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April 2015 Volume 17 Issue 4
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Ascension Lutheran Church, 1479 Morse Road, Columbus, Ohio 43229
A convenient alternative to writing checks for your offering
If you’re writing checks and preparing offering envelopes, you may find it more convenient to give online. In a few short minutes, you can set up a donation that will process automatically on a recurring basis. Recurring donations are convenient and will provide Ascension with much needed consistent support throughout the year. Ascension members
who are already enrolled in this program are finding that it works very well. Contact Ed
or Marge Finley, Bev Cook-Finley, or the church office for further details. There is no
requirement that you be enrolled for any particular amount of time, and it’s quick to
change if circumstances warrant that.
DID YOU KNOW?
Our church has a wonderful cleaning service run by Sam and Rose Boateng. Their generous financial help to our congregation was announced at our annual meeting, but in case you missed
that, the finance team wants you to know about it. Sam and Rose decided they could help our
tight church budget by reducing their fees by $500 per month. What an amazing help that is in
our time of shortfall of offering donations. We thank Sam and Rose for caring so much about Ascension.
Invitation to Finance Meetings
As you know from the annual meeting and 2015 budget, Ascension needs to carefully monitor spending this year and encourage fundraising to help with our income. Ascension’s Finance Ministry Team
VERY MUCH wants more input and involvement from congregational members. Consider joining the
team. Meetings are on a Thursday at 6:30 p.m. They are scheduled for the Thursday that precedes
the next Church Council meeting (which is always the second Tuesday of the month). If you can spare
some time and wish to help carefully manage our church funds, you are invited to join us. You will be
heartily welcomed! If you have questions, feel free to contact the chairperson, Bev Cook-Finley, or the
vice-chair, Sam Boateng. Either of them would be most happy to speak with you.
YOUR 2015 GIVING ENVELOPES—Pick up your box of Giving Envelopes at
the back of the Sanctuary today!! Your box will be found under
alphabetical order. If you cannot find your box, please write your name,
address and telephone number on the sheet provided at the Giving
Envelope table. — Allan Hiscox
Update on Ascension’s Financial Situation
It is the desire of the finance committee to keep the congregation informed periodically
concerning Ascension’s 2015 financial status.
At this time, spending (although being carefully controlled and staying mostly within the
budget) is exceeding income by almost $20,000. At this time last year that negative difference was almost $34,000.
The overall offering for the year is up about $11,000. That is a positive sign as the downward trend in offering last year was significant. It is important to note, however, that this report includes two significant, large gifts that are particular families’ gifts for the year.
The following are more specific figures:
Total Income
1/01/2014-2/28/2014
$52,156.92
1/01/2015-2/28/2015
$62,237.64
Total Expenses
1/01/2014-2/28/2014
$86,026.21
1/01/2015-2/28/2015
$82,096.93
If you have any questions regarding this information, feel free to contact Steven Boring,
Bev Cook-Finley, or Sam Boateng.
Ascension’s approved 2015 budget includes $10,000 of income needed from fundraising.
If you have ideas or are willing to help plan an activity, please let those same people
named above know…or consider saying “yes” when a church member asks you to assist in a
fundraising event.
You could also consider joining the finance committee to support our efforts in
closely monitoring Ascension’s financial status. Your participation would be
appreciated.
Message from Pastor Tim
JESUS IS ALIVE!
YEAH JESUS!
COSI is currently showing the movie JERUSALEM at the National Geographic Giant Screen Theater.
It’s likely that a church outing will be planned for people wanting to go as a group. On the huge
screen you get to see a Palm Sunday procession coming into Jerusalem. You get to see a group of
pilgrims following the Stations of the Cross on Good Friday. And you get to see the Easter Vigil
at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. There are candles everywhere filling that ancient church with
Easter light. Some of the huge candles look more like torches. (This movie takes you to places and
events in Jerusalem that are not regularly filmed.)
