Fourth Sunday of Easter May 8, 2022 Devine Service Setting 4 Sanctuary, CarChurchFM 90.5 & Facebook Services at 9:45 a.m - Ascension Lutheran Church
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Fourth Sunday of Easter
May 8, 2022
Devine Service Setting 4
Sanctuary, CarChurchFM 90.5 & Facebook
Services at 9:45 a.m.
Grace and Peace are yours, from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus
Christ!
Welcome to Worship! Alleluia! Christ is Risen! The word Alleluia
has been absent from our church for the last 40 days. The word means
"Praise Yahweh/Praise the Lord", and is used in times of victory,
jubilation, and abundant thanksgiving. During Lent we repent in dust and
ashes, grieving our sin and turning to the cross of Christ. But this morning,
the Alleluias ring again in our sanctuary as we celebrate the greatest
victory of all time, the resurrection of Jesus from the dead. Today our joy
knows no bounds as we celebrate "the first, the last, the living one". In
fact, it seems as if we are trying to put as many alleluias as possible into
this service! So, sing loud, sing with joy, sing knowing that Christ is risen,
and you too will rise!
Visitors, welcome to Ascension! We are so glad to have you here. If
it is your first time here, please take a moment to say hello to our
pastor. He would love to meet you. Feel free to ask an usher or any of
our members if you have any questions about the service. If today is a
communion Sunday, we invite you forward to receive the sign of the
cross and words of blessing during the distribution of
communion. Pastor would love to talk with you about our adult
instruction class and communion! If you are visiting and desire to
commune, please speak with Pastor before service.
Peace be with you! ~ Pastor Ulm
Easter Acclamation
P Alleluia! Christ is risen!
C He is risen indeed! Alleluia!
Welcome & Announcements
Sharing of Peace
P The peace of the Lord be you with always.
C And also with you.
(Congregation will share the peace of the Lord
with one another)
Opening Hymn He’s Risen, He’s Risen LSB 480
1 He’s risen, He’s risen, Christ Jesus, the Lord;
He opened death’s prison, the_incarnate, true Word.
Break forth, hosts of heaven, in jubilant song
And earth, sea, and mountain their praises prolong.
2 The foe was triumphant when on Calvary
The Lord of creation was nailed to the tree.
In Satan’s domain did the hosts shout and jeer,
For Jesus was slain, whom the evil ones fear.
3 But short was their triumph; the Savior arose,
And death, hell, and Satan He vanquished, His foes.
The conquering Lord lifts His banner on high;
He lives, yes, He lives, and will nevermore die.
4 O, where is your sting, death? We fear you no more;
Christ rose, and now open is fair Eden’s door.
For all our transgressions His blood does atone;
Redeemed and forgiven, we now are His own.
D 5 Then sing your hosannas and raise your glad voice;
Proclaim the blest tidings that all may rejoice.
Laud, honor, and praise to the Lamb that was slain:
With Father and Spirit He ever shall reign.
Text: © 1941 Concordia Publishing House. Used by permission: LSB Hymn License no. 110004483
Confession and Absolution
The sign of the cross T may be made by all in
remembrance of their Baptism.
P In the name of the Father and of the T Son and of the
Holy Spirit. Matthew 28:19b
C Amen.
P Our help is in the name of the Lord,
C who made heaven and earth. Psalm 124:8
P If You, O Lord, kept a record of sins, O Lord, who could
stand?
C But with You there is forgiveness; therefore You are
feared. Psalm 130:3-4
P Since we are gathered to hear God’s Word, call upon Him
in prayer and praise, and receive the body and blood of our
Lord Jesus Christ in the fellowship of this altar, let us first
consider our unworthiness and confess before God and one
another that we have sinned in thought, word, and deed,
and that we cannot free ourselves from our sinful condition.
Together as His people let us take refuge in the infinite
mercy of God, our heavenly Father, seeking His grace for
the sake of Christ, and saying: God, be merciful to me, a
sinner.
Silence for reflection on God’s Word
and for self-examination.
C Almighty God, have mercy upon us, forgive us our sins,
and lead us to everlasting life. Amen.
P Almighty God in His mercy has given His Son to die for you
and for His sake forgives you all your sins. As a called and
ordained servant of Christ, and by His authority, I therefore
forgive you all your sins in the name of the Father and of
the T Son and of the Holy Spirit. John 20:19-23
C Amen.
Please Be Seated
Psalm Psalm 23
Tune: “The Lord’s My Shepherd, I’ll Not Want” LSB 710
1 The Lord’s my shepherd, I’ll not want; He makes me
down to lie
2 in pastures green; He leadeth me the quiet waters by.
3 My soul He doth restore again; and me to walk doth
make
within the paths of righteousness, ev’n for His own
name’s sake.
4 Yea, though I walk in death’s dark vale, yet will I fear no
ill;
For Thou art with me; and Thy rod and staff me comfort
still.
