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November 8, 2012
Children & Youth, Administrative
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 Nancy Whipkey and Lisa St. Ores singing with the children at Children's Chapel
Chapel has had a busy month in October. We have had one larger group class during the week that the Youth Choir sang and MEA. The younger chapel group has been practicing The Lord's Prayer and the older group has been learning more about the healing stories in the Gospel's.
There are many people to thank for volunteering in chapel this month with food and/or teaching. They are Lisa Cressman, Ann Martens, Darcy Rodriquez, Lisa St. Ores, Ann Kraker, Ann Denton and Carole Finneran.
We have a new Children & Youth Educational bulletin available for all families with children ages 4 thru 18. They are available on Sunday mornings with the bulletins or see Mindy to have one sent.
Our children and youth programs could really use your help. More than anything, we're asking for any time you can spare to help support and expand this vital ministry. We need your ideas, your goals, your energy and most of all, the example of your love and commitment to the children and youth of our family.
We are looking for 2-3 people to help Sunday, Nov. 18th in both chapel classes. Mindy will be at TEC with the teenagers and not available to help. Please let me know if you can help.
For more information please contact Mindy at:
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Ascension Provides Consistency
 Mindy's 1st & 2nd grade class from several years ago:
Katie Lottsfeldt, Ivy Thompson, Story Schwantes, Ava Wichser, Jane Delahunt & Eve Thompson.
Ivy & Story were confirmed this year and Katie, Ava, Jane & Eve will be confirmed this coming May.
 This is Ava Wischer, Jane Delahunt and Eve Thompson
in 9th grade, posing the same way as on the
porch steps many years later!!
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 Ascension Group that was at the 2011 Spring TECWhat is T.E.C.? T.E.C. stands for Teens Encounter Christ. It is a program set up in St. Paul for teens in 9th through 12th grade. One of the coolest aspects of TEC is that it is a program for teens run by teens. The teen leaders head up everything from the organization of the program, to the food that is eaten over the weekend to the spiritual aspects and even the mingling and fun time provided during the weekend. Those attending TEC for the 1st time are called candidates and those returning to TEC are called team members. TEC offers a chance to get to know God, yourself and an amazing new group of friends. Don't miss the opportunity to learn, grow and have fun. It is offered 2 times a year, once in November and once in April. The dates for TEC 2012-2013 are: November 16-18 and April 12-14 Come join us at TEC for an amazing weekend for spiritual growth, food, fun and friends. See Mindy for registration forms. Here is a list of the teens that will be attending the Nov. TEC: Jake Doneux, Conference room leader Nate Lottsfeldt, Earth team leader Corinne Urban, Wheat team leader Sammy Fusco, Music team leader Story Schwantes, Katie Gabrick, Shyam Dorn, Lee Miller, Lea Edwards Candidates: Jack Allaire, Hope Miller, Amelia Gerrard, Maddy Nelson |
Another Ascension Eagle Scout
Congratulations to Jake Doneux, who earned the rank of Eagle Scout in June. During his time in Scouts, Jake participated in many service projects, backpacked at Philmont Scout Reservation, and in the Bighorn Mountains. He attended Tomahawk Scout Reservation five summers and also attended Grey Wolf Leadership camp. Jake also held many leadership positions in his Troop. His Eagle leadership project was the installation of a Disc Golf course at Arcola Heights Park in Stillwater Township.
Boy Scout Troop 125 will be holding his Eagle Court of Honor here in the Ascension parish hall on Saturday, November 10th at 3:00pm. Ascension members are welcome to attend. |
Upcoming Musical Highlights
during the Ten O'clock Service:
November 11th: Youth Choir 
November 18th: Bell ChoirDecember 9th: Special Music by
High School Students at Ascension
December 23rd: Anonymous Five
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New Mother & Baby Group
There is a new group starting at Ascension. Mom's and babies are gathering on Tuesday, Nov. 13 at 9:00 am in the Parish Hall.
We will have breakfast together made by Our Community Kitchen friends. The Mom's can get to know each other and the toddlers can play and or eat breakfast. If you are available on Tuesday, come and have breakfast with us and meet our newest friends.
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Our Nursery is a booming Ministry at Ascension.
Here is a group shot from Sunday.
