN SERVICE
2015 ADULT MISSION TRIP
to City On A Hill in Milwaukee April 10-11.
Watch Sunday bulletins for the
Top 10 Reasons of why you should join the adventure!
Adult Mission Trip – REFLECTIONS
It’s a pleasant drive to Milwaukee with some brothers and sisters in Christ. We stop and break
bread together. There is good Christian fellowship in the air.
There is always some scripture shared and a sermon by Diane De La Santos, the director of City
on a Hill. Last time we shared the story of the Good Samaritan. Diane put a very interesting
modern spin on this timeless teaching. Could I be a “drive-by Christian”?
We are all good Samaritans sometimes. Then sometimes we are the ones who did not stop to
help (the Levite or the priest in the story). There are many ways to work to bring about the
kingdom. We all throw money and time in for good causes and helping people in need. We bring
groceries for the food pantry collections and the Christmas baskets. God puts that call on our
hearts. “Feed my people.”
Diane spoke about the Samaritan who got off his donkey and went to the wounded stranger and
physically cared for him. The Samaritan got out of his comfort zone. He got into a possible
danger zone there on the bandit-prone highway.
City on a Hill is out of all of our comfort zones, we who live here in suburban Green Bay and
De Pere. This is not about being the Levite or the priest. We are not “drive by” Christians.
We do not ignore needy people.
But maybe God is asking you to get off your donkey and make a trip to central city Milwaukee.
It is truly a Christian experience that will bring you back to what it must have been like in the times
of the Acts of the Apostles. God is with you as you pull ham off the bone to prepare the meal for
the guests that will come to the City on a Hill.
Take a moment in your prayer time. Ask God if this may be what He is talking about.
Debbie Baum
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CHRISTIAN SERVICE
KNITTING MINISTRY
The knitting ministry meets in the Fireside room
at 3:00 p.m. on the third Sunday of each month
(next meeting—February 15)
Any questions, please contact Audrey Johnson
at 468-9481.
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
Help the Homeless by donating your gently used
household items today!
A Ministry of:
Ascension Lutheran Church
2911 Libal Street
Green Bay, WI 54301
To arrange pick-up call: [920] 784-7092
or send an email to:
[email protected]
Did you know????
Home Sweet Home has already had three moves in January and at the time of writing this article
there is already another one scheduled for February 1st.
Did you know????
HSH is still short on furniture like dressers, end tables, coffee tables, lamps (table and floor) and
microwaves. (However, we will take any other items listed)
Did you know????
There are lots of empty spaces on the sign-up sheets
located in the Narthex by the nursery window.
Did you know????
Hebrews 13:16 says “And do not forget to do good and
to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is
pleased.”
Immediate Needs:
Kitchen Towels
Dish Cloths
Toasters
Microwaves
TV’s – really interested in
flat screen/hd ready – older analog TV’s
need to be 20” or less
and come with converter boxes
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Furniture Items Accepted:
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
Kitchen Tables
Kitchen Chairs
Microwave carts
CHRISTIAN SERVICE
Boys & Girls Club Meal Ministry
Thanks so much for all the volunteers that came out
to feed the kids at the club in January.
Ascension volunteers will be serving up hot meals
monthly at the Boys & Girls Club through May
(coincides with the school year).
We show the face of Jesus to children
and have a great time of fellowship with the kids and
with other volunteers.
Want to get in on this heartwarming ministry?
Sign up on the bulletin board in the Narthex hallway.
Upcoming dates below:
Monday, February 23rd
Monday, March 16th
Wednesday, April 8th
Monday, May 18th (Family style sit-down dinner)
Each one should use whatever gift he has received
to serve others, faithfully administering
God’s grace in its various forms. 1Peter 4:10
NEW Community
Shelter Meal
On Saturday, January 17,
we served 155 people a meal of
hamburger stroganoff, lettuce salad,
fruit, rolls, and cookies.
Many thanks to those who helped
with meal prep/serving:
Jeff & Lori Keller, Jacob Keller,
Sara Keller, Jeff & Nancy Jacobe
Our cookie bakers:
Nancy Hess, Kathy Kauth,
Mary Sue Lavin, Barb Bonovich,
Micki Geis, Carol Holmstrom
Thank you to the congregation for
financially supporting this ministry.
