Ascend Church

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What if success isn't measured by what you accomplish, but by how deeply you know Jesus?

We spend so much of our lives searching for meaning, comparing ourselves to others, and trying to discover God's purpose for our lives. But what if we've been looking for purpose in all the wrong places?

In this message, Living on Purpose, Pastor Aaron Powell challenges us to redefine success through intimacy with Jesus.

Our purpose isn't found in titles, achievements, ministry positions, or even the things we do for God. Our purpose is found in Jesus Himself.

As we encounter Him, we begin to know Him more deeply, become transformed into His likeness, develop a greater hunger for His presence, and ultimately desire to make Him known to the world.

**Sitting at His feet leads to going into the world.**

We weren't simply created to do things FOR Jesus. We were created to live in relationship WITH Him and reveal Him to those around us.

Scripture: John 17:13–26
Sermon: Living on Purpose
Speaker: Pastor Aaron
Date: November 1, 2026
Church: Ascend Church | Clear Spring, Maryland

Our Vision: Exalting Jesus for All to See.
A House Centered on Jesus.

LIVING ON PURPOSE | Pastor Aaron | Ascend Church What if success isn't measured by what you accomplish, but by how d...

🙌🔥 WHAT AN AMAZING SERVICE TODAY! 🔥🙌

God was on the move, and His presence was felt in such a powerful way! ❤️ There’s nothing like being in the house of the Lord, worshiping together, and watching Him work in the lives of His people.

We are so thankful for what God is doing and excited for what He has in store! The best is yet to come! 🙏

ALL THE GLORY BELONGS TO GOD! 🙌❤️

Tonight’s second annual Harvest Party and Chili Cook Off was a blast!! Thank you to everyone who made chili tonight. There were so many good chilis and ended up having to do a tie breaker.

Congratulations to Heather for her sweet Chili and Alice for her Chili.

Whose ready for next year 👀

Happy Sunday! 🙏❤️ Today, we celebrate Pastor Appreciation Day! Let’s take a moment to thank our pastor for their love, prayers, leadership, and dedication. May God continue to bless and strengthen our pastor abundantly! 💐🙏

Tonight’s Hymn Sing was a blast!! If you did not come out, you missed out! But don’t worry, you can still come out next Wednesday for our Chili Cook Off.

Whose excited and coming out for our Hymn Sing and S’mores tonight at 6PM?
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🔥 Hymn Sing Around the Campfire — Tomorrow at 6 PM! 🎶

Join us tomorrow evening for a relaxed night around the fire as we lift our voices together! We’ll be singing some of the old hymns we love, along with familiar worship songs from over the years.

No big production. No pressure. Just a campfire, worship, fellowship, and a church family singing about Jesus together. ❤️

🔥 Tomorrow | 6 PM
🎶 Hymns + familiar worship songs
☕ Come ready to sing, worship, and enjoy the evening!

Bring a chair, grab a spot around the fire, and come sing with us!