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October 18, 2012
Mission & Feature
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 ...to serve requires reflection...
Lead and Serve
In January, our vestry proposed a more comprehensive approach to church leadership in new bylaws. You, the congregation, approved it overwhelmingly. Now is the time to join in this leadership.
The following teams or committees provide for the critical functions of the church. The bylaws specify that a total of at least 11 members and up to 23 members serve on these teams. Please consider where you would like to serve, and contact Senior Warden Katie Keller or Rector Buff Grace to sign up.
Thank you.
The Standing Committees shall be Constituted
as Follows:
Nominating: Three lay persons, each serving a term of three years, except the first members who shall serve staggered terms of one year, two years and three years. The purpose of the Nominating Committee includes, but is not limited to: Cultivate and present skilled, qualified candidates to the congregation for election to the vestry.
Finance: The treasurer and four lay persons, with two lay persons having terms of two years and the other two lay persons having terms of three years. The initial members shall serve staggered terms so that one of the two year positions will be a term of one year, and one of the three year positions will be a term of two years. The purpose of the Finance Committee includes, but is not limited to: Assist the Treasurer in advising the vestry on the finances of the parish.
Worship: The rector if there be one, current clergy as directed by the rector, the director of music, vergers, and up to 5 lay persons. The purpose of the Worship Committee includes, but is not limited to: Plan and create liturgy that ensures the parish members "continue in the apostles' teaching and fellowship, in the breaking of the bread, and in the prayers." (1979BCP, 304) [Question 4 of Baptismal Covenant]
Formation: The rector if there be one, current clergy as directed by the rector, the director of children and youth ministry, and up to 5 lay persons. The purpose of the Formation Committee includes, but is not limited to: Plan and offer experiences that help parish members "grow into the full stature of Christ." (1979BCP, 302)[Questions 5 & 6 of Baptismal Covenant]
Mission: The deacon if there be one, current clergy as directed by the rector, the director of children and youth ministry, and up to 5 lay persons. The purpose of the Mission Committee includes, but is not limited to: Plan and create opportunities for parish members "to restore all people to unity with God and each other in Christ." (1979BCP, 855)[Questions 7 & 8 of Baptismal Covenant]
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Global Mission Sunday, October 28th, 2012
The Guatemala team will be putting together a presentation from their trip in August to the whole congregation on Sunday, October 28th at the 8:00 & 10:00 am services. You won't want to miss it. We each will talk about how the trip has impacted our lives since returning. There also will be a film montage and videos of some of our pictures. Here are some other things that will be going on in the Parish Hall after the presentation.
* We will begin our fundraising for our next trip with a sale of poinsettias from Rose Floral. You can purchase a plant for $15.00 in red, white or pink. Then you will be given a voucher to go to Rose Floral and pick out the one that you want starting the weekend of thanksgiving. We will deliver to anyone that needs our help.
* There also will be some Guatemala coffee and hot chocolate for sale.
* The team will be hosting a Guatemalan Breakfast following the 10:00 am service with pastries and coffee following the 8:00am service.
* Come in to Parish Hall to watch the slide presentation.
We will be returning to God's Child Project this coming July 10-20, 2013, so put it on your calendar and speak to anyone on the team if you are interested in going this summer.
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The First Presbyterian/Ascension Supportive Housing Committee is hosting a family dinner for past and current supportive housing program families on October 28th.
Please consider donating a pumpkin for this event, as our activity after our dinner will be painting/carving pumpkins!
