THE HEART OF ASCENSION

Save the date/mark your calendars for these upcoming events:

A strategic planning session will be held on Saturday,

November 7, 2015 at 9:00 AM. More details will follow in the

bulletin.

Adult Choir and Handbell Choir will resume in November. Rehearsals will be on Thursdays – November 5, 12, and 19: Bells from 6:45-7:25 PM and Choir from 7:30-8:15 PM. We will begin working on music for the Advent and Christmas season. New members are always welcome!

WIDOW-WIDOWER / DIVORCÉE / SINGLES LUNCHEON If you have not already joined us at this free monthly luncheon, please do so and invite a friend! The next luncheon will be held on Monday, November 9, 2015, in the Fellowship Hall from 11:30 AM until around 2:00 PM. Lunch is served at Noon. This free luncheon is offered as a time to share with others who may have gone through some of the same circumstances you have. It is a time for food,

fellowship, and the making of a community of people who can share their lives with each other. If you have any questions, contact Ron Davis, Jr. at 412-709-9860.

In November the Men’s Saturday Bible Study will meet on the third Saturday of the month (November 21st). Fellowship starts at 8:30 AM and the Bible Study begins at 9:00 AM. This group meets in the Fireside/Conference Rooms. All men are welcome to attend!

A Thanksgiving Eve worship service with Holy Communion will be held at 7:00 PM on Wednesday, November 25, 2015. Come, give thanks to the Lord!

November

2015

PUMPKIN FEST/FLEA MARKET

The Evangelism/Outreach Board wants to say thank you to ALL THE VOLUNTEERS, and there were many, who made this event a HUGE

SUCCESS.

Bakers – Approximately 50 pies, several dozen cupcakes, and various goodies were made and sold

Cooks – 66+ hot dogs and 4-1/2 gallons of homemade vegetable soup

Pumpkin seller – a real trooper who braved the rain and cold

Setup/cleanup – several hearty men, who even wet-mopped the kitchen

floor

Vendors – 20 tables

Entertainment – two of our very own accomplished musicians

The profit was $974.37, or for the sake of simplicity, let's call it a whopping

$1,000. WOW!!!!!!

Ascension will again be supporting Operation Christmas

Child (OCC) this year through Samaritan’s Purse. You will

have the opportunity to fill shoeboxes for

underprivileged children throughout the world. Samaritan’s Purse also spreads the word of the Gospel to

these children. What better way to be the hands of Jesus?

Our goal this year is 140 boxes from Ascension.

Step 1: Select how many boxes you are going to fill

Use your own shoebox (“standard size”), plastic container, or boxes we get from

Samaritan’s Purse. Children like to receive the plastic containers (with removable lid)

because they use them to transport water to their house. They have to be about the same

size as the OCC shoeboxes (11.5”L, 6” W, 4.25” H). If you use your own box and wrap

it, you have to wrap the lid separately (they inspect the boxes).

Step 2: Decide on a boy or a girl for each box and the age range

Labels will be provided to place on each box.

Step 3: Shop

You don’t have to spend a lot of money. Most items can be purchased at the Dollar

Store.

Step 4: Pack your box

Step 5: Include $7 donation for each box if you wish.

You only need to do one donation even if you’re doing multiple boxes.

Place the envelope with your donation in one of your shoeboxes. Make your

check out to “Samaritan’s Purse.”

You can also donate online and print a barcode that you can attach to your box and

you will get an email telling you to what country your box was sent.

Step 6: Include a letter to the child if you like.

If you put your name and address on it, the children may write back.

Step 7: Put one or two rubber bands around the box.

Step 8: Pray for the child or children that will be receiving your box(es).

Pray that they will receive Christ into their hearts after hearing the Gospel.

Step 9: Bring your box(es) to church

You can start bringing in boxes November 8th. Last day to bring in boxes is Sunday,

November 22nd at Noon.

Two tables will be set up in the Narthex—one for supplies, one for box drop-off.

Recently the youth has just finished a study based on K-LOVE radio about grace. What the youth has gotten out of this study was that everything God does for us we don't deserve, it is all unmerited. We also learned that we are forgiven in His eyes because He died on the cross for us and paid the punishment that we should have paid. On behalf of the youth, we would love to thank Mrs. Saffa for doing this study, and we had an AMAZING time. We look forward to the next studies to come.

