The story is told of a third amigo who left the fold to go and explore the world away from Ascension. He flew like a bird and rode like the wind. He almost qualified for the Tour de France. And now the third amigo is coming home. We will celebrate Pastor Tony’s homecoming on Sunday, Oct. 4, at all three services and at receptions after each service. It will be a glorious celebration to welcome Pastor Tony home! To the glory of God.

Even as we welcome Pastor Tony back to Ascension, we are fully engaged in our fall programming. BLAST, JUMP, JAM, JOLT, and CRASH have all kicked off with the energy and enthusiasm we expect at Ascension. Our “Welcome Home” Sunday gathered the community of Ascension together in worship and service as we also celebrated God’s Work, Our Hands Sunday. Five hundred newborn kits will travel to Minneapolis to be packed and shipped with thousands of other kits to Liberia, Zimbabwe, Madagascar, and Tanzania. 400 people. 500 kits. 3 hours. 1 day. To the glory of God.

The Church Council met to prepare a budget for 2027 as the community of Ascension gathered more than $24,000 to support school lunches and food storage in Tanzania. In just three weeks, you stepped up, showed up, and showered God’s rich blessings on our sisters and brothers in Tanzania. To the glory of God.

We finished September with our Kindergarten Bible Stepping Stone class. Legos, and Playdough, and paint, oh my! To the glory of God.

See you in church,
Pastor Chris