The number of deaths around the world due to the corona virus has reached 2 million. The number of deaths in the United States of America due to the corona virus has reached 4 hundred thousand.

Since it's not yet possible for Hilltop Lutheran Church of the Ascension to livestream services for the benefit of members and friends who must needs remain at home, Jeanette, our congregation's secretary will continue to email the sermon for the week and a brief outline for prayer to members, friends, and anyone who wishes to receive them. If you're not able to receive the sermon and devotional and would like them sent to you, please provide the secretary with your email address. If you don't have email access, please contact the church office Tuesday or Thursday and ask the secretary to mail you the sermon and devotional page.

The number of deaths due to the coronavirus in the United States is over 211,000. The infection rate from the coronavirus in the United States is in excess of 7 million. One out of every 46 people is positive for the virus in the United States. The United States currently has 24% of the coronavirus cases with only 4% of the world's population. Current reporting notes that infections are on the rise in hot spots throughout the country notably in the upper Midwest.

As of Thursday, July 30, coronavirus statistics for the world: 15 million infected, and 617297, deaths. The United States: 4426982 million confirmed infected, and 150713 confirmed deaths. Indiana: 64299 confirmed infected, 2733 confirmed deaths. Saint Joseph County: 2061 confirmed infected, 74 confirmed deaths. Hilltop Lutheran congregation: 3 confirmed infected, 1 death. THE STATE OF INDIANA HAS MANDATED THE USE OF FACE MASKS THROUGH SEPTEMBER 7, LABOR DAY.

Today's Update Hilltop Lutheran Church of the Ascension WILL resume in-person worship services Saturday, July 11th at 5:30 pm; and Sunday, July 12th at 10:30 am. If there are any changes to the schedule for the resumption of worship services, or service times, they will be posted on this website and in the weekly email and newsnotes.