5 My table Thou has furnish-ed in presence of my foes;
My head Thou dost with oil anoint, and my cup
overflows.
6 Goodness and mercy all my life shall surely follow me;
And in God’s house forevermore my dwelling place shall
be
Service of the Word
Kyrie (sung) LSB 204
Mark 10:47
A In peace let us pray to the Lord.
C Lord, have mercy; Christ, have mercy; Lord, have
mercy.
A For the peace from above and for our salvation let us pray
to the Lord.
C Lord, have mercy; Christ, have mercy; Lord, have
mercy.
A For the peace of the whole world, for the well-being of the
Church of God, and for the unity of all let us pray to the
Lord.
C Lord, have mercy; Christ, have mercy; Lord, have
mercy.
A For this holy house and for all who offer here their
worship and praise let us pray to the Lord.
C Lord, have mercy; Christ, have mercy; Lord, have
mercy.
A Help, save, comfort, and defend us, gracious Lord.
C Amen.
Hymn of Praise- This Is the Feast LSB 155
Revelation 5:12-13; 19:5-9
This is the feast of victory for our God.
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.
Worthy is Christ, the Lamb who was slain, whose blood
set us free to be people of God.
This is the feast of victory for our God.
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.
Power, riches, wisdom, and strength, and honor,
blessing, and glory are His.
This is the feast of victory for our God.
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.
Sing with all the people of God, and join in the hymn of
all creation:
Blessing, honor, glory, and might be to God and the
Lamb forever. Amen.
This is the feast of victory for our God.
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.
For the Lamb who was slain has begun His reign.
Alleluia.
This is the feast of victory for our God.
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.
Prayer of the Day 2 Timothy 4:22
P The Lord be with you.
C And also with you.
P Let us pray: Almighty God, merciful Father, since You have
wakened from death the Shepherd of Your sheep, grant us
Your Holy Spirit that when we hear the voice of our
Shepherd we may know Him who calls us each by name
and follow where He leads; through the same Jesus Christ,
Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the
Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
C Amen.
First Reading Acts 20:17-35
Now from Miletus [Paul] sent to Ephesus and called the
elders of the church to come to him. And when they came to
him, he said to them:
“You yourselves know how I lived among you the whole time
from the first day that I set foot in Asia, serving the Lord with all
humility and with tears and with trials that happened to me
through the plots of the Jews; how I did not shrink from
declaring to you anything that was profitable, and teaching you
in public and from house to house, testifying both to Jews and
to Greeks of repentance toward God and of faith in our Lord
Jesus Christ. And now, behold, I am going to Jerusalem,
constrained by the Spirit, not knowing what will happen to me
there, except that the Holy Spirit testifies to me in every city
that imprisonment and afflictions await me. But I do not
account my life of any value nor as precious to myself, if only I
may finish my course and the ministry that I received from the
Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of the grace of God. Andnow, behold, I know that none of you among whom I have
gone about proclaiming the kingdom will see my face again.
Therefore I testify to you this day that I am innocent of the
blood of all of you, for I did not shrink from declaring to you
the whole counsel of God. Pay careful attention to yourselves
and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit has made you
overseers, to care for the church of God, which he obtained
with his own blood. I know that after my departure fierce
wolves will come in among you, not sparing the flock; and from
among your own selves will arise men speaking twisted things,
to draw away the disciples after them. Therefore be alert,
remembering that for three years I did not cease night or day
to admonish everyone with tears. And now I commend you to
God and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up
and to give you the inheritance among all those who are
sanctified. I coveted no one’s silver or gold or apparel. You
yourselves know that these hands ministered to my necessities
and to those who were with me. In all things I have shown you
that by working hard in this way we must help the weak and
remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he himself said, ‘It
is more blessed to give than to receive.’”
L This is the Word of the Lord.
C Thanks be to God.
How Beautiful are the Feet Bob Zellmer
Epistle Reading Revelation 7:9-17
After this I looked, and behold, a great multitude that no
one could number, from every nation, from all tribes and
peoples and languages, standing before the throne and before
the Lamb, clothed in white robes, with palm branches in their
hands, and crying out with a loud voice, “Salvation belongs to
our God who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb!” And all theangels were standing around the throne and around the elders
and the four living creatures, and they fell on their faces before
the throne and worshiped God, saying, “Amen! Blessing and
glory and wisdom and thanksgiving and honor and power and
might be to our God forever and ever! Amen.”
Then one of the elders addressed me, saying, “Who are these,
clothed in white robes, and from where have they come?” I said
to him, “Sir, you know.” And he said to me, “These are the ones
coming out of the great tribulation. They have washed their
robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.
“Therefore they are before the throne of God,
and serve him day and night in his temple;
and he who sits on the throne will shelter them with his
presence.
