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Youth 9th-12th Grade in the fall of 2024
 
Anticipated Costs: $1,375/person (w/out food/activities)
 
September 24th @ 11:30 a.m. - Interested parents & youth meet with Pastor Julie at Ascension.
 
Informational Meeting & Sign Up
for Adults / Youth / Family
October 15, 2023
1:00 p.m.
@ Zion Freeland
545 7th St, Freeland, MI 48623
 
Registration Form (here)
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.
Worship Schedule with Ascension
Worship In-person
Sunday's at 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. 
Wednesday's at 7 p.m.
 
Children's Church during the 10:30 a.m. service
Worship will be recorded and published through
YouTube for participating later.
Grief Support Group
A support group to help you move through the grief process

Ascension has a Grief Support Group. The group meets at the church on Mondays at 10:30 a.m. They began following a program called GriefShare on July 24th. Contact the church office if you have any questions about joining the group and/or when their next program begins.

A GriefShare support group is a safe, welcoming place where people understand the  difficult emotions of grief. Through this 13-week group, you’ll discover what to expect in the days ahead and what’s “normal” in grief. Since there are no neat,  orderly stages of grief, you’ll learn helpful ways of coping with grief, in all its unpredictability—and gain solid support each step of the way.

Wellness Warriors
 

We will continue to meet every Tuesday at 6:15 p.m. We are flexible with the exercise based on the abilities of those who attend each week.  The goal is to move and support each other!  Come check us out!

Questions? Contact Kris Friend (989) 245-6446 or Rita Hendrickson (989) 482-0271.

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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
Online Worship
September 3, 2023-Our service was not recorded, enjoy service from Faith Lutheran Church (here)
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
 
Children’s Church is on summer break and will return in September 2023.
 
Please join us Sunday mornings at 10:30am for a Children’s Message before the weekly readings.
Middle School Youth
Confirmation
A new Confirmation Class will begin in September 2023.  If you have student 6th grade or older who would like to begin class, please contact Pastor Julie Bailey at pr_julie@sbcglobal.net
High School Youth
Our Youth are beginning to prepare for the 2024 Youth Gathering in New Orleans. 
 
A fundraising opportunity that is available is returning pop cans that are donated.  Remember you get 1/2 of the amount in your account and 1/2 goes into the Youth general fund.  Every little bit adds up.
Sign up on the kiosk at church!
Sunday Bible Study
At 9:15 A.M. and Sunday at 6:30 p.m. on Zoom
“How Lutherans Interpret the Bible”
 

Zoom: (click here)

Sept 24 Handout:  Handout 3 – Interpreting Scripture

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 reading Acts:
ALL ARE WELCOME!

MARTHA  TO  MARY  WOMENS’  BIBLE  STUDY

Sep-Dec and Mar-May on Monday Evenings
Millions have been captivated by this brilliant teacher’s highly energetic style, unforgettable illustrations, and laugh-out-loud humor. Now you can join Howard Hendricks as he demonstrates how to understand and apply God’s Word for yourself. He walks you step-by-step through his model for Bible study-observation, interpretation, and application. Your experience in Scripture will never be the same.
 
Our Mary to Martha Women’s Bible Study 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.
 
This study starts on September 11th at 6:00 p.m.—in the Digging Dunes Room
 
Book is $10 (cash or check payable to Ascension). A grant has been received that will cover the DVD series and half the cost of the books. If you have any questions about the study or the group, contact Joyce Richardson at 989-274-6787 by calling or texting.

Sign up by calling or texting Joyce Richardson 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. 
2023
 
2022

Forms for Membership

 
 

Endowment Applications (due March 31 each year)

 

Education Forms

 

Youth Registration Forms

 

Special Service Forms and Procedures

 
 

 

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
September 1st – Registration for Charge due (form here)
September 15th – Payment for Charge due
 
Additional information regarding events can be found in the monthly newsletter
Also click on our calendar

Ascension Lutheran Church

 
 
 

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 youngest daughter to volleyball, band, and school activities. She also attends band and music performances at Central Michigan University for her oldest daughter. She occasionally carves out time for her passion of scrapbooking.

Ascension Lutheran Church

Ascension Lutheran Church
8695 Gratiot Road
Saginaw, MI  48609
Phone: +1 (989) 781-2170
Email: ascensionlc@sbcglobal.net
 
 
               
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Ascension Lutheran Church Blog
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