Matthias Tassotto, Youth President

SPIRITUAL GROWTH AND FELLOWSHIP The next Education Hour study will be God's Light in Gotham's Darkness. It will be held from October 18-November 29 and will be led by Rick Maas. Thank you to Cheryl Saffa for leading the first session!

Next Youth Group Meeting: Monday, November 2 from 6:30 – 8:30 PM.

Teen Quest: November 13-15. Those who have signed up for the retreat should meet at church on Friday (November 13) at 5:15 PM. Please eat dinner before you come. An email will be coming out to let you know what you need to bring. We will return to church around 3:00 PM on Sunday afternoon (November 15).

LCMS Youth Gathering: If you haven’t turned in your $100.00 deposit, LCMS permission slip and ALC permission slip, please bring them to the November 2 meeting.

SERVICE We will be assembling packages for the “Any Soldier” project which gives packages to soldiers who don’t normally receive anything from home. Thrivent Action has approved this service project and will be providing T-shirts for the youth who participate and a $250 gift card to buy supplies. Thanks Thrivent!!

FUNDRAISING The Greeting Card Sale is still going on and will continue until all boxes of cards have been purchased.

Thanks to all who attended the Premier Designs jewelry party. We raised $200 for the youth group.

The flea market youth table at the Pumpkin Fest raised $85 for the youth group.

The November fundraiser is going to be a Gift Card Sale. This is an opportunity for you to buy gift cards to places you frequently shop. A portion of each card (when it is used at the store) will be given to our Youth Group. Youth will be in the Narthex after a service in November to take your orders. Youth will also be given a form to take orders from family and friends outside of the church. Jennifer Ciccone is heading this project and can answer any questions you may have. Thanks Jennifer!!

November Anniversaries: 10 Paul & Mary Jasper 26 Ron & Myra Davis 29 Ralph & Marie Schuetz November Birthdays: 4 Marty Rist 5 Sally Long 11 Jim Vasil 14 Leona Karczewski 18 Patricia Young 20 Justin Vasil 21 Flo Pizzica 24 Betty Marcellus

25 Lois Kitzki 26 Laurence Gaertner 27 Lydia Jarboe Bekki Weber 28 Garret Vasil

Stephan Weber 30 Gene Williams, Sr.

IF WE MISSED YOUR BIRTHDAY OR ANNIVERSARY, PLEASE CALL THE CHURCH OFFICE AT 412-364-4463.

Ruth Dille Lois Kitzki c/o Concordia of Franklin Park c/o Elmcroft of Saxonburg 1600 Georgetowne Drive, Room S-203 100 Bella Court Sewickley, PA 15143 Room 306 Phone: 724-933-0470 Saxonburg, PA 16056

Laurence Gaertner 1770 Meadow Hill Drive Annapolis, MD 21409

Sunday School Mission Project: The Sunday School has

chosen Sunbeam Kids International as their mission project for this year. Christian and Alison Taylor are personal friends of

Lora Koontz and they are involved in the Rock House Students Center in Cambodia where the Bible is used in English classes

and Sunday morning church and community outreaches are all

part of their ministry. They are also involved in Human Trafficking Prevention. They are reaching into the city and

remote areas to prevent human trafficking before it starts.

Below is a thank you note received from Shirley Derbis of the Greater

Pittsburgh Literacy Council, a group that uses our facilities:

Barb,

I wanted to take this time to say thank you for all your

support – and that of the church as a whole – for the past

years of my efforts at GPLC. I will be retiring on

December 22nd after 20 years of service—probably about 19

with collaboration of Ascension Lutheran. I will miss the

collaboration, but I hope the support will continue long after I leave. I cannot

begin to tell you how this has enhanced the program serving the North Hills!

Thanks again. Please pass my gratitude along to the Pastor, Board and

congregation.

Shirley Derbis Calvary Lutheran Church (Old William Penn & School Road,

Murrysville, PA) in Murrysville is holding their 40th

Annual Christian Art Show on November 7 (10 AM-4 PM)

and November 8 (Noon-4 PM). All are invited!