They shall hunger no more, neither thirst anymore;
the sun shall not strike them,
nor any scorching heat.
For the Lamb in the midst of the throne will be their
shepherd,
and he will guide them to springs of living water,
and God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.”
L This is the Word of the Lord.
C Thanks be to God.
Please Stand if You Are Able
Alleluia (sung) LSB 205
John 20:19-31
C Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.
These things are written that you may believe that
Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God.
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.Holy Gospel John 10:22-30
P The Holy Gospel according to St. John, the 10th Chapter.
C Glory to You, O Lord.
At that time the Feast of Dedication took place at
Jerusalem. It was winter, and Jesus was walking in the temple, in
the colonnade of Solomon. So the Jews gathered around him
and said to him, “How long will you keep us in suspense? If you
are the Christ, tell us plainly.” Jesus answered them, “I told you,
and you do not believe. The works that I do in my Father’s
name bear witness about me, but you do not believe because
you are not part of my flock. My sheep hear my voice, and I
know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and
they will never perish, and no one will snatch them out of my
hand. My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all,
and no one is able to snatch them out of the Father’s hand. I
and the Father are one.”
P This is the Gospel of the Lord.
C Praise to You, O Christ.
C Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. LSB 205
Please Be Seated
Sermon
Hymn of the Day Everlasting God
Strength will rise as we wait upon the Lord
We will wait upon the Lord, we will wait upon the
Lord
Strength will rise as we wait upon the Lord
We will wait upon the Lord, we will wait upon the
Lord
Our God You reign forever
Our Hope our strong delivererYou are the everlasting God
The everlasting God
You do not faint, You won't grow weary
You're the defender of the weak
You comfort those in need
You lift us up on wings like eagles (Repeat 1x)
CCLI Song # 4556538
Brenton Brown | Ken Riley
Apostle’s Creed LSB 207
C I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of
heaven and earth.
And in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord,
who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,
born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius
Pilate,
was crucified, died and was buried. He
descended into hell.
The third day He rose again from the dead.
He ascended into heaven and sits at the right
hand of God the Father Almighty.
From thence He will come to judge the living
and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Christian
Church,
the communion of saints, the forgiveness of
sins,
the resurrection of the body, and the life T
everlasting. Amen
Prayers of the Church 1 Timothy 2:1-4Lord’s Prayer Matthew 6:9-13
P Lord, remember us in Your kingdom and teach us to pray:
C Our Father who art in heaven,
hallowed be Thy name,
Thy kingdom come,
Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven;
give us this day our daily bread;
and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those
who trespass against us;
and lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil,
For Thine is the kingdom
and the power and the glory forever and ever.
Amen
Offering
Offertory Hymn
Give Thanks with a Grateful Heart LSB 806
Give thanks with a grateful heart,
Give thanks to the Holy One,
Give thanks because He’s given
Jesus Christ His Son.
Give thanks with a grateful heart,
Give thanks to the Holy One,
Give thanks because He’s given
Jesus Christ His Son.
And now let the weak say “I am strong,”
Let the poor say “I am rich,”
Because of what the Lord has done for us.
And now let the weak say “I am strong,”
Let the poor say “I am rich,”
Because of what the Lord has done for us.
Give thanks, give thanks.
Text: © 1978 Integrity’s Hosanna! Music. Used by permission: LSB Hymn License no. 110004483Service of the Sacrament
If you are visiting Ascension this morning, know that it means the world
to us that you are here. During the distribution of Communion, we invite
you forward to receive the sign of the cross and words of blessing. Pastor
would love to talk with you about our adult instruction class and
communion! If you are visiting and desire to commune, please speak
with Pastor before service.
Please Stand If You Are Able
Proper Preface (spoken)
P The Lord be with you. 2 Timothy 4:22
C And also with you.
P Lift up your hearts. Colossians 3:1
C We lift them to the Lord.
P Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. Psalm 136
C It is right to give Him thanks and praise.
P It is truly good, right, and salutary that we should at all times
and in all places give thanks to You, holy Lord, almighty Father,
everlasting God. And most especially are we bound to praise
You on this day for the glorious resurrection of Your Son, Jesus
Christ, the very Paschal Lamb, who was sacrificed for us and
bore the sins of the world. By His dying He has destroyed
death, and by His rising again He has restored to us
everlasting life. Therefore, with Mary Magdalene, Peter and
John, and with all the witnesses of the resurrection, with
angels and archangels, and with all the company of heaven
we laud and magnify Your glorious name, evermore praising
You and saying:Sanctus (sung) LSB 208
Isaiah 6:3, Matthew 21:9
C Holy, holy, holy Lord God of Sabaoth adored;
Heav’n and earth with full acclaim shout the glory of
Your name.
Sing hosanna in the highest, sing hosanna to the Lord;
Truly blest is He who comes in the name of the Lord!
