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All Saints Sunday – November 5, 2023

Almighty God, you have knit your people together in one communion in the mystical body of your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.  Grant us grace to follow your blessed saints in lives of faith and commitment, and to know the inexpressible joys you have prepared for those who love you, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.  Amen. 

We will gather for worship on this All Saints Sunday November 5th at 10am. We will remember those who have claimed their baptismal promises from our church family in this past year.

You can also participate 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: 

  • Nov. 4 – Dec.  (TBD) MMRR children’s gift tree
  • Nov. 18 Property work day
  • Nov. 19  Consecration Sunday – Prayerfully bring your tithes and commitments.
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Reformation Sunday – October 29, 2023

Almighty God, gracious Lord, we thank you that your Holy Spirit renews the church in every age.  Pour out your Holy Spirit on your faithful people.  Keep them steadfast in your word, protect and comfort them in times of trial, defend them against all enemies of the gospel, and bestow on the church your saving peace, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.  Amen. 

As we gather each Sunday, we receive the healing that makes us well and sends us forth to be signs of God’s mercy for the world.  We will gather for worship on this Reformation Sunday October 29 th at 10am.

You can also participate 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!

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Twenty-first Sunday after Pentecost – October 22, 2023

Sovereign God, raise your throne in our hearts.  Created by you, let us live in your image;  created for you, let us act for your glory;   redeemed by you, let us give you what is yours.  Amen.

As we gather each Sunday, we receive the healing that makes us well and sends us forth to be signs of God’s mercy for the world.  We will gather for worship on this 21st Sunday after Pentecost October 22nd at 10am.

You can also participate 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: 

  • October – Sunday the 22nd at 11:30am -1pm. / Weds.  25th at 6:30-8pm.  
  • Small Group Meetings led by Pastor Jim:
    • “Who am I in God?”
    • “Who are we as a church after the pandemic?”
    • ” What do we sense God calling us to be?”
  • Confirmation / 70th Anniversary Celebration: Reformation Sunday, October 29th followed by an All-Church Feast!  Wear something RED
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Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost – October 15, 2023

Lord of the feast, you have prepared a table before all peoples and poured out your life with abundance.  Call us again to your banquet. Strengthen us by what is honorable, just and pure, and transform us into a people of righteousness and peace. Amen.

As we gather each Sunday, we receive the healing that makes us well and sends us forth to be signs of God’s mercy for the world.  We will gather for worship on this 20th Sunday after Pentecost October 15th at 10am.   –

You can also participate 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: 

  • October – Sundays 15th and 22nd at 11:30am -1pm. / Wednesdays 18th and 25th at 6:30-8pm.
    Small Group Meetings led by Pastor Jim:
    • “Who am I in God?”
      “Who are we as a church after the pandemic?”
      “What do we sense God calling us to be?”
  • Confirmation / 70th Anniversary Celebration: Reformation Sunday, October 29th followed by an All-Church Feast!  Wear something RED
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Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost – October 1, 2023

“God of love, giver of life, you know our frailties and failings.  Give us your grace to overcome them, keep us from those things that harm us, and guide us in the way of salvation, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.  Amen.

As we gather each Sunday, we receive the healing that makes us well and sends us forth to be signs of God’s mercy for the world.  We will gather for worship on this 18th Sunday after Pentecost October 1st at 10am.   –

                     Special day:   BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS 

You can also participate 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: 

  • Blessing of the Animals – THIS SUNDAY  October 1st at 10 am. Please invite others!
  • October – Sundays 15th and 22nd at 11:30am -1pm. / Wednesdays 18th and 25th at 6:30-8pm.
    Small Group Meetings led by Pastor Jim:
    • “Who am I in God?”
    • “Who are we as a church after the pandemic?”
    • “What do we sense God calling us to be?”
  • Confirmation / 70th Anniversary Celebration: Reformation Sunday, October 29th followed by an All-Church Feast!
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