The President's Corner
Once again the Ascension family has shown amazing spirit, heart, and service. We have come together in a difficult situation, and conquered all that Irma had to throw at us! I would like to reflect on a number of events that have impressed me:
First I would like to thank the many of you that volunteered time cleaning the grounds; I know it was not an easy task. Since I live in Seminole County, I was the first to have the curfew lifted, so I was able to travel to check out the condition of our property. We were spared any major damage, but like most, we had a great deal of tree debris scattered over our entire property. Thanks to many helping hands, what could have been a major task became a service opportunity that brought people together to make our grounds safe and presentable.
I would also like to thank our staff. In addition to their own personal challenges, they also kept the business side of our church running. Over the week, they provided updates, they had to continually think outside the box, and they managed all the day to day operations with limited resources. Thank you each for the extra work!
With all that was going on post Irma, Sunday morning made the greatest impact on me. When I walked into the sanctuary and saw our Ascension family together I was overwhelmed. Members from each of the services came together, shared stories and hugs. Our blended service brought us together to celebrate, worship, and bond as a family!
We are indeed an amazing family!
Mike Nowicki, Congregation President
First I would like to thank the many of you that volunteered time cleaning the grounds; I know it was not an easy task. Since I live in Seminole County, I was the first to have the curfew lifted, so I was able to travel to check out the condition of our property. We were spared any major damage, but like most, we had a great deal of tree debris scattered over our entire property. Thanks to many helping hands, what could have been a major task became a service opportunity that brought people together to make our grounds safe and presentable.
I would also like to thank our staff. In addition to their own personal challenges, they also kept the business side of our church running. Over the week, they provided updates, they had to continually think outside the box, and they managed all the day to day operations with limited resources. Thank you each for the extra work!
With all that was going on post Irma, Sunday morning made the greatest impact on me. When I walked into the sanctuary and saw our Ascension family together I was overwhelmed. Members from each of the services came together, shared stories and hugs. Our blended service brought us together to celebrate, worship, and bond as a family!
We are indeed an amazing family!
Mike Nowicki, Congregation President
