Ascension Lutheran Church
2911 Libal St.,
Green Bay, WI 54301
920-336-3561
www.ascensiongb.com
MARCH 2015
IN THIS ISSUE
Page
Sun Morning at a Glance
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Lenten Services
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Adult Education//1st Comm
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Camp Sign Up
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Confirmation (7th graders)
4
Youth & Family
5
Christian Svc:
Adult Mission Trip
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Food Collections/Meals
7
Home Sweet Home, etc.
8
Mbr Connection/Altar Guild
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Appeal / Property Team
10
New Mbrs/Bread Breakers/
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Silent Retreat
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Library/Joy Circle/WELCA
12
ChristCare / Thank Yous
13
Worship Participants
14
Updates/March B-days
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Calendar*
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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)
Blessed Lent to you, brothers and
sisters in Christ. I hope and pray that you
are somehow seeking to deepen your
faith this Lent through Lenten devotionals, Scripture reading, prayer time, Lenten
worship, and whatever other way you have chosen to honor the Lord this Lent.
As part of our Lenten journey as a congregation, we are blessed to have the
ministry of Jews for Jesus returning to both services on March 22. We have had a
Jews for Jesus presentation 3 other times in the last 20 years. Some of you may
remember how meaningful and powerful the presentation is.
Jews for Jesus is a world-wide ministry of Jewish-Christians that have since 1973
done missionary work and outreach all over the globe to share the good news of the
Gospel of Jesus with their Jewish sisters and brothers. The mission statement of Jews
for Jesus is: “We exist to make the Messiahship of Jesus an unavoidable issue to our
Jewish people worldwide.” They do this through one-on-one evangelism, music, drama, books, and videos. Another one of their ministries is to visit Christian churches of
all denominations to share the deep meaning of the Passover.
Jesus’ Last Supper on Maundy Thursday was actually a Jewish Passover.
At Ascension on March 22, at both services, Irina Volodarska of Jews for Jesus will
re-create the traditional Passover service and explain how it foreshadowed Jesus’
death and resurrection in a presentation called “Christ in the Passover.”
Irina will set a table with items traditionally used at the Passover meal and detail
their spiritual significance. She will also explain the connection between the events of
the first Passover in Egypt and the redemption that Jesus accomplished, as well as the
deep bond between the ancient Passover feast and the Christian Communion celebration today.
Jews for Jesus has presented “Christ in the Passover” at over 38,000 churches.
It has been enthusiastically received by Christians who appreciate learning more about
the Jewish backgrounds of their faith. Moishe Rosen, who founded Jews for Jesus in
1973, has also co-written the book, Christ in the Passover, with his, wife, Ceil.
This seminal work includes a look at Passover in ancient times and how it is practiced
today. It will be available on March 22, as well as a DVD of the Christ in the Passover
presentation with David Brickner, the executive director of Jews for Jesus, officiating.
Brickner, a fifth-generation Jewish believer in Jesus, succeeded Rosen as Executive Director in 1996, and has kept Jews for Jesus on the cutting edge as the ministry
has expanded and established branches in 11 countries, including the U.S., Brazil,
Israel, Russia, France and South Africa. Brickner states, “There are still a few of us
Jews that haven’t heard of us yet!”
Irina Volodarska was born in Kiev, Ukraine, in 1976. She came to the Lord in 1991
and since then has been involved in different ministries, mainly focusing on translation
of Christian literature and working with disabled children. For several years, Irina did
translation work for the Jews for Jesus ministry and then in 2000, joined Jews for
Jesus in Kiev as the Publications Director. Irina has taken part in several Jews for
Jesus evangelism campaigns, including co-leading the Budapest Behold Your God
outreach. She now combines the functions of a translator, editor, designer, and overseer of several European projects.
What a blessing and privilege to have Irina here at Ascension on March 22 in our
services! Just 11 days before Maundy Thursday, you won’t want to miss this powerful
and deeply meaningful presentation of “Christ in the Passover.”