Concordia at Cabot will host a Vendor Sale on Wednesday, November 4, from 10 AM to 6 PM in the Haven I Dining Room located at 112 Marwood Road in

Cabot (entrance 2A) on the Concordia Lutheran Ministries campus. The sale is open to the public. The products for sale include crochet jewelry and scarves, recycled fork jewelry, Thirty-One Gifts products, door wreaths, alpaca merchandise, Premier Designs jewelry, baked goods, jelly, salsa and mustards. The Vendor Sale is a fun and easy way to get some holiday shopping out of the way. Table fees will be donated to Concordia Haven resident activities. Checks, cash and credit cards are acceptable methods of payment. For more information about the Vendor Sale, call Haven Event Coordinator Chantelle Sweeney at 724-352-1571, extension 8251.

Join us and support Camp Erin Pittsburgh (a ministry of Good Samaritan Hospice)! The Second Annual Purse Gala presented by New York Life will be held on Thursday, November 5, 2015 at 6 PM at The Lexus Club at PNC Park (115 Federal Street, Pittsburgh, PA). Cost is $75 per person featuring a buffet dinner with a cash bar. Parking will be available in Red Lot 6, compliments of ALCO Parking. There will be 20 designer bags and a prestigious silent auction. Purse drawing tickets can be purchased at the event. For more information on the Purse Gala, call 724-845-7338. See more at: http://www.concordialm.org/events-news/2nd-annual-purse-gala#sthash.k5eChVy3.dpuf.

Q: What does a once-in-500-years celebration look like?

A: A boldly Lutheran celebration so big, it needs its own website!

Check out LutheranReformation.org.

A website filled with great resources and more for you to use!

History resources: interactive timeline, digital library, historic documents, maps

Worship materials for congregations, music leaders, pastors

Teaching tools: study guides, student materials, videos, teacher materials, classroom competitions, and social media.

News, events, tour opportunities!

Celebrating the 500th anniversary of the Reformation (1517-2017)

“In the course of time Cain brought to the Lord an offering of the fruit of the ground, and Abel also brought of the firstborn of his flock and of their fat portions. And the Lord had regard for Abel and his offering, but for Cain and his offering he had no regard” (Gen 4:2). Why did the Lord not have regard for Cain and his offering, but did regard Abel and his offering? Was it because Abel’s offering was better intrinsically than Cain’s? No. The Book of Hebrews tells us: “By faith Abel offered to God a more acceptable sacrifice than Cain, through which he was commended as righteous, God commending him by accepting his gifts” (Heb 11:4). The thing that distinguished Abel’s offering from that of Cain’s is faith. By faith, Abel offered a more acceptable offering. Faith and giving are inseparable. They are two sides of the same coin. It is faith in the promises of God that leads us to give. By faith we trust that God will do what He says. By faith, we receive everything God gives as a gift from His divine mercy and goodness. For what do we have that we have not received (1 Cor 4:7)? Nothing. Everything we have comes from the Lord. By faith we give to others because God has first given to us, and by faith we trust that He will continue to provide for us all that we need for this body and life. And when by faith we give, God accepts our offerings and commends us as righteous. For by faith we are accounted righteous before God on account of Christ. Giving is a spiritual issue. But there is a flip side to this two-sided coin: Cain didn’t give an offering to God by faith. His offering did not come from faith but from someplace else. And since it didn’t originate with faith in God and His promises, it was not regarded by God. And he was not accounted righteous. This is a warning to us. Pay attention to your faith and your offerings, and from where they come. From where do your offerings come? Like all good works, offerings acceptable in God’s sight flow from faith in Christ. They are given in response to the gifts God has given to us, especially the gift of forgiveness of sins in Jesus Christ. And since they are given by faith, they will be the target of Satan’s attacks to ruin the church, do damage to the gospel of Christ, and to weaken your faith in Him. For sin is crouching at our doors, and the temptation to sin in giving is great because of the fallen world and our sinful flesh. But Jesus is greater than our hearts. Jesus has overcome the world. And by faith, so have we. By faith, we rule over them.