Prayer of Thanksgiving
P Blessed are You, Lord of heaven and earth, for You have had
mercy on us and given Your only-begotten Son that whoever
believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life
In Your righteous judgment You condemned the sin of Adam
and Eve, who ate the forbidden fruit, and You justly barred
them and all their children from the tree of life. Yet, in Your
great mercy, You promised salvation by a second Adam, Your
Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord, and made His cross a life-giving
tree for all who trust in Him.
We give You thanks for the redemption You have prepared for
us through Jesus Christ. Grant us Your Holy Spirit that we may
faithfully eat and drink of the fruits of His cross and receive
the blessings of forgiveness, life, and salvation that come to
us in His body and blood.
C Amen.
The Words of Our Lord Matthew 26:26-28; Mark 14:22-24
Luke 22:19-20; 1 Corinthians 11:23-25
P Our Lord Jesus Christ, on the night when He was betrayed,
took bread, and when He had given thanks, He broke it and
gave it to the disciples and said: “Take, eat; this is My T body,
which is given for you. This do in remembrance of Me.”
In the same way also He took the cup after supper, and when
He had given thanks, He gave it to them, saying: “Drink of it,
all of you; this cup is the new testament in My T blood, which
is shed for you for the forgiveness of sins. This do, as often as
you drink it, in remembrance of Me.”Pax Domini (The Peace of the Lord) John 20:19
P The peace of the Lord be with you always.
C Amen.
Agnus Dei (sung) LSB 210
John 1:29
C 1 O Jesus Christ, true Lamb of God,
You take the sin of the world away;
O Jesus Christ, true Lamb of God,
Have mercy on us, Lord, we pray.
2 O Jesus Christ, true Lamb of God,
You take the sin of the world away;
Have mercy on us, Jesus Christ,
And grant us peace, O Lord, we pray.
Distribution
Distribution Hymns
I Am the Bread of Life
I am the bread of life.
He who comes to me shall not hunger;
he who believes in me shall not thirst.
No one can come to me
unless the Father draw him.
And I will raise him up,
and I will raise him up,
and I will raise him up on the last day.
The bread that I will give
is my flesh for the life of the world,
and he who eats of this bread,
he shall live for ever,
he shall live for ever.And I will raise him up,
and I will raise him up,
and I will raise him up on the last day.
Unless you eat
of the flesh of the Son of Man
and drink of his blood,
and drink of his blood,
you shall not have life within you.
And I will raise him up,
and I will raise him up,
and I will raise him up on the last day.
I am the resurrection,
I am the life.
He who believes in me
even if he die,
he shall live for ever.
And I will raise him up,
and I will raise him up,
and I will raise him up on the last day.
Yes, Lord, I believe
that you are the Christ,
the Son of God,
who has come
into the world.
And I will raise him up,
and I will raise him up,
and I will raise him up on the last day.
Suzanne Toolan
https://catholichymn.blogspot.com/2015/08/I-am-the-Bread-of-Life.htmlAt the Lamb’s High Feast We Sing LSB 633
1 At the Lamb’s high feast we sing
Praise to our victorious King,
Who has washed us in the tide
Flowing from His piercèd side.
Alleluia!
2 Praise we Him, whose love divine
Gives His sacred blood for wine,
Gives His body for the feast—
Christ the victim, Christ the priest.
Alleluia!
3 Where the paschal blood is poured,
Death’s dread angel sheathes the sword;
Israel’s hosts triumphant go
Through the wave that drowns the foe.
Alleluia!
4 Praise we Christ, whose blood was shed,
Paschal victim, paschal bread;
With sincerity and love
Eat we manna from above.
Alleluia!
5 Mighty Victim from the sky,
Hell’s fierce pow’rs beneath You lie;
You have conquered in the fight,
You have brought us life and light.
Alleluia!
6 Now no more can death appall,
Now no more the grave enthrall;
You have opened paradise,
And Your saints in You shall rise.
Alleluia!7 Easter triumph, Easter joy!
This alone can sin destroy;
From sin’s pow’r, Lord, set us free,
Newborn souls in You to be.
Alleluia!
D 8 Father, who the crown shall give,
Savior, by whose death we live,
Spirit, guide through all our days:
Three in One, Your name we praise.
Alleluia! Text: Public domain
Were You There LSB 547
1 Were you there when they crucified my Lord?
Were you there when they crucified my Lord?
Oh . . .
Sometimes it causes me to tremble,
tremble, tremble.
Were you there when they crucified my Lord?
2 Were you there when they nailed Him to the tree?
Were you there when they nailed Him to the tree?
Oh . . .
Sometimes it causes me to tremble,
tremble, tremble.
Were you there when they nailed Him to the tree?
3 Were you there when they laid Him in the tomb?
Were you there when they laid Him in the tomb?
Oh . . .
Sometimes it causes me to tremble,
tremble, tremble.