Lenten PEACE in Christ our ROCK,
Pastor Lori
March Sunday Morning Worship at-a-Glance
Sunday
8:00 Worship
10:30 Worship
Sunday Happenings
March 1
Traditional
Traditional, Choir
First Communion Sunday
March 8
Traditional
Contemporary, Cherub
Choir, New Members
Clocks change “spring ahead”
New Member Sunday
March 15
Traditional, Choir
Blended
March 22
Special Service
Special Service
March 29
Palm Sunday
Palm Sunday
3rd Anniversary of 1st Sunday in the
new sanctuary
Special Passover Services by Jews
for Jesus: Christ in the Passover
A Men Singers
Midweek Lenten Wednesday Services Continue through March
All the Wednesdays in March fall in the season of Lent. Come join us at our wonderful and meditative services on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. 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.
Our midweek Lenten worship theme this year is “Witness to Lent – 1st Peter.” We are looking 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.
Lenten Wednesdays-at-a-Glance Lenten Theme: “Witness to Lent – 1st Peter”
Midweek Lenten Flow (Music, word, quiet prayer & prayer stations)
February 25, 6:30 p.m. Inheritance of Heaven - 1 Peter 1:3-5
March 4, 6:30 p.m.
Suffering is Normal - 1 Peter 4:12-16
March 11, 6:30 p.m.
More Precious Than Gold - 1 Peter 1:6-9
March 18, 6:30 p.m.
March 25, 6:30 p.m.
Christ’s Example of Suffering - 1 Peter 2:20-25
After the Suffering - 1 Peter 5:6-11
A “Men” Singers
Because March has 5 Sundays, the A “Men” Singers are
scheduled to sing on Palm Sunday, March 29th. Please
mark your calendars and plan to sing. The adjusted
rehearsal schedule is below (we will be rehearsing on
Thursday nights instead of our usual Wednesday night
rehearsal times). Any questions, please contact Claire
McCarthy at 336-7743.
Thursdays
at 6:00 p.m.
3/19 in choir room
3/26 in choir room
Saturdays
at 9:30 a.m.
3/21 in choir room
3/28 in sanctuary
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EASTER TULIPS
Help beautify our sanctuary on Easter
morning by ordering a tulip
in memory or in honor
of a loved one.
Cost is $11.
Use a pew envelope,
enclosing the $11 per plant
and note who it is in memory
or honor of and put in the
offering. Orders must be to the
church office by Monday, March 23.
Sunday Morning 9:15 a.m. Adult Bible Study & Classes
Adult Formation Class: Healing
Facilitated by Rev. John Kepler
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.”
March 1 - “Healing As a Sign”
The settings for Jesus’ healing miracles
March 8 - “The One Who Heals”
The primacy of Jesus Christ in healing; Exploring the relationship
between “science” and “faith”
March 15 - “Some Conditions for Healing”
Are there some basic, Biblical “ground rules?”
March 22 - “Ultimate Healing”
We’re all terminal...how is Jesus “good news?”
The place of forgiveness
March 29 - Wrap up
6th & 7th Graders—Seder Meal
All 6th and 7th grade students and their parents are
invited to attend an authentic Seder meal. This year we
will be focusing on the Old Testament setting.
When: Sunday March 15th 2015 at 9:15am
Where: Ascension Lutheran Church - North Hall
The following students
will be receiving their
1st communion
on Sunday, March 1st:
Reed Alexander
Carlotta Black
Braelyn Brazeau
Addyson Bugni
Caden Day
Alex Dvorak
Austin Everard
RJ Everard
Isaac Fagre
Alex Fredrickson
Anna Hermann
Dylan Hogan
Trenton Kriewaldt
Carly Sanders
Lauren Schneider
Evan Seehafer
Lila Shepherd
John Sleeman
Samuel Suda
Collin Trepanier
Greta VanDyck
Lauren Wampler
Owen Wathke
Grace Williams
Owen Zunker
Please RSVP with the number attending by March 8th to Melanie Graff via
email [email protected] or 737-5739.
Take Some Extra Time to Pray This Lent —Take a Prayer/ Leave a Prayer
Have you noticed the frames in the Narthex? We are asking you to leave a
prayer request on a sheet of paper, use the clothes pin to attach to the strings
in the frames, and then take a different one that someone else has left and
pray for their prayer request throughout Lent. Do this as many times as you
would like.
