Ascension Lutheran Church, 1479 Morse Road, Columbus, Ohio 43229

July 2020 Volume 22 Issue 7

Message from Pastor Tim Dear Ascension Friends,

I am in an in-between time of leaving a beloved church and moving to be pastor of a new church. This makes for both grief and anticipation, sorrow and joy. I know Ascension well, but I don’t know the people of Immanuel, the new church. Well, I do

know a few people already at the new church; Mary and my God-daughter and husband, who visited us in Columbus before they had children. And interestingly, I was present at the first service of Immanuel when it opened in 1968. My father was on the mission board and we made the 4 hour drive to Canberra to be present at the opening of this new mission start. I was 10. On the outskirts of Canberra is a Lutheran retreat center called Warrambui. I was a youth leader at the first camps held on the site, and part of fundraising and building the center. I always enjoyed going to Canberra in my youth. The National Capital of Australia had the Parliament House to see, the War Memorial museum, many embassies, and a beautiful lake. In 1900 Australia became a federation of states, a new country, with Melbourne as the temporary capital. Neither Melbourne nor Sydney could see the other becoming the permanent capital city, so they decided on land in the bush, really a large sheep station or ranch, now 3 hours drive from Sydney, and 6 hours from Melbourne, and they established a separate territory within the state of New South Wales, the Australian Capital Territory. Two Americans, a couple, Walter Burley Griffin and Marion Mahoney Griffin won the design prize for the new capital, though only Walter is more publicly remembered. Building started in the 20’s and up until the 60’s Canberra was really a country town. It has grown a lot in more recent decades to have a population of 420,000. Google Canberra and look at pictures. It really is set in bushland and small mountains. And last summer was surrounded by wildfires that almost burned into a couple of suburbs, but thankfully heavy rain came. Canberra’s residents spent much of January indoors because of smoke, then had a serious hail storm, and then the quarantining of the Covid pandemic. Immanuel is one of 5 Lutheran churches in the city. It is close to the mini-city center of Woden, with a lot of offices and a large shopping mall. The congregation makes quite a lot of income from renting out parking spaces during the week. We will live in a church provided house near the church. It will make for a very short commute. Presuming that Mary gets work at the main city hospital, she will have a 6 minute drive or 10 minute bike ride to work. The closest embassy is of Iran, then Vietnam, and about 80 others in nearby suburbs. The Australian Parliament House is about 4 miles away. Pre-Covid, Immanuel had a worship attendance of 110 divided between a more traditional service at 9am and a more contemporary at 10:30 a.m. Notice that there isn’t a lot of time between the services, but a briefer meeting up for a cup of tea. Immanuel has older members and quite a number of younger urban professionals with children. It sometimes has some diplomatic staff as members. The membership is mainly white, with a few people of Asian background. It is a church of a lot of transitioning people. For the last few years, Immanuel has been visioning and planning a church planting project to begin a new congregation out of the existing one. A full-time church planter is on staff, partly paid by the national church. He is doing most of the same training as a pastor would do. Presently he does a lot of congregational work, and there is also a part time interim retired pastor. Immanuel is strongly in favor of the ordination of women, in a denomination where there have been 3 votes that have almost made it to two/thirds. I have about 5 years left until retirement, and will be able to work on for some more years if the congregation and I agree that would be a blessing. We are moving to Australia especially for family reasons. Caleb and Liz live in Melbourne which is 6 hours drive from Canberra or a shorter plane flight. Joel and Zeb are also likely to be living in Melbourne. Micah and his partner Niks live in Adelaide which is 13 hours drive or a plane flight.

(Continued on page 3)

Page 2

Ascension is opening its church doors for worship!! Guidelines for Worship Services Post Coronavirus Shutdown

1. Take your temperature prior to leaving for church. If your temperature is 100 degrees or more, please stay home.

2. If you are comfortable walking, park in the south lot so others, who may be physically challenged, can use the east lot.

