Connecting to God, each other, and the world Highlights Of Items In This Issue: Acolyte Schedule Adult Forums & Adult Education Baptism Class Birthdays Children & Youth God s Servants Lutheran Mideast Celebration Music Ordination: Jacqueline Belzer Rooted in the Word Service Opportunities St Stephen s Info Page Stewardship Pastor Cassie 11 3-4 5 12 7-8 11 14 13 4 3 9 2 5
(If you need assistance outside of these hours please call ahead to be sure someone will be available to assist you.) September 14, 2014 May 17, 2015 Saturday Evening 5:00 pm The Bridge Sunday Mornings 8:30 am Worship with Holy Communion 10:45 am Worship with one Sacrament 12:00 pm Pueblo de Fe Worship in Spanish Children & Youth Programs Church School Year: September 10, 2014 April 29, 2015 Wednesday Evenings (6:00-7:00 pm) J.O.Y. ( Jesus, Others, and You ) Ages 3 through 1st Grade W.I.L.D. ( Word In Love & Deed ) 2th-5th Grade Confirmation 6th-8th Grade Sunday Mornings Senior High Youth Group 9th-12th Grade Sundays 9:30-10:30 am St. Stephen s Update Newsletter October, 2014 Page 2
Rooted in the Word IV: Luther s Catechism Rooted in the Word is a monthly focus we practice here at St. Stephen s. Each month we focus on a new book of the Bible or piece of the Large Catechism. We study these in greater depth at our monthly Bible & Breakfast gathering, where we briefly are taught about the topic, we discuss the topic, we eat, and we pray all in an hour and a half! welcome back the times St. Stephen s Update Newsletter October, 2014 Page 3
E Q U I P P I N G Were not our hearts burning within us while he was talking to us on the road, while he was opening the scriptures to us? Come and see!) (Too big a promise? We don t think so. St. Stephen s Update Newsletter October, 2014 Page 4
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Isaiah 2:4 He shall judge between the nations, and shall arbitrate for many peoples; they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruning hooks; nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. Pancake Mix and Syrup Canned Meats Shampoo Toothpaste Toothbrushes Toilet Paper Tuna St. Stephen s Update Newsletter October, 2014 Page 6
ST. STEPHEN S LUTHERAN CHURCH Children, Youth, and Family Ministry October 5, 2014 Confirmation Sunday 10:45am October 8, 2014 Feed My Starving Children The Confirmands faith journey does not end the weekend he/she is confirmed. This is just the beginning! Parents, youth, and other congregants will be going to FMSC in Eagan leaving at 5:50pm Address: 990 Lone Oak Road Suite 136 Eagan, MN 55122 This will be in place of Church Nights Community Meal at 5:15pm October 16-17, 2014 Cardboard Box City (8 th 12 th Grade) October 23, 2014 Volunteer Meeting / Check-In 7:00pm Lounge Youth groups will be sleeping out in cardboard boxes to raise funds and awareness to help knock out family homelessness. Time to check in with our volunteers and discuss what is going well and what needs some tweaking. Contact Sitraka for more information November 8, 2014 Annual Scandinavian Meatball Dinner & Silent Auction Youth Fundraiser This is the most important fundraising event for the Youth. Servers, table clearers, cleanup etc. are need. This is a family event, meaning if your child is helping you can too! And enjoy meatballs also There will also be the Silent Auction. We will do a better job with splitting the duties between helping with the Meatball Dinner and Silent Auction. Sign up will be available September 17. Anyone who signs up and ends up not being able to make it is responsible for finding a replacement November 15, 2014 Holiday Boutique 9am Annual Chili Cook-off 11am Youth Fundraiser Come look and purchase awesome stuff from the vendors, and do you have what it takes to make the best chili? Voting will be during the times the holiday boutique is open. Winner will receive a prize. There will also be a bake sale All proceeds go to Children s Ministry fund Romans 12:9-13 New Living Translation (NLT) 9 Don t just pretend to love others. Really love them. Hate what is wrong. Hold tightly to what is good. 10 Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honoring each other. 11 Never be lazy, but work hard and serve the Lord enthusiastically. ]12 Rejoice in our confident hope. Be patient in trouble, and keep on praying. 13 When God s people are in need, be ready to help them. Always be eager to practice hospitality. PLEASE NOTE: The Acolyte Schedule has been moved to the God s Servant s page - page 11 St. Stephen s Update Newsletter October, 2014 Page 7
