Reforma on 500. Rose on the Altar. Welcome, Chris Kimball, President of California Lutheran University. Li ing Up the Ministry of CLU This Weekend

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October 21-22 CLU Sunday/Jubilee Weekend Welcome, Chris Kimball, President of California Lutheran University Li ing Up the Ministry of CLU This Weekend Reforma on 500 Holy Communion Every Sunday at

All bap zed Chris ans who believe that Jesus Christ is truly present in the bread and wine as the word of God declares are welcome to receive the Sacrament of Holy Communion with us today.

If medical/health concerns give you reason to avoid the wine and bread, please remember the teaching of the Chris an Church that Jesus Christ is fully present in either element alone, bread or wine.

This series of ar cles was wri en by Pastor Paul Gravrock to help prepare us to celebrate our great reforma on heritage on Reforma on Weekend, October 28th and 29th.

1 October CLU Sunday/Jubilee Weekend Welcome, Chris Kimball, President of California Lutheran University Li ing Up the Ministry of CLU This Weekend Reforma on 500 Holy Communion Every Sunday at each service 2nd and 4th Saturdays We pray that you will meet the Risen Christ as we worship together. If you do not have a church home, we invite you to worship with our Ascension family again. All bap zed Chris ans who believe that Jesus Christ is truly present in the bread and wine as the word of God declares are welcome to receive the Sacrament of Holy Communion with us today. Children who have not received First Communion instruc on are invited to come forward and receive a blessing. If medical/health concerns give you reason to avoid the wine and bread, please remember the teaching of the Chris an Church that Jesus Christ is fully present in either element alone, bread or wine. (Gluten-free wafers and white grape juice, in the center of each tray, are also available.) May God bless you in your worship today! This series of ar cles was wri en by Pastor Paul Gravrock to help prepare us to celebrate our great reforma on heritage on Reforma on Weekend, October 28th and 29th. In his trea se, On The Freedom of the Chris an, Mar n Luther said, A Chris an is a perfectly free lord of all, subject to none. A Chris an is a perfectly du ful servant of all, subject to everyone. What Luther meant is that to be a Chris an is to be set free in Jesus Christ so that we can live as li le Christs in the world. Too o en we think that freedom is the absolute end in itself. To belong to Jesus, however, is to know that we have been set free for a purpose. Living as Jesus would have us live is a constant (con nued on back) Rose on the Altar Meridian Grace Bartle Born Proud Parents: Rev. Sco and Alia Bartle Grandparents: Bonnie and Phil Bartle Pastors: Tim Delkeskamp and Steve Herder

Support Those Affected by Hurricanes Irma and Maria!

You can help by signing the Jubilee pe on on the pa o today!

borrowing protec ons are enacted in US states and territories; and that there be a moratorium on debt payments for severely impacted countries so they may recover and rebuild.

2 Support Those Affected by Hurricanes Irma and Maria! As a Jubilee congrega on, we are keenly aware of the role debt relief must play if there is to be recovery in hurricane-devastated Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. You can help by signing the Jubilee pe on on the pa o today! We are asking the White House, Congress and Puerto Rico s Oversight Board to ensure that aid gets to these afflicted islands in the form of grants instead of loans; that more responsible lending and borrowing protec ons are enacted in US states and territories; and that there be a moratorium on debt payments for severely impacted countries so they may recover and rebuild. We are having a Reforma on 500 Bookstore! The 500th anniversary of the Reforma on is fast approaching (October 31st)! Do you want to learn more about Mar n Luther, his wri ngs, and their impact on the world? Do you want to reflect on the ongoing impact of the Reforma on today? Stop by our Reforma on 500 Bookstore to order engaging books on the Reforma on for readers of all ages and interests! Save up to 50 per cent, plus receive free shipping on all Bookstore tles. Stop by the table in the West Narthex a er services on Oct and to order fascina ng books on the Reforma on for you and your family. Our Bookstore is sponsored by Augsburg Fortress, the publishing ministry of the ELCA. The books will include bestselling biographies such as Luther the Reformer, as well as a fun pop-up book for children, and devo onals for adults. Come join us for a fun evening of Bunco Monday, Oct. 23rd from 7-9 PM in Pederson Hall! Many of you might be asking, what is Bunco? It is a fun, very easy to learn (we will teach you in just a few minutes) parlor game where you will meet others, maybe win a prize and help us fundraise ( cket proceeds will go to Women of the ELCA Thankoffering). All women over the age of 18 are invited to come and, if you like, please bring a friend or two! Tickets ($10) can be purchased at the door that evening. Women s Ministry

Lutheran Middle School Youth Gathering sponsored by LRCC November 17th-19th in Anaheim with a special day at Disneyland.

