WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY -- "THE ASCENSION OF JESUS"
SERMON BY PASTOR FRANK JANZOW: "CHANGE THE STORY...LIVE LIKE SOMEONE'S IN CHARGE"
7:45 AM -- MORNING SONG SERVICE -- 40 minute service with Holy Communion, Songs, Sermon and Prayers. Deaconess Jan Janzow is the musician.
9:00 AM -- FESTIVAL FOLK SERVICE with special music by Deaconess Jan Janzow, Pastor Frank and the Folk Choir. The 9 am Sunday School children will be coming in to worship to share a song for the Celebration of Sunday School. There is attended childcare for ages 6 months through 2 years.
10:45 AM -- CELEBRATION SERVICE with special music by Ben Janzow and the Celebration Band. The 10:45 am Sunday School children will share a song in worship for the Celebration of Sunday School. There is attended childcare for ages 6 months through 2 years.
SPECIAL BIRTHDAY WISHES TO ASCENSION MEMBER ETHEL DEHNART
Happy Birthday greetings to Ethel who celebrated her 91st birthday on May 15th. Cards and greetings may be sent to her at: 1537 Pine Street, Waukesha, WI 53188. Ethel, we hope that your day was special in every way. God bless!
HEALTH AND WHOLENESS PLANT SALE PICK UP THIS SATURDAY, MAY 19, 9-11 AM
Thanks to all who purchased plants from the H&W plant sale. Order pick up is this Saturday from 9-11 am on the east lawn of the church.
SPIRIT SPINNERS FIRST BIKE RIDE OF THE SEASON THIS SATURDAY, MAY 19
Join the Ascension Spirit Spinners group to get in 45 miles on local roads on May 19. Meet at Corey Park in Dousman at 9 am sharp. Call Dave McAdow at 262-544-9482 or email dmacadow@wi.rr.com to get on the group's contact list. Save Sept. 8 for the annual Outreach for Hope Family Bike Ride & fundraiser.
DONATE PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY FOR "FEED THE KIDS"
Ascension Sunday School and Puppets of Praise need your help to fill lunch bags for kids in need this summer at the Waukesha parks. Help support the Salvation Army's Feed the Kids to provide lunches. Drop off the items listed in the food barrel next to the Puppets of Praise bulletin board by the nursery: peanut butter, jelly, juice boxes, fruit snacks, chips, pretzels, snack mixes, cookies, pudding cups, and gift cards to purchase bread.
JUBILATE CHORALE SPRING CONCERT MAY 19 & 20
"What a Wonderful World" concert directed by Ascension's Vicki Taylor will be held Saturday, May 19, 7:30 pm at Our Savior's Lutheran Church, Hartland; and Sunday, May 20, 4 pm at St. Catherine's Catholic Church, Oconomowoc. Tickets at the door are $15, $12 and $7. Visit www.jubilatechorale.org for ticket info or call 262-560-0616.
CELEBRATION OF SUNDAY SCHOOL THIS SUNDAY, MAY 20
It's hard to believe that we are already approaching our final day of Sunday School for the school year. There will be a fun-filled time with puppets, activities and ice cream. The children will be sharing a song in worship on May 20 at the first part of the service.
16 STUDENTS TO BE CONFIRMED AT ASCENSION THIS SUNDAY, MAY 20, 2 PM
The students and their parents will be participating in a Stepping Stone Faith Walk this Saturday, May 19 at Ascension from 6:30 to 8:30 pm as they remember events in their faith walk and share their faith statements. A Confirmation Service will be held on Sunday at 2 pm.
15 UNITS OF BLOOD RECEIVED FROM MONDAY'S ASCENSION BLOOD DRIVE
Health and Wholeness thanks all the donors who participated in the drive on Monday, May 14. Way to go! A special thanks to Jodie Mueller for coordinating the drive on behalf of Ascension.
ASCENSION GRADS INVITED FOR TOWELING CEREMONY ON JUNE 3, 9 AM SERVICE
High school seniors, plan to participate in the graduate toweling ceremony during the 9 am Sunday worship followed by a reception in your honor. Ascension seniors are reminded to submit a wallet-sized photo to the church office asap, the name of the high school you attended, and your plans for fall 2012 that we can list in the bulletin on June 3.
HOLY LAND TRIP IS FILLING FOR FALL 2012
There are a few spaces left on the trip to Israel October 13-22, 2012 led by Pastor Frank and Jan. Pick up a brochure at the Welcome Center at church or contact pastorfrank@ascensiononline.org for more info and sign up. Please share this info with family and friends who might be interested.
SUPERMOMS "CRAZY LOVE" 5 WEEK BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP FORMING
Do you love Jesus with the same crazy love that HE has for you? Amy Stryker invites you to join a new group forming to discuss 2 chapters per time bi-weekly of the book by Francis Chan starting Sunday, June 10, 7-9 pm in Room 107. For more info call Amy at 262-894-2693 or email 4stryks4god@gmail.com
YOUNG AT HEART BOAT TOUR & DOMES TRIP ON JUNE 13
Join the Milwaukee area bus trip fellowship and fun on Wednesday, June 13, 8:45 am to 4:45 pm. Cost is $45 with checks to Ascension Church to Gigi (262-544-0941) or Celeste (262-968-4592). Lunch at the Public Market not included in the fee.
BIG GUY/LITTLE GUY SUMMER CAMPING TRIP JUNE 15-17
GOLF BENEFIT FOR CROSS CHURCH ON JUNE 22
Register now with the form on the bulletin board by the church office for this golf event on Friday, June 22 with 1 pm shot gun start and dinner to follow. Cost is $75 with checks payable to Cross Lutheran. Questions to Keith Kallin about organizing an Ascension 4-some at krkallin@yahoo.com (262-227-1146).
SUMMIT WOODS POTLUCK & "NOURISH YOUR NOGGIN" PROGRAM JUNE 6, 11 AM - 1 PM
Seniors are invited to a potluck lunch on Wednesday, June 6 at 11 am at Summit Woods, 2501 Summit Avenue, Waukesha followed by a presentation by Judy Gunkel of the Alzheimer's Assoc. of SE WI. What is normal age-related memory changes and what is not? Identify ways to tailor your lifestyle to maximize brain wellness and reduce your risk of developing dementia or Alzheimer's disease. To register contact Andrew or Sarah at 262-521-1388. Bring a dish to pass!