Synod youth set goal to provide

half-million meals at National Youth Gathering

They have the energy, the opportunity and the mission. And they are using a new tool to raise funds so it can happen.

LCMS youth are heading to the LCMS Youth Gathering again in 2016 — and this time they’re upping the ante on how many meals they’ll package for those in need.

In 2013, LCMS youth packaged more than 322,000 meals for distribution around San Antonio and other places across the country. In 2016, they want to serve even more. They invite you to help them reach a bold 2016 goal of providing 500,000 total meals for those who suffer from hunger in New Orleans and around the world.

We already have 400,000 meals covered through $50,000 of Gathering registration fees and another $50,000 matching grant from LCMS mercy ministries. We’re almost there!

Here’s how you — the most influential friends and shapers of our treasured young people — can help:

In a partnership with Wheat Ridge Ministries, a new WeRaise crowdfunding campaign is live now through November 30th. You can help by pledging any amount you desire toward a $25,000 fundraising goal that will underwrite their packaging of the final 100,000 meals.

Visit thelc.ms/youthfeedingchildren to pledge your support today. Together, we can stand alongside our young people as they serve Christ and His people around the world and grow in faith as His disciples.

www.lcmsfoundation.org 800-325-7912 Ext 1684

So Many Options, So Many Reasons

Charitable giving offers a surprising frontier of options that help express generosity in our hearts. Being generous is what Christians have done for millennia.

The process of gift planning isn’t new. However, many people haven’t considered how it can help them experience joy in life.

You may be a person who loves supporting the Lord’s mission because it gives joyful satisfaction. You may find it challenging to accomplish generous thoughts because it seems like an either-or proposition. How can giving benefit your life or your family’s? Perhaps you welcome more thought on ways to give to your family in an appropriate way, that helps them rather than hinders. How is this best designed?

You may look to support specific ministries or to contribute your fair share. In these cases, it may be helpful to know the various avenues available to make this fun and efficient.

Gifts can be given from various assets that haven’t been considered. Some trigger tax benefits that enhance a person’s position. Appreciated assets can be given with less cost than cash. Portfolio property can be turned into a plan for generosity in ways that bring about surprising financial benefits as well.

The Government has established gifting methods that can allow donors to give away assets that are highly appreciated and avoid the tax on the appreciation. In addition, such gift plans can be established to ‘split the interest’ or pay income to a donor for a term or for lives. These ‘give it twice’ agreements offer donors a way to create income and then retain the ultimate distribution to family and ministry.

Gifts can be given and controlled to fund our generosity once our earthly lives are complete and we no longer depend on the property.

Want to explore more joy? Consider a conversation with Robert Wirth, LCMS Foundation Gift Planner at robert.wirth@lfnd.org or 716-863-4427.

Christian Counseling Associates is excited to announce their Super Early Bird Rate for their marriage renewal weekend, "From This Day Forward 2016", that will be held February 19-21, 2016. Plan now, and get the best price available for any comparable marriage weekend! These marriage enrichment weekends are packed full of the best resources you will find for your marriage. Whether you have a fantastic marriage, or your relationship is in need of a serious tune-up, this weekend will improve and strengthen your marriage. Come experience meaningful teaching, a romantic atmosphere, and an opportunity as a couple to reconnect with each other and strengthen your faith. Guest speaker Dan Seaborn from "Winning At Home", and marriage and family experts from Christian Counseling Associates of Western Pennsylvania, lead this weekend in the heart of Pittsburgh. Come and refuel, reconnect, and recommit to a great marriage! This event is perfect for pastors, church groups, marriage retreats, married couples, and engaged couples. This is a great faith-based weekend to re-focus your marriage commitment and experience a romantic getaway. SIGN UP SOON!!! Early-bird deadline for discounted price ends November 30! Visit www.christiancounselingwpa.com to see special pricing information for this upcoming weekend experience. Stay at the Sheraton Station Square. Sign up and then reserve your room today to lock in a special event hotel room rate. Call the Sheraton at 412-261-2000. Hotel Event rate expires January 30, 2016. For more information, call Christian Counseling Associates at 724-396-1510.

