Pentecost

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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We gather on the 23^rd Sunday after Pentecost
November 16 –  10am worship

“Not one stone will be left upon another”  Luke 21:6

The end is near.  There is no doubt about it.  The warnings are dire.  The tone of today’s texts is ominous.  But the baptized know how to live in the meantime.  The baptized are strengthened for the living of these days in word and sacrament.  The baptized rally around the invitation of the apostle:  “Do not be weary in doing what is right.”

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: 

Tis the season for Sharing Christmas Joy.  See sign ups:

• St. Nicks for Seniors surprises in their shoes. (To learn of the tradition see www.stnicholascenter.org)   Ideas:  slipper sox, tea bags, chocolate coins, note pads, inspirational stuff. Due December 1^st.
• Angel Tree    “Adopt a Family” Volunteer Center.  Return children’s gifts by December 7.
• ELCA Good Gifts & God’s Global Barnyard   creative meaningful ways to support better lives. www.goodgifts@elca.org   

Other events:

• Thursdays – Men’s A.A. 7:00 pm Fireside room
• Fridays –  A.A. 7:00 pm Fellowship Hall
• Tues. Nov. 18 – Scouts 6:00 pm
• Wed. Nov. 19 – Preschool Chapel 10:15 am
• Wed. Nov. 19 – Newsletter Deadline
• Wed. Nov. 19 – Dec. 17^th at 7:30 pm ZOOM New six week Matthew Bible Study “The Gospel of Promised Blessings” by Dr. Matthew Skinner  book available $12.50 on line, or with Christa for $14 christawynekengarcia@gmail.com
• Thurs. Nov.  20 – Women’s Café Group 6:00 pm Fellowship Hall
• Sun. Nov. 23 – Stewardship Sunday & Children’s turkey trot & Thanksgiving Potluck (turkey provided 😊)
• Nov. 24 – Dec. 3 – El Salvador delegation
• Wed. Nov. 26 – Newsletter Collating 2:00 pm helpers needed
• Nov. 29 – AFC Shelter Dinners 5:45pm St. Johns Aptos.  Sign up to provide (one of the following)  main course, salad, dessert & breakfast.  We need 2 people to be present & serve the meal.  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.  2026:  Jan. 31, May 30, Aug. 29, and Oct. 31.
• Tues. Dec. 2 – Trinity Tuesday 6:30 pm local pub (Discretion Brewing Co. 41^st Ave. )
  1 hour, 1 faith question, 1 drink    Info. Kathy Allen 430-6359
• Sun. Dec. 7 –  Christmas Pageant
• Thurs. Dec. 11 – MMRR Circle 10:30 am
• Sun. Dec. 14 – MMRR Holiday Bake Sale

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