After celebrating Lent, and walking with Jesus through Holy Week, I love to hear the Hallelujah’s
sounding again, and the Easter refrain – Christ is Risen. He is risen indeed. As Lent took us through
40 days (Actually 46 counting the Sundays in Lent) the Easter season will take us through 40 days up
until Ascension, or 50 days up to Pentecost Sunday. Traditionally we have made more focus on the
Lenten of the stories of Jesus appearing to his disciples after he has been raised from the dead, like
on April 12 we will again hear of Jesus meeting his frightened and grieving disciples behind locked
doors, and showing them his wounded hands and side. We get to join the disciples as they have
some aha moments, when much of what Jesus said and did before his death now makes more
sense. We get to hear Jesus preparing his disciples for their mission. (The word ‘apostle’ means one
who is sent out.) Jesus speaks about the Holy Spirit whom he is about to send. Really we could say
that the Holy Spirit is like the continuing presence of the risen Jesus. Jesus has ascended to heaven,
but through the Holy Spirit is also very much present on earth. I’m praying that we will again hear
and sense that we are Jesus’ sent people, his people in mission. We have a purpose in making Jesus
known as those first disciples did. And even if we never live away from Columbus, we are sent
people; sent to our family, sent to work friends and colleagues and acquaintances and strangers as
Jesus’ ambassadors. We are his agents of forgiveness and Shalom. Our calling includes praying for
enemies, and building bridges wherever possible. We will also be having a Ministry Fair in the Easter
Season – on April 26 – and will again get to see some of the ways of serving in and through our
church.
Jesus sends you.
Pastor Tim.
KEEP THESE DATES:
Ministry Fair at Ascension – Sunday April 26th.
Watoto Children’s Choir from Uganda – hosted by the Swahili worshipping community at
Gethsemane Lutheran Church on Tuesday evening – May 12th.
 Cantor Connection – big hymn singing event at Ascension on Sunday evening – June 14th.
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Worship begins at 7:00pm
HOLY WEEK EASTER SUNDAY 2015 SCHEDULE OF SERVICES
Palm Sunday March 29 Regular Worship Services &
7:00 PM Northland Churches Ecumenical Service
Maundy Thursday April 2 @ 7:30 PM
Good Friday
April 3 @ 7:30 PM
EASTER SUNDAY SERVICES:
Sunrise Service @ 6:45 AM
Easter Breakfast @ 7:45 AM
Easter Egg Hunt at 10.30 AM in Serenity Park
Traditional Service @ 9:00 AM
Contemporary Service @ 11:15 AM in the Sanctuary
EASTER PANCAKE BREAKFAST
AN ASCENSION TRADITION!
Volunteers are needed to make the Easter Breakfast a delicious
and fun event. Set-up, cooks and servers and clean-up helpersYOU are needed! (any amount of time). Or could you bring a
breakfast casserole or sweet treat (donuts, rolls) or a bottle of juice?
Pancakes, sausage and coffee will be provided. Please let the
church office know if you can help or call Dave/Robin Kern with
questions 337-1994 (home). Thanks!
APRILSCRIPTURE READINGS
April 5—Mark 16L1-8
April 12—John 20:19-31
April 19—Luke 24:36b-48
April 26—John 10:11-18
New Addresses—Send a card or chatty letter to your friends who are transitioning into
wellness. For safety and security of all parishioners, please call the Church Office to find new
addresses for those friends you wish to contact.
Baptisms at Ascension
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Owen Lee English was baptized at Ascension on Sunday, March 22, 2015.
Monday Counters April 2015
April 6 —Roger Metz, Tom Huss, Joe Riggs
April 13, 20, 27, May 4—Roger Metz, Sandy Nicholson, Carol Silness
Message from Vicar Austin
The Future of the Church
I have always been a firm believer that the youth are one of the most important
aspects of the Church. As much as I love working with adults in the parish, the youth are the future of
the Church and need a little extra care. If you lose all the youth, the church will eventually die off. This is
not only true for Ascension, but also for every church throughout the world. Keeping this in mind, the
youth committee has been doing a lot of work with the youth in the church these past couple weeks.
On Sunday March 15th the youth went to the Noor Islamic Center in Dublin. We had 13 youth and
four adults attend. Sam, our guide and presenter, walked us through a class they call “Islam 101.” It
was a simple presentation that shared the basics of the Islam faith and what it means to be a Muslim.
He gave a lot of interesting facts and led discussion with the youth. I have to say that the youth were
extremely interested throughout the entire presentation and asked great questions. Not only do they
now have a better understanding of a popular religion, it allowed our youth to come together and make
memories. For example, while watching their prayer service, one of our youth turned to me and said
“Hey, I know that boy!” She will be able to better talk to that young man and overtime, through open
dialog, build a better relationship with him. She is able to discuss what she experienced and compare it
to what he feels about Islam and the Muslim faith. Growth comes from learning and being open minded
to things that might be outside ones comfort zone.
It is good for our youth to understand a religion that their peers are affiliated. I believe the same
is true for adults. Just the other day I started the dialog with the Noor Islamic Center about setting up a
second visit, but this time it would be for adults. It is good for us to open that dialog with people of a
different faith. When we hear what they believe, we can start to truly form what we believe. You never
know what you actually believe until you are stretched.
