Dear Ascensionites: With the assistance of her cameraman Bill Hall and organist Paul Robb with soloist Joanne Robb, Stewart brought Morning Prayer to us on Sunday from Ascension complete with a sermon and a selection of favorite hymns. It was wonderful “seeing so many of you in church.” I watched your names float by in likes and comments, and it gladdened me to know you were there. For those of you who were “there,” did you notice that the Lord spoke? At least that’s what I heard when the heat loudly rumbled on during the service. I have to believe that it was God’s loud rumbling voice reminding us that we need to keep up our pledge commitments during this time. The Dominion Power bill is going to come to church even when we are not physically gathering at church, and our dedicated staff who do so much to keep us connected must be paid. I encourage you to keep Ascension healthy by mailing your pledge to Ascension or by using your credit card and the donate button on the church website. Thank you so much for keeping us going through your financial support and by being there even if it is remotely during this challenging time. If you missed church last Sunday, check this week’s email announcements for the link to connect for this coming Sunday. If you are having trouble with the link, please let me know. If I can’t help, I’ll do my best to find someone who can.

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