Look for the box in the church labeled PUMPKINS FOR OUR SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FAMILIES. Thank you for donations as they will truly be a way of letting our light shine on Halloween night! Cindy
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7th & 8th grader's went to Valley Outreach:Front: Max Korth, Chloe Brey, Arleigh Kraker, Olive Weston & Katie Hands
Back: Scotland Kraker, Marley Rich, Melissa McElin, Mae Hovelson, Mindy & Rachel Kelly
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9th Grader help Valley Outreach with Harvest Fest:
Front: Ava Wichser, Jane Delahunt & Eve Thompson
Back: Jack Allaire, Jackson Brown, Maddie Gerrard, Hope Miller, Grace Rossez & Amelia Gerrard
They met Sunday, Oct. 14th. We walked downtown to help Valley Outreach with the Stillwater Harvest Fest. We asked for donations for the food shelf, helped with the kids programs, costume parade and kid's tractor pull.
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History of Women at Ascension continued..
By Betty Erickson
Beginning in the sixties and seventies, the roles of the lay persons at Ascension changed for both men and women. Members of the congregation began to read lessons, and the choir took a greater part in the liturgy. Girls were permitted as acolytes; the first three - Debby Phillip, Katie Engler, and Jules Erickson, beginning in the seventies. Marge Humphries was the first woman elected to the vestry, and Dolliebelle Maddox, the first senior warden.
After the General Convention of 1976, when women were accepted in the priesthood, more women took part in the liturgy. Lectors and Lay Eucharistic Ministers and Visitors were licensed, both men and women. Ascension has had women priests as assistant rectors - LeeAnn Watkins, Joanie Delamater, Michelle Morgan; interim rectors - Rosalie Hall, Janet Wheelock; and deacons - Mary Farr, Margy Mattlin, Mary Jo Feely, and several are in training for the diaconate or priesthood. Several young women from the parish have achieved priesthood - Cynthia Bronson, Lisa Kraske.
Ascension women can be very proud of their long history of service to the church, and will certainly continue that service, proudly, into the future.
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ECO-FRIENDLY CREMATION
Like it or not, none of us will be alive forever. What will be your end-of-life journey? When your time comes, what are your intentions for the body you'll leave behind?
On Sunday, November 4th Jim Bradshaw of Bradshaw Funeral and Cremation Services will be here to talk about planning for end of life and the options, including "green cremation," a gentle, eco-friendly alternative to flame-based cremation.
Sunday, November 4
Immediately after the 8:00 service and the 10:00 service
Parish Hall
In addition, Father Buff will share his thoughts about the end-of-life journey, and talk about the services offered at Ascension. Bring your questions - whether philosophical or logistical - and gain a better sense of the options available to you and your loved ones.
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Here are the ongoing children and youth programs open to everyone:
· Children's Chapel, 9:45-10:30am every Sunday. Meet in the Parish Hall
· 7th & 8th Gr. Youth Program, every Wednesday, 6:30-8:00, Manwaring
· 6th Grade Tweeners Program, 1st Sunday of every month, 11:30-1:30, Manwaring
· 9th Grade Confirmation Program, 2nd Sunday of every month, 11:30-1:30, Manwaring
· 10th-12th Grade Youth Program, 3rd Sunday of every month, 11:30-1:30, Manwaring
For more information please contact Mindy at:
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We are made in God's Image
A Middle School/Jr. High Retreat
6th - 8th Grade
Fri. Nov. 9th - Sun. Nov. 11th 2012
This event is open to all who are able to attend and ends following the 9 am Worship service on Sun. Nov. 11th. @
St. John in the Wilderness Episcopal Church2175 1st StreetWhite Bear Lake, MN. 55110651-429-5351 X12 Sheila Foster,
Children's & Youth Minister www.stjohnwilderness.orgemail: youth@stjohnwilderness.orgCost: $20 (checks payable to St. John in the Wilderness What to Bring: Sleeping Bag, Pillow, Toiletries, typical overnight gear, snacks to share with all What not to Bring: Please no electronics, phones or valuables Registration is on line @: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/FDPY7YW |
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Treats to be sent to our friends away at school
The Youth Groups again this year will be sending Halloween treats off to all of our 10 friends away at school. They will be collecting candy to fill small boxes for each person. If you are interested in helping with this, there are many ways to get involved.