It is $350 per room which covers the cost of both nights and all mee ng spaces for the weekend. ($87.

3 Lutheran Middle School Youth Gathering sponsored by LRCC November 17th-19th in Anaheim with a special day at Disneyland. Last day to RSVP is 10/26! $135 + hotel costs. We will be staying at the Sheraton Park Hotel. It is $350 per room which covers the cost of both nights and all mee ng spaces for the weekend. ($87.50/person based on four people per room.) To RSVP or ask ques ons, contact Addie at abehm@alcto.org NO LATER THAN THURSDAY, 10/26. Open to 6th-8th graders! Senior Luther League ANNUAL PISMO BEACH RETREAT $160 November 10th-12th RSVP no later than Monday, 10/30 It s me to start planning for the Na onal Youth Gathering in Houston, TX next summer (6/27-7/1)! Early Registra on opens September 15th-November 15th ($350 total for early registra on, $150 deposit due by 11/15)

5 I N N E E D O F P R A Y E R Our printed prayer list focuses on Ascension members and immediate family members. We do pray for people listed on the blue cards during church services and we do refer them to the Prayer Tree. A name is added to this list only with the permission of the person or the person s family. Prayer Notes and Care Notes are in the West Narthex, the library and the Prayer Chapel. New Prayers for: Treva Bohning, for good recovery a er surgery Con nuing prayers for: Bonnie Abbo Gloria Benfa o Debi Bing Roberta Burg John Burgert Dean Chandler Karen Eaton John Kelly Cleo Sarff Carol Stubbs Kristen Wa s Julia White Mary Ellen Wiemero For our Peru mission: Pastor David, Sister Emilia, the Pachacamac community (please pray for them each Wednesday at 6 pm, as they do for us, and for our Mission Peru 2018 trip) Prayers for our missionaries: Tim and Roxanne Ault in Brazil Carol and Randy Stubbs in Tanzania Prayers for safekeeping: Connor Braaten, USMC Sco Clark, U.S. Navy LCpL. Alexander Daley Tim David, U.S. Army ET2 Patrick Maccarone, USN Sean McEwen, U.S. Army Sco Mochatel, U.S. Coast Guard LCJG Caroline Truesdell, USCG Prayer Focus: For our Capital Campaign, that it will be to God s glory SAVE THE DATE -- SATURDAY, NOV. 4TH PRAYER VIGIL 7 AM - 7 PM Pray any me in our prayer chapel, sanctuary, walk & pray on our campus, or at home Ascension is planning our fi h trip to Peru, (July 22-Aug. 4, 2018). We ll Listen, Learn, and Love in Jesus name! The Peru Trip applica on is now ready for distribu on and is due by December 1st. Contact Pastor Steve (pastorsteve@alcto.org) and he will it to you. Thanks for your prayers for all who are discerning God s call for this accompaniment trip.

Adult Educa on Hour, Sunday, November 5th (Founda on Sunday), 9:30 and 11:00 AM in the Bethlehem Room Your Journey: Re rement, Taxes and Generosity A Thrivent Financial and InFaith Community Founda

As you prepare for your financial journey, it s important to develop a strategy to help you make the right decisions (including financial decisions you ll be making about Ascension s Mission Possible

6 Adult Educa on Hour, Sunday, November 5th (Founda on Sunday), 9:30 and 11:00 AM in the Bethlehem Room Your Journey: Re rement, Taxes and Generosity A Thrivent Financial and InFaith Community Founda on Event. As you prepare for your financial journey, it s important to develop a strategy to help you make the right decisions (including financial decisions you ll be making about Ascension s Mission Possible Campaign)! This workshop will help you get started so you can control taxes and live your goals and a more generous life. The workshop will be hosted by Sherith Lundring Squires, CFP, RICP, Thrivent Financial Wealth Advisor and L. Karsten Lundring, CLU, ChFC, CFP, Cer fied Kingdom Advisor KINDERGARTEN EXPLORATION NIGHT At Ascension Lutheran School, we have wonderful transi onal kindergarten and kindergarten programs. Here is a perfect opportuinity for friends and family with pre-k children to learn all about them: Kindergarten Explora on Night is Thursday, Oct. 26, from 5:30-7:00 PM. Parents will learn from our experienced kindergarten teachers as they share insights on kindergarten readiness, keys for a successful year, and the poten al benefits of a transi onal kindergarten year. Children are invited next door to explore age-appropriate science centers run by pre-school teachers. There is no charge, but space is limited! Call the school office (805) , to rigister. HIGH SCHOOL FAIR Which high school is right for your student? Ascension Lutheran School is hos ng a High School Fair on Wednesday, November 2, from 6:00-8:00 PM, where all kinds of useful infomra- on will be available. From 6:00-6:30 there will be a Parent Panel in the Sanctuary. Parents of Ascension alumni will be presen ng on their students experience at various local high schools. Beginning at 6:30 in Founder s Hall, there will be representa ves from 14 local private and public high schools (listed below). This is a great opportunity to explore many high schools in a short me frame. This event was established for our 7th and 8th-grade families, but feel free to invite others from the community who would benefit from a ending! Pa cipants include: Louisville; Crespi; Chaminade; Vista Del Real Charter; Century Academy School; Newbury Park; Thousand Oaks; Westlake; Villanova Prep, Ojai; Grace Brethren La Reina; Oaks Chris an; Saint Bonaventure; Newbury Park Adven st Academy