At the end of our visit we stopped at Graters to get a scoop of ice cream. As we were enjoying the snack
we debriefed the trip. We all shared something that we did and didn’t like about the tour and
presentation. I followed that up with a simple question, “If we were to teach a class similar to Islam 101
called Christianity 101, what would we teach?” It allowed the youth to deeply ponder not only what they
heard but what the building blocks of their faith are. I will ask you the same thing. What would you
teach in Christianity 101? What are the most essential parts of your faith in Christ?
The youth are the future of the Church, but that doesn’t mean we all don’t need to stretch
ourselves daily. No matter how old or young we are shaping the future of the Church. I hope that you will
open yourself enough to join us when we travel back to the Noor Islamic Center. The youth loved it and I
know you will too.
Peace and blessings upon you all,
Vicar Austin
SERENITY PARK BRICKS
A wonderful way to honor: Your Family, Your Children Who Belong to Ascension and Those Loved Ones
Who Have Passed to Glory — The Serenity Park Bricks Project—We are now taking orders and have information
and envelopes on the back table about Midwest Engraving for engraved bricks. Please consider your
participation in this thoughtful, loving and lasting project. Look for order blanks and envelopes at each service.
Each brick will cost $50 and can take up to three lines of text, 20 characters – including spaces – per line.
Symbols can be added at an additional cost of $8 and will replace five spaces on the line where they are
entered. Midwest Engraving has a variety of symbols available – check with Kathleen Addlesperger at 2268315 for a sampling.
Cutoff date for ordering bricks will be Easter Sunday. After the order is placed, it will take about eight
weeks until delivery. Once the bricks are installed, we can schedule a dedication ceremony.
Serenity Park Bricks
Order Form
LASER ENGRAVED BRICKS
Laser Engraving is produced on clay bricks The combination of computer and
high power laser light enables us to engrave highly detailed graphics. The intense laser light turns the engraved surface to a glass. The result is a very detailed image that is permanently apart of the brick, even with the surface of the
brick.
To order one or more bricks for you, your family, friends, and other loved ones,
please fill in the form below. Each brick will cost $50 and can take up to three
lines of text, 20 characters – including spaces – per line. Symbols can be added
at an additional cost. Print clearly in upper and lower case. The typeface will
be the same as this copy.
Name
Address
_______________
____________________
City, State, Zip
Phone #
$
enclosed
Please make checks payable to Ascension, with “Bricks”
in the memo line.
Inscription
Meeting Youth Pastor Ippy
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Prayer List
PRAYER REQUEST LIST -- Health Concerns - Church Members: Linda Barker, Lisa Billing, Debbie Drumm,
Jan Engel, Rocky Evans, Eric Freece, Fred Helser, Ruth Ann Helser, Pastor Ron Huff, Jean Johnston,
Howard Kerchner, Jodi Lewis, Kathy McDaniel, Emily McWhirter, Tom Meiser, Joan Miller, Marilyn Myszko,
Joretta Niswender, Brenda Noe, Matthew Olsen, Margaret Owens, Ray Patten, Pat Papadapoulos,
Becky Stamm, Paul Weaver, Frank Webster, Bill Warren, Helen Grace Weaver, Michael White;
The following members are being visited regularly by our Shepherds: Marian Acton, Janet Arnold,
Brenda Burkett, Mira Caldwell, Roger Cockrell, Chuck Cozad, Ruth Cummings, Linda Dieball, Lori Engler,
Dolly Hartung, Anna Hudgins, Ruth Hughes, Joe & Ruby Koenig, Katie Machmer, Dora Munro, Lilly Nyrop,
Art Peterson, Mary Priest, Jim & Shirley Putnam, Ed & Toini Reese, Marilyn Sullivan.
