Fourth Sunday of Advent – December 22, 2024
We gather on the Fourth Sunday of Advent at 10am for worship
Cradle and cross are inextricably connected on the fourth Sunday of Advent. Between a lovely tribute to the little town of Bethlehem and Mary’s magnificent song of praise, the letter to the Hebrews reminds us in no uncertain terms that Christ’s advent is for “the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all.” It is the kind of tension in which the church always lives as when in holy communion – with high delight – “we proclaim the Lord’s death.”
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. Dec. 21 – Set up for potluck 10 am
- Sun. Dec. 22 – Christmas Potluck 11 am
- Gary’s bringing the Ham, y’all bring everything else J.
- 9:45 am Coffee maker needed
- Dec. 23 – Jan. 3 Preschool Closed
- Tues. Dec. 24 – Christmas Eve worship 7:00 pm: ushers needed
- Fri. Dec. 27 – Newsletter Collating 2:00 pm
- Tues. Jan. 7 – 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
Third Sunday of Advent – December 15, 2024
We gather on the Third Sunday of Advent at 10am for worship
Christ’s presence in our midst in the wonder of the holy supper is cause for singing. The nearness of the God in prayer, in every circumstance, is cause for rejoicing. The coming of one “more powerful” than John, even with a winnowing fork in hand, is good news – and cause for exultation – for who are being saved. Great joy is the tone for the third Sunday of Advent.
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:
- This Sun. Dec. 15 – Last chance to purchase Altar poinsettias, and dedicate to loved ones for Christmas.
- Mon. Dec. 16 – Women’s Café Group 6:00 pm (offsite party)
- Weds. Dec. 18 – Bible Study 11:00 am & 7:30 pm
- Sat. Dec. 21 – Set up for potluck
- Sun. Dec. 22 – Christmas Potluck 11 am
Gary’s bringing the Ham, y’all bring everything else J. - Dec. 23 – Jan. 3 Preschool Closed
- Tues. Dec. 24 – Christmas Eve worship 7:00 pm: ushers & reader needed
- Fri. Dec. 27 – Newsletter Collating 2:00 pm
- Tues. Jan. 7 – 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
Second Sunday of Advent – December 8, 2024
We gather on the Second Sunday of Advent at 10am for worship
& our Annual Christmas Pageant
Forerunners and messengers advance the advent of our God. While John the baptizer’s voice in the wilderness may be the principal focus of the day, Malachi’s prophecy could as easily herald the coming Christ as forerunner of the Lord of hosts. Finally all the baptized are called to participate in the sharing of the gospel. In so doing we prepare the way for the coming of Jesus and assist all people in capturing a vision of the “salvation of God.”
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. Dec. 7 – Bake sale set up 10 am to noon, bring your items then
- This Sunday, Dec. 8 10 am
- Christmas Pageant (invite a friend)
- Angel gifts due
- MMRR Bake Sale
- Tues. Dec. 10 – Church Council 6:30 pm
- Weds. Dec. 11 – Bible Study 11:00 am & 7:30 pm
- Thurs. Dec. 12 – MMRR Womens circle 10:30 am (cookie & gift exchange)
- Mon. Dec. 16 – Women’s Café Group 6:00 pm (offsite party)
- Sun. Dec. 22 – Christmas Potluck 11 am
- Tues. Dec. 24 – Christmas Eve worship 7:00 pm: ushers needed
- Tues. Jan. 7 – 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
First Sunday of Advent – December 1, 2024
We gather on the First Sunday of Advent at 10am.
Advent is about the “coming days”. God’s people have always lived in great expectation, but that expectation finds specific, repeated enunciation in the texts appointed for these four weeks. The ancients anticipated a “righteous Branch to spring up for David.” The Thessalonians awaited “the coming of our Lord Jesus with all the saints.“ Jesus’ contemporaries hoped for the time “to stand before the Son of Man.” With them we eagerly await the coming days: another Christmas celebration, a second coming, and the advent of Christ in word and supper.
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:
- Now – Dec. 8 Angel gift tree
- Tues. Dec. 3 – Trinity Tuesday 6:30 pm local pub (Discretion Brewing Co. 41st Ave. )
1 hour, 1 faith question, 1 drink Info. Kathy Allen 430-6359 - Sun. Dec. 8 – MMRR Bake Sale & Christmas Pageant (need congregation participants!)
- Tues. Dec. 10 – Church Council 6:30 pm
- Thurs. Dec. 12 – MMRR Womens circle 10:30 am
- Mon. Dec. 16 – Women’s Café Group 6:00 pm
- Sun. Dec. 22 – Christmas Potluck 11 am
- Tues. Dec. 24 – Christmas Eve worship 7:00 pm
- Thursdays – Men’s A.A. 7:00 pm
- Fridays – A.A. 7:00 pm
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