3. In consideration of others in our church family wear a mask. If you need one, we will have some available.

4. Hand sanitizer will be available at marked locations in the church. 5. Everyone will enter through the east entrance, between the church office and Acton Hall. 6. Follow the signs through the Assembly Room to the rear sanctuary entrance. 7. Fill the pews from front to back using the pews that are not taped off, to maintain social

distancing. Ushers can help with this. 8. Groups that have observed the "Stay at home" order together may sit together. 9. Music, singing, will be explained at the start of the service. 10. A collection plate will be at the back of the sanctuary but will not be passed during the service. 11. There will not be communion. 12. At the end of the service, please exit by pew from back to front of the sanctuary, through the

same door entered, starting with the pews closest to the exit. 13. Follow the same route you used to enter for exiting the building.

There will be no nursery so children will sit with their family. We ask that only one person at a time use the restroom unless you require assistance or are

accompanying a child. If there is someone you would like to greet, please wait until you are outside, away from the door,

and maintain appropriate distancing. If you are not comfortable with or unable to return to church at this time, the service will be

available, at least partially, on line.

The plan is to all be together for Christmas in Canberra. (Hopefully the state borders will have opened up by then, and everyone can travel.) My father and 2 brothers and their families live about 3 hours drive away, so I plan to visit my dad every month. Mary and I also have family in Queensland to the north. At this point of time, up until August 9th, my focus is very much on Ascension, on good and wholesome farewelling, on our worship life in person and videoed, on continuing to make Onecall messages, on handing over my present tasks, on cleaning up my office. Today I am talking with my coach about setting priorities for these next weeks, which I know will go by very quickly. In the busyness I also want to savor this time. Let me know what questions you have. In the love of Jesus, comfort. Pastor Tim.

Message from Pastor Tim continued……. Page 3

SAVE THESE DATES:

• SUNDAY, AUGUST 2nd, 10:00 AM—Confirmation Service for Gloria Cooper, Kailyn Knutson, and Kara Loomis

• SUNDAY AUGUST 9TH; 10AM SERENITY PARK—Farewell service for Pastor Tim and Mary Muller, Joel, and Zeb. Boxed lunch to follow.

PLEASE NOTE: Ascension worship is livestreamed on Sundays at 10am on Ascension Group Facebook page, and can be viewed later on the same page, and by later Sunday af-ternoon on Ascension YouTube Channel on our website. Manuscripts of sermon are available on website, and by email.

Health Concerns-Friends and Relatives of Church Members: With their consent, submit names on the following list:

PRAYER REQUEST LIST -- Health Concerns - Church Members: Jonathan Abele, Laura Bass, Lisa Billing, Katie Freece, Catharine Gray, Howard Kerchner, Tom Kyre, Emily McWhirter, Joan Miller, Linda Morrison, Marilyn Myszko, Bob Naumoff, Matthew Olsen, Nancy Olsen, Pat Papadapoulos, Carol & Ray Patten, Chuck Rees, Ken ReischMarion Rees, Brian Rideout, Lewis Sale, Brigitte Segieth, Marcy Webster, Michael White, Sharla White; The following members are currently being contacted regularly by our Shepherds: Janet Arnold, Frances Carmedy, Marilyn Elsea, Lori Engler, Linda Frysinger, Shirlie Gorman, Ruby Koenig, Dorothy Kyre, James Lewison, Alice Mills, June Neblette, Jim Putnam, Pat Stocker, Marilyn Sullivan, Elizabeth Vaughn, Helen Grace Weaver,.

Warren Abele-Brother of Jack & Pat Abele Gerry Agriesti-Brother of Frank & Jean Agriesti Bernie Aleman—Brother-in-law of Frank & Jean Agriesti Lecia Altom—Mother of Deanna Stevenson Jacob Baird—Son-in-law of Sharla White Christopher Blaesing —Son of Vicki Blaesing Joyce Blue-Friend of Shirlie Gorman Joe Brosious—Our Ascension Friend Chris Burch-Friend of Sharla White Paula Card—Friend of Jan & Ken Reisch Barbara Chadwick—Friend of Jan & Ken Reisch Lavon Daugherty-Friend of Allan & Cindy Hiscox Lola Dixon—Mother of Carol Dixon Jayla Dozette– Granddaughter of Perry & Linda Morrison Monica Epstein—Niece of Jean & Frank Agriesti Ted Fairley—Nephew of Judy Jester Randy Ferguson—Friend of Jean & Frank Agriesti James Frysinger—Brother of Linda Frysinger Linda Fritz—Sister-in-law of Carol Dixon Cecil Gillingham—Friend of Cindy & Allan Hiscox Mya Green—Friend of Laura Bass Victor Groves—Cousin of Shirlie Gorman Mason Daniel Harper —Great Nephew of Diane & Chad Loomis, Brenda Noe, & Barbara Summers Dean Harper—Brother-in-law of Jack & Pat Abele John Harris—Friend of Allan & Cindy Hiscox Michelle Hines—Friend of Judy Jester Gladys Hiscox-Sister-in-Law of Allan & Cindy Hiscox Donald Honaker-Husband of Dottie Honaker Anne Mary Klaprat—Friend of Allan & Cindy Hiscox Allan Kulikowski--Friend of Allan & Cindy Hiscox Stephanie Leisten—Daughter of Brenda Burkett Judith Lewison—Mother of James Lewison David Lowe—Friend of Shirlie Gorman Kimberly Blubaugh—Daughter of Jim Mead Gary & Lois McCoy—Brother & Sister-in-law of Pat Papadapoulos Barbara Mendenhall-Friend of Allan & Cindy Hiscox Wendy Miller-Engel—Daughter of Joan Miller Richard Miller—Brother-in-law of Cathy Miller