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It’s 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.
Parents, 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 your confirmation and youth group
experience will be 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 forms 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.
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Completed Grades
st
nd
rd –
1 , 2 & 3 Pioneer B
3rd, 4th & 5th – Pathfinders
6th, 7th & 8th – Mavericks
Dates
Early Registration Fee
July 15-17 (Wednesday-Friday)
July 12-17 (Sunday-Friday)
July 12-17 (Sunday-Friday)
$200
$400
$400
7th Grade Students and Parents:
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 by
March 1st. Please make checks
payable to Ascension Lutheran Church.
Camp is a required part of the
confirmation program.
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We will meet on Wednesday, March 4th
at 7:15 p.m. in the north hall.
This meeting will roll out the 2 1/2 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.
YOUTH AND FAMILY
NEW THIS SUMMER
College-Age Young Adult
Mini-Mission Trip
PROGRAMMING
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!
PJs & Prayers
This is a special ministry provided for
3-year olds thru 1st grade youth
and their parent(s).
Join us on Mondays,
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!!!!.
Photo Event and Required Mini Meeting
For all Youth and adult leaders going on
High School Mission Trip
(Marvel, Arkansas)
th
8 Grade Urban Immersion Service Trip
(Twin Cities, MN)
Get creative
with
Ascension
Upcoming Scrip order dates:
March 8 & 22; April 12 & 26; May 3 & 17
If you have any questions, contact Lori Weaver
at [email protected]
or 920-430-8588.
stART the Month with Family Art—
First Saturday of the month,
Saturday, 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. No cost this month.
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Mission Trippers
You must attend one of the following meetings:
Sunday, April 12th or Sunday, April 19th
@11:45 a.m. in the North Hall
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.
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
IMPORTANT DATES
8TH GRADE URBAN IMMERSION SERVICE TRIP
TWIN CITIES: JUNE 24 - 28
7TH GRADE CONFIRMATION CAMP
WAYPOST CAMP: JUNE 14 - 19
COLLEGE-AGE MINI-MISSION 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
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
FIRST SUNDAY FOOD COLLECTION
For Resurrection’s Food Pantry
Is March 1st
Consider picking up extra non-perishable
food items as you shop during the month
and donate as a special Lenten
practice. Collection baskets are
provided in the Narthex. Thanks!
NEW Community Shelter Meal
On Sunday, February 15,
we served 183 people a meal of
Cold tuna pasta salad, lettuce salad, fruit,
rolls, and cookies.
Many thanks to those who helped
with meal prep/serving:
Jeff & Lori Keller, Jacob Keller, Sara Keller,
Connie Sablich, Dustin Sablich, Jeff & Nancy Jacobe
Our cookie bakers:
Nancy Hess, Lynn Roemaat, Rita Krempin,
Kathy Kauth, Nancy Jacobe
EASTER FOOD BASKETS
Bags with the list of items we will
collect will be distributed on
Sunday, March 8th
Food will be delivered on
Saturday, March 28th at 9:00 a.m.
Watch the bulletins for more details.
Thanks for your continued support in
feeding the hungry in this area.
KNITTING MINISTRY
The knitting ministry meets
in the Fireside room
at 3:00 p.m. on the
third Sunday of each month
(next meeting—March 15)
Any questions, please contact
Audrey Johnson at 468-9481.
The next meal is Saturday, March 21st.
Sign ups are on the bulletin board.
Boys and Girls Club
Thanks to all the wonderful volunteers who helped
with the February dinner. Do you have the winter
blues? Looking for a pick me up? The Boys and
Girls club is definitely the place to be. We always
have a great time doing God’s work while enjoying
a bit of fellowship at the same time. Join us for the
upcoming dinners listed below at the east side Boys
& Girls Club on University Ave. Sign up sheets are
located in the narthex hallway.
We begin prepping at 4:00 p.m.,
serve at 5:30 p.m., clean-up follows.
See you there!
