Welcome new members Jerry and Joanne Michaelsen! | | | | |
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THURSDAY – October 15
- Bible Study with David Gesko - 12p - Grace Hall
- ChristCare - 6-8pm - Grace Hall
FRIDAY – October 16
SATURDAY – October 17
- TRADITIONAL WORSHIP 5:00p-6:00p - Sanctuary
- Sound of Hope Movie Night - 6pm - Grace Hall
SUNDAY – October 18
- TRADITIONAL WORSHIP - 8:30a-9:30a - Sanctuary
- Pastor Appreciation Reception - 9:35a- Grace Hall
- Confirmation & Sunday School - 9:35a
- CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP - 10:31a-11:31a - Sanctuary
MONDAY – October 19
- Game On - 12:30p-3:30p - Grace Hall
- School Staff Meeting - 6-7:30p - Grace Hall
- High School Bible Study - 6:30p-9p - ROC
TUESDAY – October 20
- Blanket Circle - 8:30a-12:00p - Grace Hall
- Staff Meeting - 10:30a-11:00a - ROC
- Young Adult Bible Study - 6:00p - 8:00p - Stein’s
- Board of Directors - 6:30-8p
WEDNESDAY – October 21
- School Chapel - 9:00a
- Praise Team - 6:30p-7:30p - Sanctuary
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Life Thought
October 18
21st Sunday after Pentecost
Festival of St. Luke, Evangelist – The Lord provides laborers in His harvest field. We pray for our pastor and for more pastors in the Church of Christ (Luke 10). We, the harvest, will receive the crown of righteousness on the Last Day. There will be suffering between now and then, but we endure knowing that God provides (2 Timothy 4). The Lord turns everything on its head and provides
for His people healing, restoration, life today, and life everlasting (Isaiah 35).
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We are currently at Step 5: Candidate Evaluation.
The Call Committee has received the list of pastoral candidates for consideration as Ascension’s next Senior Pastor. The committee is prayerfully reviewing the candidates as we continue through the call process.
Please continue to keep the Call Committee, our congregation, and the pastors being considered in your prayers.
| | As many of you know, the churches of the Arizona South Circuit now have a new way to keep in touch, and to support and learn about one another. Our website is https://www.azsouthlutherans.org/. The objective of the website is to post information about upcoming events, share overviews of circuit ministries and to provide links for the English District churches in our circuit. Feel free to visit it now, and bookmark it for future use. | | | | |
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Fall Fest is coming up on Sunday, October 25 from 4:00–6:00 p.m., and we need volunteers to help make the evening possible! Whether you can host a trunk, help with activities, or lend a hand in another area, we would greatly appreciate your help.
Please take a moment to view the sign-up and choose a way to help. Every volunteer makes a difference in creating a fun and welcoming evening for our church, school, and community!
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This week's Hymn Study 24A
Join Kyle Sprute, Director of Parish Music at Ascension Lutheran Church, as he explores the history and theology behind one of the treasured hymns of our Lutheran tradition. Discover the meaning behind the words we sing and how they connect to our faith.
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Join us again for our Operation Christmas Child 2026 Shoebox Ministry! On October 10th and 11th 2026, our empty shoeboxes will be waiting for you in the Narthex to fill with loving gifts packed by each of you. These boxes will be sent on from Ascension to places where the Gospel of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ will be proclaimed to children everywhere. Don’t miss this chance to get involved! Pick up a shoebox, along with a brochure explaining the process and including labels, and fill it with blessings. Boxes will be due the weekend of November 14th and 15th 2026.
