Twenty-fifth Sunday after Pentecost – November 10, 2024

We gather on Sunday at 10am.

Widows are visible everywhere in today’s readings.  Jesus denounces those scribes who pray impressive prayers but devour widows’ houses.  He commends the poor widow who in his view gave far more than the major donors.  Jesus doesn’t see her simply as an object of compassion or charity.  She, like the widow of Zarephath who shares her last bit of food with Elijah, does something of great importance.

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: 

  • Tues. Nov. 12 – Church Council 6:30 pm
  • Wed. Nov. 13 – Bible Study  11 am & 7:30 pm
  • Thurs. Nov. 14 – MMRR Womens circle 10:30 am
  • Mon. Nov. 18 – Choir rehearsal & dinner 4:30 pm Fellowship hall
  • Sun. Nov. 24 – Consecration Sunday & Thanksgiving Potluck and Turkey trot
  • Mon. Nov. 25 –  Women’s Café Group 6:00 pm
  • Tues. Nov. 26 – Newsletter Collating 2:00 pm.
  • Tues. Dec. 3 – New Trinity Tuesday 6:30 pm local pub (Discretion Brewing Co. 41st Ave. )
    1 hour, 1 faith question, 1 drink                   Info. Kathy Allen 430-6359
  • Thursdays – Men’s A.A. 7:00 pm
  • Fridays –  A.A. 7:00 pm
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All Saints Sunday – November 3, 2024

Remember Daylight Savings Time Ends Sunday: “Fall Back”

We gather on All Saints Sunday at 10am.

Of all three years of the lectionary cycle, this year’s All Saints readings have the most tears.  Isaiah and Revelation look forward to the day when God will wipe away all tears; in John’s gospel, Jesus weeps along with Mary and all the gathered mourners before he demonstrates his power over death.  On All Saints Day we celebrate the victory won for all the faithful dead, but we grieve for our beloved dead as well, knowing that God honors our tears.  We bring our grief to the table and find there a foretaste of Isaiah’s feast to come.

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: 

  • Tues. Nov. 5 – New Trinity Tuesday 6:30 pm local pub (Discretion Brewing Co. 41st Ave. )
    • 1 hour, 1 faith question, 1 drink                   Info. Kathy Allen 430-6359
  • Nov. 6 – Bible Study  11 am & 7:30 pm
  • Tues. Nov. 12 – Church Council 6:30 pm
  • Thurs. Nov. 14 – MMRR Womens circle 10:30 am
  • Sun. Nov. 24 – Consecration Sunday & Thanksgiving Potluck and Turkey trot
  • Mon. Nov. 25 –  Women’s Café Group 6:00 pm
  • Thursdays – Men’s A.A. 7:00 pm
  • Fridays –  A.A. 7:00 pm
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Reformation Sunday – October 27, 2024

We gather on Reformation Sunday for the Polka Mass worship at 10am.

Rooted in the past and growing into the future, the church must always be reformed in order to live out the love of Christ in an ever-changing world.  We celebrate the good news of God’s grace, that Jesus Christ sets us free every day to do this life-transforming work.  Trusting in the freedom given to us in baptism, we pray for the church, that Christians will unite more fully in worship and mission.

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: 

  • Sat. Oct. 26 – COPA 3:00pm  90 5th Sanborn in Spreckles
  • Sat. Oct. 26 – Set up for Oktober Feast 10 am
  • Sun. Oct. 27 – Welcome new members Sam & Christa
  • Sun. Oct. 27 – Reformation / Polka Mass / Oktober Feast potluck / Tree planting & jump house 
    Invite your friends
  • Mon. Oct. 28 –  Women’s Café Group 6:00 pm
  • Weds. Oct. 30 – Bible Study  11 am & 7:30 pm
  • Oct. 31  – Preschool Halloween Parade 9:00 am
  • Tues. Nov. 5 – New Trinity Tuesday 6:30 pm local pub (Discretion Brewing Co. 41st Ave. )
    1 hour, 1 faith question, 1 drink                   Info. Kathy Allen 430-6359
  • Tues. Nov. 12 – Church Council 6:30 pm
  • Thursdays – Men’s A.A. 7:00 pm
  • Fridays –  A.A. 7:00 pm
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Twenty-first Sunday after Pentecost – October 13, 2024

We gather on the 21st Sunday after Pentecost for worship at 10am.

The rich man who comes to ask Jesus what he should do to inherit eternal life is a good man, sincere in his asking.  Mark’s gospel is alone in saying that Jesus looked on him and loved him.  Out of love, not as judgment, Jesus offers him an open door to life; sell all you own and give it to the poor.  Our culture bombards us with the message that we will find life by consuming .  Our assemblies counter this message with the invitation to find life by divesting for the sake of the other.

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: 

  • Weds. Oct. 16 – Bible Study  11 am & 7:30 pm
  • Wed.  Oct. 16 offsite TBA –  Women’s Café Group 6:00 pm
  • Sat. Oct. 26 – COPA 3:00pm  90 5th Sanborn in Spreckles
  • Sat. Oct. 26 – Set up for Oktober Feast 10 am
  • Sun. Oct. 27 – Reformation / Polka Mass / Oktober Feast potluck / Tree planting 
  • Sign up now & Invite friends
  • Mon. Oct. 28 –  Women’s Café Group 6:00 pm
  • Oct. 31  – Preschool Halloween Parade 9:00 am
  • Tues. Nov. 5 – New Trinity Tuesday 6:30 pm local pub (Discretion Brewing Co. 41st Ave. )
  • 1 hour, 1 faith question, 1 drink                   Info. Kathy Allen 430-6359
  • Tues. Nov. 12 – Church Council 6:30 pm
  • Thursdays – Men’s A.A. 7:00 pm
  • Fridays –  A.A. 7:00 pm
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