UPCOMING DINNERS
Monday, March 16th / Wednesday, April 8th /
Monday, May 18th (Family style sit-down dinner
“We proclaim to you what we have seen and heard,
so that you may also have fellowship with us. And
our fellowship is with the Father and with His Son,
Jesus Christ.” 1st John 1:3
Questions, call: Pam Schubert 465-6454,
Cathy McDermott 406-3917,
Susan Campbell 330-0578, or
Michele Knowles 336-3098
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CHRISTIAN SERVICE
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]
As you begin thinking about spring cleaning, please consider donating your gently used furniture to
Home Sweet Home (see below for items needed). We are low on several items in our inventory and
need your help to stock them - so donate your gently used furniture today. Simply call the above
dedicated phone number or sign up on the list located on the bulletin board in the Narthex Hallway.
Don’t have any furniture to donate? Rest assured, there are many more ways you can help Home
Sweet Home. We are looking for volunteers to take the dedicated phone for a week, or assist
with furniture pick up and deliveries and even driving our dedicated HSH Truck – training available
for all positions. Just sign up on the bulletin board for a particular task and someone will be in touch
with you or fill in your name in a slot on the HSH calendar in the narthex in front of the nursery
window.
Coming soon – April Showers – watch for an upcoming list of household items that we will be
collecting from Sunday, March 29 and ending on Sunday, April 26 th.
Mark April 9th on your calendar for dinner out at Hu Hot Mongolian Grill – learn more about
HSH, while a portion of your evening meal proceeds benefit HSH through Hu Hot’s Helping Hands
program. (More info to follow.)
“And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.”
Hebrews 13:16
Immediate Needs:
(smaller items can be brought to church and put in drawer
labeled HSH below the mailboxes)
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
Coffee pots
Towels (bath and kitchen)
Bakeware (cookie sheets/baking pans)
Toasters
Microwaves
TV – 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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“Hard work spotlights the
character of people; some
turn up their sleeves,
some turn up their noses,
and some don’t turn up at
all”. - Sam Ewing
“Character is what defines you. It’s what
people see in you. It’s what people will say
about you after you pass away. Character is
one of the most important things you have.
How are you investing in yours? Do people
see your faith in what you do? Is your
character reflected in how you serve the
Kingdom?”
– from a commentary by Derek Hill
Our 1000 plus member church (the total of
active and in-active members, young and old)
is a sizable organization staffed by just two
full-time personnel (Lead Pastor and Youth &
Confirmation Director) and a handful of parttime staff working from 5 hours per week on
up and a whole lot of character building
volunteers! What is your character?
Interested in building your character?
Get involved in your church! Actions speak
louder than words!
From the Message Bible Luke 22:27-30
“Who would you rather be: the one who eats
the dinner or the one who serves the dinner?
You’d rather eat and be served, right? But
I’ve taken my place among you as the one
who serves. And you’ve stuck with me
through thick and thin. Now I confer on you
the royal authority my Father conferred on me
so you can eat and drink at my table in my
kingdom and be strengthened as you take up
responsibilities among the congregations of
God’s people.”
Pam Schubert
Member Connections
Questions? Stop by the Welcome and Connections Desk on Sunday morning or contact
Pam Schubert at [email protected] or
ph. 336-3561 ext. 109
Altar Guild Leadership – Thank You’s and
Leadership Positions Open
Great thanks is due to Nancy Jacobe for her four
years of serving in the volunteer position of Chair
of the Altar Guild. Nancy, often assisted by her
husband Jeff, has provided excellent leadership
of the Altar Guild membership and superb care
for all the worship and worship preparation items
overseen by the Altar Guild.
Great thanks also to Debbie Matzke who has
been serving in the Altar Guild assistant-leader
position and who is also stepping down from the
assisting position at this time. Together, Nancy
and Debbie have been a strong and faithful leadership team. Nancy and Debbie will be serving in
their positions through Easter. We hope to have
new volunteers step forward and be ready to
continue after Easter.
We are also thankful for all the ongoing Altar
Guild volunteers and all the behind the scenes
work they do. Altar Guild is one of the most
important ministries of our congregation. The
sacramental ministry of the Church would not be
possible without a strong Altar Guild. The Altar
Guild serves the sacramental needs of both Altar
and Font, preparing wafers, wine, and water.
It takes a good team, and it takes good leaders to
make and lead a good team.