Health Concerns-Friends and Relatives of Church Members: With their consent, submit names on the following list:
Jean Abele-Mother of Jack & Pat Abele
Warren Abele-Brother of Jack & Pat Abele
Carylin Akers—Friend of Suzanne Didszuhn
Lecia Altom—Mother of Deanna Stevenson
Anthony Andrus-Friend of Allan and Cindy Hiscox
Annetta Arris-Mother of Sara Smith
David Bagaley -Brother of Joan Miller
Dorothy Balthasar—Mother of Sharla White
Barbara Barker-Friend of Suzanne Didszuhn
Lois Beekman—Frank & Jean Agriesti
Joyce Blue-Friend of Shirlie Gorman
Chris Burch-Friend of Sharla White
Terry Burwell—Friend of Frank & Jean Agriesti
Walt Cruise—Brother-in-law of Kathryn Vogley
Lester DeVoe-Friends of Suzanne Didszuhn
Lola Dixon-Mother of Carol Dixon
Becky Drake-Friend of Suzanne Didszuhn
George Finch-Friend of Allan & Cindy Hiscox
Barbara Fleischer—Friend of Jan & Ken Reisch
Joan Forrest—Friend of Barbara Engler
Cecil Gillingham—Friend of Cindy & Allan Hiscox
Agnes Gray-Mother of Julie Isaac
Barbara Greer—Mother of Vall Greer
Donald Honaker-Husband of Dottie Honaker
Ivory Isaac-Alumna of Ascension Preschool
Lois Juckett-Mother of Ginnie Schaffer
Michael Kingery —Friend of Christine Rudin
Stephanie Leisten—Daughter of Brenda Burkett
Donald & Chris Leiter—Brother//Sister-in-law of
Glorene Shenberger
Judith Lewison—Mother of James Lewison
Barbara & Roger Mendenhall
—Friends of Allan & Cindy Hiscox
Jessie Miller—Sister-in-law of Myron Miller
Wendy Miller-Engel—Daughter of Joan Miller
Megan O’Connor—Friend of Shirlie Gorman
Melvin Parks—Friend of Joanne Katonak
Bill Pentermann
—Brother-in-law of Chuck & Marion Reese
Angelia Perrie—Friend of Debbie Grant
Loni Quick—Daughter of Tom & Peggy Dlusky
Margaret Renner —Aunt of Diane Loomis
Heidi Rothheim—Friend of Ingrid Robb
Sam Schacht-Nephew of Beth Maston
Thomas Schaber-Brother of Shirlie Gorman
Jennifer Stohr - Daughter of Terry & Sandra Stohr
Dave Strawers—Friend of Barbara Naumoff
Patricia Sulser-Sister of Kathryn Vogley
Mary Frenz Taylor—friend of Joan Miller
Peg Tigner-Friend of Suzanne Didszuhn
Jacque Tilley-Brother-in-law of Russell Watts
Bob Vogel—Friend of Debbie & Eric Freese
Earlene Waldron-Mother of Sandra Mollett
Joe Waldron-Father of Sandra Mollett
Jerry Weekly-Friend of Suzanne Didszuhn
Cora May Workman-Friend of Suzanne Didszuhn
Alan White-Brother-in-Law of Sharla White
Ellie Whitfield-Grand niece of Beth Maston
Frieda Yeager -Mother-in-law of Sharla White
Wehrle Family
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Sunday
M onday
Tues day
April 2015
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6: 45 AM S unr ise S erv ice-S P
7: 45 AM E aster Breakfast
9: 00 AM Traditional Worship
10: 10 AM Fellowship Hour-AR
10: 30 AM E aster E gg Hunt
11: 15 AM Contemporary
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10: 10 AM Fellowship Hour-AR
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10: 10 AM Fellowship Hour-AR
11: 15 AM Contemporary
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P M Cub S cout Mtg-AR
P M Boy S couts-AH
P M S A-ConfRm FR Chr
10: 30 AM S tff Mtg-AL
7: 00 P M - 9: 00 P M A.A.--AH
7: 30 P M Worship/Music
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P M - 8: 00 P M S A-FR
P M Cub S cout Mtg-AR
P M Boy S couts-AH
P M S A-ConfRm FR Chr
10: 30 AM S tff Mtg-AL
7: 00 P M - 9: 00 P M A.A.--AH
7: 30 P M Chur ch Council-CR
P M - 8: 00 P M S A-FR
P M Cub S cout Mtg-AR
P M Boy S couts-AH
P M S A-ConfRm FR Chr
10: 30 AM S tff Mtg-AL
7: 00 P M Christian E d Mtg-AL
7: 00 P M Debor ah Circle
7: 00 P M - 9: 00 P M A.A.--AH
P M - 8: 00 P M S A-FR
P M Cub S cout Mtg-AR
P M Boy S couts-AH
P M S A-ConfRm FR Chr
10: 30 AM S tff Mtg-AL
7: 00 P M S hepherd Meeting-AL
7: 00 P M - 9: 00 P M A.A.--AH
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8: 15 P M Hand Bell - CR
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9: 30 AM Bible Studies-AR
9: 30 AM - 11: 30 AM Cr afty Hands-AL
7: 00 P M - 8: 15 P M Choir
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Sunday Education Buffet
April 2015
10:15 to 11:05 a.m.
