ELCA Outreach  We encourage our households to use their monthly special offering envelopes in support of God’s work through the ELCA and the Grand Canyon Synod.  

Domestic Disaster  Donations may be designated for the ELCA Domestic Disaster fund to provide relief for the victims of domestic disasters.

World Outreach  Our vision for a Medical Clinic to be built in Dr. Sam Koppula’s hometown, Uppalapadu, India is underway. Dr's. Sam and Moreen are overseeing this project. It is being funded through the Hoganson bequest and member contributions. Construction began on September 12, 2005.

We have also identified a project in India as a Lutheran World Relief mission target. This will be funded through the Hoganson global bequest. This project is in the state of Jharkhand and focuses on empowering tribal women. LWR, in partnership with a local grassroots organization, SPAA, works with impoverished tribal and dalit women seeking to improve their standard of living.

We are looking forward to cultivating a relationship between our congregation and the target communities in India.

VICaP Faith in Action Ascension Lutheran Church is a proud member of VICaP (Volunteers Interfaith Caregiver's Program) Faith in Action, a program of Beatitudes Center D.O.A.R. (Developing Older Adult Resources).

Listen to this public service announcement recorded by Faith in Action national spokesperson, Della Reese. Her promotion of this national initiative supports our local VICaP Faith in Action program.  Ms. Reese is making it her personal mission to encouraging more people to volunteer to help their neighbors in need.  

“Volunteer” is the key word when one talks about VICaP Faith in Action goals! Our congregation partners with this exciting 110-congregation-strong partnership.  A VICaP Volunteer is one who takes a few hours (each week or month) to help a homebound and/or disabled adult continue to live independently. You can be a VICaP Faith in Action Volunteer in 2005!  For more information or to register, please contact VICaP, a program of Beatitudes Center D.O.A.R., at 602-285-0543.

Vista del Camino We are collecting non-perishable food for Vista del Camino Food Bank. Special needs are: 6 oz. bags of rice, bags of beans, 18 oz. jars of peanut butter and canned tuna. Please place in the manger at the back of the church. Thank you!

Campbell’s Soup Labels  Thank you for your response in saving Campbell’s labels and General Mills Boxtops for Education! Take a copy of the list from the large Campbell’s Soup can on the Welcome Table to see what other labels can be collected. Remember: We need the front of the label with no rips or folds including the UPC code.  These labels are used to purchase 15-passenger vans for use by the Navajo Evangelical Lutheran Mission at Rock Point.

Navajo Mission  Please remember to save your useable clothing, household items and school supplies to donate to the Navajo Evangelical Lutheran Mission at Rock Point, Arizona. You may place donations in the chest at the back of the church.               

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Free Benefit Screening Tool  If you’re 55 or older or have physical disabilities, check out www.benefitscheckup.org/link/centerdoar to learn what benefits you may be eligible to receive. This resource allows you to complete a confidential screening (without using your name, address, or any identification numbers). Benefits cover a whole range of resources, including tax benefits, social security, prescription drugs, Medicare, housing, in-home services, and much more. Beatitudes Center D.O.A.R. is now a partner in this project that is supported by our Governor and funded by Legacy Foundation, the Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust, and St. Luke’s Health Initiatives. Try it for yourself or a family member! Call the Area Agency on Aging’s Senior HelpLine at 602-264-4357 if you need help applying for benefits after completing the screening.