Weekly Bulletin
Welcome to Ascend! Take a look at this week’s online bulletin to find helpful information, events, and next steps.
This Week’s Teaching
Guest Speaker • Sam Parkison • Professor at Sturgeon College
TRANSFIGURATION OF CHRIST
Mark 9:2-13
BIG IDEA: Behold the Glory of Christ
Take the opportunity today to use your own personal journal to take notes during the sermon.
Next Week’s Teaching – Senior Pastor | Jeff Terrell | Journey of Faith Series | Romans 16:17-23
November 1, 2026
This Week at
John Baptized Jesus
Key Passage: John 1:14
Next Week: Jesus Was Tempted
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Our Mission
Lost people saved, saved people matured, mature people multiplied…all to the glory of God
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Take the next step in serving Christ at Ascend!
Serving isn’t just about filling a Sunday spot–it’s about deepening your faith and building up the Church. Everyone has a gift to share. Where is God calling you to invest yours? Whether you’re ready to start serving or feel led into leadership, now is the time to act. Your decision today helps fulfill Ascend’s mission: Lost people saved, saved people matured, and mature people multiplied for God’s glory. Be part of the mission!
Did You Know?
Member Update: Louis & Marianne Curtis, Brad & Kennedy Heredia, Joy Simpson, Charles & Andrea Sullivan, & Jason Wylie are joining our church. Email feedback to elders@ascendkc.org.
Deacon Candidates: After prayerful consideration and vetting, the elders are pleased to present the following candidates for installation as deacons; Joe Apple, Nolan Keim, and Fred Olson. As part of our process, we are now entering a 30-day review period. If you have any feedback or concerns regarding a candidate, we ask that you speak with them directly first. Should any concerns remain unresolved, please reach out to the elders so we can help work toward a resolution.
Financial Update
- Weekly Projected: $64,255
- Received Last Week: $45,524
- FYTD Projected: $828,393
- FYTD Received: $707,517
*Finances are reported according to our Fiscal Year – July through June