Christian education is at the very heart of the church.
www.elca.org/Growing-In-Faith/Discipleship/Christian-Education.aspx
Adult Entrees
Challenging Conversations”— with Pastor Tim and visiting speakers in Acton Hall.
Over the past couple of years Pastor Peter Marty has been writing a study guide for the monthly national Lutheran magazine called “Challenging Conversations” These have been used for the past few
months in the Wednesday morning bible study group. They really have got some great conversations
going. Pastor Tim will use these guides to get into the various topics, and provide some teaching with
them. There will be some time for discussion around the tables, and for sharing in the large
group.
Coffee Fellowship with Ingrid Robb —Assembly Room
Stop for a few minutes and get a coffee and a snack to take to your favorite class or stay longer and visit with friends.
Confirmation with Vicar Austin English, Laura Knutson, Stephanie Neff —Confirmation Room
This is the class for 6th , 7th and 8th graders to learn what it means to be a Christian and a member of Ascension.
Children’s Menu
Martin Luther once asked, “What do we older folks live for if not for the care of the young, to teach and train them?” The
importance he placed on education has remained a hallmark of the Lutheran church for centuries, and is truly part of our
calling.
Age 3 through 5th grade
Sunday Adventure with Pat Abele & Leigh Leonard—Opening in the Sanctuary
God Gathers His People.
Join us often and invite your friends to gather with God's people. Parents- Check the specials board posted near the church
entrances so you can find your child at the end of class. Contact Pat Abele to volunteer to help with Sunday Adventure.
Cherubs (preschoolers) meet with Diane Loomis in room 2 after the opening
Nursery
The nursery is staffed by experienced workers and is available for infants and preschoolers from 9 until 11:15 a.m.. It is
located in the south hallway.
IF YOU WANT A CD OF THE 9 AM SERVICE ON A GIVEN SUNDAY and there are none in the church office,
please contact Dave Holtzapple at 614-262-7389. He will provide you with a CD of the 9:00 AM service.
THURSDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY
THURSDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY
March 26 – early June—-9:30- 11:30 a.m. every Thursday in the Assembly Room
We will be studying the Book of Isaiah, Chapters 40 – 66, using Encountering the Book of Isaiah by
Bryan Beyer as our study guide. If you need to purchase this study guide, please call Ginnie Schaffer
at 888-3843 or Nancy Olsen at 459-1882 for more information.
Everyone is welcome! Come and check this out!
ASCENSION LUTHERAN CHURCH
(Bible - Basic instruction before leaving earth)
STUDY GROUPS, TIMES & LOCATIONS
GROUP #1
Meeting, every Thursday morning: 9:30 – 11:00AM,
Hosted at Ascension Choir Room, Sept thru May.
Roz Horn, Facilitator
262-0312
Ginnie Schaffer, Facilitator
888-3843
GROUP #2 Meeting once per month with alternating hosts @ 7:00-8:30pm. If interested in joining this
group, contact Curt Skarloken at number and address given at the bottom of the list.
Scott and Tina Scheer, Alternate Facilitator
268-8689
Host @ 368 Crestview Rd Cols
Carol Dixon & Mark Weber, Alternate Facilitator
Host @ 2868 East Ave Clintonville
GROUP #3 Meeting twice per month on 2nd and 4th Wednesdays @ 7:00-8:30pm
Ken & Jane Wichman, Facilitators & hosts
595-8250 & 562-1664
4916 Heathgate Dr. New Albany, Ohio
Curt Skarloken, Alternate Facilitator
898-7636
GROUP #4 Meeting twice per month on the 1st and 3rd Monday @ 7:00 to 8:30pm
Tom & Peggy Dlusky, Facilitators
785-1799 Host: 164 Green Springs Drive, Cols
If interested in becoming part of this ministry by hosting, facilitating or just to study and share the Word of
God, contact Curt Skarloken at cskarloken@hotmail.com or 614-898-7636 for information.
You Haven’t Been on a Cum Christo Weekend?
You don’t know what you’re missing. Renew your commitment to Christ by making a
Cum Christo weekend. The transformative Cum Christo weekend brings adults from
Catholic, Orthodox and Protestant churches together for a 3-day workshop in Christian
leadership and living. The next Women’s weekend will be held April 16 - 19, 2015. It’s
never too early to plan. For additional information or for an application please contact
Andy and Sara Smith at (614) 262-9963 or leftys2@columbus.rr.com or
ajsmith@columbus.rr.com. Visit the Cum Christo website atwww.cumchristo.org. Future weekends in 2015 include the Men’s October 1 – 4, 2015, and the Women’s November 12-15, 2015.
