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June 14, 2012
Children & Youth, Parish Life, Administrative
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 Vacation Bible School, 2012!
We had 30+ children listen to  The Tale of Despereaux
for VBS this year.
The ages were 3-13 with
10+ Jr. & Sr High as helpers.
Thank you to Julie Luna and
Our Community Kitchen
who fed us and Buff+ who
told the story.
Watch for more photos on the Bulletin Boards.
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Minnesota United
Phone Bank,
Monday, June 18th,
6:30 - 9:30
Come join us this Monday evening at Manwaring and be a part of a conversation drive with Minnesotans United for All Families. We will be calling known supporters to ask them to volunteer with us in order to build the largest grassroots campaign in Minnesota. Each conversation drive includes a training on how to talk to supporters and undecided voters and ends with a group debrief. This is a really important contribution can you be making to the effort to defeat the marriage amendment. For more information contact Jen Truman @ 651-303-3677 or jtruman@comcast.net.
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 MN United for All Families
Conversation Training at
Trinity Lutheran Church
on Monday, June 25,
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Conversations with people are the key to changing hearts and minds. Despite all the media attention, marriage for same-sex couples is an issue many people haven't had a chance to really discuss. You can open that door. You can be an ear for people to talk about this important issue affecting all Minnesotans. This training will prepare you for these conversations and help you make a plan to get started.
Trinity Lutheran is supported in this effort by Episcopal Church of the Ascension, St. Peter's United Church of Christ, and First United Methodist. |
Furniture Needed: A family that I am working with is in need of the following items:
A couch, loveseat or a futon
2 dressers
King size sheets and comforter
Toddler bed sheets and comforter
Coffee table
Mirror
Rug for living room
If anyone could donate any of these items, it would be much appreciated. Please call me at 439-2641. If anyone would be willing to help transport any of these items, just let me know. Thank you, Cindy Parsons, Episcopal Community Services
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Summer Stretch began this week and will run for the next 5 Wednesdays. We have 13 Junior High students enrolled this year! They are: (front row) Chloe Brey, Sam Johnson, Max Korth & Scotland Kraker. (Back row) Cara & Charlotte Mensen, Izzy hansen, Cami Beath, Marley Rich, Arleigh Kracker & Claire Beath. Missing are Amelia Gerrard & Salem Atkins.
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The bloodmobile will be held on Friday June 15th at:
First Presbyterian Church, 6201 Osgood Avenue
The hours for this one-day draw will be from 8 A.M. to 7 P.M. Donors are urged to use mid-morning or mid-afternoon hours, between 11 A.M. to 3 P.M., if possible. For the upcoming draw it is important that the additional information is included in your bulletin.
Donor age is 17; however, the American Red Cross now permits 16 year olds to donate with parental/guardian consent.
The need for blood continues to be urgent,
GIVE THE GIFT OF LIFE!
For questions or appointments, please call:
Thank you very much for your help.
Bloodmobile Committee
Dorothy Scullen 439-5840
Pat Rossini 439-7123
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If you are interested in helping to maintain the church gardens this summer, please contact: Kathy Widin, Garden Guild Chair at 651-436-8811, or kdwidin@comcast.net, to sign up.Thank you! |
| Summer groups and schedules: To find out the schedule for the Ascension Softball games please scroll to the bottom of the newsletter. Also if you are interested in any of our many groups, they are listed below, with contact information. If I've forgotten any, please let me know!! enews@aechurch.org
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Summer Office Schedule:
The office will now be closed on Friday's through the Summer.
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T'ai Chi Practice Sessions
Saturday Mornings
in
Washinton Park
(across from Lakeview Hospital on Churchill)
Come practice what you have learned, learn what others have to offer and enjoy the morning under oak trees
You need not have any experience. If you wish to join in, fine. If you wish to just watch, fine as well.
All are welcome.
We'll gather around 8 am and will practice for 30-60 minutes
Forms we practice include the Yang Style 24 form
and the
37 form of Cheng Man-ch'ing
Shine, not rain. |
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Bernard Mizeki
Catechist and Martyr in Africa (18 June 1896)
Bernard Mizeki was born in Portuguese East Africa (Mozambique) in about 1861. When he was twelve or a little older, he left his home and went to Capetown, South Africa, where for the next ten years he worked as a laborer, living in the slums of Capetown, but (perceiving the disastrous effects of drunkenness on many workers in the slums) firmly refusing to drink alcohol, and remaining largely uncorrupted by his surroundings. After his day's work, he attended night classes at an Anglican school. Under the influence of his teachers, from the Society of Saint John the Evangelist (SSJE, an Anglican religious order for men, popularly called the Cowley Fathers), he became a Christian and was baptized on 9 March 1886. Besides the fundamentals of European schooling, he mastered English, French, high Dutch, and at least eight local African languages. In time he would be an invaluable assistant when the Anglican church began translating its sacred texts into African languages.
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Altar Flowers
If you are interested in sponsoring altar flowers for 2012, please contact Barb Smolik at 651-275-3533 or the office at 651-439-2609 for sign-up. Get your names on the dates you wish before they fill up.
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Ongoing Events
 Our Community KitchenTuesday and Thursday mornings 7 - 10 am @ Ascension's Kitchen and Fellowship Hall.
Come and meet your community and have a delicious breakfast!
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Ongoing Groups:
Scripture Reflection and Prayer GroupFirst & Third Thursdays from 9 - 10:30 am in the Library
Thich Naht Hanh study/meditation group
Thursday nights at 7 pm in Parish Hall
Zen style Meditation group
Saturday mornings at 7 am in Small Chapel
Healing Touch
2nd Saturday every month in the Sanctuary at 9 am
Youth Choir will resume in the Fall, Wednesday nights at 5:30 pmfor more info contact Nancy Whipkey @ 651-439-2609
Adult Choir
will resume in the Fall, Wednesday nights at 7:15 pmfor more info contact Nancy Whipkey @ 651-439-2609
YogaDevotion & Tai Chiwill resume in the Fall, dates and times to be decidedTai Chi Practice at Washington Park, Saturday mornings at 8 a.m.
Centering Prayer Groupfor more information on meeting times contact Lois Welshons @jonlos@aol.com |
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Ascension
softball
schedule
Come out and cheer on your team!
All games are Wednesday evenings.
Times and locations this season:
June 20 8:30 p.m. vs. Meister's - Lily Lake Field June 27 8:30 p.m. vs. Eckberg Lammers - Lily Lake Field July 11 7:30 p.m. vs. DW Inc. - Jaycee Fields July 18 8:30 p.m. vs. Smalley's - Jaycee Fields July 25 TBA Playoffs Aug. 1 6:30 Championship game - Lily Lake Field Softball Field Locations Jaycee Fields - 1950 West Myrtle Street, Stillwater. The entrance is at the intersection of Myrtle Street and Deerpath. Lily Lake O'Brien Field - 1208 South Greeley Street, Stillwater. |
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Ascension Episcopal Church
E-Newsletter CommunicationsLynn Raarup To submit an article or question please e-mail me at: enews@aechurch.org 651-439-2609 |
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