The church campus is closed Friday, Jan. 12, due to the winter storm. Please stay home and stay safe. Don’t worry! We’ve got everything ready for Sunday. See you then!
Winter Storm Closing
Advent & Christmas at Ascension
Join us for special worship and activities to celebrate the Advent and Christmas season.
Fourth Sunday of Advent, Dec. 24, 8:30 a.m. :
We will celebrate the fourth Sunday of Advent at 8:30 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 24, before we move to Christmas Eve worship in the afternoon.
Christmas Eve Worship Dec. 24
Christmas Eve Worship on Sunday, Dec. 24, will be at 3, 5 and 9 p.m. Candlelighting, communion, and glorious music will be shared at all the services. If you can help with ushering or communion, please contact Tamie, tamie@ascensionelca.org, in the church office.
Christmas Day Worship Dec. 25
The joyful sounds of Christmas Day worship is at 10 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 25.
PAST EVENTS
Welcome to Advent Worship Nov. 29
Join us on Wednesday, Nov. 29, at 6:30 p.m. for a beautiful worship service as we enter into the season of Advent. We will gather around the music of Holden Evening Prayer.
Deck the Halls Dec. 2
Deck the Halls of Ascension begins at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 2, to prepare the church campus for the season of Advent and Christmas.
Advent Concert Worship “Rejoice and Sing!” Dec. 9 & 10
Choirs, handbells, praise band, and instrumentalists will present Rejoice and Sing! on Sat., Dec. 9, 6 p.m., and Sun., Dec.10, 9:30 a.m. followed by a potluck brunch. Invite a friend and join us in concert worship!
Annunciation Worship and Breakfast Dec. 12
Celebrate the visit of the angel Gabriel to Mary on Tuesday, Dec. 12, with a 5:30 a.m. Spanish-language worship led by mariachis, followed by a potluck breakfast.
Las Posadas Dec. 16
Las Posadas remembers the journey of the holy family through the streets of Bethlehem where they were turned away again and again until an innkeeper took pity on their plight. This event hosted by our Spanish-speaking members continues to grow year after year. Incredible food, a mariachi band, and a piñata round out the night. It is a glorious gathering of the community of Ascension. It begins at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 16, with hot cocoa and coffee. Children of all ages are welcome to be in costume.
Children’s Christmas Program Children Run Joyfully! Dec. 17
The BLAST Sunday School children will share the story of Jesus’ birth in worship on Sunday, Dec. 17, during worship at 10:45 a.m. Dress rehearsal for BLAST children is Saturday, Dec. 16, 9-11 a.m. The 8:30 a.m. service will be regular worship.
Parade Instructions
Christmas Parade Arrival Instructions
Date: Sunday, December 3rd
The staging area for the parade is at the Lee Sherman Dreyfus State Office Building at 141 NW Barstow St. Enter the staging area on foot from Union St. off St. Paul Ave. (Union St is 1 block north of Barstow) No parking is available here. Volunteers will direct participants from there. There is parking available at all city lots including the Transit Center at 212 E. St. Paul Ave.
Please arrive between 2:30 and 3 p.m. Organizers want participants in place by 3 p.m. Be sure to dress warmly in layers as there will NOT be any warming facilities. For unity, participants will be loaned a fleece scarf to wear during the parade. Some walkers will also carry lanterns. We will try to collect the scarves and lanterns at the end of the parade if possible. Otherwise, please return them to the church the next time you are at church for future events.
Some walkers may be handing out candy and distributing handouts. The parade organizers have asked that these items be handed out and NOT thrown for safety reasons.
Bathroom facilities will be available at Union St. and at the end of the parade route at Cutler Park.
Ascension member Jessica Parent will be representing her employer Summit Woods / Capri Communities. They will be serving hot cocoa and cookies. She has extended an invitation to all of our participants to enjoy some while waiting.
The Community Outreach Committee is grateful for your willingness to participate! Have fun and share the good news and the love of God!
Mission Trip News
The travelers to Tanzania leave early Thursday morning. Please keep them in your prayers as they travel. Make sure you follow Ascension’s Facebook page for updates from the team.
We are still collecting donations for the Tanzania and El Salvador partnership trips. Please note “Partnership ES & T” on the check or mark El Salvador or Tanzania when donating online.
Ordination & Installation
By the grace of God and the call of the Holy Spirit, the honor of your presence in worship and prayer is requested by the community of Ascension Lutheran Church at the ordination and installation of Edwin Alexander Aparicio Ortez into the Ministry of Word and Sacrament in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
3:30 p.m., Sunday, June 25, 2023
Ascension Lutheran Church
1415 Dopp Street, Waukesha, WI 53188
A dinner reception will follow the worship service.
Bishop Paul Erickson – Greater Milwaukee Synod, Presiding
Reverend Christian Marien, Preaching
Clergy are invited to vest and process for worship. The color of the day is red.
Love Your Church, Love Your World
In the month of February, Ascension celebrates Love Your Church/Love Your World. Each year we spend time spreading the love of God inside and outside the walls of Ascension.
Always and in all ways, we want to say thank you for the tending of our shared ministry through your financial support. In February, we also invite members and friends to support the ministries of our community by providing donations of items to offset the needs of budgeted ministry. We invite you to choose a heart from the windows of the narthex/lobby to purchase items.
Love Your Church
This year, we’re asking for donations to offset the cost of the kitchen remodeling project. Consider making a donations to partially pay for one of the big ticket items below. We’re also asking for donations of office and other supplies.