Were you there when they laid Him in the tomb?4 Were you there when God raised Him from the tomb?
Were you there when God raised Him from the tomb?
Oh . . .
Sometimes it causes me to tremble,
tremble, tremble.
Were you there when God raised Him from the tomb?
Text: Public domain
Please Stand If You Are Able
Post-Communion Blessing
P The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen
and preserve you in body and soul to life everlasting.
Depart T in peace.
C Amen
Post-Communion Canticle— Luke 2:29-32
Nunc Dimittis: Song of Simeon LSB 211
C O Lord, now let Your servant
Depart in heav’nly peace,
For I have seen the glory
Of Your redeeming grace:
A light to lead the Gentiles
Unto Your holy hill,
The glory of Your people,
Your chosen Israel.
All glory to the Father,
All glory to the Son,
All glory to the Spirit,
Forever Three in One;
For as in the beginning,
Is now, shall ever be,
God’s triune name resounding
Through all eternity.Post-Communion Collect
P Let us pray: We give thanks to You, almighty God, that You
have refreshed us through this salutary gift, and we implore
You that of Your mercy You would strengthen us through the
same in faith toward You and fervent love toward one another;
through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns
with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
C Amen
Benedicamus Numbers 6:24-26 LSB 212
P Let us bless the Lord.
C Thanks be to God.
Benediction Numbers 6:24-26 LSB 212
P The Lord bless you and keep you.
The Lord make His face shine on you and be gracious to
you.
The Lord look upon you with favor and T give you peace.
C Amen.
Closing Hymn With High Delight Let Us Unite LSB 483
1 With high delight
Let us unite
In songs of great jubilation.
Ye pure in heart,
All bear your part,
Sing Jesus Christ, our salvation.
To set us free
Forever, He
Is ris’n and sends
To all earth’s ends
Good news to save ev’ry nation.2 True God, He first
From death has burst
Forth into life, all subduing.
His enemy
Doth vanquished lie;
His death has been death’s undoing.
“And yours shall be
Like victory
O’er death and grave,”
Saith He, who gave
His life for us, life renewing.
3 Let praises ring;
Give thanks, and bring
To Christ our Lord adoration.
His honor speed
By word and deed
To ev’ry land, ev’ry nation.
So shall His love
Give us above,
From misery
And death set free,
All joy and full consolation.
Text: © 1969 Concordia Publishing House. Used by permission: LSB Hymn License no. 110004483
P Go in peace to serve the Lord.
C Proclaiming and Demonstrating the Good News of
Jesus Christ.
OUR CONDOLENCES to the family of John Ondrejovich, brother
of Helen Williams and uncle to Mary Ilenin, who passed
away on Friday, April 29. Our prayers are sent to John’s
family and friends.Prayers of the Church Heavenly Father, in Your name Your Son purchased us with His own most holy blood, and He now leads us through the gate of death to our eternal home with You. As the sheep of His fold, inspire us to hear His voice gladly and to follow Him steadfastly through every tribulation. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer. Lord God, Shepherd of souls, Your servant Paul entrusted his flock to the care of faithful men, urging them to follow him in the way of Christ. Bless Your Church [here/today] under the care of her pastors, and instill in them all wisdom, fortitude, humility and grace. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer. O Lord, You have provided us with the gift of family. Bless those who have shown us a mother’s love and nurtured our lives from childhood. Bless and protect all mothers with child, all those who have suffered miscarriage or the death of a child, and all those who have yearned for a child and lived with the pain of this unfulfilled longing. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer. Compassionate Lord, You will not allow any power or enemy to triumph over Your saving purpose or snatch Your lambs from Your hand. Give us wise and faithful leaders who will govern in our land according to Your Law and defend the lives of the unborn, the orphaned, the widowed and the aged. Bless all those who make, administer and judge our laws, that they may not hinder Your purpose. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer. Gracious God, You have not forgotten us in our afflictions or abandoned us in our weakness. Deliver the sick and suffering according to Your will, and give Your comfort to the dying, especially to those in our prayers and thoughts. Guard us against despair, and grant us patience in the days of our trouble as we await Your perfect healing. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.
Eternal Lord, by Your grace bless all who receive our Lord’s body
and blood in the Sacrament this day. As they receive the same
body and blood given into death and raised again for their
justification, grant them the joy of the forgiveness of sins and the
power of an endless life. Help them by this Sacrament to live out
their baptismal life, dying in repentance and being raised in the
faith. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.
Lord, enthroned in heaven, You gather Your saints into the shelter
of Your presence, making them white in the blood of the Lamb.
Keep us faithful throughout our lives here, and bring us through
death to join them in the ceaseless praises of heaven. Lord, in Your
mercy, hear our prayer.
All this we ask in the name of Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord,
who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now
and forever. Amen.
THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS
We encourage you to include these individuals in your personal prayer life.
If you have a prayer request, please contact Pastor or the office.
Recent Requests: Curt Porter; Pam (friend of Jan Fitzpatrick); Mark Moore (Pat
Moore’s son); Harriet Rathje (friend of Emma Dittmar)
On-Going Requests: Connie Baker; Lisa Behrendt; Bud Bornemann; Jeff Clark;
Hilda Cunningham; David Dillon; Claudia Heberlein; Jim Hauser Debbie
Kemmet; Bob Klabunde; Gil Moyer; Genny & Scott Nowak; Kyle Payne; Gerald
Peters; Curt Porter; Lynn Robertson; Miriam Saylor; Vivian Smeraldi Don
Summer; Art Wilms; Judy Woehrman; Diane Zierow; Lillian Zutz
Shut-Ins: Tom Becker; Erich Birk; Evelyn Decker; Ann Docy; Gail Group; Alice
Hoover; Greta Mekus; Mattye Mills-Rini; Fred & Mary Ann Oppenlander;
Nora Patterson; George Prok; Mary Ann Rapasi; Jason Saylor
Family & Friends in our prayers:
Clara Battenhouse (granddaughter of Karen McNabb (Cheris Dunn’s sister-in-
Dorothy Battenhouse, dep—Germany) law)
Wyatt Battenhouse (grandson of Dorothy Pam Mehlman (co-worker of Miriam
Battenhouse) Saylor)
Pastor Ryan Beffrey (friend of Pastor Seth Nakashige (Laurie Schneider’s
Ulm) nephew)
Allison Behrendt (Air Force-Hawaii) Theresa Otto (sister of Mary Martin)
Linda Boyed Karen Naylor (sister of Mary Martin)
Philip Byron (cousin of Jan Summer) Robert Ochoa (son-in-law of Art Wilms)
Terri Payne (Jessie Payne’s mother-in-law)Conrad (Deborah Decker’s daughter-in- Linda Polcha (sister-in-law of Pat Dillon)
law’s father) Tommy Prok (George Prok’s brother’s
Theodore Cowden (infant son of Nancy grandson)
Cowden) Teddy Raser (infant grandson of Beth
Dale Decker (Deborah Decker’s brother- Roshetko)
in-law) Shirley Rinas (sister of Richard Helmink)
Delores Decker (Deborah Decker’s Andrew Robertson (son of Lynn Robertson)
mother-in-law) Tim Roshetko (husband of Beth Roshetko)
Della Dunn (Cheris Dunn’s niece) Sarah (sister of Lillian Welling)
Dirk Clinton & Debi See (Stacy Peters Aunt &
Glenn Gallo (Virginia Gallo’s son) Uncle)
Jean Grays (Cheris Dunn’s sister) Nancy Sergi’s Father
Caroline Hill (sister of JoJo Helmink) Jodi Sevigny (cousin of Noreen Mekus)
Mike Hoelter (son of David & Ellen Marybeth Soltis (former preschool
Hoelter) teacher)
Rachel Hunkler (niece of Deborah Jim Stocker (brother of Jan Fitzpatrick)
Decker) Millie Thielet (friend of Pastor Ulm)
Rev. Chris Just Donna Troxell (Jeff Troxell’s mother)
Gineen Kucherak (George Proks’ niece) Krystal Walker (granddaughter of Kathy
Joseph (friend of Ryan Peters) Walker)
Kim (daughter of Mary Martin) Connie Wilkins (friend of Mary Ilenin)
Ben Mathus (cousin of Jan & Bob Julie (Judy Woehrman’s Daughter);
Fitzpatrick) John Zaffle (father of Lisa Larissey)
David Mathus (father of Ben; B&J Mary Zeigler, friend of Sandra Graham
Fitzpatrick)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Week of May 8, 2022
SUNDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY
Bible Study May 8 @ 8:30 am
MIDWEEK BIBLE STUDY
AT ASCENSION
May 11 @ 10:00 am
AT THE GEMINI CENTER
WEDNESDAY, May 18 @ 10:00 amBaby Bottle Blessings
Mother’s Day through Father’s Day
Pick up a Baby Bottle and fill it with
change, dollars, or a check.
Return the bottle on Father’s Day, June 19, or before.
Your loose change can change a life!
All money raised goes to Cornerstone Pregnancy Services.
All their services are free to woman & families.
Any questions, contact Shirley Scheuermann 216-267-0087
MOM IS THE PROOF GOD EXISTS
A Mother's love is something
that no on can explain,
It is made of deep devotion
and of sacrifice and pain,
It is endless and unselfish
and enduring come what may
For nothing can destroy it
or take that love away . . .
...
It is patient and forgiving
It is far beyond defining,
when all others are
it defies all explanation,
forsaking,
And it still remains a secret
And it never fails or falters
like the mysteries of creation
even though the heart is
...
breaking . . .
