Office Hours

Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. – noon

Friday: 9:00 a.m. – noon

If you plan to stop by the office, please call first to make sure someone is present.  The office number is: 717-464-5683.

Christmas Announcements

“Happy Birthday, Jesus!” event will be held on Sunday, December 7th following worship.  Sign up on the bulletin board if you plan to attend and/or bring food.  We will have a time of fellowship, crafts, and rock painting.  

Poinsettia order forms are available on the Welcome Center.  Please return them to the church by Sunday, December 7th.

Please note the time changes for 2025.  Worship will be held at 1:30, 4:00, and 8:00 p.m.

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, November 20th from 5:30-6:00 p.m.  Menu: Roasted Chicken, potatoes, corn, roll, and dessert. (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).

Men’s Group

The Men’s Group will resume their monthly meetings on December 6th. Cooking begins at 7:30 a.m.; breakfast at 8:30 a.m.

Lydia Circle

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

The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, December 2nd at 7:00 p.m.  The group will make Christmas crafts for Magnolia Manor.  The group will then meet on December 6th (Saturday) to host a part for the residents of Magnolia Manor (more details to come).

Tenfold Collections:Shampoo, Conditioner, Laundry Detergent

Giving Tree: Lydia Circle will be holding its annual Giving Tree Collection.  You are welcome to donate hats, scarves, gloves, mittens, and socks.  These gifts will be distributed to local communities.  The Giving Tree will start on November 22 and 23. 

Fostering Hope – Lancaster

Fostering Hope, a ministry which serves the needs of foster children in the foster care system, launched its new closet site at Ascension Lutheran Church.

Angel Tree Collection

From November 8th through December 1st, Ascension will sponsor an Angel Tree collection for Fostering Hope. Choose a tag from the tree (in narthex); purchase the clothing item and/or Wishlist item on the tag; return the item(s) with the tag attached by December 1st.  For more information, contact Fostering Hope at their email (click here).  

Lutheran World Relief

Please keep in your prayers the people of Jamaica following Hurricaine Melissa. 

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 coincide with our intergenerational “Happy Birthday, Jesus” event on Sunday, December 7yh.  You are welcome to stay for some light refreshments, or join us for the event!

Would you consider being a host/hostess for one of our upcoming Fellowship Hours? The 2026 sign up will be posted soon.  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.

Blood Drive

Ascension holds quarterly blood drives throughout the year.  The next blood drive will be held at Ascension on Wednesday, December 3rd 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! 

Click here to schedule an appointment! 

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

Devotional Materials

Copies of the Upper Room devotionals for  November/December are available at the Church Office or on the Welcome Center.

Devotions for Lent will be available on the weekend of March 1 and 2.

USPS Mailing Address

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

Adventurer Newsleter

Thenext issue of the Adventurer will be a January/February edition.  Please email your articles to the church office by Thursday December 4th. 

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.

Water Street Mission 

If you would like to make an in-kind donations to the “Needs List” at WSM, Ascension will be collecting the following items for November (please place items in the designated box): Toothpaste, Toothbrushes, Ora-gel, Q-tips

You may also make a donation to Water Street Mission by clicking here.

Bridge of Hope

Churches Respond. Homelessness Ends. Hope Begins.

The Neighboring family has graduated from the program and we commend them for their hard work!  Thank you for your support throughout the past year!  

You may still make gifts for rental assistance – they will be donated to the general rental assistance fund.  Please label your offering “BOH Rental Assistance.”