Jill Morrison—Sister-in-law of Perry & Linda Morrison Greg Nutter—Friend of Joe Riggs Megan O’Connor—Friend of Shirlie Gorman Loni Quick —Daughter of Peggy Dlusky Thomas Schaber—Brother of Shirlie Gorman Baby Henry Scott Smith—Close Relative of Barb & Bob Naumoff John Staples—Brother of Vall Greer John Stocker—Brother of Marion & Chuck Rees Dave Strawers—Friend of Barbara Naumoff Mary Frenz Taylor—Friend of Joan Miller Mindy Trujillo —Sister of Lisa Billings Mark Weber—Husband of Carol Dixon Alan White-Brother-in-Law of Sharla White Roselie White—Aunt of Sharla White Sandy White—Daughter of Sharla White Sue Whittier—Friend of Barbara Naumoff Jami Whitworth—Daughter of Perry & Linda Morrison, Jr. Ted & Sue Wilson—Brother & Sister In-Law of Wilma Wilson Gabriel Family, Abele Family, Barr Family, Lebold & Riggs Family

Page 4

Monday Counters July 2020 (Yes, we are still accepting and receiving your offerings !! You can mail them to Ascension

Lutheran Church, c/o Allan Hiscox 1479 Morse Road Columbus, Ohio 43229

July 5—Roger Metz, Jan Dahlstrom, Barb Summers

July 12, 19, 26,, August 2—Roger Metz, Jon Olsen, Lois Keck

Page 5

July 5—”Give us this day our daily bread”

July 12—”Forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us.”

July 19—”And lead us not into temptation”

July 26—”But deliever us from evil.”

DELAY FOR TWO WEEKS

PRAYER GATHERING AT ASCENSION’S SERENITY PARK

We will resume on Saturday, July 18th at Ascension.

On tha t date, we will host a half hour prayer vigil

starting at 5.30 PM in Serenity Park.

At that time, please wear masks.

CHURCH DIRECTORY INFORMATION REQUEST!!

We urgently need to update our Church Directory.

Please EMAIL your information to the church IF YOU

HAVE MOVED OR CHANGED YOUR TELEPHONE

NUMBER WITHING THE LAST SIX MONTHS.

Please EMAIL any changes to ascluth@gmail.com

with the heading DIRECTORY UPDATE. Thank you

so much for your help!!

Page 6

Eternal Glory Phil Lebold passed to eternal glory on Wednesday June 10. On Saturday July 11, there will be a

memorial service for Phil for Ascension people at 11:00 a.m., with walk through visiting with Joe

Riggs starting at 10.30 a.m. At 1:00 p.m. there will be a memorial service for Phil and Joe's

family and friends.

Help is needed with hospitality for both services, and for disinfecting the church between

services. Each worshipper will receive water and an individually wrapped cookie. Let Pat Abele

know if you can bake some.

Memorial service for Dick and Pat Gabriel was held at Ascension on June 20th, 2020.

PRAYER MINISTRY

DID YOU KNOW we had both PRAYER LIST and a PRAYER CHAIN!!

