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Pentecost

Twenty-fifth Sunday after Pentecost – November 19, 2023

November 18, 2023 by admin

Please remember to bring your pledges and commitments of time, abilities and money toward the ministry of God’s church. We will offer our hopes for the coming year in this way.

“O God of Righteousness and Truth, only you own the earth and all its peoples, and you give us all that we have.  Inspire us to serve you with justice and wisdom, and prepare us for the joy of the day of your coming.  Amen.

Sorry, no Celebrate for this week.

We will gather for worship on this 25th Sunday after Pentecost – November 19th at 10am.

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!

Upcoming Events: 

  • Nov. 19 – Dec.  (TBD) MMRR Children’s Gift Tree – Please take an ornament and bring back a gift for a child in need.
  • Nov. 18 – Property work day
  • Nov. 19 – Consecration Sunday – Prayerfully bring your tithes and commitments.
  • Nov. 26 – First Sunday of Advent
  • Dec. 10 – Children and Preschool Christmas Program at 10 am Worship.
  • Dec. 24 – Sunday Worship at 10am AND  Christmas Eve Candlelight Worship at 7pm.
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Twenty-fourth Sunday after Pentecost – November 12, 2023

November 11, 2023 by admin

O God of justice and love, you illumine our way through life with the words of your Son. Give us the light we need, and awaken us to the needs of others.  Amen.

We will gather for worship on this 24th Sunday after Pentecost – November 12th at 10am.

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!

Upcoming Events: 

  • Nov. 12 – Dec.  (TBD) MMRR children’s gift tree
  • Nov. 18 Property work day
  • Nov. 19  Consecration Sunday – Prayerfully bring your tithes and commitments.
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Posted in: Community, Worship Tagged: Pentecost

Twenty-first Sunday after Pentecost – October 22, 2023

October 21, 2023 by admin

Sovereign God, raise your throne in our hearts.  Created by you, let us live in your image;  created for you, let us act for your glory;   redeemed by you, let us give you what is yours.  Amen.

As we gather each Sunday, we receive the healing that makes us well and sends us forth to be signs of God’s mercy for the world.  We will gather for worship on this 21st Sunday after Pentecost October 22nd at 10am.

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!

Upcoming Events: 

  • October – Sunday the 22nd at 11:30am -1pm. / Weds.  25th at 6:30-8pm.  
  • Small Group Meetings led by Pastor Jim:
    • “Who am I in God?”
    • “Who are we as a church after the pandemic?”
    • ” What do we sense God calling us to be?”
  • Confirmation / 70th Anniversary Celebration: Reformation Sunday, October 29th followed by an All-Church Feast!  Wear something RED
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Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost – October 15, 2023

October 13, 2023 by admin

Lord of the feast, you have prepared a table before all peoples and poured out your life with abundance.  Call us again to your banquet. Strengthen us by what is honorable, just and pure, and transform us into a people of righteousness and peace. Amen.

As we gather each Sunday, we receive the healing that makes us well and sends us forth to be signs of God’s mercy for the world.  We will gather for worship on this 20th Sunday after Pentecost October 15th at 10am.   –

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!

Upcoming Events: 

  • October – Sundays 15th and 22nd at 11:30am -1pm. / Wednesdays 18th and 25th at 6:30-8pm.
    Small Group Meetings led by Pastor Jim:
    • “Who am I in God?”
      “Who are we as a church after the pandemic?”
      “What do we sense God calling us to be?”
  • Confirmation / 70th Anniversary Celebration: Reformation Sunday, October 29th followed by an All-Church Feast!  Wear something RED
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Posted in: Community, Worship Tagged: Pentecost

Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost – October 8, 2023

October 7, 2023 by admin

Beloved God, from you come all things that are good.  Lead us by the inspiration of your Spirit to know those things that are right, and by your merciful guidance, help us to do them, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.  Amen.

As we gather each Sunday, we receive the healing that makes us well and sends us forth to be signs of God’s mercy for the world.  We will gather for worship on this 19th Sunday after Pentecost October 8th at 10am.

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!

Upcoming Events: 

  • October – Sundays 15th and 22nd at 11:30am -1pm. / Wednesdays 18th and 25th at 6:30-8pm.
    Small Group Meetings led by Pastor Jim:
    • “Who am I in God?”
    • “Who are we as a church after the pandemic?”
    • ” What do we sense God calling us to be?”
  • Confirmation / 70th Anniversary Celebration: Reformation Sunday, October 29th followed by an All-Church Feast!  Wear something RED
[Read more…]
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St. Stephens now accepts credit and debit cards as well as PayPal and Venmo for alternative ways of giving. Just press the Donate Now button on any web page to be taken to the new Virtual Offering Plate with three choices:

  • Vanco -- Our traditional electronic giving provider now accepts credit and debit cards in addition to bank accounts.
  • PayPal/Venmo -- For single gifts using either of those payment options.
  • PayPal (only) -- Includes recurring gifts.
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