With Altar Guild leadership positions vacant now,
we exploring the idea of creating a 3 person “core
team” to oversee the Altar Guild ministry. The
“core team” approach has found good success in
several of our Mission Teams. So we are looking
for three people to serve on the Altar Guild core
team. It helps to have Altar Guild experience, of
course. But the duties are straightforward and
easy to learn, so even a person new to Altar
Guild could easily jump into one of these leadership positions. If you are open to considering this
leadership position, or even just want to learn a
little more, please contact Pastor Luther.
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Fall Stewardship Appeal Volunteers Needed
We have an exciting fall ahead us at Ascension. The
Packers aren’t the only ones making plans for the fall.
We have our next big 3-year financial appeal ahead of
us. We have found that appeals can be times of great
creative energy, meaningful faith
witness, and good fun, especially
for those who get involved with
helping to make the appeal happen.
What is especially exciting about
this upcoming appeal is that if we
all get on board and build some
group enthusiasm, we could accomplish something amazing. If we
do a good job of it, we could actually pay off the loan on our sanctuary
and burn the mortgage.
It is already time for us to start planting and planning,
planting seeds of invitation for people to help with the
appeal, and soon we’ll start planning the appeal itself.
We will be needing overall leaders, sub-group leaders,
and helpers. We will be needing people to serve on a
core leadership team, and specifically will be looking for
two people to be co-chairs of the appeal campaign, but
don’t worry, you’ll be working under the guidance of the
professional appeal consultant that the council will be
hiring soon. Along with the core leadership team,
we plan to have a number of sub-groups: spiritual
emphasis, advance commitment, creative arts, children
& youth, social media & individual communications,
cottage gatherings, and special events. So start thinking about this already, “Where could I lead or help?”
More specific information will be coming soon, but if you
already know you would be willing to help in some
capacity, feel free to contact either Dennis Sachs
(Stewardship Team Leader) or Pastor Luther. We’ll
start collecting the names of volunteers and when we
know more from our consultant, we’ll start matching up
people with positions. Thanks. Get fired up; we really
could do this!
Appeal Duration 1/1/13 to 12/31/15
Amount Pledged
$877,089
Amount Received (as of 1/31)
668,902
Amount Remaining
$208,187
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PROPERTY TEAM APPEAL
The Property Team has plans and
budgeted funds to complete several
special projects this year.
To accomplish this, volunteers are
needed to serve as project leaders
whose responsibilities include project
planning, coordination of resources and
carrying out the project within the
objectives and costs
outlined by the Property Team.
A good working example of a
special project is the recently completed
floor tile repair and replacement in the
narthex. The project involved working
with Majestic Tile Company,
a contractor selected by the Property
Team to do the work, while scheduling
around Church activities, applying
Church resources where needed and
arranging safety barricading was carried
out by the project leader and helpers.
If you have experience with
project management or
would like to apply your leadership skills
in this very worthwhile purpose, please
contact one of the Team leaders:
Tony Brunette, Sherwin Schleif or
Joe Dettlaff to learn more.
NEW MEMBER WEEKEND: March 7 & 8
Workshop 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].
ASCENSION’S 4TH
SILENT RETREAT: June 23-25
at St. Norbert Abbey.
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.
(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 lower 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.
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 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 at
336-3561 x. 104 or
e-mail [email protected]
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March Library News
Presenting 5 New Children’s Books
JOY Circle
For the month of March these books will be located on
the bookrack by the west wall of the library. Later they
will be found on the third shelf of the stacks marked
“New Additions to the Library 2015”
Next meeting:
Monday, March 16th
at 7:00 p.m.
at church.
We will use the Women of the ELCA
“Gather” magazine from
June, July/August 2014 for the
Bible study for March, April and May.
The study is about Mary, Jesus’ mother,
Elizabeth, mother of John the Baptist,
and Lydia, a leader in the early church.
Visitors and new members
are always welcome!
Contact Marilynn Quirk (362-5746) or
Joyce Tucker (465-6026) for information.
The Blessing Jar
by Colleen Coble
This is a sweet story that provides a very concrete
idea for helping children develop the habit of thankfulness. In addition it celebrates the special relationship
between a grandma and her grandchild.