On Site Service Project St. Stephen s Update Newsletter October, 2014 Page 8
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Center for Lifelong Learning St. Stephen s Update Newsletter October, 2014 Page 10
For I Know the Plans I Have For You... different ways, Same God in all of us. St. Stephen s Update Newsletter October, 2014 Page 11
Happy October Birthdays! St. Stephen s Update Newsletter October, 2014 Page 12
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LUTHERAN MIDEAST DEVELOPMENT Presents... A Time to CELEBRATE! TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2014 5:00-6:30 PM Riverview Theatre, 3800 42nd Ave S., Minneapolis, MN Learn how you can help change lives in the Middle East. Come be inspired by the stories of remarkable young Kurdish women. Catch up with what new programs LMD has launched - learn about GBiT. Join us for an evening that will enrich your life and the lives of others. Cast Party ( St. Stephen s Update Newsletter October, 2014 Page 14
5 12 19 26 Sunday 9:40 am Adult Forum Veteran s Remembered 10:45 Confirmation Sunday 11:45 am Private Event: Van Pelt NEW MEMBER SUNDAY 9:40 am Adult Forum Tales of Tanzania 4:00pm Concert Gerrit Lamain 9:40 am Adult Forum Martin Luther 9:40 am Worship Assistant Training 4:00pm Ordination Jacqueline Belzer 9:40 am Adult Forum Family Ministry 4:00pm Concert Woodbury Chorus 6 13 20 27 St Stephen s Lutheran Church October, 2014 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 5:30 pm Boy Scouts Patrol Ldrs 7:00 pm Boy Scouts 7:00 pm Boy Scouts 10:00 am LMD Meeting 5:00 pm Exec Mtg 7:00 pm Boy Scouts 7:00 pm Boy Scouts 7 6:30 pm AA-Mixed 6:30 pm Sea Scouts 14 9:30 am Rachel Circle 5:00 pm Loaves & Fish 6:00 pm Cub Scouts 6:30 pm AA-Mixed 6:30 pm Sea Scouts 21 5:00 pm LMD Theatre 6:30 pm AA-Mixed 6:30 pm Cub Scouts 6:30 pm Sea Scouts 7:00 pm Mary Circle 28 6:30 pm AA-Mixed 6:30 pm Cub Scouts 6:30 pm Sea Scouts 1 2 3 4 11:00 am Meals on Whl 1:30 pm Staff Meeting 4:00 pm Bells Practice 5:30 pm Meal 6:00 Faith Formation 6:30 pm Choir 7:15 pm Worship Assistant Training 8 UPDATE ARTICLES DUE 10:00 am Book Club 1:30 pm Staff Meeting 4:00 pm Bells Practice 5:15 pm Meal 6:00 pm FMSC/Youth 6:00 Faith Formation 6:30 pm Choir 15 22 1:30 pm Staff Meeting 4:00 pm Bells Practice No Community Meal Or Youth Activities 6:00 pm Adult Ed 6:30 pm Choir 1:30 pm Staff Meeting 4:00 pm Bells Practice 5:30 pm Meal 6:00 Faith Formation 6:00 pm FMSC Eagan 6:30 pm Choir 7:15 pm Council 29 9:30 am Update Vol 11:00 pm Meals on Whls 1:30 pm Staff Meeting 4:00 pm Bells Practice 5:30 pm Meal 6:00 Faith Formation 6:30 pm Choir 9 8:00 am Whittlers 10:00 am Adult Ed 7:00 pm All Committee 8:00 am Whittlers 10:00 am Adult Ed 16 8:00 am Whittlers 10:00 am Adult Ed 23 Cardboard Box City 8:00 am Whittlers 8:30 pm SAC Mtg 10:00 am Adult Ed 7:00 pm CYM Volunteer Meeting 30 8:00 am Whittlers 10:00 am Adult Ed 7:00 pm Boy Scout Parent/Ldr 7:00 pm AA Women s 10 7:30 am Men s Breakfast 7:00 pm AA Women s 17 24 7:00 pm AA Women s Cardboard Box City 7:30 am Men s Breakfast 6:30 pm Boy Scout Lock IN 7:00 pm AA Women s 31 HAPPY HALLOWEEN 7:00 pm AA Women s 8:30 am Bible Study (Joseph s Grill) 3:00 pm The Bridge Rehearsal 5:00 pm The Bridge 11 18 25 NEW MEMBER SAT. 3:00 pm The Bridge Rehearsal 4:00 pm 3rd Grade Bible Class 5:00 pm The Bridge 3:00 pm The Bridge Rehearsal 5:00 pm The Bridge 3:00 pm The Bridge Rehearsal 5:00 pm The Bridge Hand out 3rd Grade Bibles 6:00 pm Hang Time
NONPROFIT ORG US POSTAGE PAID TWIN CITIES MN PERMIT NO. 1594 Address Service Requested Support the Youth of St. Stephen s How many tickets to the Annual Scandinavian Meatball Dinner shall we put you down for? Chef Jeff is already making his shopping list - let s see that's 250 pounds of Potatoes, 150 gallons of Ice Cream Support our St. Stephen s Youth by attending the Meatball Dinner, Saturday, November 8th 4:30-7:00PM. Bid on items at the Silent Auction then come back the following Saturday, November 15th for the Holiday Boutique and Chili Cook-off. Watch for more details.