October Worship News

Worship at the Farm Oct. 6

Just a reminder that on Sunday, Oct. 6, there will be no late service held at Ascension. Everyone is invited to Green Meadows Farm to celebrate worship with our BLAST families and Latino community. Registration is required. Register online at https://tinyurl.com/RSVPgreen. The cost is $15 per person (under 2 free) and includes sandwich, drinks and petting farm. Please also sign-up for a dish to pass, https://tinyurl.com/ALCGreen24. Please register and pay by Sept. 29. Questions? Contact Pastor Tony, tony@ascensionelca.org.

Introducing a New Youth Choir

We’re beginning a new Youth Choir for students in grades 6-8 on Thursday, Nov. 7, 5:45-6:30. This is a short-term commitment with rehearsals on Nov. 7, 14, 21 and Dec. 5 and 12. The Youth Choir will then sing for the Advent Concert Worship services on Saturday, Dec. 14, at 6 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 15, at 9:30 a.m. To sign-up, please contact Director of Music Ministries Vicki Taylor, vicki@ascensionelca.org.

Children’s Choir

Children’s Choir for children in grades K-5 returns on Thursday, Nov. 7, 5 to 5:40 p.m. Children’s choir will rehearse on Nov. 7, 14, 21 and Dec. 5 and 12 and will sing for the Advent Concert Worship services on Saturday, Dec. 14, at 6 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 15, at 9:30 a.m. Email vicki@ascensionelca.org to join. 

Sing for a Season

Love to sing but not sure about a year-long commitment? Sing with the Ascension Choir for the Advent/Christmas season. Rehearsals are from 7:15-8:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov 6; Saturday, Nov. 9, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.; Wednesdays, Nov. 13 and 20; Tuesday, Nov. 26; Wednesdays, Dec. 4 and 11. The choir will sing for the Advent Concert Worship services on Saturday, December 14 and Sunday, December 15. Please contact Director of Music Ministries Vicki Taylor, vicki@ascensionelca.org, with questions or to join!

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.

Have BLAST in October!

Green Meadows Petting Farm & Worship Oct. 3

BLAST is hosting an exciting bi-lingual worship service and day exploring the wonders of God’s creation at Green Meadows Farm in East Troy. All ages are invited. The cost is $15/person (under 2 are free) and includes admission to the farm, a hayride, pumpkin, and lunch. The farm is open from 10a – 4p and worship takes place in the barn at 10:45a followed by a potluck lunch. Each family is asked to bring a dish to pass and after lunch everyone is free to spend the day exploring the farm. Registration is required to participate. Register your family online at tinyurl.com/BLASTfarm2021 and make your payment to Pastor Tony by Friday, October 1.

3K Welcome Oct. 10

3-year-old children entering BLAST and their parents will gather for a time of welcome and introduction to Children’s Ministry.

Kindergarten Bible Stepping Stone Oct. 10 & 17

Kindergarten students and parents/grandparents will gather for a time of exploration into the Bible through some fun and exciting stories and activities. Bibles will be presented to Kindergarten students in worship on Sun. Oct. 24.

Third Grade Bible Stepping Stone Oct. 24 & 31

Third Grade students and parents will gather for a deeper dive into the Bible through fun stories and activities as they prepare to receive their next Bible. Bibles will be presented to Third-grade students in worship on Sun. Oct. 31.