The PRAYER LIST is what appears in the NYCU and CHI RHO. If you have a prayer request you can call Cheryl in the church office and ask that your name be added to

the list. The PRAYER CHAIN is for immediate prayer before the list is published. The

emergency prayer group!! Again you may call Cheryl in the church office and ask that a name be added to the PRAYER CHAIN

*** If you would like to be a member of the PRAYER CHAIN please contact .church assistant Cheryl Lyons at ascluth@gmail.com and give your name and your email

address as that is how you will receive the “emergency“ prayer needs.

You can reach our website---Ascension Lutheran Church in Columbus, Ohio through the following link (right click on link and then click on drop down message):

http://www.ascension-columbus.org/ Also....if you want to stay in touch with each other, hear all of Ascension's news....be a part of Ascension's Facebook page!! You can even leave messages and chat with each other. An easy link to Ascension’s Facebook: (1. left click on the link below. 2. as you click on this, you will see a drop down message that says "go to link http...." and you will click on THAT message to open to Ascension's Facebook):

https://www.facebook.com/groups/56753201579/?multi_permalinks=10156623741221580%2C10156622797876580%2C10156620054886580&notif_id=1584307674670411&notif_t=group_activity This link will take you DIRECTLY to Ascension's Facebook page. If you cannot ‘link’, please cut and paste into your URL address the above link(s) to reach Facebook or Ascension’s website. By the way---if you miss a One Call...Pastor Tim puts the One Call message on Ascension's Facebook page in an announcement!! ALSO—-you can contact Ascension by e-mailing us at ascluth@gmail.com. Those messages are retrieved every day and Pastor Tim, Ingrid Robb, or Cheryl Lyons will respond to your inquiries within 24 hours of receiving your messages.

PLEASE STAY IN TOUCH!!!

HOW TO STAY IN TOUCH WITH ASCENSION AND YOUR FRIENDS:

Page 7

1. How has the Covid-19 pandemic, including the closing of the church for three months, impacted Ascension’s

financial status?

a. The closing of businesses across the country caused the national laundromat that had contracted

to purchase the Haimerl Center for $650,000 to back out of the deal. The contract was still in the

due diligence phase, so the buyer’s escrow funds were returned.

b. Haimerl Center expenses for costs involving the lot survey and split, legal fees, building repair

costs, and utilities accumulated to more than $65,000.

c. These costs, together with spending for organ work and normal monthly church operating costs,

significantly reduced the church’s available cash.

d. Because Ascension’s projected 2020 Budget deficit of $45,000 was to be funded from the Haimerl

Center sale proceeds, a prompt review of the church’s financial capacity and future cash needs was

necessary.

2. What actions has Ascension’s leadership team taken to address the Covid-19 situation?

a. Since late February, Ascension’s Executive Committee (Orin Sheumaker, President; Joel Kratzer,

Vice President/Secretary; Steven Boring, Treasurer; Bev Cook-Finley, Finance Chairperson and

Pastor Tim Muller) has met weekly to manage the church’s Covid-19 related operational issues and

other business matters.

b. In April, a Financial Review Team was established to review the church’s financial position, liquidity

options, and opportunities for additional revenue and expense savings. This team, composed of

Executive Committee members and Chad Loomis, also met weekly to evaluate worship and

financial matters and make recommendations to the Executive team.

3. What were the biggest financial related concerns back in early to mid-March?

a. Our most immediate concern was one of liquidity, having enough cash in the checking account to

meet Ascension’s weekly payroll and billing obligations.

b. Second, we wanted to avoid selling stock holdings during a period when stock market values had

dropped over 20%.

c. Finally, we felt it important to provide our realtor with ample time (9 to 12 months) to re-market

the Haimerl Center building and property.

ASCENSION LUTHERAN CHURCH FINANCIAL UPDATE – JUNE 2020

Continue on next page

4. What actions did the Committee take to address these concerns:

a. Four six-month interest-free loans totaling $20,000 were secured from church members. These

loans will be repaid from the Haimerl Center sale proceeds or Endowment Fund assets in

September.

b. Following a significant recovery in the stock market by late May, action was taken to sell church

owned Worthington Industries stock valued at about $8,000 and reinvest the proceeds in a liquid

interest-bearing money market account.

c. Efforts to update signature authorities for the Endowment Fund investment accounts were

initiated in case additional liquidity is required to support church operations.

d. The 2020 Budget figures were reviewed to estimate the pandemic’s impact on church revenue and

to assess viable operational adjustments that could reduce spending in the short run.

e. Members were asked via a couple of one-call communications to send in weekly contributions via

the mail or electronic options. Our members responded generously as contributions through

May 31st exceeded last year’s by over $8,000. THANK YOU!

