Spiritual Growth

The Spirit of God inspires us to move forward in faith. There are many opportunities at Ascension Church for Spiritual growth.

Sunday School

Sunday School meets September through May from 10:25 am to 11:40 am. for children ages three through Sixth Grade. Rally Day is the first Sunday after Labor Day. The goals of Ascension's Sunday School ministry are to help the children develop a relationship with Jesus, to pass on our faith and Lutheran heritage, to support parents in Christian education, and to fulfill baptismal promises. There is an emphasis on "Faith Stepping Stones": Baptism, Blessing of Little Learners as they start Sunday School, Receiving Bibles, First Communion, Entrance to Confirmation Class, and Rite of Confirmation. Call the church office (262-547-8518) for a registration form if you have a child for Sunday School.

Confirmation Program

Youth in Grades 7 through 9 participate in Ascension's Confirmation program. The program is designed to challenge the youth to look at their faith in a different way, and to strengthen their relationship with God. The first two years of confirmation meet on Thursday nights. Two Thursdays a month we have our "Big Gathering" in which we have games, music, a lesson presented by our pastors, small group discussion, and prayer time. One other Thursday a month the small groups go out for fellowship, or do a service project. The third year of confirmation has a series of weekend retreats through the year, participation in mime, and other high school activities arranged by the Youth Minister. Ascension Church encourages family participation in all aspects of a student's spiritual walk.

Adult Education

Ascension offers a WINGS series of seminars: "Discover Life with God" and "Discover Spiritual Maturity" support the first two wings of our butterfly logo (joyful worship and spiritual growth). Our youth minister offers Discover Faith and Family (Caring relationships), the third wing. A new seminar is being developed, "Discover Your Purpose Path in Life" and will focus on learning more about how God has shaped you for a mission in life, the fourth wing (mission outreach).

A number of Bible study groups meet at various times during the week. Please call the church office for a listing (262-547-8518).