Preschool Happenings———————--Mary Lynne Magnacca
Hello April, Bunnies and Butterflies! We love when April arrives because this also
means that winter is becoming just a memory. We begin our month with our Spring
Classroom Parties and our Spring Break! We just want to think Spring!! On Friday,
April 17th, we will hold our annual Spring Fun Day as we welcome Metro Parks to
ALP. They will present the program
"Insects and Butterflies". This is so exciting because just a week or so later our
caterpillars are scheduled to arrive. The children always love to watch the
transformation from caterpillar to butterfly right in their very own classroom. The
Columbus Zoo will be visiting us on Wednesday, April 29th to present "Talk with the
Animals". We love when they visit and we are hoping that they bring Gracie the Fancy
Chicken with them. She is
adorable!!
Open Enrollment for the 2015-2016 Preschool year is in full swing.
Registration information is available on the table in the Preschool Lobby as well as on
the counter in the church office. School tours can be scheduled by contacting the
school office at 268-2010.
Join Cub Scouts. All boys in first through fifth grades are encouraged to join
Ascension’s Cub Scout Pack. We meet on Monday evenings 6:30—7:30 PM in the
Assembly Room.
Phone 614-262-5094 • Fax: 614-300-1129
E-Mail: helpinghandsfreeclinic@hotmail.com
Website: www.helpinghandsfreeclinic.org
APRIL CLINIC DATES: April 9 – 10 – 23* 24; TB Test – April 8 and 22
Library News and Reviews—April 2015
Cym Schmidt-Budd
NEW GUIDELINES FOR DONATING BOOKS TO THE LIBRARY:
We are a specialized library dealing with religious, inspirational, and educational materials.
Donations must follow these guidelines.
Donations must be clean and in good condition.
Before a donation will be accepted it must be preapproved by the librarian. Please leave a
list of titles & their conditions in the Library mailbox in the church office.
PRETEEN & TEEN SECTION:
I have been weeding this section. Many of these books are in “new” condition. However, they were
purchased in the 80’s and 90’s and were never checked out. I’ve skimmed & read some of these
books. Many seem unrealistic & a bit out dated (often written before cell phones and computers
became common) for preteens & teens of our time. However, I would appreciate your input. In the
next few months, if you would like to look at these books & give me your impressions, It would be
most appreciated.
T-Bone Trouble by Nancy Simpson Levene is a chapter book for children between the ages of
seven and ten. It’s theme is gossip and how it can hurt people. Because of the untruthful gossip that
Melissa spreads about Alex (Please note the reader is not told what the gossip is until the end of the
book), many of Alex’s classmates won’t even talk to her. The story is disjointed as it follows Alex and
her friends through comic situations.
Brief Advice & Referral Legal Clinic
Do you have legal questions?
Local attorneys are available
to answer your legal questions without charge
from 5:30—7:30 PM
1st WEDNESDAY of each month at
Ascension Lutheran Church—The Haimerl Center
1421 Morse Rd, North Columbus 43229
Brought to the Northland Community by
The Legal Aid Society of Columbus
(614) 224-8374
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LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES FOOD PANTRY
Our schedule for working at the Food Pantry for 2015 is: Wednesday, April 8th
We arrive at the Food Pantry (Frebis and Champion Aves, Columbus) at 10 am and
work until 2:30 pm. We help in giving clients needed groceries and other items. We
bring our own lunch/drink and enjoy a day of fellowship and service as Jesus' life gave
us as an example. We are always looking for volunteers to participate in this ministry
to the poor and needy. Any donations of food or household items can be deposited in
the Food Pantry tub located under coat rack by the church office. Please contact
Irene Candy (614 888-2659) for more information and/or transportation to the Food
Pantry.
OUTREACH MINISTRIES PANTRY PROGRAM
Give money to our Teen Program, our Pantry Posse, the first Sunday each month, or place in an envelope in the
offering plate marked LSS Food Pantry. Ascension continues to support our Food Pantry every week. And God bless
our monthly volunteers! Remember Manager Dave Drumm buys food for the shelves with your money for 14¢ a
pound. Every dollar you donate buys over 10 lbs of food or about 3 bags of groceries!!! All donations to LSS, either
cash or checks made out to LSS Food Pantry, help with immediate needs, which change daily.