Donate a bag of candy to go into the boxes
Donate small gifts to go into the boxes
Sign the cards made by the youth group
Donate money to help with the shipping.
All boxes are sent priority flat rate mail, $5.00 each. Please make checks out to Ascension with 'care package' in memo line. There is a table set up in the Parish Hall to collect donations and to sign cards.
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The fall Yogadevotion session began Tuesday, September 25. Since we reached the minimum of 10 registrations for this session, Yogadevotion will allow anyone interested in attending a half-session (the last four classes, 10/23/10/30, 11/13 and 11/20) for $27.50. Child care is available for $7. Contact Laura Weston if interested, 651-430-9028.
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No Youth Group or Youth Choir on Halloween
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MN United Conversation Drive- Stillwater
Sign up to participate in a conversation drive with Minnesotans United For All Families!
We are calling to talk to either known supporters or undecided voters. Our calls to supporters are to invite them to a conversation drive in order to build the largest grassroots campaign in Minnesota history. We call undecided voters to have conversations with them about why marriage matters and ask them questions about where they stand on the issue. This is a voter conversation drive unlike any you've ever done before! Each conversation drive includes a training on how to talk to either supporters or undecided voters.
This is the most important work you can be doing at this point!
Every Monday and Tuesday night, from now until the election!
Location:
Office of Ascension Episcopal Church, Manwaring
215 N 4th St N
Stillwater, MN, 55082
Start time: 6:30pm
End time: 9:30pm
Hosted by: Minnesotans United for All Families
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Ashland Productions
Proudly Presents Joseph! The story of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is one of family, hope, and acceptance. With a cast as young as 7 and as old as ..., this productions brings together all ages to put on a truly inspiring show.
Yes, Christof Krumenacker is in this production! He plays one of the brothers, Dan. It is a fun and colorful show that I'm sure you would enjoy!
Showtimes:
October 26, 7:30pm
October 27, 7:30pm
October 28, 2:00pm
November 2, 7:30pm
November 3, 7:30pm
November 4, 7:30 pm
November 9, 7:30pm
November 10, 7:30pm-- DINNER THEATER
November 11, 2:00pm
I hear they are going fast!! |
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 Henry Martyn
Missionary and Translator
(19 October 1812) Henry Martyn was born in 1781, studied at Cambridge, and became Senior Wrangler. (That is, he won the Cambridge University annual mathematics problem-solving competition, and was accordingly recognized as the University's best undergraduate mathematician.) "Wrangling" is a British University expression for solving mathematical problems.) He had, moreover, a considerable facility in languages. Under the encouragement of Charles Simeon (see 12 Nov 1836), he abandoned his intention of going into law and instead went to India as a chaplain in 1806. In the six remaining years of his life, he translated the New Testament into Hindi and Persian, revised an Arabic translation of the New Testament, and translated the Psalter into Persian and the Prayer Book into Hindi. In 1811 he left India for Persia, hoping to do further translations and to improve his existing ones, there and in Arabia. But travel in those days was not a healthy occupation, and he fell ill and eventually died at Tokat on October 16, 1812. (The American Calendar commemorates him on 19 October.) He was buried by the Armenian church there, with the honors ordinarily reserved for one of their own bishops. His diary has been called "one of the most precious treasures of Anglican devotion."
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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 Wednesday nights at 4:45 pmfor more info contact Nancy Whipkey @ 651-439-2609
Adult Choir
Wednesday nights at 7:15 pmfor more info contact Nancy Whipkey @ 651-439-2609
YogaDevotion & Tai Chi
Yoga began 9/25, Tuesdays at 7 pm
Tai Chi was cancelled for the Fall, to be rescheduled at a later date.
There will be no more Tai Chi Practice at Washington Park, Saturday mornings at 8 a.m.
Contact Laura Weston if interested in Yogadevotion at 651-430-9028
Centering Prayer Groupfor more information on meeting times contact Lois Welshons @jonlos@aol.com |
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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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