Make a Joyful Noise to the Lord, All the Earth

Ascension choir

Faith Sharing: Linda Elder

Music has always been a part of my life. I sang my first solo at my church when I was 6 years old. Every church where I’ve been a member, I have been in the choir or praise group. When I walked into Ascension in 2007, my heart was overjoyed to hear all the music and singing, praising our God. I knew I was “Home” once more.

Attending church has always been a huge part of my life. I truly believe that God has a plan for each of our individual talents to be shared with praise and thanksgiving to Him who created each of us. Have you really looked at the words of some of our well-known hymns? They each have a message for us in our individual walks of faith. Does singing bring joy to your heart?

Being a member of Ascension’s adult choir is an honor and a blessing. I have such wonderful memories of some of the numerous songs of praise that we’ve lifted to our God and Savior. Truth be told, I wake up each morning with a song in my head. That’s been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. While walking my dog, I sing songs of faith, all while enjoying God’s beautiful creation surrounding me with His love.

If you have been looking for a way to use your God-given talents, maybe He’s leading you to “make a joyful noise to the Lord.” Blessings to you on your journey!

~ Linda Elder

Sing for a Sunday June 29

Intergenerational Choir will sing on Sunday, June 29, and singers of all ages are invited to join us! We will meet for one rehearsal on Wednesday, June 25, from 6 to 6:30 pm and sing for 8:30 worship on Sunday, June 29. The song can be easily learned by listening and all are welcome! Email Vicki Taylor and say you’ll join us!

Music Reading Boot Camp June 25

Have you ever wondered how to interpret music notation? What do all those signs and squiggly lines mean? What is a time signature? How can I ever learn to read music? If these or other questions have crossed your mind, this session on Wednesday, June 25, at 6:30 p.m. is for you! Ascension member and school music teacher Scott Greger will have you reading rhythmic notation in one short session, and will answer any questions you may have. Additional sessions will be offered if there is interest. Email Vicki Taylor to sign-up.

Summer Worship at Ascension

Summer worship began on May 25th: 8:30 English and 10 a.m. English & Spanish worship

Important Dates

  • Senior Toweling: Sunday, June 8, 8:30 & 10 a.m.
  • 10a Outdoor Worship
    • Sunday, June 1, 15, 29
    • Sunday, July 6, 27
    • Sunday, August 17, 31
  • Blessings and sending of El Salvador Delegation, Sunday, July 27

Summer Worship & More

With the return of summer, the 10:45 a.m. services (both English and Spanish) will move to 10 a.m. starting May 29, Memorial Day to Labor Day. Worship will be held in the Memorial Gardens on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of June, July, and August. The 8:30 a.m. worship service will continue to be held at 8:30 a.m. throughout the summer.

Labor Day weekend, Sept. 4, we have plans for only one service, held at 9:30 a.m., in the sanctuary.

Livestreaming of Worship

We’re now offering livestreaming of our English worship on our YouTube channel so you can join us virtually Sunday mornings at 8:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. (or 10 a.m. starting May 29, indoor worship only).

Where Are the Handbells?

Easter Sunday celebrated the sounds of the handbell choir. The handbells have been a beautiful addition to worship services at Ascension for the past 20 years. As with any instrument, handbells require tending and maintenance under the skilled hands of those who make handbells. 

In order for our handbell choir to be ready for the fall, it was decided that after Easter Sunday, the bells would be packed up and shipped to the company that originally made the handbells in order for them to be reconditioned and ready for another 10 years of glorious music. We expect the bells to return to their home here at Ascension at some point over the summer months.