Ascension Music Ministry

Happy Birthday to Madison Hubbart! O God, our times are in your hand: Look with favor, we pray, on your servant Madison as she begins another year. Grant that she may grow in wisdom and grace, and strengthen her trust in your goodness all the days of her life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Happy Birthday to Bob Massol! O God, our times are in your hand: Look with favor, we pray, on your servant Bob as he begins another year. Grant that he may grow in wisdom and grace, and strengthen his trust in your goodness all the days of his life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

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A simple piano meditation for Good Friday: "When I Survey the Wondrous Cross" and "Behold the Lamb."

When I survey the wondrous cross
where the young Prince of Glory died,
my richest gain I count but loss,
and pour contempt on all my pride.

See, from his head, his hands, his feet,
sorrow and love flow mingled down!
Did e’er such love and sorrow meet,
or thorns compose so rich a crown?

Behold the Lamb, behold the Lamb,
Slain from the foundation of the world.
For sinners crucified, O holy sacrifice,
Behold the Lamb of God, behold the Lamb.

Happy Birthday to Adaobi Okobi-Mokwuyne! O God, our times are in your hand: Look with favor, we pray, on your servant Adaobi as she begins another year. Grant that she may grow in wisdom and grace, and strengthen her trust in your goodness all the days of her life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Happy Birthday to Carolyn Armstrong!

O God, our times are in your hand: Look with favor, we pray, on your servant Carolyn as she begins another year. Grant that she may grow in wisdom and grace, and strengthen her trust in your goodness all the days of her life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Happy Birthday to Rev. Sara Oxley!

O God, our times are in your hand: Look with favor, we pray, on your servant Sara as she begins another year. Grant that she may grow in wisdom and grace, and strengthen her trust in your goodness all the days of her life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

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Bob Johnson discusses Psalm 84 and plays a piano improvisation.

Happy Birthday to Ginny Tierney!

O God, our times are in your hand: Look with favor, we pray, on your servant Ginny as she begins another year. Grant that she may grow in wisdom and grace, and strengthen her trust in your goodness all the days of her life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Music list for the 5th Sunday in Lent, March 29.
http://zionsongnet.globat.com/pdf/2020_03_29.pdf

Collect and lessons for the 5th Sunday in Lent, March 29.

Almighty God, you alone can bring into order the unruly wills and affections of sinners: Grant your people grace to love what you command and desire what you promise; that, among the swift and varied changes of the world, our hearts may surely there be fixed where true joys are to be found; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Ezekiel 37:1-14
Psalm 130
Romans 8:6-11
John 11:1-45

Happy Birthday to Catherine Johnson!

O God, our times are in your hand: Look with favor, we pray, on your servant Catherine as she begins another year. Grant that she may grow in wisdom and grace, and strengthen her trust in your goodness all the days of her life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Collect and lessons for the 4th Sunday in Lent, March 22.

Gracious Father, whose blessed Son Jesus Christ came down from heaven to be the true bread which gives life to the world: Evermore give us this bread, that he may live in us, and we in him; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

1 Samuel 16:1-13
Psalm 23
Ephesians 5:8-14
John 9:1-41

Music list for the 4th Sunday in Lent, March 22.
http://zionsongnet.globat.com/pdf/2020_03_22.pdf

Maybe you’ve heard of Evensong before, but perhaps you don’t know what it is or why you should attend. Ascension’s Lenten Choral Evensong on March 29 is for everyone, and you are warmly invited to attend this service. Nursery will be provided.

Choral Evensong is a service of scripture, prayer, and music that has been done regularly in the Anglican church since the sixteenth century. When you take part in a service of Evensong, you are joining in an ancient pattern of worship that brings together elements of the old monastic offices of Vespers and Compline. First-time attendees are often struck by the beauty of the service itself, the words that are said, and the music that it is sung. Our Lenten Evensong will provide an opportunity for contemplative worship as we focus on Christ’s redemptive work for his people.

The Ascension Audio/Visual Ministry Team utilizes sound and projection technology so that we can offer the best worship environment for our parishioners and guests. There are several opportunities to help in the AV Ministry. Volunteers serve about once a month. Positions needed at each service are:

Sound Board Operator - ensures the best sound through simple tasks such as muting and un-muting microphones and adjusting volumes as needed. The Sound Board Operator also records the sermon for the web site.

PowerPoint Computer Operator - clicks through the slides that contain the liturgy and music for the service. No technical experience is necessary for this position other than the ability to follow the liturgy and advance slides using the keyboard or remote.

Whether you’re passionate about technology, or are just looking for a place to jump in and lend a hand, we’ll equip you with all that you need to do these tasks confidently. Please let us know if you are interested in volunteering for the AV Ministry.

