Welcome back to Ascension Pastor Tom & Colleen Braun! | | | | |
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THURSDAY – October 22
- Bible Study with David Gesko - 12p - Grace Hall
FRIDAY – October 23
SATURDAY – October 24
- ChristCare - 9:30-11:30a - Grace Hall
- TRADITIONAL WORSHIP 5:00p-6:00p - Sanctuary
SUNDAY – October 25
- TRADITIONAL WORSHIP - 8:30a-9:30a - Sanctuary
- Confirmation & Sunday School - 9:35a
- CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP - 10:31a-11:31a - Sanctuary
- Fall Fest - 3:30-6p
MONDAY – October 25
- Game On - 12:30p-3:30p - Grace Hall
TUESDAY – October 26
- 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
WEDNESDAY – October 27
- School Chapel - 9:00a
- ChristCare - 9:45-10:45 - Fountains
- Ladies' Bible Study - 10-12p - Chapel
- Middle School Bible Study - 6:30-8:30 - ROC
- Praise Team - 6:30p-7:30p - Sanctuary
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Life Thought
October 25
Reformation - Observed
Our Freedom from slavery to sin comes through the Son of God being nailed to a tree (John 8). The righteousness of God has come to us by faith. This sets us free from sin and also sets us free to love God and love our neighbors. The life we have from God, we live for the benefit of others (Romans 3). In doing so, we give glory to God for all that He has done for us (Revelation 14).
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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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Join us for our Operation Christmas Child 2026 Shoebox Ministry!
Our Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes are now available in the Narthex, waiting to be filled with loving gifts from you! These boxes will be sent from Ascension to children around the world, sharing the love of Jesus Christ and the message of the Gospel.
Don't miss this opportunity to make a difference! Simply pick up a shoebox, along with a brochure containing packing instructions and labels, and fill it with blessings. Completed shoeboxes are due the weekend of November 14th and 15th, 2026.
Not interested in packing a box yourself? Our Ascension Youth, with the help of their leader, GeriLynn, will gladly shop and pack one for you! Simply make a donation to Ascension in an envelope marked “OCC,” and they will take care of the rest.
Did you know? Since 1993, more than 244 million children in over 175 countries and territories have received a shoebox gift! What an incredible opportunity to share the love of Jesus!
Thank you, Ascension family, for helping spread God's love to children around the world!
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Just a friendly reminder of a few recent changes in our Worship Center!
The offering plates are now located at the back of the church, and the baptismal font is located at the front of the church.
Offerings will be brought forward before Communion. However, an additional offering plate will remain available during Communion for those who prefer to give at that time.
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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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| | During chapel this week, Pastor John helped our students explore the importance of following rules and how they connect to God's Ten Commandments. Through fun examples, such as listening to others, being quiet when appropriate, and showing respect, students learned how following rules helps us make Jesus happy. It was a wonderful reminder that we can show our love for Jesus through our words, actions, and the way we treat others! | | | | |
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, Rick 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)
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)
Brendan Morse - recovering from seizures (son of Bill & Bridgett Morse)
Brenda Carsten - recovering from a broken hip.
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Stewardship Thought
October 25 - Reformation - Observed
John 8:36 - "So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed." Today we celebrate Reformation Day! Luther is rightly remembered as a champion of the Gospel --but he also called himself "the apostle of good works." For, only by being set free by the Gospel can we do good works. Jesus has set us free: His blood covers our sins, and now we stand before God as His beloved children, invited to live our lives to His glory for the good of His kingdom.
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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 | | | | |