A many splendoured miracle
It believes beyond believing man cannot understand
when the world around And another wondrous
condemns, evidence
And it glows with all the of God's tender guiding
beauty hand.
of the rarest, brightest gemsSAVE THE WEEK
FOOD TRUCK PARTY
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
HAS BEEN SCHEDULED
JULY 18-22
Sign Up Sheet on table in Narthex
MISSION OF THE SECOND QUARTER of 2022
English District GALA and Watch Party
GALA (God’s Abiding Love Abounds)
June 12, 2022
Our Mission for the Second Quarter of 2022 is the English
District Missions. We will be supporting the district missions
through our Special Mission offerings and a watch party on
June 12, 2022 at 7:30pm to watch the Virtual Gala. The gala is
for the benefit of the District’s Endowment Fund which supports
congregations, church workers, and ministries in the district and
around the world. You will hear from some of those missions and
from Rev. Dr. Gregory Seltz, former speaker of The Lutheran Hour
and currently with The Lutheran Center for Religious Liberty.
GALA COORDINATOR NEEDED: We are looking for someone
to coordinate the GALA Watch Party. Some plans have already
begun to be made. Please contact the Pastor if you are
interested.A NEW WAY TO ENGAGE WITH GOD'S WORD
DURING THE WEEK
Talking about Jesus is interesting,
and a lot of fun! While it can be
difficult for us all to attend Bible
Study every week, I wanted to
provide you with an additional way to engage with God's Word
as you go about your week. Each Tuesday, a new episode of
"Theology Top 10" will be released on our church website,
YouTube and Facebook page. Podcasts are great for listening
while you drive, work out, or do the dishes. Go
to https://ascensionnortholmsted.org/top10 or our Facebook/
YouTube pages to check out the first episode.
CANARY'S BIBLE STUDY
WEDNESDAYS
MAY 18, JUNE 1 & JUNE 8
@ 6:30 pm
As part of our 2022 Ministry Plan, the congregation committed
to increasing Bible Study attendance and off-site ministry
activities. Beginning on May 18, we will be holding a Wednesday
evening study at Canary's at 28981 Lorain Rd. We will meet
outside at 6:30, and enjoy some dinner, casual Bible study, and
leave a big tip to bless our waiter/waitress. If you are interested,
please contact Pastor so we know how big of a table to reserve!
We will begin this study with a 3 week "pilot" to evaluate how
often to have it, etc.CONGRATULATIONS CHRIS
WALTERS
On Wednesday evening members of
Ascension
gathered to watch the Call Placement
of Seminarian Students from Fort Wayne, Indiana.
We have been supporting Chris and his family
for the past 4 years.
Chris has been called to serve as Associate Pastor to
Christ Lutheran Church, Bouton, IA and
Zion Lutheran Church, Ogden, IA.
We continue to pray for Chris as he continues his journey
spreading the GOOD NEWS OF JESUS CHRIST.
NEXT COMMUNITY PANCAKE BREAKFAST
Saturday, —May 14
Volunteer Sign-up Sheet is on the
Table in the Narthex
THE GOOD BOOK CLUB MEETS
WEDNESDAY, MAY 11, 6:30-7:30 pm
The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and
Their Epic Quest for Gold
at the 1936 Berlin Olympics
by Daniel James Brown
Emma Dittmar will once again lead our discussion. Contact Emma
at ejkdittmar@gmail.com with any questions or call the church office at
440-777-6365 to get your copy.
DID YOU KNOW!
SUNDAY’S BULLETIN IS AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE
www.AscensionNorthOlmsted.orgASCENSION EVE SERVICE
Please join us for a special joint
Ascension Worship Service on
ASCENSION EVE, WEDNESDAY,
MAY 25 @ 7:00 pm
Participating churches are:
Ascension Lutheran, North Olmsted
Faith Lutheran Church, Avon
St. Paul Lutheran Church, Westlake
We will be gathering at
Faith Lutheran Church, 2265 Garden Drive, Avon, Ohio.
HEARING ASSISTANCE DEVICES ARE AVAILABLE
FOR USE DURING WORSHIP!
Located on the table in the Narthex
THE OXCART FOOD PANTRY is once again accepting food
donations. For the month of May, they are
collecting condiments to support barbecue
season. Some examples are mayo, mustard,
ketchup, pickles, relish, barbecue sauce, steak
sauce, Worcestershire sauce, marinades,
Miracle Whip, ranch or slaw dressing.
PERSONAL CARE ITEMS such as toothbrushes, toothpaste,
deodorant, soap, and household items; like toilet
paper, paper towels, Kleenex, laundry detergent
and other cleaning products will continue to be
donated to the Redeemer Crisis Center.