5. So, what are Ascension’s financial operating results to-date?

a. As of May 31st, the church recorded total income of $128,733, while expenses totaled $141,954.

This resulted in an operational cash flow shortfall of $13,221. The good news is that it’s better that

the budgeted shortfall of $18,750 through five months.

b. While member giving is higher than last year, this increase was offset by a reduction in revenue

from outside groups, investment interest, and undesignated gifts.

c. At this stage, the deficit for 2020 is projected to be between $35,000 and $40,000.

6. How will the Pastor’s announced departure impact the church’s financial status?

a. Because we anticipate employing a part-time pastor during the transition, pastoral costs should

decline over the subsequent six to twelve months.

b. In the long-term, pastoral costs will be affected by the tenure and experience of the next Pastor.

7. Why is the proposed Haimerl Center sale to Go Ye Outreach Ministries important, how will it impact the

church’s financial position, and how might the funds be utilized?

a. The sale of the Haimerl Center will make assets available which are critical to Ascension’s financial

stability and provide capacity to achieve its goals and objectives.

b. A local church ministry will be a good neighbor and likely align closely with Ascension’s mission.

Continue on next page

c. The net proceeds available from the proposed sale for $625,000 will be reduced by:

i. Building defect mediation price adjustments

ii. Haimerl expenses already incurred to-date

iii. Additional legal fees and closing costs

iv. Realtor commission at 6%

v. Partial mortgage paydown

vi. Member loan repayments

d. If approved by the congregation, the Haimerl Center sale is subject to the following buyer

contingencies:

i. Buyer’s acceptance of the environmental and property inspection results within 14 days

ii. The buyer’s ability to secure acceptable financing within 30 days

e. While further discussion is required, other uses of the net proceeds may include:

i. Funding the anticipated operating deficits for 2020 and 2021

ii. Funding a part-time staff position to support the S.M.A.R.T goals for 2020

iii. Investments in interest and principal growth generating assets

8. What will happen if the proposed sale of the Haimerl Center does not occur?

a. Our realtor, Bob Monahan will be advised to continue marketing the property.

b. As available cash becomes exhausted, the church will need to utilize Endowment Fund assets to

fund ongoing church operations.

9. Where can Ascension members direct church finance or other business-related questions?

a. Please send your questions to ascluth@gmail.com or call the church office.

b. Questions will be directed to the Executive Committee for discussion and a response.

SAFETY AND SECURITY TEAM

An invisible intruder altered our lives. No amount of security could

keep this invisible intruder out of our church.

As we move into July...with hopes that the invisible intruder’s impact

has loosened its grip and following the advice of Church Council, a

priority is recruiting volunteers to serve on the Safety team. We need

people who are willing to be responsible for locking/unlocking the

church, monitoring entrance to the church through the East entrance

after the lock down starts, be available and knowledgeable if a concern about safety is

raised. It is recommended that these volunteers are familiar with the concepts: Avoid

-Deny-Defend. A four hour class is offered by the Columbus Police Department, at no

charge to non-profit groups. In addition, the video is available on You Tube. A

possibility (based on availability of instructor) is to have a class at the church. The

goal is to have a volunteer group of at least 12 people, serving on a monthly rotation,

who are willing to accept the responsibilities.

Contact Vicki Swartz if you are interested in working with the team, volunteers are needed.

New Ways to Give to Ascension

You can now donate to Ascension online at any time.

Go to www.ascension-columbus.org, click on GIVING, and scroll down to

Online Giving. Here you will be directed as to how to use GivePlus for a one-

time or ongoing donation. If you keep scrolling, you will also find directions

for loading an app onto your phone to donate in that way. This is a four-

month trial to see how well online giving works for Ascension.

Also on Ascension’s website you will find that a Simply Giving application can

be accessed. This program has worked very successfully for our church for

several years now. Just turn in the form at church with a voided check, and

ongoing donations can automatically be taken from your checking account

either monthly or biweekly. If you need to terminate your use of Simply

Giving at any point, it can easily be arranged to cancel your participation.

