Pentecost

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. 41^st 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 5^th 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  *

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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. 41^st 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 5^th 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  *

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4th Sunday after Pentecost
June 21 – 10 am worship

“You are of more value than many sparrows”  Matthew 10:31

God does not promise that the path of the disciple will be easy. Jeremiah feels the pain of rejection from those who do not want to hear what he has to say. Jesus declares that his wors may bring stark division. Even so, we need not be afraid, for God accounts for each hair on our heads. Though we may experience rejection, frustration, division, and death, God’s grace and live make us a new creation each day. Marked with the cross and filled with holy food, we are sent from worship to witness to Christ 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
• 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 5^th Saturday of each month.  We are all worthy of dignity and connection.  Let’s assist them to a better life.  Plan ahead:    Oct. 31.
• June 18 – Bold Women’s Café (dinner & devotions) 6:00 pm
• June 22 – CDC Board 11:15 am
• June 22 – Newsletter Deadline NOON :  Your Faith Journey / God Stories are welcome!
• June 23 – Scouts 6:00 pm
• June 24 – Bible Study 7:30 pm Zoom
• June 28 – Guest musician Johnathan Bliss
• June 29 – Newsletter Collating 10:30 am (helpers needed)
• July 5 – No Sunday School
• July 7 – Trinity Tuesday 6:30 pm local pub (Discretion Brewing Co. 41^st 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
• 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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