Author: Robert Alvarado

REFORMATION SUNDAY
October 25 – 10 am worship

“The truth will make you free”     John 8:32

Rooted in the pat and growing into the future, the church must always be reformed in order to live out the love of Christ in an ever-changing world. We celebrate the good news of God’s grace, that Jesus Christ sets us free every day to do this life-transforming work. Trusting in the freedom given to us in baptism, we pray for the church, that Christians will unite more fully in worship and mission.

You can also participate in worship through the livestream and recording at www.ststephenslutheran.org. 

There is usually a Children’s Church / Sunday School program planned during worship. Please contact Leslie Lapp 476-4700 for more info. The Family Room is always available adjacent to the sanctuary for little one’s activities if you need it. We love having children in church and all that brings as part of worship!         

Coffee Fellowship:  Please contact our Church Administrator Leslie if you are willing to host. We need you!

 Upcoming Events:     

• Thursdays – Men’s A.A. 7:00 pm Fireside room
• Fridays –  A.A. 7:00 pm Fellowship Hall
• Oct. 24 – Set up Oktoberfeast 10 am helpers needed
• Oct. 25 – Reformation Celebration / Oktoberfeast  11:30 with “Thirsty Nine” band
• Brats provided – bring a dish to share
                         Clean up crew needed
• Oct. 27 – Scouts 6:00 pm
• Oct. 28 – Bible Study 7:30 pm Zoom
• Oct. 29 – Newsletter Collating 2:00 pm (helpers needed)
• Oct. 31 – HOST AFC Shelter Dinners 5:45pm St. Johns Aptos.  Sign up to provide (one of the following)  main course, salad, dessert & breakfast.  St. Stephen’s is responsible for the 5^th Saturday of each month.  We are all worthy of dignity and connection.  Let’s assist them to a better life. 
• Nov. 1 – Celebrating All Saints’ Day & Día de los Muertos.  Bring a photo of your departed loved ones, framed or unframed, to display on a remembrance table in the church narthex. Don’t have a physical photo or can’t come in-person to church right now? Email a digital photo by 
• October 28 (or any other questions you may have) to Christa Garcia at christawynekengarcia@gmail.com and she will print and display them for you.
• Nov. 1  – “Holy Conversations”  11:30 am  Join a small group and explore where God might be calling us to next!  What are our hopes for the future of our ministry?  Sign up now
• Nov. 3 – Trinity Tuesday 6:30 pm local pub (Discretion Brewing Co. 41^st Ave. )  
  1 hour, 1 faith question, 1 drink    Honest conversation & genuine community.  What do you wonder?  Where do you see God?          Info. Kathy Allen 430-6359
• Nov. 5 – Bold Women’s Café (dinner & devotions) 6:00 pm
• Nov. 10 – Church Council 6:30 pm
• Nov. 12 – Circle of Promise 10:30 am  
• Nov. 15 – “Next Stage” musical guest in 10 am worship
• Pr. Jim Office hours Wednesdays 10 am to 1:00 pm.
• FLOWER CHART has openings FOR YOUR DEDICATIONS  *

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