We've moved

I know it appears that we have not done anything in awhile, but this is not the case. Our church has a great new website that is much easier to update. The YAFFO group has their schedule on the church's website (http://www.ascension-norfolk.org/?category_name=yaffo).
I will admit I do not get every event on that website. The best way to find out what we are doing is to get on our e-mail list. Please e-mail me if you are not yet on our distribution list. svincent-alexander@ascension-norfolk.org I hope to see you at our next event!

September Gathering

YAFFO will meet for dinner and conversation on Sept 11th at 6:30pm. Samantha will host the dinner. More information on the discussion will be posted soon.

May 1st Gathering

Our next gathering is on May 1st at Wade and Tiffany's home. We will be doing some Christian ice breakers. For some reason, I cannot manage a copy and paste right now. If you need them for the discussion, please e-mail me so you can get on our e-mail list. But this is probably something you do not need to prepare for. We hope to see you there. If you need the address, please contact me. -Samantha at asst-rector@ascension-norfolk.org

March Gathering

Our last gathering was snowed out! I know, you never thought you would hear that about Norfolk. We have rescheduled for March 27th at 7pm. The Wards are hosting. Contact Samantha at the church if you are interested but not on the e-mail list.

Read the 2 page article on Christianity Today about some Christian’s inability to admit they are Christians and watch the clip of “The Really Big Favor” on Mr. Deity. Then consider a couple questions.
Mr. Deity tends to highlight the ridiculous side of Christianity. In this particular video we see what is commonly called “The scandal of the cross.” Are there some things about out faith that are hard for you to accept? Is there a possibility the hardest things to accept are in fact the most important things? Who would make that up? Read the article in light of these questions and prepare to discuss both.

http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2007/julyweb-only/130-42.0.html
http://mrdeity.com/s1ep2.html

Christmas Party

Saturday, Dec. 5th
7-10pm

Please bring a small gift (under $10) for a Chinese gift exchange as well as a tasty treat/beverage to share.

Childcare will be provided
Don’t forget the Homegrown holiday celebration from 3-6pm in Rose Hall.

September 19th

We had a great discussion in August. We will be continuing that discussion and reading an article on the "emerging church." Miranda and James will be hosting the dinner.

http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2007/february/11.35.html

http://theooze.tv/thinkfwd/phyllis-tickle-beyond-denominations-the-hyphenated-church

August Gathering set

Our next gathering will be Saturday, August 29th. No preparation will be needed as we are watching an episode of the Simpsons and disussing it. Details will be distributed to the e-mail list one week before the event.