Ascension Lutheran Church
8695 Gratiot Road
Saginaw, MI 48609
(989) 781-2170
ascensionlc@sbcglobal.net
Office Hours - Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Mission: As an open and progressive congregation, we boldly make Christ's vision known.
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. Worship will be posted online 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.
Preschool and Elementary Youth Children’s Church/Sunday School
Weekly during the
10:30 a.m. worship service
(September – May)
The youth, 4 years old through 5th grade, will begin worship with their families, and after the Children’s Message, be dismissed with their teachers to experience the Word, or message of worship in a more age appropriate way. We will then return to worship as an entire congregation during the peace, so that our youth will still receive Communion/Prayers.
Registration Form (click here)
Middle School Youth
Confirmation
2nd Year Confirmation Classes Begin September 18th
5 p.m.-6 p.m.
If you have a student who is in going into 6th, 7th, or 8th grade in the Fall of 2022, who are ready to confirm their faith, please contact Pastor Julie.
High School Youth
Check back for information soon!
Sunday Morning Bible Study
At 9:15 A.M.
Facing Divisive Issues in the Beloved Community
Beginning on September 11, 2022 our Sunday morning adult class will begin a discussion on Facing Divisive Issues. The group will meet for 7 weeks on Sunday’s at 9:15 a.m. from September 11th through October 16th.
This study is based on an article by Michael Cooper-White from the Living Lutheran magazine in March 2022. We will explore why some issues are off limits or sensitive in the community, how conflict can be a force for positive change, safe discussions, and the polarization of our words. The article can be emailed to you, or you may pick one up at the church. Hope to see many come and join in this needed conversation.
TUESDAY MORNING ADULT
BIBLE STUDY
At 11:00 A.M.
This study will continue to take
place on Zoom.
Contact Pastor Julie for the Zoom link.
We are currently reading:
Isaiah
ALL ARE WELCOME!
MARTHA TO MARY WOMENS’ BIBLE STUDY
September thru May on Monday Evenings
The Mary to Martha Monday Women’s Bible Study will begin on Monday, September 12, 2022 from 6:00-7:30 p.m. at Ascension. The study is, “No More Holding Back”, written by Kat Armstrong. Kat urges women to wholeheartedly love the Lord beyond our heart and soul, as well as with our mind and strength. If you have ever felt challenged or insecure following your dreams, or in your career, or in your personal pursuit of God, this is your study. Cost for the 6-week study is $8.00 for the participant book.
While new to our group, Kat Armstrong is a popular speaker, author, Bible teacher, and podcast host. She holds a Master of Christian Education from Dallas Theological Seminary. Kat and her husband Aaron, and their son live in Texas.
Mary to Martha is open to women of all ages, and stages of faith, members & 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. You may sign up on the Kiosk or text/call Joyce Richardson so we may order the appropriate number of participant books.
If you have any questions, please contact Joyce by calling or texting at 989-274-6787. All women are welcome!
A previous study; 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
Youth Registration Forms
Endowment Applications (due March 31 each year)
Miscellaneous Forms
RaiseRight (formerly SCRIP) – Order Form
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.
Events
Also 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 graduated in 2022 from SVSU with a Masters in Social Work. She resides in rural Saginaw County with her husband, 4 active boys, 3 snuggly cats, and 2 rambunctious dogs. Jennifer is a certified Registered Piano Technician. She spends her free time fostering dogs and cats, singing in her car while chauffeuring her boisterous boys around town, and camping any time she can. Jennifer began her time as Ascension’s staff musician 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