Worship Schedule with Ascension
Worship In-person- Sunday's at 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday's at 7 p.m.
Worship will be recorded and published through
YouTube for participating later.
We welcome you to Ascension Lutheran Church. We are a congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). We are a community of faith who rely on the power and the teachings of Jesus as we navigate this world and life together. We don’t have all the answers, and we aren’t perfect-and we believe in the one who is! If you are in a close relationship with Jesus, or just beginning to get to know him–Ascension is a place for you to share your journey. Come worship with us. Join us in an event. Come and see.
Worship With Ascension
Bulletins and online worship
Please subscribe to our YouTube channel here. Worship will be posted online early afternoon on Sunday’s or late morning on Monday’s.
Bulletins
All are welcome to worship with us at Ascension. We are part of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America. Our worship tradition means that you are an integral part of our worship–this is not something you watch but that you participate in!
Study of Scripture is an important part of our relationship with Jesus and God’s people
The Nursery is currently unavailable until further notice due to social distancing.
Preschool and Elementary Youth Sunday School/Children’s Church
Youth Sunday School is returning September 19th during the
10:30 a.m. worship service
as “Children’s Church”
Click hereto complete the registration form (which includes additional information)
Middle School Youth
Confirmation Information Meeting via Zoom on September 26th at 6:30 p.m.
All middle school youth and their parents are invited and encouraged to attend. Contact Pastor Julie for the Zoom link.
Sunday Morning Adult Bible Study BEGINS 9/19/2021 AT 9:15 A.M.
Believe – Living the Story of the Bible to Become Like Jesus
Please contact Pastor Julie to get the book and outline of Chapter 1, as well if you have any questions.
If you are able to offset the cost, $5 would be appreciated. But would welcome any and all who would like to walk this journey together!
TUESDAY MORNING ADULT
BIBLE STUDY
BEGINS 9/14/2021 @ 11:00 A.M.
This study will continue to take
place on Zoom.
Contact Pastor Julie for the Zoom link.
We will begin reading from the prophet Habakkuk, a prophet who wrestles with God trying to comprehend God’s actions, or lack thereof in response to all the wickedness and strife he is witnessing.
MARTHA TO MARY WOMENS’ BIBLE STUDY
Ladies, it seems like it has been forever since we last had a Bible study. So, if you’d like to join in with us on this study whether yo
u are new to the group, a past participant, or a current participant-we’d love to see you!
The Martha to Mary Monday Women’s Bible Study will begin on Monday, September 13th from 6:30 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. at Ascension. We will be studying, “The Shelter of God’s Promises”, by Sheila Walsh. The author searches Scripture for what God has promised us, what those promises mean, and how these promises provide the foundation for daily confidence, joy, hope, and shelter. Sheila is a Bible teacher, bestselling author, and cohost of Life Today with James and Betty Robinson. She lives in Dallas, Texas, with her husband, Barry, and son, Christian. Cost for the 10-week study is $8.00 for the participant book.
Martha to Mary is open to women of all ages, and stages of faith, members and non-members, as we seek a closer relationship with our Lord. We know that you’ll be blessed by God’s Word and fellowship with other women, and we’ll be blessed by your presence. Please call or text Joyce Richardson so we may order the appropriate number of participant books. Joyce is also available if you have any questions/or need information regarding the study.
A previous study by the same author as Believe; The Story
The Messenger is a monthly publication of Ascension Lutheran Church that includes the ministry highlights and information about upcoming events.
Forms for Membership
Education Forms
Special Service Forms and Procedures
Endowment Applications (due March 31 each year)
SHARING YOUR GOD GIVEN FAITH AND TALENTS
ONLINE GIVING
Ascension Lutheran Church offers the option to give online through Vanco. Online giving started with one person with a great idea and has grown from there. Online giving can be set on a schedule such as weekly, or monthly or members can give “one time” donations. Click here to sign up or login today!
SHARING YOUR GOD GIVEN FAITH AND TALENTS
Click here to complete our Time & Talents form, letting us know how you might like to serve in our church.
How Can I Serve?
Click here if you would like to find out what options are available to serve in our church. If you have any questions about serving, please feel free to contact Pastor Julie Bailey.
Check back soon for events – or click on our calendar
LEADERSHIP TEAM
Pastor Julie Bailey
Pastor
Pastor Julie began her ministry with Ascension in August 2013. She is a graduate of Trinity Lutheran Seminary in Columbus Ohio, 1999. She is a native of Nebraska and has an ADN and Bachelors Degree in Nursing from the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Prior to serving with Ascension, Pastor Julie served another congregation in Saginaw and as the Assistant to the Bishop for Vocation and Education. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her schnoodle Bailey, cheering on her Cornhuskers, reading, watching TV, and spending time with friends.
Lisa Whelton
Parish Administrator
Lisa is a 1995 graduate of Swan Valley High School where she met her husband Jeff. She obtained her Bachelor of Business Administration degree, majoring in finance from Saginaw Valley State University. She later earned the Certified Financial PlannerTM designation and became a financial advisor. She worked in the financial industry for over 25 years before accepting the Parish Administrator position in the fall of 2020 with the desire to spend more time with her family. Lisa was introduced to Ascension Lutheran Church through Jeff and his family and became a member in 2008. Lisa spends most of her “non-working hours” transporting her two daughters to cheer, dance, music lessons, and school activities, but carves out time occasionally for her passion of scrapbooking.
Jennifer Salowitz
Music Ministry Director
Jennifer, a 2001 graduate of Capac High School, studied piano performance at Northern Michigan University before earning a Bachelor of Arts degree from Saginaw Valley State University, concentrating in psychology. She currently resides in rural Saginaw County with her husband, 4 active boys, 3 snuggly cats, and 2 rambunctious dogs. Jennifer recently obtained certification as a Registered Piano Technician and is a student at Saginaw Valley State University pursuing Social work. She spends her free time fostering dogs and cats, singing in her car while chauffeuring her boisterous boys around town, and volunteering as leadership for Hemlock Cub Scout Pack 3332 and Hemlock Boy Scout Troop 337. Jennifer began her time as Ascension’s staff musician and choral director in the summer of 2017.
Ascension Lutheran Church
8695 Gratiot Road
Saginaw, MI 48609
Saginaw, MI 48609
Phone: +1 (989) 781-2170
Email: ascensionlc@sbcglobal.net
ABOUT ASCENSION’S FELLOWSHIP
We believe that all people are at the same time a saint and a sinner. No matter how hard we try, we will fail to do what we are to do; and we will do things we know we should not. As a community of faith, we believe we are strengthened and encouraged by each other to live out the gospel in every aspect of our lives