Announcements

Bible Study

Fall Bible Study will begin on the first Sunday of October and will continue through the second Sunday in November. Bible Study will meet on Sunday mornings from 8:30 – 9:15 a.m. The group will study the Parables of Jesus.

Greening Update

Ascension recently participated in greening portions of the property. This includes planting trees near the stream on the property; planting native plants throughout the grounds; and installing blue-bird, purple martin, and bat boxes.

Phase 2 was a great success! Over 2,000 plugs were planted throughout the grounds. Pictures and updates can be found on facebook (click here).

Phase 3 will follow with ongoing stewardship of planting gardens.

Contact: Rhonda M

Lydia Circle

All women of the parish are invited to join us for our monthly gathering of Lydia Circle.

This group meets on the FIRST Tuesday of each month. The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 5th at 7:00 p.m. The group will gather for the topic “How Well Do You Know the Disciples?” -Please meet in the Educational Wing.

October Tenfold Collection:$10 Gift Cards to Sheetz, Weis, Walmart, or Giant to support Veterans (or cash donations). Thank you!

WASS Group

The Widows and Senior Singles Group meets on the THIRD Wednesday of each month.

The group will gather on will meet again on Wednesday, October 16th at noon. The group will dine at Carrabba’s (off of Oregon Pike at 100 N. Pointe Blvd). A sign-up is posted in the narthex for those who wish to attend. Please meet in the church parking lot at 11:30 a.m. if you would like to carpool.

Men’s Group

The group meets on the FIRST Saturday of each month. The next gathering will be held on November 2nd (cooking begins at 7:30 a.m.; breakfast at 8:30a.m.). Join us for a time of fellowship!

Blood Drive

Ascension holds quarterly blood drives throughout the year. The next drive will be held on Wednesday, November 6th from 2:00-7:00 p.m.

Ascension holds these drives in partnership with Lancaster General Hospital and the Willow Street Lion’s Club. Donors can be up to 79 years of age to donate off-site. Please remember to eat a healthy meal before giving blood and stay well hydrated!

Please consider sharing this vital gift. Each donations helps up to three people!

Casting Our Nets Prayer Shawl Ministry

Casting Our Nets, Ascension’s Prayer Shawl Ministry, provides beautifully knitted and crocheted prayer shawls to members, family, and friends of the congregation. If you would like a prayer shawl to give to someone experiencing illness, loss, or another need, please stop by the church. Prayer shawls can be found in the closet located in the church library.

Casting our Nets will resume on September 15th and meets every 1st and 3rd Monday at 1:00 p.m. in the conference room.

Joseph’s Table Community Meal

Joseph’s Table is Ascension’s monthly take-out only community meal.

The next take-out only meal will be held on Thursday, October 17th from 5:30-6:00 p.m. Serving Meatloaf, Roasted Potatoes, Green beans, and rolls. (Please note: Menu is subject to change!)

Sign up sheets are posted two weeks prior to the meal for preparation and distribution volunteers; parking lot attendants; and congregational donations (if needed).

Lutheran World Relief

If you would like to make a financial contribution to support the work of LWF, you may click here. Your gifts will be used to deliver urgent support and care, like: food, shelter, and other critically needed items; mission quilts and kits for families who have fled their homes; and medicine and supplies for clinics.

First Sunday Fellowship

The next First Sunday Fellowship will be on November 3rd following worship.

Would you consider being a host/hostess for one of our upcoming Fellowship Hours? We are looking for persons to host in 2025. Please sign up in the narthex and see the bulletin board for details to contact Julie S, the Fellowship Hour Coordinator.

We need worship for our spirit and fellowship for our soul.

New Members

For those desiring or considering entering into membership at Ascension, classes will be held in the Spring and the Fall. Please see the email blast for updates. Contact Pastor Maureen if you have any questions.

Solanco Food Bank Donations

Non-perishable Food Items: Soups (canned chicken noodle or tomato, 10 oz.); Applesauce cups; Ketchup; Mayo; Mustard; Canned Fruits (any types); Pudding Cups; Triscuits/Wheat Thins; Canned pastas (like Spaghetti O’s); Canned potatoes; Canned Chicken; Diced Tomatoes (15 oz cans); Cereal; Manwich or Sloppy Joe Sauce (15 oz cans)

Non-food items: Size 3, 4, 5, & 6 diapers; Pull Ups; baby wipes; dish detergent

You may also make monetary donations to the food bank by:
1. Making a donation through your giving envelope (Please write “Solanco Food Bank” on the envelope).
2. Send a check directly to Solanco Neighborhood Ministries (write “Food Bank” on the memo link), 355 Buck Road, Quarryville, PA 17566.

Upper Room Devotional

Copies of the September/October devotionals are available at the Church Office or on the Welcome Center.

USPS Update

The postal service has asked that all correspondences sent to Ascension should use the P.O. Box address:
Ascension Lutheran Church
P.O. Box 635
Willow Street, PA 17584

Bridge of Hope

Churches Respond. Homelessness Ends. Hope Begins.

Ascension has been Neighboring a family since the Spring of 2024. All rental assitance contributions will be directed to assist our Neighboring Family. Please label your offering envelope “BOH rental assistance.” Thank you to everyone who continues to make a gift!

If you feel called to assist the Neighboring Group in any way, please contact the pastor. Thank you to our current group of Dee, Elena, Diane, Linda, and Pastor Maureen (with our additional helpers Rand and Sara)!

Water Street Mission Collection

If you would like to make an in-kind donations to the “Needs List” at WSM, Ascension will be collecting the following items for September (please place items in the designated box): Lysol Spray, Disinfectant Wipes, Tissues (regular and travel sized).

Worship Helpers Needed

Altar Guild: Ascension is seeking one to two additional volunteers to assist with Sunday altar guild needs. The commitment is about 15 minutes before and 15 minutes after the worship service to set-up and clean-up Holy Communion.
Assisting Ministers: Assisting ministers help lead the weekly services. We are seeking additional volunteers for the Saturday evening service (Please note: Saturday evening assistants prepare and clean up the altar for Holy Communion)
Weekly Greeters: Lists for the Saturday and Sunday services can be found on the Welcome Center. Please sign up on the date listed and arrive approximately 15-20 minutes before the service. Greeters welcome worship attendees and point to information for visitors.

Mowing Teams and Gardeners

If you have any interest in joining a mowing team or volunteering to care for a garden bed, please contact the pastor.

Ascension Academy Concert Series

The next concert in the 2024-2025 Ascension Academy Concert Series will be the Heritage Chorale on Sunday, December 8th at 4:00 p.m.

Email Blast

If you would like to be placed on our weekly email blast, please contact the church office via telephone or email.

Ascension Lutheran Church

Willow Street, PA

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