BASIC RULES FOR DONATIONS Our Food Pantry needs packaged goods like rice, pasta,
raisins, side dishes in boxes and packages to feed families of up to 6-8 people.
Specific Needs:
Tuna and Tuna Helper; Hot Chocolate
Sugar free items for diabetics;
Low sodium canned items
Baby Powder, Shampoo,
Diapers & Wipes
Personal Items:
Deodorant, Kleenex; Toothbrushes and Toothpaste;
Shampoo, Feminine Products ; Hand Soaps,
All kinds of cleaning products
Everyday Needs:
Coffee in small jars (1 or 2 lb cans)
Flour; Canned Fruit and applesauce is
very good to add; Canned veggies (no
green beans or corn); Puddings ; KOOLAID IN SMALL PKGS.
Fruit cups, Pasta and Rice side dishes
like Rice-A-Roni, Noodle-Roni, and
Spaghettios, Macaroni and Cheese;
Tea Bags; Hot oatmeal in pkgs.; Peanut
butter; Chocolate Syrup
Be sure to save the following items that our ladies collect and forward to several Ministries,
where they can be used asap.
1. Pink and White Coupons for Education, which can be found on so many products now in our
grocery which benefit our Local Schools.
2. Please bring your grocery bags, paper and plastic, for the Food Pantry each week.
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REGULARLY SCHEDULED EVENTS:
CHURCH COUNCIL MEETING is held the second Tuesday of each month in
the Cloud Room. If you have a subject or issue you wish to discuss, please contact
Church Council President, Jon Olsen.
FINANCE COMMITTEE will meet the first Thursday before Council Meeting at
6:30 PM each. If you have a subject or issue you wish to discuss, please contact
Finance Committee Chairperson, Bev Cook-Finley.
PROPERTY COMMITTEE MEETING The Property Committee Meetings will be
the first Wednesday of the month starting at 7:00 PM. If you have a subject or issue you
wish to discuss, please contact Property Committee Chairperson, Andy Smith.
THE DISCIPLESHIP TEAM meets on various Sunday mornings between the worship
services. If you have a subject or issue you wish to discuss, please contact Jane or Ken Wichman.
DEBORAH’S CIRCLE — Deborah Circle will meet on Tuesday, April 21, at
7 PM at the home of Ida Ford, 602 E. Cooke Rd. at the corner of Fairoaks Dr.
Ladies will continue their bible study with the April issue of Gather
Magazine. Anyone needing transportation should call Marge, 882-8692. All
ladies are welcome!
MEN’S FELLOWSHIP BREAKFAST meets on the third Saturday of each
month. This is a great time for the men of our church to get together and meet other
church members! Join us Saturday, April 18, 8:00--9:00 AM at TeeJays, northeast
corner of Morse Road and High Street.
CRAFTY HANDS — will meet the 2nd Thursday of the month, on
April 9th, from 9:30—11:30 AM at Ascension in the Adult Lounge. Bring your
projects, or just join the conversation! Give a call to Ruth Segieth
885-8497 or Carol Silness at 846-8326 if you have any questions.
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OUR BRAVE TROOPS—PRAYERS AND CONCERNS —OUR MILITARY FAMILIES
Add or change addresses on this list by contacting the church office at 262-7389.
L. Corp. Paul D. Betts;
SPC George Case
Tech Sgt. Peter Dahlstrom
(son of Jan and Al Dahlstrom)
Captain Robert Douglass Davis
(grandson of Anna Davis)
US Air Force
Sgt. Matthew Engler
(grandson of Lee
and Barbara Engler)
Sgt. Michael Forbes
(nephew of Wayne Post)
EOD Ryan Gilfillan, Navy
(grandson of Pat Turnbull)
Airman Anthony Marrazzi
(son-in-law of John and Leigh Leonard)
Sgt. Grant Mills
SPC Greg Monroe
(friends of Linda Frysinger)
Conor P. O’Rourke, USN
(Son of Kathy McDaniel)
Petty Officer Joe Parker
(grandson of Ruth Parker)
2nd Lt. John Rule
(former member of Ascension)
Tech Sgt. Brett Rutter
(son of Donna Rutter)
Captain Ryan Taylor-Air Force
(grandson of Floyd & Jeanne Taylor)
Del Rio, Texas
Airman 1st Class Scott Taylor
(grandson of Floyd & Jeanne Taylor)
Washington DC
David Tedford-Air Force Reserve
(grand-nephew of Cym Schmidt-Budd)
Captain Joe Ucher
(father of Megan Ucher)
Staff Sgt. Adam Varga
(grandson of Eva Varga)
Master Sergeant—AF Reserve
Stefanie Vogley-Hauck
(Michael and Kathryn Vogley)
Commander Scott Whaley
(nephew of Bill & Carol Warren)
Airman 1st Class Michael F. Whatley;
(grandson of Elizabeth & Richard Vaughn)
1st Sgt. James L. Wise, Jr.