Music list for the 3rd Sunday in Lent, March 15.
http://zionsongnet.globat.com/pdf/2020_03_15.pdf

Collect and lessons for the 3rd Sunday in Lent, March 15.

Almighty God, you know that we have no power in ourselves to help ourselves: Keep us both outwardly in our bodies and inwardly in our souls, that we may be defended from all adversities which may happen to the body, and from all evil thoughts which may assault and hurt the soul; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Exodus 17:1-7
Psalm 95
Romans 5:1-11
John 4:5-42

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Music list for the 2nd Sunday in Lent, March 8.
http://zionsongnet.globat.com/pdf/2020_03_08.pdf

Collect and lessons for the 2nd Sunday in Lent, March 8.

O God, whose glory it is always to have mercy: Be gracious to all who have gone astray from your ways, and bring them again with penitent hearts and steadfast faith to embrace and hold fast the unchangeable truth of your Word, Jesus Christ your Son; who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Genesis 12:1-4a
Psalm 121
Romans 4:1-5, 13-17
John 3:1-17

Happy Birthday to Kathryn Angulo!

O God, our times are in your hand: Look with favor, we pray, on your servant Kathryn as she begins another year. Grant that she may grow in wisdom and grace, and strengthen her trust in your goodness all the days of her life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

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I invite you to prayerfully consider singing with one of our choirs this Spring. We do have openings for new members. We have choirs that sing at both services, and will be singing on Easter and Ascension Sundays. Our Children's Choir and Worship Choir start up this Sunday. High school aged students are welcome to sing with any of our adult choirs. Please see our full downloadable choir and music schedule at the link.

http://zionsongnet.globat.com/pdf/Ascension%20Music%20WinterSpring%202020.pdf

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Thanks to all who worked so hard to make yesterday's Alleluias! service such a great success. The music was exceptional and the spirit of worship was evident among all who participated. Thanks to Kathryn Angulo, Carolyn Armstrong, Catherine Johnson, Lynda Kusuma, Jennifer Minter, Kathleen Richardson, Christy Schmidt (vocalists), Nancy Blue, Randy Blue, Siju John, Susan Packer, Natalie Poche, Kenneth Roach, Chris Soper, Deborah Venezia (instrumentalists), Matt Peters, Bruce Roudebush (AV), Deacon Debby Buechner, Erika Johnson, Mthr. Sara Oxley, Pat Perry, Pastor Wayne Schmidt and Fr. James Sorvillo, Sr. (clergy and readers).

Music list for the 1st Sunday in Lent, March 1.
http://zionsongnet.globat.com/pdf/2020_03_01.pdf

Collect and lessons for the 1st Sunday in Lent, March 1.

Almighty God, whose blessed Son was led by the Spirit to be tempted by Satan: Come quickly to help us who are assaulted by many temptations; and, as you know the weaknesses of each of us, let each one find you mighty to save; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7
Psalm 32
Romans 5:12-19
Matthew 4:1-11

Music list for the Last Sunday after the Epiphany, February 23.
http://zionsongnet.globat.com/pdf/2020_02_23.pdf

Collect and lessons for the Last Sunday after the Epiphany, February 23.

O God, who before the passion of your only begotten Son revealed his glory upon the holy mountain: Grant to us that we, beholding by faith the light of his countenance, may be strengthened to bear our cross, and be changed into his likeness from glory to glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Exodus 24:12-18
Psalm 2
2 Peter 1:16-21
Matthew 17:1-9

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Éclectique played a concert at Church of the Ascension this past Sunday. Outstanding musicianship, interesting repertoire, varied instruments and best of all, three wonderful people: Theresa Griffith Harper, Deborah Venezia and Randy Blue.

Concert by Éclectique at Church of the Ascension

Concert by Éclectique at Church of the Ascension

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Happy Birthday to Kathleen Richardson!

O God, our times are in your hand: Look with favor, we pray, on your servant Kathleen as she begins another year. Grant that she may grow in wisdom and grace, and strengthen her trust in your goodness all the days of her life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Music list for the 6th Sunday after the Epiphany, February 16.
http://zionsongnet.globat.com/pdf/2020_02_16.pdf

Collect and lessons for the 6th Sunday after the Epiphany, February 16.

O God, the strength of all who put their trust in you: Mercifully accept our prayers; and because in our weakness we can do nothing good without you, give us the help of your grace, that in keeping your commandments we may please you both in will and deed; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Deuteronomy 30:15-20
Psalm 119:1-8
1 Corinthians 3:1-9
Matthew 5:21-37