LADIES DAY OUT – The Lydia Circle of St. Paul’s United Methodist Women

presents its second annual Ladies Day Out on Saturday, November 7, 2015 from

1-4 PM at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 1965 Ferguson Road,

McCandless. Admission to the event is free. Attendees will have opportunities to

make donations and bid on silent auction items. All proceeds will benefit North

Hills Community Outreach’s Education Assistance program. Events include: a

dance performance by the Steel City Angels, Personal Defense and Prevention

with Officer Jim Maier, Zumba with Kerri Colangelo, Recovering Minds Therapy

discussing “Addiction and Recovery”, Pound Cardio with Karen Palmeri, Dr.

Michele Reiss discussing “Coping with Loss and Grief”, and reading and discussion by

children’s author Leslie Moore. This event will also feature free mini manicures given by

students from A. W. Beattie Career Center, health and wellness information from St. Paul’s

Wellness Ministry, a variety of vendors and networking opportunities, and free light

refreshments. Attendees are encouraged to dress comfortably, as events will be interactive.

For more information, please contact Nina Belcastro at nbelcastro17@gmail.com.

FOR HEALTH & HEALING

Colleen (health issues – Eileen Vogel’s daughter); Slosso Family (health issues

– McClellan’s neighbors); Ruth Dille (health issues); Pete DePasquale (health

issues – Diane’s husband); Lora Koontz (Bell’s Palsy); Bill Powers (health

issues); Clay and Diane McClellan (health issues); John Dougherty (health

issues – Jackie’s son); Rev. Michael Podeszwa (cancer treatments – Prince of Peace, Freedom);

Christina Lopresto (recovery from thyroid cancer surgery – Patti’s daughter-in-law); Nadine Weber

(health issues); Mary (lung cancer – Nadine Weber’s sister-in-law); Lucas (recovering from liver

transplant); Charlotte Wade (subdural hematoma – Lora Koontz’s mother); Martin Anderson

(diabetic foot infection – Becky Marquette’s father); Pete Piper (health issues – friend of Jasper’s);

Lucy (breathing problems – friend of Sandi Weber); Rick Maas (continued recovery); Nancy

Edmundson (broken kneecap – Cherie Shaginaw’s mother); Paul Kitzki (recovering from knee

surgery – son of Phyllis); Harry Muschar (breathing problems, family member of Linda Williams);

Vicky Herrmann (health issues, friend of Lisa Marcellus); Betty Marcellus (health issues); Brian

Leonard (health issues); Jackie Dougherty (health issues); Paul Brand (Fred’s brother – leg

amputation due to cancer); Mary (Jessica Barry’s aunt – leukemia); Diane (autoimmune system

issues – friend of Gene Williams); Roberta and Suzanne (health issues – Ruth Dille’s nieces); Ted

Beiter (health issues); Dave (Eileen Gaugler’s friend’s son – multiple sclerosis); Tim (Ron Davis’

future son-in-law – kidney failure); Anna (treatment for cancer – Ron Curcio’s great-niece); Alice

Meier (health issues); Eileen Gaugler’s sister (back pain); Lisa Hinterliter (Michael McAndrews’

sister – health issues); Kim (friend of Cheryl Saffa – health issues); Sandi Weber (health issues); Don

Sohngen; Bing (cancer – Nadine Weber’s brother); Carol Watterson (brain cancer); Cheryl (breast

cancer – Edie Krom’s sister); John Walker (health issues); Anna May Forsman; Cheryl Hoffman

(friend of Cherie Shaginaw – cancer); Scott Halapin (friend of Cherie Shaginaw – liver failure);

Betty Owen (health issues); John Benka (Mary Lynn Tassotto’s father); Brody Barry; Norm Stauffer;

Twilla (health issues – Lydia Jarboe’s niece); Shut-ins: Marge Christopher, Dulcie Fisher, Joan