Page 10

Healing Touch will return!!! Once we are back in action, we

will make appointments on the First Thursday of each month. You

can plan for your future—-HEALING TOUCH will be held on

a Thursday at 10:00, 10:45, 1:00 and 1:45. And Tuesday evening

at 7:00 PM WHEN WE REOPEN OUR SERVICES!!. In the

meantime—for more information, please contact me to ask

questions. Healing Touch will then be held in the church’s

conference room. Peggy- 614-785-1799

CORONA VIRUS UPDATE

Coronavirus Update We are making changes to our program schedule in an effort to slow the spread of the Coronavirus. Please check our clinic calendar for the most up-to-date information on our clinic's services and schedule. If you are an established patient who has been to our clinic before, feel

free to call us at 614-262-5094 and leave a voicemail with your name,

phone number, date of birth, and preferred pharmacy.

PLEASE CHECK OUR WEBSITE AT

https://www.helpinghandsfreeclinic.org/

Helping Hands Health and Wellness Clinic

Epworth United Methodist Church (East Wing), 5100 Karl Road, Columbus, Ohio 43229.

WHEN WE OPEN AGAIN—Every Saturday

Overeaters Anonymous will come back!! After the shelter-in is lifted,

we will resume meeting in the Cloud Room every Saturday at 9:30

AM. All will be welcome. Overeaters Anonymous is a twelve-step

program for people with problems related to food including, but not limited to,

compulsive overeaters, those with binge eating disorder, bulimics and anorexics.

BABY WIPES FOR CHOICES MINISTRY

LSS CHOICES for victims of domestic abuse is in need of approximately 7500

baby wipes each month. Thanks to your generosity, Ascension has provided over

20,000 baby wipes to date. The need is still great! —Please consider bringing a

donation of baby wipes to the church or making a monetary contribution marked

"baby wipes for CHOICES" which can be used at Costco to purchase the wipes at a

good price and tax free. Your help is greatly appreciated!

Page 11

OUTREACH MINISTRIES PANTRY PROGRAM WHEN WE MEET AGAIN…. Give money to our Teen Program, our Pantry Posse, the first Sunday each month, or place in an

envelope in the offering plate marked LSS Food Pantry. Ascension continues to support our Food Pantry every

week. And God bless our monthly volunteers! Remember Manager Michael Green buys food for the shelves with your

money for 20¢ a pound. Every dollar you donate buys over 5 lbs of food or about 1+ bag(s) of groceries!!! All donations

to LSS, either cash or checks made out to LSS Food Pantry, help with immediate needs, which change daily.

BASIC RULES FOR DONATIONS Our Food Pantry needs packaged goods like rice, pasta, raisins, side

dishes in boxes and packages to feed families of up to 6-8 people.

Everyday Needs:

Coffee in small jars (1 or 2 lb cans)

Flour; Canned Fruit and applesauce is very good to add; Canned veggies (no green beans or corn); Puddings ; KOOL-AID IN SMALL PKGS.

Fruit cups, Pasta and Rice side dishes like Rice-A-Roni, Noodle-Roni, and Spaghettios, Macaroni and Cheese;

Tea Bags; Hot oatmeal in pkgs.; Peanut butter; Chocolate Syrup

Specific Needs:

Tuna and Tuna Helper; Hot Chocolate

Sugar free items for diabetics;

Low sodium canned items

Baby Powder, Shampoo,

Diapers & Wipes

Personal Items:

Deodorant, Kleenex; Toothbrushes and Tooth-paste;

Shampoo, Feminine Products ; Hand Soaps,

All kinds of cleaning products

Be sure to save the following items that our ladies collect and forward to several Ministries,

where they can be used asap.

1. Pink and White Coupons for Education, which can be found on so many products now in our

grocery which benefit our Local Schools.

2. Please bring your grocery bags, paper and plastic, for the Food Pantry each week.

It takes so little effort to help so many!!

LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES FOOD PANTRY Champion Ave. Food Pantry is continuing to provide food and supplies for the needy in Columbus. We members of Ascension are not able to volunteer in person each month during the pandemic as all our volunteers are at risk (ages 65 and above). A volunteer at the Pantry contracted the virus and a quarantine was conducted to stop the spread of the virus. As a result, the Food Pantry changed its operation. Now the clients stay outside to receive food and volunteers have temperatures taken, wear protective

equipment and the Pantry is disinfected regularly. There are still other ways we can help this ministry. LSS is not encouraging direct food donations to be brought to the Food Pantry. However, monetary donations are greatly appreciated. These donations can be made at the website: www.lssnetworkofhope.org Or, checks can be sent to Lutheran Social Services, 500 West Wilson Bridge Road, Suite 245, Worthington, OH 43085. Also, if anyone knows about a resource to help get the following critical items, please let LSS know: masks, gowns, gloves etc. and especially hand sanitizer. For more information, call Irene Candy at 614-888-2659. —Irene Candy

Page 12

Page 13

OUR BRAVE TROOPS—PRAYERS AND CONCERNS —OUR MILITARY FAMILIES

George Calbert, US Navy, (brother of Robert Calbert)

MSGT Peter Dahlstrom, (son of Jan and Al Dahlstrom)

Daniel Engler, US Navy, (grandson of Lee and Barbara Engler)

Sgt. Grant Mills & SPC Greg Monroe, (friends of Linda Frysinger),

1C Ian B. Reed (grandson of Dorothy and Bob Fenton)

2nd Lt. John Rule, (former member of Ascension)

MSGT Brett Rutter, (son of Donna Rutter)

David Tedford-Air Force Reserve, (grand-nephew of Cym Schmidt-Budd)

Master Sergeant—AF Reserve, Stefanie Vogley-Hauck, (Michael and Kathryn Vogley)

Commander Scott Whaley, (nephew of Bill & Carol Warren)

Airman 1st Class Michael F. Whatley; (grandson of Elizabeth & Richard Vaughn)

If you wish to send a Bear to your loved one in the military

please contact Linda Roy!

SOUTHEAST MINISTRY IS NOT OPEN AT THIS TIME. (PLEASE—NO CLOTHING).

Page 14

THOUGH ASCENSION HAS RESUMED 10:00 AM WORSHIIP SERVICES, THE

CHURCH BUILDING REMAINS CLOSED—-SO YOU ARE ABLE TO PLAN FOR

THE FUTURE, REGULARLY SCHEDULED EVENTS NORMALLY MEET:

PROPERTY COMMITTEE MEETING The Property Committee Meetings

normally meet the first Wednesday of the month starting at 7:00 PM. If you have a

subject or issue you wish to discuss, please contact Property Committee Chairperson, Jim

Mead.

FINANCE COMMITTEE normally meets at 7:30 PM on the Wednesday, the week

prior to the monthly Council Meeting. If you have a subject or issue you wish to discuss,

please contact Finance Committee Chairperson, Bev Cook Finley.

Crafty Hands — normally meets the 2nd Thursday of the month from

9:30—11:30 AM at Ascension in the Adult Lounge. When we resume, we

encourage you to bring your projects, or just join the conversation! In the

meantime, plan your projects!!

If you have any questions, give a call to Carol Silness at (614) 378-1100.

THE DISCIPLESHIP TEAM—The Discipleship Ministry normally meets the 3rd Saturday

of each month at 10:00 in the Adult Lounge.. Anyone interested is welcome to attend. If you have

questions, or something you need to discuss, call Curt Skarloken.

CHURCH COUNCIL MEETING is normally held at 7:30 PM the second

Tuesday of each month in the Cloud Room. If you have a subject or issue you wish to

discuss, please contact Church Council President, Orin Sheumaker.

WORSHIP AND MUSIC COMMITTEE MEETING normally occurs the first Tuesday of the month at 7.30pm.—Contact Madge Fitak for more information.

MEN’S FELLOWSHIP BREAKFAST normally meets on the third Saturday of each month. This is a great time for the men of our church to get together and meet other church members. WHEN WE RESUME, please join us at 8:00 am in the Assembly Room. At that time each person picks up breakfast from your favorite provider, and brings it along.

WHEN WE RESUME—WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY BREAKFAST GROUP OPEN TO ALL WOMEN FROM

ASCENSION—When we resume, we normally meet the 3rd Saturday

of every month at 9:00 AM in Acton Hall at Ascension. Hopefully some time in

the near future, come be a part of the weekly gospel lesson discussion as we also

provide the wind under the wings for each other. Everyone brings their own

breakfast.