C A L E N D A R Sunday, October 22 8:00 am Worship service Tradi onal, Sanctuary 9:30 am Bible Study, Pederson Hall 9:30 am Sunday School, Sanctuary 9:30 am Worship service Tradi onal, Sanctuary

7 C A L E N D A R Sunday, October 22 8:00 am Worship service Tradi onal, Sanctuary 9:30 am Bible Study, Pederson Hall 9:30 am Sunday School, Sanctuary 9:30 am Worship service Tradi onal, Sanctuary 10:30 am Chapel Choir rehearsal, Dugout 10:30 am Cherub Choir rehearsal, Music/Toddler Room 11:00 am Bible Study, Pederson Hall 11:00 am Worship service Praise (Contemporary), Sanctuary 7:00 pm NA Women s Group mee ng, Library Monday, October 23 9:15 am Women s Monday AM Bible Study, Founder s Hall 6:00 pm ACA mee ng, Modular classroom 7:30 pm Sr. Luther League Bible Study, Dugout Tuesday, October 24 6:30 am Tuesday Morning Men s Bible Study, Sidestreet Cafe 9:00 am Christ Care, Founder s Hall Kitchen 9:00 am Quil ng, Founder s Hall 6:30 pm Carillons Rehearsal, Sanctuary 6:45 pm Narco cs Anonymous, Bethlehem Room 7:30 pm Small Group Bible Study, Library Wednesday, October 25 9:00 am Chapel, Sanctuary 12:00 pm Lunch Bunch, Founder s Hall 2:30 pm Pumpkin Patch, Central Garden Thursday, October 26 9:00 am Coffee Talk with Pastor Tim, Library 2:30 pm Pumpkin Patch, Central Garden 5:00 pm Confirma on, Pederson Hall 7:00 pm Bethel, Prayer Chapel 7:30 pm Chancel Choir rehearsal, Sanctuary 7:30 pm Men s Bible Study, Library Friday, October 27 9:00 am Bible Study, Founder s Hall Kitchen 12:30 pm GriefShare, Library 1:00 pm Fellowship Commi ee Mee ng, Pederson Hall 3:00 pm Pumpkin Patch KoK Party, Central Garden 6:30 pm Men s Ministry backyard PT s 7:30 pm CoDependents Anonymous, Library Saturday, October 28 7:00 am Project Response Food Drive, 10:00 am Alanon, Bethlehem Room 10:00 am Overeaters Anonymous, Library 6:00 pm Worship Service Country Spirit, Sanctuary ATTENTION: MEN OF ASCENSION All Men of Ascension - SAVE THE DATE! What/Where: Backyard BBQ at Pastor Tim s House When: Friday, October 27th - 6:30-8 PM Why: Because who doesn t enjoy good food, beer, wine, soda and great fellowship? Our October Men s event will feature some great talks given on age old topics surrounding the founda ons of the Chris an faith and how it applies to men in today s world. Pastor Willis Moerer will be on hand to speak. This is a free event, but dona ons are always welcome. Come hungry and ready to be fed, both in body and spirit! Pleae RSVP to pastor m@alcto.org or (805) Lunch Bunch Oct. 25 Menu Meatloaf sandwiches Chips Cupcakes Please reserve your space by noon Oct. 23

This unfavorable variance resulted from the following: Offerings $ (20,400) Offerings are at 93.9% of budget and 99.

