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727.447.3469 www.churchofascension.org
Church of AscensionGod is love, & those who abide in love abide in God, & God abides in them. ---1 John 4:16b
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READINGS FROM GOD'S WORD FOR SUNDAY, MAY 6
click each reading to see online
Acts 8:26-40 --- Psalm 22:27-31 --- 1st John 4:7-21 --- John 15:1-8
AT CHURCH THIS SUNDAY
Parish Breakfast is now on summer break until Aug. 26
9:15am & 11:20am Adult Education
"Christianity & the First 2,000 years" with Fr. John in the Work Room
10am Imago Dei service --- Movie teaching: "Source Code"
10:15am Godly Play ages 3-6
11:10am Youth Education grades 1-12
SUNDAY WORSHIP
8am Holy Eucharist, Rite One, Healing Prayers
10am Holy Eucharist, Children's Story, Healing Prayers
10am Imago Dei with Eucharist, Praise Band, Videos
5pm Holy Eucharist with Meditation & Songs
10am Holy Eucharist & Healing  now tweeting daily Bible verses!
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CALENDAR
Saturday, May 5 at 2pm
Funeral Service For Marian Merner, 85, at Moss Feaster Funeral Home, 13401 Indian Rocks Rd., Largo. Marian was an antiques dealer & helped with the Trifles & Treasures sale held by Ascension's thrift shop. May she rest in God's eternal peace.
Tuesdays, May 1-June 19
at 7pm
Genealogy with
Howard Smith
Let Howard help you find your roots! Sign up at 727.447.3469 office@churchofascension.org
Thursday, May 17 at 10am
Ascension Day Service followed by lunch at area restaurant.
Sunday, May 20 at 5pm
Evensong with
Voices of Ascension Choir End the day with the tranquility of the Evensong service featuring our youth & adult choir, with Holy Eucharist.
Sunday, May 20 & May 27
Backpack Sundays Each year we collect money (preferred) & school/backpack supplies for children whose families cannot afford them. Please bring supplies to church or office; checks made payable to the church, note "backpacks" in the memo portion! Thanks for making the first day of school special for a child in need!
Tuesday, May 22
Office closed
Monday, May 28
Office closed
Sunday, June 3
Graduate Recognition Sunday
If your young person -- or even you! -- are graduating, please let us know where they graduated from & where they are going next. We want to celebrate their achievement!
alyceg@churchofascension.org
Sunday, June 17 at 6:15pm Summertime Carillon Concerts begin!
Bring a lawn chair & picnic, or just sit in your car under the bell tower for an evening of pops to classics with our carillonneur Lee Cobb & friends. FREE
June 18-22 at 9am-12pm Vacation Bible School
June 18-July 27 at 9am-12pm
Ascension Day School Summer Camp for ages 2-4
Contact Pam Rilling
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HELPING HANDS NEEDED With the Letter Carriers Food Drive expected to bring in more than 1,000 lbs. of food on Sat. May 12, the RCS Food Bank needs volunteers to sort it at the warehouse, 700 Druid Rd., Clearwater (just a few blocks from Ascension). Shifts are 1:30-3:30 pm, 3-5pm, 5-7:30pm. Please call Deb Gatley, 584-3528 ext. 407.
SUMMER MISSION TRIPS
Please keep our pilgrims in your prayers as they encounter Jesus in life & faith changing experiences!
June 16-23
Adults' Work Mission to the Dominican Republic
July 7-14
High School Youth work mission to tornado ravaged Joplin, MO
July 25-30
Middle School Rafting Retreat to Tennessee
WAYS TO SHARE
RCS Food Bank: So many hungry people in Clearwater depend on it. Keep an eye out for those BOGO items when shopping & help fill the blue bins in the church, office or Parish Hall.
Clothes to Kids: It may be the end of the school year but Clothes to Kids is readying for back-to-school shopping! Your child's gently used items are welcome, as are new ones, especially boys/men's low-cut black socks & boys pants. No toddler sizes please. Bring to church or office clearly marked "Clothes to Kids."
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 VACATION
BIBLE SCHOOL June 18-22 9am-12pm Join us for summer fun & learning about God's love for each of us! For children entering 1st grade thru completing 5th grade. $25 1st child, $20 2nd child. Contact pamelar516@aol.comsusank@churchofascension.org727.447.3469  THE WORKHORSE OF THE CHOIR ROOM
HAS LOST ITS VOICE ! CAN YOU HELP?
Our beautiful antique Ibach grand piano is in desperate need of restoration! This grand old instrument was bought & shipped from Leipzig, Germany, by our former associate clergy, Fr. Paul Dixon & his wife, who donated it in the early 1980s. It is a wonderful instrument, built at the turn of the century, & on par with the great pianos of its time such as Steinway & Bosendorfer. For some 30 years, our Ibach has faithfully supported our adult & youth choirs in rehearsal & music training. The cost to restore this instrument is $15,400. Can you help?
"Buy" a Key $175.....A String $50.....A Note $ ??
Your gift will be "noted" on a memorial plaque in the Choir Room & remembered with gratitude by those who give their time to lead our worship music! Please make checks payable to the church & write "piano" in the memo portion.
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IS GOD CALLING YOU TO THE DR?
The date for the annual work mission to our sister parish, San Matias Episcopal Church & School in the Dominican  Republic, has been set for June 16-23. Missioners are still needed to fill out our team. Do you have a heart for mission? Spanish speakers needed. Some financial support is available. Contact team leader Steve Marcum at smarcum@beckwithelectric.com
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