Donations can be dropped off on the table in the
Fellowship Area.PULL TAB PALOOZA
For Cleveland Ronald McDonald House
Save your pull tabs: CANS: pop, soup, fruit & vegetable, etc.
Bring them to church and drop them in the containers located in
the Fellowship area or in the Narthex.
This year, we donated 7 pounds of tabs.
Thank You Keith and Lisa for taking them to the event.
ATTENDANCE
April 24, 2022 May 1, 2022
In-Church 9:45 82 In-Church: 9:45 82
Car Attendance 5 Car Attendance 5
Facebook 9 Facebook
Preparing for Next Week’s Worship Services
May 15 ~ Fifth Sunday of Easter
Monday First Reading
Acts 11:1-18
Tuesday Psalm 148
Wednesday Epistle Reading
Revelation 21:1-7
Thursday Holy Gospel
John 16:12-22
Friday Collect—Easter 5
O God, You make the minds of Your faithful to be of one will. Grant
that we may love what You have commanded and desire what You
promise, that among the many changes of this world our hearts may
be fixed where true joys are found; through Jesus Christ, Your Son,
our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one
God, now and forever.Saturday Reflection
In Christ, all things are made new. Gentiles once spurned from the
promises of God are baptized and made recipients of forgiveness
and eternal life. They are no longer alien to God. Former things,
antiquated caste systems, are null and void. New things are
imminent. The resurrection of Jesus deprives mourning, crying, and
dying of their power. The unleashing of the Holy Spirit changes
lingering sorrow into joy, ensuring the newness of all things in
heaven and on earth.
BEST WAY TO REACH PASTOR
1. Phone: 330-419-2720
2. Email: PastorUlmAscension@gmail.com
3. LEAST RELIABLE: Text: 330-419-2720
If Pastor CANNOT Be Reached in an Emergency, please
contact your Elder:
A-E Rich Fisher 216-406-6909
F-L Dave Dillon 440-427-0885
M-R Josh Blaha 216-262-8015
S-Z Mark English 440-454-3343
EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER
OPEN REGISTRATION FOR
FALL CLASSES NOW AVAILABLE
If you know of a family that may be interested,
please share! Information is available on the ECC
website at www.alcecc.com. If they would like to talk with Beth
Roshetko, the director, they can call 440-777-6365.LUTHERAN WEST SUMMER CAMPS
Lutheran West provides Christ-centered education for
boys and girls in grades 6-12.
Register now at LutheranWest.com/Camps
You can find a list of summer camp offerings on the
table in the Narthex.
SPECIAL PROJECTS
Amount Needed Received-to-Date
Debt Reduction $1,896.68/mo. $968.00/thru April 24
Seminarian Support monthly $415.00/thru April 24
Quarter 2 Mission—GALA-English District $260.00
UPCOMING EVENTS AT ASCENSION
This Week: May 8, 2022-May 15, 2022
Today, Sunday, May 8 8:30 am Bible Study
9:45 am Worship Service
After Worship Kids’ Church
Fellowship
Wednesday, May 10 10:00 am Bible Study @
Ascension
1:00 pm AA Meeting
6:30 pm The Good Book Club
Thursday, May 11 1:00 pm AA Meeting
Saturday, May 14 8:30-10:30 Community Pancake
Breakfast
Sunday—May 15 8:30 am Bible Study
9:45 am Worship Service
After Worship Kids’ Church
FellowshipFUTURE DATES
Wednesday, May 18 6:30 pm Dinner & Bible Study
Canary’s
Tuesday, May 24 7:00 pm Finance & PMC
Wednesday, May 25 7:00 pm Ascension Day Service
@ Faith Lutheran
Sunday, June 12 7:30 pm GALA Watch Party
LUTHERAN WIND ENSEMBLE presents On Broadway on
Saturday, May 21 at 7:00 pm. This concert and variety show will
be held at the Jochum Center at Lutheran West, 3850 Linden
Road, Rocky River, OH 44116. All tickets are $5. For more
information, please email: lutheranwinds@gmail.com.
2022 PARISH MINISTRY COUNCIL
Members:
Carole Bowers Justmecb66@gmail.com 440-742-1507
Jeff Clark Beachboundx4@gmail.com 440-558-7409
Mark English mark.a.english@gmail.com 440-454-3343
Scott Graham srgraham@cox.net 216-509-1461
Bob Klabunde rdklabu@gmail.com 440-777-8853
Bob Larissey larisseyrob@gmail.com 440-429-5211
Ralph Peters Speters3sons@aol.com 440-235-6827
Jeff Troxell jjtrox@gmail.com 216-905-7520
Advisors:
Kay Brabander KAYBRA32@aol.com 440-777-7957
Cheris Dunn Cheris.dunn@gmail.com 440-454-3847
Mary Ilenin mrsmnine@aol.com 440-779-2995
Pastor Joshua Ulm pastorulmascension@gmail.com 330-419-2720You can also read