It Will Be Okay
by Lysa TerKeurst
Using an unlikely friendship between a seed and a
fox, the author creates a beautiful story about facing
fears and learning to trust God. A timely subject
presented appropriately for a preschooler as well as an
older child. The book includes 10 different Bible
verses that parents might find helpful.
Audrey Bunny
by Angie Smith
As Audrey the bunny comes to accept her
imperfections, children will learn that everyone is
special and wonderfully made by God. A bonus page
for parents offers suggestions to extend the theme.
Green Bay Conference
Women of the ELCA
Annual Spring Event
“Here I Am Lord, Send Me"
Peace Lutheran Church,
1954 County Rd U, Green Bay
Saturday, April 11, 2015
Featured speaker:
Pastor Natalie (Kramer) McComb
Registration forms on Hall bulletin board
Questions: contact Marilynn Quirk or
Joyce Tucker
Twice Yours
by Nan Guley
A grandpa tells his grandson a parable that reveals
God’s great love for each of us. This would be very
appropriate to read and discuss with children age 4—8
during the Lenten season.
A Picture of God: 3 in 1
by Jo Anne Marxhausen
Concordia first published this book in 1973. Since
then it has become a ‘classic’ in helping children begin
to understand the unique relationship between the
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit or the Trinity. It offers
simple text and colorful graphics. May need to be read
and discussed more than once!
Remember when taking books from the library, please
sign the check out card in the back of each book and
place in the brown plastic basket on the shelf. It helps
librarians keep track not only of the books, but how
often they used. Thank you!
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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.)
**In addition, Schubert's ChristCare group meets at an area restaurant at 6:30 p.m. on the
2nd Thursday of the following months: September, November, January, March, May.
Thank You’s” Received for the Congregation
“Dear Ascension Lutheran Members and Friends, Again, Resurrection Lutheran Food Pantry thanks
you for the wonderful support of our pantry. You donating of 433 food items is great! 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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Worship Participants — February / March 2015
Sunday, March 8
Usher Teams/Captains
Lector
Greeters
Acolytes
Projection
Counters
Sunday, March 15
Usher Teams/Captains
Comm Assts (Bread)
Comm Assts (Wine)
Communion Runner
Acolytes
Lector
Greeters
Counters
8:00 a.m.
Team 2—Dave Hongisto
Dave Hongisto
Bob & Libby Saunders
10:30 a.m.
Team 2—Dave McAninch
Cindy Sleeman
Nicole Kasten
Maeryn Shepherd, Ashley Van Rens
N/A
Robin Daanen
Amy Anderson, Barb Rogaczewski
8:00 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
Team 3—Gene Schmidt
Team 3—Peter Daanen
Kay Tupala, Angela Hager,
Heidi Fagre, Cindy Sleeman,
Bob Saunders
Ann Dettlaff
Alan and Karina Hager
Susan Campbell,
Libby Saunders
Sophia and Margot Hansen
Shelly Holten
Tami Bohlman
Help needed
Patrick Moeller
Sue Grunewald
Warren Schultz
Ken & Kaye Christman
Kelly Kriescher
Ron Raboin, Randy Roiko
Sunday, March 22
Usher Teams/Captains
Acolytes
Lector
Greeters
Counters
8:00 a.m.
Team 4—Mark Becker
10:30 a.m.
Team 4—Richard Postel
Alli Gajeski, Grace Streich
Ruth Ann Reynen
Joe Dettlaff
Ray Haulotte
Joe & Ann Dettlaff
Richard Postel, Tracy Everson
Sunday, March 29
Usher Teams/Captains
Acolytes
Lector
Greeters
Counters
8:00 a.m.
Team 1—Craig Effertz
10:30 a.m.
Team 1—Kerry Burdick
Emma Fecteau, Grace Streich
Dory Russell
Robin Daanen
Shelly Holten
Jason & Amy Borley
Heidi Cauldwell, Amy Gajeski
ALTAR GUILD: March: Mary Sue Lavin, Chris Daleiden
April: Lori Prevost, Jackie Scharping, Chris Daleiden, Nancy Jacobe
Can you help with services during Holy Week and Easter?