The next meal is scheduled for
Sunday, February 15th.
Sign ups are on the bulletin board.
Questions? Call:
Pam Schubert 465-6454,
Cathy McDermott 406-3917,
Susan Campbell 330-0578, or
Michele Knowles 336-3098
PART-TIME MAINTENANCE POSITION:
The Mutual Ministry team would like to announce that they are now taking applications for our parttime Maintenance Technician position.
The Maintenance Technician, in cooperation with the custodial staff and Property Core Team, is responsible for the appearance and maintenance of the buildings, equipment, and grounds of Ascension. This position is part time and is capped at 10 hours/week over 48 weeks/year (480 hours per
year). A certain degree of work time flexibility will be necessary. The exact amount of hours
worked per week will fluctuate in response to the maintenance demands at the time. Job description and application forms are available in the church office, or can be sent to you electronically by
emailing [email protected]. Please submit your cover letter, resume and completed
applications to the church office by February 15, 2015.
Resumes should include certifications, job experience and training applicable to those duties indicated in the job description. If you have further questions, please contact our Business Support
Manager, Jeannine Walker, at 920-336-3561 ext. 110 or e-mail [email protected].
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Stop by the Welcome Desk on Sunday mornings or
call 336-3561, Ext. 109 with any questions or
to just connect.
NEW MEMBER WEEKEND: March 7 & 8
Our next new member workshop
will be Saturday, March 7th, 9:00 a.m. —noon,
joining at the 10:30 a.m. service on Sunday, March 8th.
A lunch follows.
WELCOME to our partnership in ministry!
If you’d like to be a part of this weekend, please
contact Pastor Lori at 336-3561, ext. 104, or
e-mail [email protected].
BREAD BREAKERS – A FEW CHANGES:
Many people have enjoyed getting to know other Ascension members through Bread Breakers –
meeting for supper in each other’s homes for conversation and to share a meal.
This fellowship ministry for adults of all ages is going to have some changes this year
(an experiment!):
1. There will be no “Large Group” meeting.
2. Groups will form just once a year; groups will have the year to meet, 4 times, instead of 3; up to
each group, but could meet quarterly. (Many have said that it’s been hard to get 3 events in together in the fall/early winter, with many holidays).
3. Couples and singles will still sign up on the hallway bulletin board – by March 15.
4. That next week, folks will be notified of the groups they are in, with one couple designated as the
“secretary” to contact folks to plan the first meal of the group.
5. Then, in February of 2016, new groups will be formed.
Hopefully, this will make it easier and more possible for more people to get involved!
Sign up next time you are at church on the hallway bulletin board to be a part of this fun ministry!
Questions? Contact Pastor Lori 336-3561 x. 104 or e-mail [email protected]
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STEWARDSHIP NOTES
Fellow Members,
Thank you for your generosity this past year in the sharing of your gifts, providing
for all that we were able to do as a congregation serving God. Thank you for your
expressions of financial support for the year ahead, that it may allow us to break out in
greater service.
The Stewardship Team
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.
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. Our Simply Giving program now offers the following
options:
 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.
Council Highlights
From the January 13th Council Meeting
 Finalize 2015 budget recommendation
for annual meeting
Appeal Duration 1/1/13 to 12/31/15
Amount Pledged
$877,089
Amount Received (as of 12/31)
650,234
Amount Remaining
$226,855
 Annual meeting final preparations
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February Library News
The following books are new additions to Ascension’s
Library and during February will be located on the
“Monthly Featured Books” bookrack on the west
wall of the Library. After February they can be found
on the third shelf of the stacks in the area marked
“New additions to the library 2015”
Category 3 -- Inspirational
Mended: Pieces of a Life Made Whole
by Angie Smith (5 stars)
There is no one God can’t use and no one whose
brokenness is too broken for God.
Before Amen
by Max Lucado (5 stars)
Inspirational author Max Lucado using a simple
“pocket prayer” takes us to the heart of biblical prayer.
You’ll Get Through This
by Max Lucado (5 stars)
God doesn't promise that getting through trials will
be quick or painless. Max Lucado uses the story of
Joseph to teach us to trust God to trump evil.
