On August 23rd's celebration of Caring Servant Sunday,  Ascension Lutheran Church joyfully installed its new principal Donna Lucas, and three new teachers:  Kim Schiebel, Kindergarten;  Charlotte Kampia, 5th grade;  and Liisa Benefield, Middle School Science and Math.  Pastor Frederick Hedt rededicate the entire Profession Staff and Church Officers, and commissioned each Ascension member to work to achieve the Ascension mission - Raising Caring Servants to Extend Life in Christ to Diverse People.

Church Officers serving Ascension Lutheran Church:  President, Agnes Jones;  VP, Darrell Dockery;  Secretary, Andrea Humm;  Treasurer, Bette Carpio;  Financial Secretary, Gloria Malachi;  and Board Chairs:  Dan Fulford, Sr., Buildings and Grounds;  Ronnie Townsend, Youth;  Andy House, Stewardship;  Mary West, Social Ministry;  Joyce Bailey, Missions;  Mike Walker, Elders; and Kirsten Budd, Education.

Staff serving Ascension Lutheran School:  Pastor, Frederick T. Hedt; Office Manager, Gwen Neal; Office Assistant, Georgiana Lambert; Principal, Donna Lucas; Minister of Music, David Simmons; Youth Minister and teacher, Adam Kampia;  Summer Camp Director, Ed Coss;  Admissions Counselor, Janice McAllister;  Extended Care Director, Lori Dendey;  Teachers:  Kim Schiebel, Rachel Hall, Jessica Williams, Jenny DeMaio, Sue Kennedy, Charlotte Kampia, Adam Kampia, Liisa Benefield, Andy House, Raine Grotte, Russ Davis, and Michele Dale.