Fifth Sunday in Lent – April 6, 2025

We gather on the Fifth Sunday in Lent at 10am for worship

Our God makes all things new. In the first reading God promises it. In the gospel Mary anticipates it, anointing Jesus’ feet with costly perfume in preparation for the day of his burial. In the second reading Paul recalls his transformation from the persecutor Saul into an apostle. In baptism, God’s new person (you!) rises daily from the deadly mire of trespasses and sins.

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: 

  • Sign up for Easter Lily dedication before April 11
  • Thursdays – Men’s A.A. 7:00 pm Fireside room
  • Fridays –  A.A. 7:00 pm (Fireside room this week)
  • March 31 – April 11 – Preschool Closed & Kitchen closed for renovation!
  • Tues. April 8 – Church Council 6:30 pm
  • Wed. April 9 – LAST Lenten Worship 7:00 pm  & 6:00 pm Soupers (Don & Rosie Host)
  • April 13 Palm Sunday – dramatic readers needed
  • April 17 Maundy Thursday “The Last Supper” 11:00 am & 7:00 pm
    Salad LUNCH hosted by MMRR Circle
  • April 18 Good Friday “The Seven Last Words”  11:00 am & 7:00 pm
  • Sat. April 19 – 10:00 am Breakfast Set up, helpers needed
  • Easter Sun. April 20 –
    • 8:30 Breakfast, helpers needed
    •  10:00 Worship & Children’s time
    • 11:00 Children’s Egg Hunt
  • Mon. 28 – CDC Board 11:15 am
  • Tues. April 29 – Newsletter Collating 2:00 pm
  • Tues. May 6 – Trinity Tuesday 6:30 pm local pub (Discretion Brewing Co. 41st Ave. )
    1 hour, 1 faith question, 1 drink    Info. Kathy Allen 430-6359
  • Plan ahead SAVE THE DATE:
    • May 23-26 Memorial Day work weekend at Mt. Cross.  This year, you can stay at camp for free if you are there to work!!!  There is a job for all abilities, from construction & trail work to cleaning & organizing.
    • July 26 – Paul Cunningham Memorial 12:00 Noon Scotts Valley Community Center
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