11th Sunday after Pentecost
August 9 – 10 am worship
“Do not be afraid” Matthew 14:27
Elijah finds the presence of God not in earthquake, wind, or fire, but in the sound of sheer silence. When the disciples face a great storm on the sea, they cry out with fear. Jesus says: “Take heart, it is I; do not e afraid.” Amid the storms of life, we gather to seek the calm presence of Christ that soothes our fears. In comforting words of scripture and in the refreshing bread and cup of the eucharist, God grants us peace and send us forth to be a sign of God’s presence to others.
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
- Aug. 16 & 23 – Coffee Host & reader needed
- Aug. 9 – Back to School Blessing (Students / Parents / Educators) 10 am
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Christa Wyneken Garcia, our seminarian, will be preaching
- Aug. 9 – After worship come see the preschool items that need a new home. The price is right. Yours for a $ donation.
- Aug. 11 – Scouts 6:00 pm
- Aug. 12 – Bible Study 7:30 pm Zoom
- Aug. 19 – Newsletter Deadline NOON : Your Faith Journey / God Stories are welcome!
- August 20 – Bold Women’s Café (dinner & devotions) 6:00 pm
- Aug. 23 – Guest musician Johnathan Bliss
- Aug. 23 – Farewell / Thank You Potluck to honor Pastor Larry, sign up now
- Aug. 26 – Newsletter Collating 2:00 pm (helpers needed)
- Aug. 30 – Holy Closure of our Preschool during worship 10 am
- Sept. 1 – Trinity Tuesday 6:30 pm local pub (Discretion Brewing Co. 41st 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
- October 31 – HOST 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 5th Saturday of each month. We are all worthy of dignity and connection. Let’s assist them to a better life.
- 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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