Lent

“Almighty God, in Jesus Christ you became human to free us all from sin and death. Breathe upon us the power of your Spirit, that we may be raised to new life in Christ and serve you in righteousness all our days, 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 the Fifth Sunday of Lent, March 26th at 10:00 am. 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!

Lent Soup Suppers and Worship – Wednesday March 29. Soup Supper at 6:00 pm. Come later if you need to! Holden Evening Prayer at 7:15 pm.

Holy Week Worship

• April 2nd Palm Sunday – “The Cry of the Whole Congregation” by Walter Wangerin
• April 6th Maundy Thursday – Worship with Holy Communion at 11:00 am and 7:00 pm.
• April 7th Good Friday – Worship at 7:00 pm.
• April 9th Easter Sunday – Worship with “All That Jazz” brass and baptism of Aedan Csik-Hughes at 10:00 am.

“Bend your ear to our prayers, Lord Christ, and come among us. By your gracious life and death for us, bring light into the darkness of our hearts, and anoint us with your Spirit, for you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, now and forever. Amen.”

We will gather for worship on the 4th Sunday of Lent, March 19th at 10:00 am. 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

Lent Soup Suppers and Worship – Wednesdays March 22, 29. Soup Supper at 6pm. Come later if you need to! Holden Evening Prayer at 7:15pm.

Holy Week Worship

• April 2nd Palm Sunday – “The Cry of the Whole Congregation” by Walter Wangerin
• April 6th Maundy Thursday – Worship with Holy Communion at 11:00 am and 7:00 pm.
• April 7th Good Friday – Worship at 7:00 pm.
• April 9th Easter Sunday – Worship with “All That Jazz” brass and baptism of Aedan Csik-Hughes at 10:00 am.

“Merciful God, the fountain of living water, you quench our thirst and wash away our sin. Give us this water always! Bring us to drink from the well that flows with the beauty of your truth. Amen.”

We will gather for worship on the 3rd Sunday of Lent, March 12th at 10:00 am.  You can also participate through the livestream and recording at www.ststephenslutheran.org.

The bulletin and Celebrate scripture readings and prayers are attached, so that you can participate in worship even if you are not able to attend church in-person. Holy Communion will be celebrated, so please have some bread and fruit of the vine ready if you are at home.

Lent Soup Suppers and Worship – Wednesdays March 15, 22, 29.  Soup Supper at 6:00 pm.  Come later if you need to! Holden Evening Prayer at 7:15 pm. 

Let’s continue to be gracious and merciful with one another as we continue to struggle with a lingering pandemic.

1. Please stay home if you have any symptoms.
2. Masks are optional.
3. Holy Communion will be offered from Pastor Jim (sanitized hands & masked) at the front of the church. You can remain at your seat and Pastor Jim will bring the elements to you.