Fullerton, Helen Goettmann, and Helen Lewis

FOR STRENGTH & COMFORT

For all those who lost loved ones, for the citizens, survivors, relief workers, missionaries, and

families affected by disasters worldwide

FOR THANKSGIVING

For the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ; Simon Blake’s baptism; Holly (improvement in back

problems – Mary Jasper’s daughter); Luke [3 years old] and Ryan [1 year old] (successful eye

surgeries – Mary Jasper’s grandsons); the gifts of love and God's Word; family and friends; our

country

FOR SAFETY/PROTECTION

For missionaries; our armed forces; unborn children; college students

FOR DIRECTION AND FAITH

For James, Brendan, Gerald, Colby, Roxanne (Sandi Weber’s friend); Tonya Davis (Ron Davis, Jr.’s

daughter); Mark, Rob, Randy; Brad; Mike; Sam; John; Jake; Debbie; the Kowalewski family; those

who are experiencing a crisis of faith; women with unplanned pregnancies

GENERAL PRAYER, GUIDANCE, AND PROVISION

That God would raise up leaders here at Ascension and especially for our youth; for the Barry family;

for Mia and her family (friend of the Barry’s); Gene Williams, Jr. and DiscipleMakers; Pastor Eric

Andræ and Campus Ministry in Oakland; seminary students; the residents and staff of Concordia

Lutheran Ministries, Shepherd’s Heart Fellowship; Food For The Poor; Christian Counseling

Associates counselors and their clients

Upcoming Lutheran Hour Broadcasts:

November 1, 2015 "Who Do You Think You Are?"

Don't just look up, down, or around—look to Jesus Christ for life and salvation. (Isaiah 51:4-6)

November 8, 2015 "Do You Know THIS Jesus?"

If you think Jesus is just one of those very good and capable people who show us a better way to treat others, you haven't really captured who Jesus is. (Hebrews 9:24-28)

November 15, 2015 "Readied for That Time"

Our most advanced technology soon becomes worthless and obsolete, but God has a life for you in Jesus that lasts forever. (Mark 13:1-13)

November 22, 2015 "Our Heart-Song of Thanks"

Heart-songs of praise are sung by those who realize the Lord loves the unlovable and saves those who thought they were beyond saving. (Ephesians 5:18b-21)

November 29, 2015 "Are You Ready?"

Advent looks forward to Christmas and that final day when Christ will return. Are you ready? (Luke 21:34-36)

Lutheran Hour broadcasts can be heard on WJAS/1320 AM at 7:00 AM & WFRJ/97.7 FM radio at 8:00 AM Sunday mornings. You may also read the sermon or listen to it at www.lutheranhour.org.

“Fear Not !” Advent Devotions

Advent begins on November 29, 2015. In “Fear Not!”, Lutheran Hour Ministries’ 2015 Advent devotions by Rev. Wayne Palmer, the reader is reminded that though our lives are uncertain, God in Christ has conquered whatever might unsettle and disturb us—this includes all our stresses during the Christmas season. Following the Gospel narrative of Luke 1 – Luke 2, the reader will see that though Zechariah and Elizabeth, along with Mary and

Joseph, experience hesitation and concern at the foretelling of their sons’ births, it is faith in God’s care and compassion that steadies their trepidation. Copies of the devotions will be available on the table in the Narthex or upon request by emailing or calling Barb at bmarcellus1@verizon.net or 412-364-4463.

Seniors need volunteer leaf rakers, snow shovelers – Seniors in all neighborhoods in northern

Allegheny County need volunteers to keep their yards and sidewalks safe by raking leaves and/or

shoveling snow. This is a great project for teens, youth groups, and families. Please contact Cathy at

NHCO at 412-307-0069, extension 3313, or clpschirer@nhco.org to register to rake leaves or to register

for the Snow Angels program. Seniors who need assistance may also contact Cathy at the above number.

APPRISE offers FREE Medicare Open Enrollment events and counseling – APPRISE,

Pennsylvania’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program, is offering private, one-on-one appointments

to help clients understand Medicare and Medicaid benefits and make informed decisions about healthcare

options. FREE appointments will be held at an open enrollment event on Thursday, November 5, at

AGH-Suburban General Hospital, 100 S. Jackson Street, Bellevue, PA 15202. Trained staff and

volunteers from the Allegheny County APPRISE program will help attendees understand their options.

To reserve an appointment, call APPRISE at 412-661-1438. APPRISE is a free, public service of the

Pennsylvania Department of Aging.