Category 8 – Theology / Doctrine
The Genius of Luther’s Theology
by Robert Kolb and C.P. Arand (4 1/2 stars)
Kolb and Arand, in essays focusing on God's twofold righteousness and God's powerful Word, have
uncovered the very core of Wittenberg's theological
revolution in an easily readable and nondefensive
manner.
Category 11 – Morals / Ethics
Sabbath as Resistance: Saying No to a Culture of
Now by Walter Brueggman (4 1/2 stars)
Walter Brueggemann writes that the Sabbath is not
simply about keeping rules but rather about becoming
a whole person and restoring a whole society.
Prefer an e-book? All of the above are available
as e-books for purchase online.
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ASCENSION’S 4TH SILENT RETREAT:
June 23-25 at St. Norbert Abbey.
(more details on hallway bulletin board)
Three-day, two nights, silent retreat
(short sessions, informal worship,
much time to think, pray, read, walk,
SLOW DOWN).
Theme: NOTHING can separate us from
God’s love (Romans 8:35-39).
For any Ascension adult (18 yrs. or older),
men and women,
and any family or friend of Ascension
members who are interested.
Begins 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 23;
ends 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 25.
Approximate cost: $150
(depending on how many sign up; the
more that come, the less the price!)
Will be lead by Pastor Lori;
Mike Gilley available for
Spiritual Direction;
Dan Weaver our resident retreat guitarist
(the past years we’ve watched the sun set
as Dan plays guitar – quite memorable!).
Consider “being still, and knowing that
God is God” for these days at the Abbey.
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.)
JOY Circle
Will meet on Monday, February 16th
at 7:00 p.m. at church.
We will continue with our study of the
“Sermon on the Mount.”
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Worship Participants — February / March 2015
Sunday, February 8
Usher Teams/Captains
Lector
Greeters
Acolytes
Projection
Counters
Sunday, February 15
Usher Teams/Captains
Comm Assts (Bread)
Comm Assts (Wine)
Communion Runner
Acolytes
Lector
Greeters
Counters
8:00 a.m.
Team 2—Dave Hongisto
Christopher Paquet
Diane Webster
10:30 a.m.
Team 2—Dave McAninch
Mike Gilley
Ken & Jeannine Walker
N/A
Jeff Bohlman
Ron Raboin, Randy Roiko
8:00 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
Team 3—Gene Schmidt
Team 3—Peter Daanen
Mary Sue Lavin, Lynn Roemaat.
Deb Kralovetz, Jill Voss
Marilynn Quirk
(2 pastors)
Abbie Lavin,
Travis/Leah Kralovetz,
Pat/Katy/Karla Hrdlicka
Lois Beth, Deb Williams
Shelly Nicholson
Cathy McDermott
Tina Korshavn
Regina McIntosh
Steve & Jean Brummond
Sue Ludvigson
Amy Gajeski, Connie Gloe
Sunday, February 22
Usher Teams/Captains
Acolytes
Lector
Greeters
Projection
Counters
8:00 a.m.
Team 4 —Mark Becker
Sunday, March 1
Usher Teams/Captains
Comm Assts (bread)
8:00 a.m.
Team 1—Craig Effertz
Kathy Reinke, Karen Schwake,
Jenny Greeneway
10:30 a.m.
Team 1—Kerry Burdick
Mike Gilley, Marlene Schultz
(2 pastors)
Comm Assts (wine)
Kristin Lampe, Rochelle Reinke,
Jeff Greeneway
Kay Tupala
Wendy Gilley, Robin Schneider,
Jacob/Lindsay/Sasha Klug
Amy Klug
Comm Asst (runner)
Acolytes
Lector
Greeters
Counters
10:30 a.m.
Team 4—Richard Postel
Mary Sue Lavin
Robin Daanen
Judy Knudsen
Tom & Lynn Paroubek
N/A
Mike Buege
Tracy Everson, Mary Beth Ryan
Kay Tupala
Kevin Graff
Marcia Nowicki
Paulette Pocquette
Melanie Graff, Heidi Cauldwell
ALTAR GUILD: February: DeEtte Radant, Lori Weaver
March: Mary Sue Lavin, Chris Daleiden
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MEMBERSHIP
UPDATES
The February Birthday calendar is available at the Welcome Desk.
BAPTISMS:
We celebrated the baptism of
Sophie Elizabeth Guyette and
her mother, Jessica Guyette
on January 18th.