(brother of Jean Liddle)
Sergeant John Parker
(grandson of Ruth Parker)
1C Ian B. Reed
(grandson of Dorothy and Bob Fenton)
If you wish to send a Bear to your loved one in the military, please contact Sandy Baker!
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SERVICE—THANK YOU
Bulletin Helpers Tom Kyre, Sandy Nicholson, Ingrid Robb, Betty Skarloken
Flower Announcements are written by Celeste Schnabel for the Chancel and Altar
Flowers and by Ingrid Robb for the Haimerl Center Flowers.
Parish Records Bev Cook-Finley
Altar Guild AG Chair Phil Lebold, Myron Miller, Barb Cozad, Ingrid Robb,
Celeste Schnabel, Carol Silness, Barbara Summers, Brenda Noe, Kathy McClary,
Sandy Baker, Ida Ford, Robin Kern, Dorothy Fenton, Lois Keck, Jan Dahlstrom,
Jan Reisch, Evie Swanson, Nancy Sheumaker, Peggy Dlusky, Pam Kratzer,
Shirley Scherer, Glorene Shenberger, Deanna Stevenson, Sandy Huss
Librarian Cym Schmidt-Budd
Lectors Steven Boring, Jim Hughes, Tom Huss, David Kern, Robin Kern, Phil Lebold,
Myron Miller, Nancy Olsen, Jon Olsen, Joe Riggs, Dean Soltesz, Barbara Summers
Substitute Lectors Diane Loomis, Nancy Olsen, Curt Skarloken
Ushers Head Usher: Alan Dahlstrom, Orin Sheumaker ; Ushers Ron Althoff,
Alan Dahlstrom, Jim Hughes, Tom Huss, Robin Kern, Chuck Rees, Orin Sheumaker,
Dean Soltesz, Terry Stohr, James Vaughn
Interpreter Pam Huson-Douglas
Chi Rho Volunteers Marilyn Elsea, Tom Kyre, Karen Lashley, Sandy Nicholson,
Ingrid Robb,, Betty Skarloken, Sandra Stohr
Office Volunteers Sandy Baker, Karen Lashley, Sandy Nicholson, Ingrid Robb,
Linda Roy, Betty Skarloken, Sandra Stohr,
CWS Ministry Team Kathleen Addlesperger, Lisa Billing, Tom & Peggy Dlusky,
Buffy Evans, Phil Eyerman, Debi & Mark Garrett, Martha Gostely, Don Grant,
Roger Metz, Myron Miller, Stephanie Neff, Sandy Nicholson,
Ingrid Robb, Scott Scheer, Betty Skarloken, Andy Smith
Publication Deadlines and Policy:
Weekly Worship Bulletins and the NYCU submissions must be in Tuesday by
4:00 PM—Each Week
The Chi Rho—Due Day 1 of each month for the following month
(example–July 1st for the August issue of the Chi Rho)
Pastor Tim Muller
(614) 315-7056
E-mail: Pastortim@insight-bc.com
Vicar Austin English
(316) 680-9245
E-mail: aenglish1399@gmail.com
Jeff Buschman, Campus Manager
Cheryl Lyons, Church Assistant
1479 Morse Road
Columbus, Ohio 43229
E-mail: ascluth@insight-bc.com
Phone:
(614) 262–7389
Fax:
(614) 262-4255
www.ascension-columbus.org
Sunday Services
9:00 a.m. - Traditional
10:10 a.m. - Christian Education
11:15 a.m. - Contemporary
Council Members 2015
Chairs
Vice-Chairs
Discipleship – Ken Wichman
Jane Wichman
Youth and Family—Tina Scheer
Connie Bowling
Property –Andy Smith
Roger Metz
Worship and Music – Chris Rudin
Holly Peiffer
Finance – Bev Cook-Finley
Samuel Boateng
Congregational Life – Ingrid Robb
Karen Lashley
Christian Education – Barbara Summers
Joanne Katonak
Outreach – Kathleen Addlesperger
Treasurer --- Steven Boring
Financial Secretary ----Allan Hiscox
President – Jon Olsen
Vice President—Orin Sheumaker
Endowment and Investment – Ken Wichman
Andy Smith
Tom Dlusky