August 28, 2010:
Ascension is pleased to announce that
Stephanie Van Kirk has accepted the call to become
Ascension’s new Youth and Children’s
Minister. She will begin work on September 1.
Stephanie is a
recent graduate with a Masters of Divinity (M. Div.) from
Princeton Theological Seminary. She has significant experience in
youth ministry and in a wide range of other Christian ministry.
The interview committee noted the depth of her faith, her
significant and applicable educational background, and her energy
and passion for faith formation in youth and children.
Stephanie is
also the wife of our curate, Deacon Andrew Van Kirk. They have
one son, Henry, who is 11 weeks old.
Please welcome Stephanie.
We are excited about her ministry amongst us!
Diocesan Youth Event: Fall Rally
For 6th—12th graders
2010 Fall Rally at All Saints Camp:
Saturday, September 11. Join us
as we head up to All Saints for the kickoff of the 2010-11
diocesan youth events year. This year’s theme is “Tournament of
Champions.” Connect with old friends from camp (the youth from
Annunciation are going), meet new people, and participate in
fantastic activities and worship. The event is at All Saints from
10:00 am—4:00 pm, so we’ll need to leave the church by 8:30 am.
We’ll be back at Ascension by 5:30 pm. Because we have to
pre-register for with the Diocese, you must sign-up to go by
September 5. To sign-up, tell Mother Kai or Deacon Andrew, or
email Deacon Andrew andrew.vankirk@ascensiondallas.org).
DDYC
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Diocese of Dallas Youth Commission
Christian Formation & Youth Ministries - Growing & Equipping
Christian Leaders