DIRECTORY UPDATES
Claudia Elsner
Phone: 676-9285
Jerry & Sue Grunewald
1161 Cardinal St.
De Pere, WI 54115-4007
425-3777
Bill & Sandy Marotz
Phone: 562-3892
McIntosh Phone Updates:
Regina: 609-2217
Scott: 606-4249
Karen Murto
1770 Carriage Ct.
Green Bay, WI 54304
Phone Numbers
Please remember to
contact the church office and
give a number that can
be used for our
church directory
if you discontinue
your land line. Thanks!
Online Tidings
Remember you can receive the Tidings monthly newsletter as
a PDF from a link on our website.
If you would prefer this to a paper copy mailed to your home,
please e-mail the church office: [email protected].
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Ascension Lutheran Church—
February 2015
Sun
1
8:00a Worship
9:15a Educ Hr
10:30a Worship
Mon
2
Tue
3
9:00a Quilters
9:30a Staff Mtg
6:45p CC
6:30p CC
(Paquet)
6:30p Bldg Use
(Scouts)
8
8:00a Worship
9:15a Educ Hr
10:30a Contemporary
Worship/
Cherub Choir
9
(Jacobsen)
10
9:00a Quilters
11:45a CC
(Knudsen)
16
17
6:30p Minute to Win It
(High School Youth)
11:30a CC Grief
Grp (Mand Gard)
6:30p Confirm
6:30p Choir Reh
8:00p Worship
Band Rehearsal
11
6:30p Confirmaion
(Lg Group Night)
6:30p Choir Reh
6:30p CC
(Gilley/Kralovetz)
7:00p CC
18
6:30a CC
(Voss)
Fri
6
9:00a Bulletin
Assembly
Sat
7
7:30a CC
(Piette)
10:00a Family
ART
6:30p CC
(McDermott)
6:30p Mutual
Ministry
12
6:30a CC
(Voss)
13
14
9:00a Bulletin
Assembly
6:30p CC
(Schuberts)
19
6:30a CC
(Voss)
20
9:00a Bulletin
Assembly
21
7:30a CC
(Piette)
11:30a CC Grief
Grp (at church)
12:00N Worship
6:30p CC
(Paquet)
7:00p Joy Circle
Worship
Bld Press Chks
Educ Hr
Contemporary
Worship
11:30a Bld Press Chks
12:30p Bowling (MS)
Thu
5
9:00a Quilters
9:30a Staff Mtg
3:00p Knitting Ministry
22
8:00a
9:00a
9:15a
10:30a
4
11:00a CC
(Tucker)
6:30p Council
15
8:00a Worship
9:15a Educ Hr
10:00a NEW Comm
Shelter Meal
10:30a Blended
Worship
Wed
23
11:45a CC
(Knudsen)
4:00p B & G
Club Dinner
6:30p PJs and
Prayers
6:45p CC
(Jacobsen)
24
9:00a Quilters
6:30p Worship
7:30p Choir Reh
8:00p Worship
Band Rehearsal
25
11:00a CC
(Tucker)
6:30p Quiet
Lenten Worship
7:05p Kick off to
6:30p Ministry
Mentor Year
Leader Mtg 7:15p Choir Reh
7:15p CC
(Gilley/Kralovetz)
6:30p CC
6:00-9:00p
(McDermott) Minute to Win It
7:00p CC
(Grades 1-5)
(Schuberts)
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6:30a CC
(Voss)
9:00a Tidings
Assembly
27
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9:00a Bulletin
9:00a—noon
Assembly
First
Communion
Workshop
Afternoon
Dahlquist
Wedding—TBD
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:
Dan Weaver:
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:
Mark Becker ([email protected]):
David Wegge ([email protected]):
Lynn Roemaat ([email protected]):
Jeff Greeneway ([email protected]):
Mike Wathke ([email protected]):
Paulette Pocquette:
Joe Refsguard ([email protected])
Deb Kralovetz ([email protected]):
Tony Brunette ([email protected]):
Dennis Sachs:
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]
Supplemental Music
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 (425-3777)
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
425-3777
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)
MID-WEEK LENTEN WORSHIP (Beginning on Ash Wednesday)
Wednesdays, (2/18– 3/25) at 6:30 p.m.
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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