Current Events at Ascension
ALL SAINTS SUNDAY
In holy baptism God makes saints out of sinners. In holy communion God forgives the sins of all the saints. These are God’s perfectly free gifts to all the saints! In worship this week we give thanks for all the saints “who from their labors rest.” At this celebration of saints we especially remember the saints among us who have completed their baptismal journey in the past year: Beverly Agin, John McCauley, and Judy Rismiller, giving thanks for their lives among us and for their rest in God. After you leave the communion table, you are invited to light a candle to honor the memory of all loved ones who have died.
ELECTION DAY
While our church will never advise you on whom to elect or how to decide on issues, I will always remind you to approach the important privilege of voting in prayer and careful consideration for how your selections will reflect God’s will for the world. Consider this advice from Paul to the Roman church (14:19): “Let us then pursue what makes for peace and mutual upbuilding.”
ADVENT
We are just about a month away from Advent, when we will light to candles of our Advent wreath each week until Christmas. These candles give us a visual reminder of how close it is to Jesus’s birthday. Their blue color brings to mind the hope of the season: they remind us that even in dark December, Jesus, the light of the world, will overcome the world’s darkness. This year I’m inviting you to self-nominate to light the advent wreath. You and/or your family will come to the front of the church early in the service, offer a brief prayer, and light the special candle(s) for that day. Please let Pastor Jodi know if you’d like to participate and if you’d like a specific Sunday (Nov. 30th, Dec. 7th, 14th, or 21st). All are welcome, and first come, first scheduled.
Saturday, November 1
Piano Recital (outside event) 2:30 pm
Sunday, November 2 All Saints Sunday
Confirmation, 11:30 am
Tuesday, November 4
One Heart, 9:30 am
Worship and Music Committee Meeting, 7:00 pm
Wednesday, November 5
Infinite Breath Yoga, 4:00 pm
Sunday, November 9
Adult Faith Formation: Heartfelt Tidbits, 9:00 am
Wednesday, November 12
Wheel of Friendship Meeting, 10:00 am
Thursday, November 13
Cincinnati ELCA Pastors Gathering, 9:30 am
Saturday, November 15
Tikkun Farm Work Day, 9:00 am
Tuesday, November 18
One Heart, 9:30 am
Council Meeting, 7:00 pm
Wednesday, November 19
Infinite Breath Yoga, 4:00 pm
Wine and the Word, 7:00 pm
Tuesday, November 25
Healing Christ Ministry, 1:00 pm
Sunday, November 30: Advent Begins