April 2021 Update

Beloved Fellow Ascension Parishioners,

It has been great to see everyone returning to church and celebrating the services during Lent together and the restrictions continue to ease on places of worship.

We are lagging behind our target for Stewardship and I ask that everyone please take a moment to ensure that your recurring payments to the church are being deducted accurately and are up to date. I’ve heard from multiple parishioners that their 2021 payments were not sent to Ascension through their Vanco. I ask that if you are using Vanco, please ensure your payment dates and methods are in order. You may also use a credit or debit card and donate to the church directly! I’m also encouraging teenagers and young adults to use their cards to make nominal payments as if they were at a coffee house or ordering food with friends. Every bit counts.

What a blessing it has been to serve this community. Dedicated members of the Prayer Team continue with short intercessory midday prayers for the faithful of this community. The ministries will return with excitement, and a new era at Ascension will begin with continued blessings as we move to post-pandemic times. If you are interested in becoming part of a mentorship project that helps younger parishioners with a career path or a path within church leadership, lease reach out to Fr. Nick or Maria Woods. Details will follow. I pray that your families are all well and cannot wait to see you during Holy Week. May God’s grace touch us as we prepare to celebrate His holy resurrection with true joy!

In Christ,

JD Woods, Stewardship Team