Kitchen Appliances
Double wall oven – $2,700
Double oven with range – $1,800
Fire suppression hood – $8,900
Commercial refrigerator – $3,800
Triple-bay sink – $1,400
Supplies
Napkins, paper towels, paper plates (sm & lg)
Ziplock bags (gallon & sandwich)
Press ‘n’ Seal wrap
Clorox wipes
Windex
Office Supplies
Paper (8 ½ x 11)
Legal pads (reg. & mini)
Stamps
Plain envelopes, variety of sizes
Love Your World
El Salvador Baking Project
Spoons – $4
Sugar – $7
Spatula – $10
Flour – $10
Oil – $11
Bowls – $25
Scale – $100
Bakery cart – $200
Commercial mixer – $700
El Salvador Agroferreteria
Rope – $3
PVC pipe – $5
Hammer – $8
Shovel – $10
Livestock vaccine – $12
Gallon of paint – $15
Livestock vitamins – $20
Chicken feed – $25
Cow feed – $30
Wheelbarrow – $35
Aluminum pipes – $50
Stepladder – $100
Donate Online Today
All About the Kids!
So many activities, classes and fun begin for Ascension kids over the next few weeks!
JOLT (6th-8th gr.)
It is time! We are so excited. We meet Thursday, Sept. 22, at 6 p.m. (Note time change!) Parent and student are expected to join us for registration and time together. We will do our best to have you out of here by 7:15 p.m. JOLT registration fee is $40 and you can use our contactless payment, CC reader, write a check, or pay cash. Questions: Email Pastor Chris, pc@ascensionelca.org.
CRASH (9th-12th gr.)
Confirmation Meeting: Are you a 9th grader ready to be confirmed? This message is for you! Prospective confirmands and a parent should join Pastor Chris and Pastor Tony at 12 p.m. this Sunday, Sept. 25, for lunch and information around Confirmation Sunday, Oct. 30, at both the 8:30 and 10:45 a.m. services. Questions to Pastor Chris, pc@ascensionelca.org.
CRASH Is Coming! CRASH will meet on Oct. 9 at 12 p.m. for lunch and time to catch-up. Bring a parent with you.
BLAST (ages 3-5th gr.)
BLAST Begins This Sunday: Families with children ages 3-years-old through 5th grade are invited to the first BLAST of the year at 9:50 a.m. in the sanctuary on Sunday, Sept. 25. Register online https://tinyurl.com/BLAST2022-23, or just show-up and sign-in.
Kindergarten Stepping Stone: Kindergarten students and parents are invited to join Pastor Tony this Sunday, Sept. 25, at 9:50 a.m. in West Hall for some fun Bible exploration to hear about God’s love for them and prepare them to receive their first Bibles. RSVP and questions to Pastor Tony, tony@ascensionelca.org.
BLAST @ Green Meadows RSVP Due This Sunday! Please RSVP and pay no later than this Sunday, Sept. 25, https://tinyurl.com/GreenMeadows2022 for this family event on on Sunday, Oct. 2, including worship on the farm and a potluck. Cost is $12 per person (under 2 free).
Music Ministries for Youth
Sing and Ring With Us! Choir and handbells have resumed but there is always room for you! Both groups welcome ages high school and up, and meet on Wednesday evenings. Need to miss a rehearsal or a Sunday morning? No problem; everyone misses from time to time. Email vicki@ascensionelca.org, with questions or to join.
Children’s Choir Resumes: Children’s choir for grades K-6 begins on Thursday, Oct. 6, 5 to 5:40 p.m. Busy with fall sports? Children are welcome to join in at any time during the year. Contact vicki@ascensionelca.org to sign up.
Welcome ~ Bienvenidos!
Join us on Sunday, Sept. 18, for a special worship service at 10 a.m., incorporating our English worship services and our Spanish worship.
After worship, plan to stay for a time of fun and fellowship. BLAST Rally Day is hosting kid time with inflatables in the garden area. There will also be other games and activities and door prizes. Food trucks will start serving right after the service and will serve until 1 p.m. or as needed. There will be $4 pizza slices or empanadas, $5 sides, $10 sandwiches, $15 dinner plates. There will also be an ice cream cart and snow cone tent. Since food trucks often can’t accept credit cards, please bring cash to pay for your lunch!
We will have door prizes, conversation and a chance to re-connect with old friends and meet some new ones. It doesn’t matter how long it has been since you or a friend has been at church, Sept. 18 will be a day to come home or make a new home. Please invite your friends who may be in need of a church home.
Upcoming Worship August/September
Join us for special worship services with varying times over the next few weeks.
- Aug. 21: 8:30am (Sanctuary) & 10am (Memorial Gardens), 10am Spanish (East Hall)
- Aug. 28: 8:30 & 10am (Sanctuary), 10am Spanish (East Hall)
- Sept. 4: 9:30am Combined worship (Sanctuary), 10am Spanish worship (East Hall)
- Sept. 11: 8:30 & 10am (Sanctuary), 10am Spanish (East Hall)
- Sept. 18: Welcome Home Worship, 10am Bilingual (Sanctuary) (Rally Day)
School Supply Drive
Ascension is hosting a school supply drive for Chosen (foster/adoptive families) from Aug. 14 through Aug. 28. If you are out shopping and pick up a few extra supplies, please drop them off at church in the yellow bin.
Some suggestions for the School District of Waukesha are:
- Dry-erase markers (thin/fine tip, black, 4 pack)
- #2 wood pencils
- School box (hard plastic, 8” x 5” x 2-1/2”)
- Crayons, 24 Count
- Crayola® Washable Classic Color Markers, thick/broad tip, 10 count
- Crayola® colored pencils; backpacks
- Fiskars scissors
- Glue sticks (20 count)
- Pink erasers
- Kleenex® tissues
- Plastic pocket folders, with or without prongs/brads
- Heavy-duty, 2-pocket folders
- 1″ 3-ring binders
- Composition notebooks
- Zipper pencil pouches
- Headphones (with straight plug)