Because we believe that God's Work is often accomplished by Our Hands, Ascension will be joining ELCA congregations across the country in a local God's Work Our Hands project. Along with three other Northfield township congregations, we will assemble at Ascension Saturday, September 7, 2-4 p.m. to assemble 2000 hygiene kits for our ministry partner, The Night Ministry (TNM).

Last year we assembled 1000 kits. Why this year are we doing 2000? TNM distributes 2,000 hygiene kits at train stations, bus stops, and through their health ministry each month. Because the need is so great, the hygiene kits have been newly-configured to contain fewer essential items, and to be packaged in paper bags rather than plastic, in order to reduce potential waste. 

Each congregation is asked to raise funds for its proportional share of the cost (based on average worship attendance at each). Ascension's share of the cost is $2,380. Please plan to make a financial gift to this annual effort. We will NOT be gathering the supplies, but will order them in bulk to save money. And, whether you are able to financially support this task or not, join us for our God's Work Our Hands event Saturday, September 7. We will have tasks for all ages and abilities. 

Financial contributions may be made to Ascension by check (memo GWOH). If you would like to give electronically, please contact the church office.

Last year we welcomed over 100 volunteers for God's Work Our Hands. You will want to be part of this hands-on, mission-focused, life-changing project.