Second Sunday of Christmas – January 5, 2024

We gather on the Second Sunday of Christmas at 10am for worship

Within the gospel reading’s profound words lies the simple message that God is revealed in a human person.  Though we may try to understand how the Word existed with God from the beginning of time, the wonder we celebrate at Christmas is that the Word continues to dwell among us.  Christ comes among us in the gathered assembly, the scriptures, the waters of new birth, and the bread and the wine.  Through these ordinary gifts we receive the fullness of God’s grace and truth.

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: 

  • Tues. Jan. 7 – Church Council 6:30 pm
  • Tues. Jan. 7 – Trinity Tuesday 6:30 pm local pub (Discretion Brewing Co. 41st Ave. )
    1 hour, 1 faith question, 1 drink    Info. Kathy Allen 430-6359
  • Wed. Jan. 8 – Bible Study 11 am & 7:30 pm
  • Thurs. Jan. 9 – MMRR Womens Circle 10:30 am
  • Sun. Jan. 12 – Coffee Host needed 10 am
  • Sun. Jan. 26 – Annual Congregation Meeting 11:00 am
    Sign up to bring finger food
  • Thursdays – Men’s A.A. 7:00 pm
  • Fridays –  A.A. 7:00 pm
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First Sunday of Christmas – December 29, 2024

We gather on the First Sunday of Christmas at 10am for worship

On the first Sunday of Christmas we find the boy Samuel; and the boy Jesus, both in the temple, both growing in wisdom and stature and in favor with God and humankind.  We too have returned to the house of God “to sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs to God,” who has gifted us with a savior.  As the festival continues, “let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts.”  It is Christmas, still.

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: 

  • Tues. Jan. 7 – Church Council 6:30 pm
  • Tues. Jan. 7 – Trinity Tuesday 6:30 pm local pub (Discretion Brewing Co. 41st Ave. )
    1 hour, 1 faith question, 1 drink    Info. Kathy Allen 430-6359
  • Wed. Jan. 8 – Bible Study 11 am & 7:30 pm
  • Thurs. Jan. 9 – MMRR Womens Circle 10:30 am
  • Thursdays – Men’s A.A. 7:00 pm
  • Fridays –  A.A. 7:00 pm
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Fourth Sunday of Advent – December 22, 2024

We gather on the Fourth Sunday of Advent at 10am for worship

Cradle and cross are inextricably connected on the fourth Sunday of Advent.  Between a lovely tribute to the little town of Bethlehem and Mary’s magnificent song of praise, the letter to the Hebrews reminds us in no uncertain terms that Christ’s advent is for  “the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all.”  It is the kind of tension in which the church always lives as when in holy communion – with high delight – “we proclaim the Lord’s death.”

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: 

  • Sat. Dec. 21 – Set up for potluck 10 am
  • Sun. Dec. 22 – Christmas Potluck 11 am 
  • Gary’s bringing the Ham, y’all bring everything else J.
  • 9:45 am Coffee maker needed
  • Dec. 23 – Jan. 3  Preschool Closed
  • Tues. Dec. 24 – Christmas Eve worship 7:00 pm:  ushers  needed
  • Fri. Dec. 27 – Newsletter Collating 2:00 pm
  • Tues. Jan. 7 – Trinity Tuesday 6:30 pm local pub (Discretion Brewing Co. 41st Ave. )
    1 hour, 1 faith question, 1 drink    Info. Kathy Allen 430-6359
  • Thursdays – Men’s A.A. 7:00 pm
  • Fridays –  A.A. 7:00 pm
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Third Sunday of Advent – December 15, 2024

We gather on the Third Sunday of Advent at 10am for worship

Christ’s presence in our midst in the wonder of the holy supper is cause for singing.  The nearness of the God in prayer, in every circumstance, is cause for rejoicing.  The coming of one “more powerful” than John, even with a winnowing fork in hand, is good news – and cause for exultation – for who are being saved.  Great joy is the tone for the third Sunday of Advent.

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: 

  • This Sun. Dec. 15 – Last chance to purchase Altar poinsettias, and dedicate to loved ones for Christmas.
  • Mon. Dec. 16 –  Women’s Café Group 6:00 pm (offsite party)
  • Weds. Dec. 18 – Bible Study 11:00 am & 7:30 pm
  • Sat. Dec. 21 – Set up for potluck
  • Sun. Dec. 22 – Christmas Potluck 11 am 
    Gary’s bringing the Ham, y’all bring everything else J.
  • Dec. 23 – Jan. 3  Preschool Closed
  • Tues. Dec. 24 – Christmas Eve worship 7:00 pm:  ushers & reader needed
  • Fri. Dec. 27 – Newsletter Collating 2:00 pm
  • Tues. Jan. 7 – Trinity Tuesday 6:30 pm local pub (Discretion Brewing Co. 41st Ave. )
    1 hour, 1 faith question, 1 drink    Info. Kathy Allen 430-6359
  • Thursdays – Men’s A.A. 7:00 pm
  • Fridays –  A.A. 7:00 pm
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