We are again asking for people to sign up to help as communion assistants,
lectors, greeters, and counters for the many services that week. The sign up
sheet is on the bulletin board. Any questions, please contact Sue Ludvigson
([email protected]) or Valerie ([email protected]) in the
church office. Thanks!
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MEMBERSHIP
UPDATES
FUNERAL:
A list of March birthdays is available
At the welcome desk.
Our deepest sympathy
to the family of Wade Hohol,
who died on February 7.
DIRECTORY UPDATE
Jason & Jessica Gellin
1089 Chapel Hill Circle
Green Bay, WI 54313-4223
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—
March 2015
Sun
Mon
Tue
1 1st Commun both svcs 2
3
1st Sunday Food Colllect
9:00a Quilters
8:00a Worship
9:30a Staff Mtg
9:15a Educ Hour
10:30a Worship
1:00p Bldg Use:
6:30p Christ Svc
Schwendemann
6:30p CC (Paquet) Core Team Mtg
6:30p Property MT 6:45p CC
(Jacobsen)
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Daylight Savings
9
Begins
8:00a Worship
9:15a Educ Hour/
11:45a CC
New Mbr Orientation
(Knudsen)
10:30a Contemporary
Worship//New Mbrs Recd
11:30a New Mbr
Luncheon
10
9:00a Quilters
15
8:00a
9:15a
10:30a
3:00p
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9:00a Quilters
9:30a Staff Mtg
Worship
Educ Hour
Blended Worship
Knitting Ministry
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6:30p Council
4:00p B&G Club
6:15p Bldg Use:
Webelos
6:30p CC (Paquet)
7:00p Joy Circle
6:45p CC
(Jacobsen)
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Jews for Jesus: Christ in
the Passover (both svcs)
8:00a Worship
9:00a & 11:00a Blood
Pressure Checks
9:15a Educ Hour
10:30a Worship
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29 Palm Sunday
8:00a Worship
9:15a Educ Hour
10:30a Worship
30
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9:00a Quilters
11:45a CC
(Knudsen)
6:00p PJs and
Prayers
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9:00a Quilters
Wed
4
11:30a CC Grief Grp
(Mand Garden)
Thu
5
6:30a CC (Voss)
(Village Grille)
Fri
6
9:00a
Bulletin
Assembly
6:30p Quiet Lent
Worship
7:00p Kick off to
6:30p CC
Confirmation
(McDermott)
7:15p Choir Reh
6:30p Mutual
8:00p Worship
Ministry MT
Band Rehearsal
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6:30a CC (Voss) 9:00a
11:00a CC (Tucker)
(Village Grille)
Bulletin
6:30p Quiet Lent
Assembly
Worship
7:00p Kick off to
Confirmation
7:00p CC (Dettlaff) 6:30p CC
7:00p CC (Gilley/
(Schubert)
Kralovetz)
7:15p Choir Reh
8:00p Blended
Rehearsal
Sat
7
7:30a CC
(Piette)
9:00a New Mbr
Workshop
10:00a Family
Art
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19
20
11:30a CC Grief Grp 6:30a CC (Voss) 9:00a
(Village Grille)
Bulletin
Assembly
6:30p Quiet Lent
6:00p AMen Sing
Worship
Rehearsal
7:15p Choir Reh
6:30p CC
(McDermott)
7:00p CC
(Schubert)
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7:30a CC
(Piette)
9:30a AMen
Singers Rehears
10:00a NEW
Comm Meal
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11:00a CC (Tucker) 6:30a CC (Voss) 9:00a
6:30p Quiet Lent
(Village Grille)
Bulletin
Worship
9:00a Tidings
Assembly
7:00p CC (Dettlaff)
Assembly
7:00p CC (Gilley/
Kralovetz)
6:00p AMen Sing
7:15p Choir Reh
Rehearsal
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9;00a Food
Basket Delivery
9:30a AMen
Singers Rehears
KEY:
CC = ChristChare
B&G = Boys & Girls Club
MT = Mission Team
Deadlines:
Bulletin—Wednesday noon
Tidings—20th of previous month’
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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