Not interested in preparing a box? Our Ascension Youth with the help of their esteemed leader, GeriLynn, will shop and pack for you. Just grab an envelope and make a donation to Ascension marked “OCC” and we will do the rest! Did you know that since 1993 more than 244 million children in over 175 countries and territories have received a shoebox gift? What an amazing way to share the love of Jesus! Thank you, dear Ascension friends!
| See how a simple shoebox gift can make an eternal impact! Watch this short video to see how Operation Christmas Child is sharing the Gospel and reaching children around the world. | | | | |
Have you had a chance to see the proposed campus remodel designs? Mockups are currently on display in the Narthex, and we encourage you to take a look while you're at church! We would love to hear your thoughts or suggestions. Simply place your feedback in the designated box in the Narthex. All feedback can be submitted anonymously, so there is no need to include your name. | | | | |
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Ascension Apparel Update
The Ascension apparel order has officially been placed! We expect the items to arrive in mid to late November. Once the apparel arrives and is ready for pickup, we will share an announcement with more details.
If you have not yet paid for your apparel order, please make sure to do so.
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Did you know you can support Ascension Lutheran School just by doing your regular grocery shopping at Fry’s?
Through the Fry’s Community Rewards Program, you can link Ascension Lutheran School to your Fry’s account. Once you’re enrolled, a portion of your eligible purchases will be donated back to our school — at no additional cost to you!
It only takes a few minutes to sign up, but those everyday grocery trips can add up to make a BIG difference for our school and students.
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GENERAL HEALTH:
Members - Linda Bennett, Carroll Boettcher, Tom Bozzick, Sharon Caruso, Dee Copeland, Kim Damiano, Dwayne Jobst, Craig Keupp, Nancy Keupp, Marlyn Kienbaum, Jill Marko, Betty Merrigan, Jo Riester, Laurie Schumacher, Bob Stedron, Harold Stults, Terri Teetzen, Bev Wittway Family Members - Adam, Tom Ahl & Bev Ahl, Diana Arguette, Don Bollmeier, Brandon, Roxann Carroll, Sean Creighton, Larry Dahl, Marissa Finke, Gayle, Chad Hedin, D.J., Heil, David Kleinman, Lou, Phillip Perkins, Ian Renbarger, Sam Robinson, Adelynn Strawbridge, Trudy Weichman, Brian Tripoli Friends of members - Danny Avila, Bob Schoeninger, Catherine, Bertha, John McDivitt
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CANCER:
Members - Pastor Doug Duy, Chaplain Stephen Martin, Craig Rott Family members - Mark Boettcher, Richard Carroll, Jill Hauschildt, Joel, Patti, Marvin Waite, Skip Wittway, Kelly Friends of members - Alessandro, Justin Chua, Katie Hargett, Tamara Lehwald, Verity Moreland, Susan Readeke, Joe, Kathy and Christopher Taylor, Priscilla Watts
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MILITARY:
Richard Hedin; Nathaniel Schaus; Chase Boettcher, Chris Kelling, Chad Kelling
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NEW PRAYERS:
Noel Robinson - prayer of Thanksgiving for approval of new medicine, and continued prayer for first infusion to be effective in his rare type of Neuropathy. (member)
Rick Ahl - prayers for peace and healing as he had surgery for leg amputation. (Dori Turner's brother)
Rodney Hamilton - diagnosed with Leukemia (friend of Joyce Poulsen)
Mike (Meghan's Dad) - general health concerns
Rose Sitek - starting chemo for mass on bladder (Kim Damiano sister-in-law)
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Stewardship Thought
October 18 -Twenty-First Sunday after Pentecost
Matthew 22:21 - "Then he said to them, "Therefore render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's."
So what is Jesus saying? Doesn't everything belong to God? Yes—and God has a place for everything. Some of what He gives us goes
To Caeser. Some must come back to the work of His church. And some goes to support the families He has given us.
All belongs to God, and He has work for us to do with what He has given us in the home, in the church and in society.
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Church Phone number (520) 297-3095
Staff Phone Extensions
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Pastor Richard - 5114
Pastor John - 5114
Kyle Sprute (Parish Music) - 5131
Jolene Berke (Executive Director) - 5115
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Meghan Buckner (Communications) - 5122
GeriLynn Weigel (Youth) - 5116
Doris Sherwood (Receptionist) - 5100
Veronica Wolff (Financial) - 5112
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| Ascension Lutheran Church and School | 1220 W Magee Rd | Tucson, AZ 85704 US | | | | |