Left: Jimmy & Cooper St. Ores, Babysitter Abby Squier holding Ollie Foote, Charlie Finn O'Reilly, Jessie Kurtz being held by Amelia Gerrard and back row is George Foote with Maddie Gerrard.
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Ollie Foote will be Baptized on Sunday. Come and celebrate with him and his family.
Sitting with his friend Abby in the Nursery.
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Here is the 6th Grade Tweeners that Ushers & Greets
on the 1st Sunday of every month at the 10:00 am service.
Front: Meade Acers, James Kurtz & Jack Denton
Back: Frank Huninghake, Brett Nelson, Gabi Danielson & Xavier Weston
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 Guatemala Fund Raiser Continues............ We will continue to sell Guatemalan coffee, chocolate, handiwork, and books this Sunday after both services. In addition, Rose Floral has graciously allowed us to raise funds for our trip by selling vouchers for Christmas Poinsettias. These vouchers can be purchased for $15.00 and redeemed at Rose Floral for a lovely 5-7 bloom poinsettia after Thanksgiving. If you would like to make a purchase but are unable to attend services this Sunday, please call Frank or Sue Langer at 439-5766 to make arrangements.
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On All Saints Sunday, parishioners had the opportunity to learn about a variety of aspects involving end-of-life issues.
Jim and Jason Bradshaw from the Bradshaw Celebration of Life Center gave a presentation on green-cremation.
The Bradshaw Center is the second funeral home in the entire country to offer this new service, first pioneered at the Mayo Clinic. Learn about this process.
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Safe Church Training Children and Youth Ministry
Safe Church training will be provided on Tuesday, Nov. 13 so please mark your calendars.
All members with keys/code to the buildings, who have leadership positions or who work with youth and children must complete Safe Church training once every 5 years.
Tuesday, Nov. 13th 6pm to 9pm, Ascension LibrarySaturday, October 27, 10:00am - 1:00pm, Minneapolis, St. Mark's, MinneapolisMonday, November 5, 6:30 pm, Minneapolis, St. John's, Minneapolis |
No Youth Choir or Youth Group on Wednesday, November 21st.
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Volunteers and Food donations needed
at Valley Outreach Food Shelf.
Valley Outreach relies heavily upon generous and dedicated volunteers to sort and stock donations and serve clients at the Food Shelf. Four times a year, Ascension Church is asked to provide volunteers to help with this important work. Please become a welcome food shelf volunteer.
We have 3 opportunities to assist our neighbors over the Thanksgiving holiday.
1st: Ascension Church will be providing volunteers to work at the food shelf on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, November 26, 28 and 30 from 9:30 am. - 12:30 pm. This is the week following Thanksgiving.
Help one day, or all three. Stay for the whole shift or just an hour or two. Bring a friend! Please consider joining this very important and rewarding mission.
2nd: In conjunction with our volunteer opportunity at Valley Outreach, we will be holding a food drive at Ascension. This allows all parishioners a chance to contribute their support to Valley Outreach. Please bring your food donations to church during the month of November and we'll deliver them on Monday November 26th.
3rd: "Unseen Angels" organization in Hudson Wi. is preparing 6000 meals to deliver around the area on Thanksgiving Day, November 22. There are looking for drivers to deliver 3 meals on Thanksgiving Day.
Time slots are 9-11 a.m. and 10-12 a.m..
Thank you for your willingness to assist in this important local mission. Contact Frank Langer at 651-439-5766 or email: fslanvel@hotmail.com |
The Church Office will be closed on Thanksgiving and the Friday after: 11/22 and 11/23.
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There will be no Thich Naht Hanh meeting on the Thursday of
Thanksgiving, 11/22/12.
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Samuel Seabury
Bishop 14 NOV 1784
Bestowal of the American Episcopate
A crucial date for members of the Episcopal Church in the United States of America is the consecration of the first Bishop of the Anglican Communion in the United States. During the colonial era, there had been no Anglican bishops in the New World; and persons seeking to be ordained as clergy had had to travel to England for the purpose. After the achievement of American independence, it was important for the Church in the United States to have its own bishops, and an assembly of Connecticut clergy chose Samuel Seabury to go to England and there seek to be consecrated as a bishop.
Learn how Samuel Seabury became a bishop even though he wouldn't take an oath towards the British Crown.
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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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