Page 15

Publication Deadlines and Policy: Weekly Worship Bulletins and the NYCU submissions must be in Tuesday by 4:00 PM—Each

Week

The Chi Rho—Due Day 1 of each month for the following month

(example–July 1st for the August issue of the Chi Rho)

Keep your address, telephone number and e-mail address current. You can make any changes necessary by filling out the Attendance Form or calling the Church Office.

Please use the Event Form for all your special events—it helps you to remain organized and it helps us remain informed.

Advance planning is always good — the sooner we know of happenings, the better we are able to provide for your needs.

Please meet submission deadlines for our informational publications.

SERV

ICE—

THAN

K YO

U Bulletin Helpers Tom Kyre, Sandy Nicholson

Flower Announcements are written by Joe Riggs for the Chancel and Altar Flowers in the Sanctuary for both worship services

Parish Records Bev Cook-Finley

Assisting Ministers Pam Kratzer, Chad Loomis, Brenda Noe, Joe Riggs and Curt Skarloken Altar Guild AG Co-Chairs Brenda Noe and Pam Kratzer Barb Cozad, Ingrid Robb, Celeste Schnabel, Carol Silness, Barbara Summers, Brenda Noe, Robin Kern, Jan Dahlstrom, Jan Reisch, Evie Swanson, Nancy Sheumaker, Linda Roy, Pam Kratzer, Glorene Shenberger, Sandy Huss, Nancy Haimerl, Peggy Dlusky, Sandy Baker, Chris Rudin, Martha Gostely, Sandy Nicholson, Myron Miller, Deb Sweet.

Librarians Celeste Schnabel, Martha Gostely

Lectors Steven Boring, Tom Huss, David Kern, Robin Kern, Myron Miller, Mary Muller,, Jon Olsen, Joe Riggs, Barbara Summers, Reuben Simiyu. Substitute Lectors Diane Loomis, Nancy Olsen, Curt Skarloken Prayer Ministry Buffy Evans, Beth Maston, Jim Kelley, Craig & Meliinda Andersen, Curt Skarloken, Fred & /Ruth Ann Helser, Linda Frysinger, Myron Miller, Nancy Olsen, Pastor Tim Muller, Vall Greer; Georgia Deerhake, Mona Halverson, Cathy Miller, Wilma Wilson, Peggy Dlusky

Ushers Head Ushers: Alan Dahlstrom, Mike Fitak; Ushers Ron Althoff, Alan Dahlstrom, Mike Fitak, Tom Huss, Bob Keck, Robin Kern, Joel Kratzer, Orin Sheumaker, Maury Stark, Terry Stohr

Chi Rho Volunteers Allan Hiscox, Karen Lashley, Sandy Nicholson, Ingrid Robb, Linda Roy

Office Volunteers Tom Kyre, Karen Lashley, Sandy Nicholson, Linda Roy

Church Directory Coordinators Robin Kern, Sandy Nicholson, Cheryl Lyons

Pastor Tim Muller (614) 315-7056 E-mail: pastortimatalc@gmail.com

Ingrid Robb,

Campus & Wedding Scheduling Manager

(614) 262-7389 (T, W, T)

Cheryl Lyons, Church Assistant

1479 Morse Road

Columbus, Ohio 43229

E-mail: ascluth@gmail.com

Phone:(614) 262–7389 Fax: (614) 262-4255

www.ascension-columbus.org

Sunday Services

9:00 a.m. - Traditional Worship

10:10 a.m. - Christian Education

11:15 a.m.—Contemporary Worship

2020 ASCENSION LUTHERAN CHURCH COUNCIL

Chairs Vice-Chairs

President—Orin Sheumaker VP—Joel Kratzer

Discipleship-–Curt Skarloken

Youth & Family—Melissa Killian

Property Co-chair—James Mead/Rick Swartz

Worship and Music—Madge Fitak Vice: Cathy Miller

Finance—Bev Cook-Finley Vice: Sam Boateng

Congregational Life Co-chair—Allan & Cindy Hiscox

Christian Education—Amanda Wiesehan

Outreach—Shelley Ausham

Treasurer—Steven Boring

Financial Secretary----Allan Hiscox

Endowment & Investment—Jon Olsen, Sam Boateng,

Maury Stark

Century Fund

Page 16