8 Financial Report for October Thank you for your ongoing financial support; it is cri cal to the ongoing success of our many ministries. Here are highlights of our current financial picture: The Church finished the first quarter ended September 30th YTD with surplus of $.5k and $2.4k below budget. This unfavorable variance resulted from the following: Offerings $ (20,400) Offerings are at 93.9% of budget and 99.7% of prior year Other income 2,200 rental, interest, other Payroll expense ( 100) Other administra ve expense 18,200 Primarily due to ming differences Programs and commi ees 8,200 Primarily due to ming differences Debt payments (10,500) Addi onal debt payment; designated gi from member Unfavorable variance to budget $ ( 2,400) PROJECT RESPONSE FOOD DRIVE On Saturday, October 28, 2017, Project Response is conduc ng our annual food drive for church members who live in Thousand Oaks, zip codes and Volunteers will be contac ng families in those areas to donate one or more bags of groceries. The food will be distributed to our church food pantry, Lutheran Social Services (LSS) and Manna. Money dona ons will be used to purchase groceries for the food pantry and donated to LSS. If you were not called or reside in another area, and want to donate groceries, please bring your groceries to the front church parking lot on October 28th from 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. If you have any ques ons, or want to help, contact Tom Saldin at (805) Please donate only unexpired canned goods and packaged food. Ascension s New Outreach Ministry Begins Oct. 26 Our calling in educa on is centered in the belief that God calls us to educate children and adults alike and to seek with others to ensure that all have access to quality educa on. Educa on makes it possible for every individual to develop their personal gi s and abili es. Our Lutheran heritage values educa on for all people in both church and society. Ascension s new outreach ministry to our neighborhood children begins on Thursday evening, Oct. 26 (6-7:30 PM) at Conejo Elementary School. We are so very excited to be involved in our community by tutoring children who need assistance and encouragement. And we are thrilled to have twenty-three volunteers for this new ministry who are ready to share some me and a en on with our new young friends. Your con nuing prayers of support and encouragement for the children and the volunteer tutors are much appreciated. OCTOBER 29 REFORMATION SUNDAY -- REMEMBER TO WEAR RED!

9 Mission Possible Bible Study Opportuni es - Please join us in Pederson Hall at 9:30 or 11:00 to con nue our All Church Bible Study. We will be mee ng today (October 22nd) to learn and understand more of what scripture has to say about generous giving. We think you will find these lessons interes ng and rewarding. Please join us and learn more about the Joy of Generosity. For more informa on contact Kathleen Rudrud at kdrudrud@verizon.net or (805) Mission Possible Gatherings: You do not want to miss out on a ending a Mission Possible Gathering! Every member is invited and encouraged to learn more about the details of our capital stewardship campaign. If you haven t yet done so, please be sure to sign up today! Go to h ps:// nyurl.com/mpgatherings. Or call/ Stacy Smith Bosco in the office (ssmith@alcto.org) and she will be glad to sign you up! There are opportuni es for weekends, evenings and weekdays. SAVE THE DATE: Sunday, December 10, 12:30-2:30 PM Mission Possible Celebra on Luncheon CHRISTMAS GREENERY The Carillons are selling Christmas greenery on the pa o between Sunday services. There are many items to choose rom for your home and as gi s for your family and friends. If you have a business, these make wonderful client gi s. You can preorder greenery through October 29. Please come by and take a look at our table on the pa o. Orders will be ready for pick up on the church pa o in early December. If you have any ques ons, please call Chris Labrenz. Thank you for your support! ADVENT DEVOTIONAL We are looking for just a few more contributors for this year s Advent Devo onal. The Devo onal is always a widely enjoyed and special part of the Advent season. There are three ways to sign up: 1. Online, via our website. ( 2. In person, either by stopping by the office, or signing up on the Advent signup sheets on the Informa on Desk in the Narthex. 3. On the phone, by calling the office at

10 ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED Weekly worship Summer hours Saturday 6 pm Country Sunday 9:00 am Tradi onal 10:30 am Contemporary Childcare at all Sunday services Pastoral Care Emergency Line: (805) Isaiah 45:1-7 Psalm 96: Thessalonians 1:1-10 John 20:24-31 Jeremiah 31:31-34 Psalm 46 Romans 3:19-28 John 8:31-36 Reforma on 500 (con nued from front) challenge. Luther said that we are simuljustus et peccator a La n phrase that means we are at the same me jus fied and sinful. Luther, like the Bible, was amazingly honest about the human condi on. The good we want to do, we o en fail to do; and the evil we wish not to do, we too o en do (Romans 7:15-25). Any no on that we can or will become sinless on our own is dashed to pieces. This is one of the reasons that we are encouraged to gather weekly for worship. In our assembly, we are privileged to hear again and again that we, weak and fallible people, have a gracious God who forgives us, embraces us, loves us, feeds us, and is ready and able to use us to live to the praise of His glory. The Chris an assembly for worship is the place where we experience that the ground is level at the foot of the cross that we are all sinners saved by grace.

We pray that you may once again meet the Risen Christ

September 29-30, 2018 ANNUAL MEETING TODAY, SEPTEMBER 30, AT 12:30 We pray that you may once again meet the Risen Christ through the Word and Sacrament ministry, and through the fellowship of this family