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Eighth Sunday after Pentecost – July 19, 2026
8th Sunday after Pentecost
July 19 – 10 am worship
“Gather the wheat into my barn” Matthew 13:30
It is an age-old question: Why is there evil in the world? In the parable of the wheat and the weeds Jesus suggests that both grow together until the harvest. With Paul, we long for the day when all creation will be set free from bondage and suffering. Having long for the day when all creation will be set free from bondage and suffering. Having both weeds and wheat within us, we humbly place our hope in the promises of God, and from the Lord’s table we go forth to bear the fruit of justice and mercy.
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
- Tuesday & Wednesday afternoons Pr. Larry holds brief office hours
- July 17 – Newsletter Deadline NOON : Your Faith Journey / God Stories are welcome!
- July 20 – CDC Board 11:15 am
- July 21 – Scouts 6:00 pm
- July 22 – Bible Study 7:30 pm Zoom
- July 26 – Guest musician Johnathan Bliss
- July 26 – No Sunday school
- July 30 – Newsletter Collating 10:30 am (helpers needed)
- Aug. 4 – Trinity Tuesday 6:30 pm local pub (Discretion Brewing Co. 41st 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
- August 6 & 20 – Bold Women’s Café (dinner & devotions) 6:00 pm
- Aug. 9 – Back to School Blessing (Students & Educators) 10 am
- Aug. 9 & 16 – Coffee Host needed
- Aug. 23 – Farewell / Thank You Potluck to honor Pastor Larry
- August 29 – 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 5th Saturday of each month. We are all worthy of dignity and connection. Let’s assist them to a better life. Plan ahead
- Aug. 30 – Holy Closure of our Preschool during worship 10 am
- Pr. Larry loose Office hours Tuesday & Wednesday afternoons 707-372-2958
- While Pastor Jim on Sabbatical May 21 – Aug. 24
- FLOWER CHART has openings FOR YOUR DEDICATIONS *
Seventh Sunday after Pentecost – July 12, 2026
7th Sunday after Pentecost
July 12 – 10 am worship
“A sower went out to sow” Matthew 13:3
God’s word is like the rain that waters the earth and brings forth vegetation. It is also like the sower who scatters seed indiscriminately. Our lives are like seeds sown in the earth. Even from what appears to be a little, dormant, or dead, God promises a harvest. At the Lord’s table we are fed with the bread of life, that we may bear fruit in the world.
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
- Tuesday & Wednesday afternoons Pr. Larry holds brief office hours
- July 14 – Scouts 6:00 pm
- July 15 – Bible Study 7:30 pm Zoom
- July 16 – Bold Women’s Café (dinner & devotions) 6:00 pm
- July 17 – Newsletter Deadline NOON : Your Faith Journey / God Stories are welcome!
- July 19 & 26 – Coffee Host needed
- July 20 – CDC Board 11:15 am
- July 26 – Guest musician Johnathan Bliss
- July 26 – No Sunday school
- July 30 – Newsletter Collating 10:30 am (helpers needed)
- Aug. 4 – Trinity Tuesday 6:30 pm local pub (Discretion Brewing Co. 41st 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 - Aug. 9 – Back to School Blessing (Students & Educators) 10 am
- Aug. 23 – Farewell / Thank You Potluck to honor Pastor Larry
- August 29 – 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 5th Saturday of each month. We are all worthy of dignity and connection. Let’s assist them to a better life. Plan ahead
- Aug. 30 – Holy Closure of our Preschool during worship 10 am
- Pr. Larry loose Office hours Tuesday & Wednesday afternoons 707-372-2958
While Pastor Jim on Sabbatical May 21 – Aug. 24 - FLOWER CHART has openings FOR YOUR DEDICATIONS *
Sixth Sunday after Pentecost – July 5, 2026
6th Sunday after Pentecost
July 5 – 10 am worship
“I will give you rest” Matthew 11:28
The mystery of God’s ways is sometimes hidden from the wise and intelligent. Jesus associates with those often excluded from the religious community. Like Paul, we struggle with our own selfish desires and seek God’s mercy an forgiveness. We gather to be refreshed by Christ’s invitation: “Come to me, all you that are weary.” Gathered around word, water, and meal, we find rest for our souls.
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
- Tuesday & Wednesday afternoons Pr. Larry holds brief office hours
- July 5 – No Sunday School
- July 7 – Scouts 6:00 pm
- July 7 – Trinity Tuesday 6:30 pm local pub (Discretion Brewing Co. 41st 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
- July 8 – Bible Study 7:30 pm Zoom
- July 16 – Bold Women’s Café (dinner & devotions) 6:00 pm
- July 17 – Newsletter Deadline NOON : Your Faith Journey / God Stories are welcome!
- July 19 & 26 – Coffee Host needed
- July 20 – CDC Board 11:15 am
- July 26 – Guest musician Johnathan Bliss
- July 30 – Newsletter Collating 10:30 am (helpers needed)
- August 29 – 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 5th Saturday of each month. We are all worthy of dignity and connection. Let’s assist them to a better life. Plan ahead: Oct. 31.
- Pr. Larry loose Office hours Tuesday & Wednesday afternoons 707-372-2958
- While Pastor Jim on Sabbatical May 21 – Aug. 24
- FLOWER CHART has openings FOR YOUR DEDICATIONS *
Fifth Sunday after Pentecost – June 28, 2026
5th Sunday after Pentecost
June 28 – 10 am worship
“Whoever welcomes you welcomes me” Matthew 10:40
The welcome of baptism is for all God’s children. This baptismal gift sets us free from the power of sin and death. In today’s gospel, Christ promises that the disciple who gives a cup of cold water to the little ones serves Christ himself. From worship we are sent on our baptismal mission: to serve the little ones of this world and to be a sign of God’s merciful welcome.
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
- Tuesday & Wednesday afternoons Pr. Larry holds brief office hours
- June 28 – Guest musician Johnathan Bliss
- June 29 – Newsletter Collating 10:30 am (helpers needed)
- June 30 – Scouts 6:00 pm
- July 1 – Bible Study 7:30 pm Zoom
- July 5 – No Sunday School
- July 7 – Trinity Tuesday 6:30 pm local pub (Discretion Brewing Co. 41st 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 - July 16 – Bold Women’s Café (dinner & devotions) 6:00 pm
- July 17 – Newsletter Deadline NOON : Your Faith Journey / God Stories are welcome!
- July 27 – CDC Board 11:15 am
- August 29 – 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 5th Saturday of each month. We are all worthy of dignity and connection. Let’s assist them to a better life. Plan ahead: Oct. 31.
- Pr. Larry loose Office hours Tuesday & Wednesday afternoons 707-372-2958
- While Pastor Jim on Sabbatical May 21 – Aug. 24
- FLOWER CHART has openings FOR YOUR DEDICATIONS *
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