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Ascension Lutheran Church

Celebrating Faith and Trusting in God??s Grace & Salvation Through Jesus Christ

Acolyte and Crucifer Training
Energy Saving Habits

8:00 a.m. Traditional Service
10:30 a.m. Holy Communion
(Except on the 1st Sunday of every month during the winter schedule we celebrate Holy Communion at 8:00 a.m. and a Contemporary Service with Holy Communion at 10:30 a.m.
Sunday School Sessions*

Pre-K through 1st grade, and

2nd grade through 5th grade classes.

**Adult Sunday School is led by Pr. Nancy Wright. All are welcome to attend, whether one time or regularly.

Missions of Ascension

http://www.alcvt.org/missions.html

Climate Change Grant
Climate Change Grant to ALC

Living Earth - RepentanceCongratulations
to Ascension, the "Cool" Congregation CongratulationsAscension
How ALC Became a "Cool" Congregation
How ALC Became a Cool Congregation Article

Child Care

Ascension Childcare rents space from Ascension Lutheran Church at 95 Allen Road in South Burlington.
The childcare center is not religiously affiliated with the church.
Call (802) 658-0212 to learn about their programs.

8:00 a.m. Traditional Service 10:30 a.m. Holy Communion

Celebrant: Pr. Nancy Wright
Altar Guild: Suzanne Furst
Communion Assistant: Barbara Sponem
Lector: Joyce Gallimore/Janice Tilley
Liturgical Assistant: Valerie Rittershausen
Organist: Charles Child

Coffee Hour: Charles child
Ushers-Team 3: Sharon Sturm, Sarah Sturm, Larua Sturm, Eleas Certer, Doug Dreibelbis

Alternative Giving Christmas Fair at Ascension
Sunday, December 5 at noon. This will focus on alternative gifts such as ELCA Hunger Appeal gift catalogs, JUMP note cards, global gifts from Nicaragua and Bethlehem, and Coffee Project items such as coffees, teas, and chocolates.
Advent and Christmas Schedule

Wednesdays, December 1, 8, 15, and 22
5:30 p.m. Soup suppers and

Nov 28 - Advent 1
8:00 a.m. Service of the Word 10:30 a.m. Holy Communion
Dec 5 - Advent 2
8:00 a.m. Holy Communion
10:30 a.m. Contemporary Service with Holy Communion and Lessons and Carols -
Dec 12 - Advent 3

4:00 p.m. German Langual Lesson and Carols
Dec 19 - Advent 4
8:00 a.m. Service of the Word
10:30 a.m. Children's Christmas Program and Holy Communion
Dec 24 - Christmas Eve
6:00 p.m. Family Candlelight Service
9:00 p.m. Candlelight Service with Holy Communion
Dec 25 - Christmas Day
10:30 Holy Communion (one service)

Pets were brought to this special event and blessed by Pr. Nancy Wright. Go to
http://www.burlingtonfreepress. com
and type "Ascension Lutheran Church" into the search box to view Monday's article and photo on the Blessing of the Animals.
Bar-B-Q Picnic Photos

The dinner cruise on the Ethan Allen III was a great success with everyone enjoying a full meal and superb entertainment by the Joe Levesque swing band.
Ascension's Yard Sale

This year's sale was an outstanding success. Thank you to all who volunteered to make it so and to our many shoppers who contributed to this annual event!
Easter Egg Hunt

ALC in the News

The Green Mountain section of Burlington Free Press (12/20/09) printed an essay (and photo) by Nancy Wright. Click on the below link to see: http://www.burlingtonfreepress. com/apps/pbcs.dll/article? AID=200991218019

The Burlington Free Press Christmas Day issue reported a story on the Ascension Lutheran church choir with a photo, and part of an article on Christmas music. Click on the below link to see: http://www.burlingtonfreepress. com/apps/pbcs.dll/article? AID=200991224023
On Wednesday, December 23,
Rachel Stampul, Ascension's new Director of Youth and Family Ministry, was interviewed about youth ministry by the Rev. Lee Udell on his TV program “Struggles of the Spirit”—Channel 17
On Tuesday, December 29 at 5:30 p.m. Rachel was interviewed by Bruce Wilson about youth ministry and the ecumenical youth program, Ripple, on Channel 17. Copies can be purchased from Channel 17.

Pastor Nancy Wright Lectured
October 13th at Union Theological Seminary in New York City on "Environmental Justice and Christianity," as part of Union's Poverty Initiative. For more information, go to:
Union Theological Seminary
(www.utsnyc.edu - News and Events/Month at a Glance.)
You will see that Ascension's website is also provided.

2008 New England

Synod Assembly

Pastor Nancy celebrating her 35th year of ordination.
We are part of the Evangelical Church of America, New England Synod. The web site is:
http://www.nesynod.org

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