NHCO Annual Thanksgiving Food Collection continues until November 13 – NHCO is collecting

food items to create complete Thanksgiving meals to distribute to local families in need. Last year, nearly

800 local families received nourishing Thanksgiving meals. Items that make a meal include grocery store

gift cards of at least $10 for turkey purchase, large boxes of stuffing mix and instant mashed potatoes,

canned cranberry sauce, canned vegetables, easy pumpkin pie mix, evaporated milk, muffin mix, turkey

gravy mix and napkins. NHCO’s main office at 1975 Ferguson Road, Allison Park, is open weekdays, 9

AM-4 PM. For more information, visit www.nhco.org or contact Vicki at 412-487-6316, option 1.

NHCO Holiday Gift Collection starts November 11 – NHCO is accepting new toys, games, sporting

equipment, sports apparel and gift cards for children ages birth through 18, from November 11 through

December 11; earlier donations are encouraged! Gifts appropriate for teens are especially needed.

Donations can be dropped off at NHCO, 1975 Ferguson Road, Allison Park, PA 15101, Monday–Friday,

9 AM-4 PM, and at the food pantry behind the building, 9 AM-noon, Saturdays, November 28 and

December 5. For more information, please contact Vicki at vdburst@nhco.org or 412-487-6316, option 1.

Ask the Attorney sessions for low-income families – Free legal consultation for issues such as divorce,

bankruptcy, credit issues, family matters, rent disputes and more is available for families in need at

NHCO locations the second Wednesday of each month at 7 PM. The next ATA session is at NHCO

Millvale on November 11. There is no ATA session in December. Attendees MUST preregister for these

sessions by contacting Harriet at hzgibbs@nhco.org or 412-408-3830.

NHCO Volunteer Orientations – NHCO will host a Volunteer Orientation session at 10 AM, Thursday,

November 12 in NHCO Allison Park, 1975 Ferguson Road. Volunteers are needed for all sites, and needs

include receptionists, data entry, drivers for Free Rides for Seniors shuttles or to transport seniors in their

own vehicles to appointments, drivers to transport pantry donations, and much more. Please contact Patti

at pmferraro@nhco.org or 412-408-3830, extension 3204, to register.

Working families are waiting to purchase a car; donate your car to Community Auto! Do you or a

family member have a car you don’t need or want? No matter what the condition, your old vehicle can

help a working family! Consider donating it to Community Auto, a program of North Hills Community

Outreach. Community Auto accepts vehicles in any condition, has them repaired, and sells them at below

market value to local working families who need them to get to work. Last year 36 families purchased

cars from Community Auto, and 96 more cars were sold at auction to support our program. You could

change a life and get the maximum tax deduction. FREE pickup, towing and notary! Call 724-443-8300

or visit www.communityauto.org.

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ASCENSION LUTHERAN CHURCH 8225 PEEBLES ROAD

PITTSBURGH, PA 15237

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SUNDAY SCHEDULE:

Prayer time at 8:45 AM in Fireside Room

Worship Service: Sunday at 9:30 A.M.

A time of fellowship follows the service.

Christian Education: Sunday at 11:00 A.M.

Office Hours:

Monday – Friday

9:00 AM-Noon; 1:00-4:00 PM

THE HEART OF ASCENSION

A monthly publication of

OUR MISSION STATEMENT: Ascension Lutheran Church.

Barbara Marcellus is the Editor.

Acknowledging the great gift of God the

Father in sending His Son, Jesus Christ, as PASTOR:

our Savior, we the people of Ascension Rev. Brennan Gaertner

Lutheran Church, as guided by the Holy Cell: 412-310-0510

Spirit, are committed to the furtherance of

God's Kingdom. We will share and live the CHURCH OFFICE:

Gospel in our homes, our church, our 412-364-4463 / 412-364-5636

community, and the world. Motivated by FAX NUMBER:

Christ's love for us, we are dedicated to 412-369-0599

spiritual growth and unity, worship and

fellowship, and compassionate service. We PASTOR’S E-MAIL:

recognize this as our common purpose and pastor@ascensionpgh.com

pray that God will enable us by His strength SECRETARY’S E-MAIL:

and wisdom to seek and do His will. secretary@ascensionpgh.com

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vcandreva@ascensionpgh.com

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