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A weekly newsletter to keep you informed.
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2014 CHILDREN'S MUSICAL - PARENTS MEETING
There will be a call out/Parents Meeting on Sun., Oct. 26 during the 10:15am hour. All children K-7th grade are invited to participate! Performances will be Dec. 6 & 7th.
GLORYLAND BLUEGRASS BAND TO PERFORM
Please join St. Stephen's Gloryland Bluegrass band Sun., Oct. 26 as they perform for the residents of the Masonic Village Nursing Home. The concert will begin immediately following their church service in the chapel at 2:15pm. Come and join the singing and visit with the residents of the nursing home. Everyone will be glad to see you!
HELP KEEP A CHILD WARM THIS WINTER
SidebySide and Children's Ministry are partnering to provide winter coats and boots to the children of single moms in our area. Watch for the Giving Tree and return items by Nov. 2. If you'd like to help sort and distribute donations, contact Julie McCormick.
COMMUNION CLASS FOR CHILDREN
On Sun., Nov. 2 at 10:15am in Promise Land, Steve Palmer and Robin Billings will walk the children through what it means to partake of the Lord's Supper. Contact Robin Billings to sign up.
BAPTISM PREPARATION
Classes will begin (a class that includes four meetings) on Sun., Nov. 9 at 10:15am in the Laura Robertson Room. If you have never been baptized or have a child you would like to have baptized, please call the church to register. Classes: Nov. 9, 16, 23 and Dec. 7.
PROVIDE THANKSGIVING DINNER FOR A FAMILY IN NEED
Once again we'll partner with Center for Hope in Ambridge to provide a Thanksgiving meal for families in need. Register at the table in the lobby and pick up a card listing desired items. Return meals in a sturdy bag by Nov. 16. The need is great - we're trying to deliver 175 meals this year!
PRESALE OF ST. STEPHEN'S CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT
Reserve your very own "St. Stephens Hestia ornament" for a great Christmas gift this year! There will be a table for the next two Sundays showcasing the ornament for sale. Preorder your ornament and it will be ready for pick-up in late November. They are priced at $20.
HONORING OUR VETERANS
Are you or someone you know a veteran of our armed forces? We're collecting pictures of veterans for a tribute to them in November. Please drop off photos at the church or email them to Katie Lau.
ONLINE GIVING AVAILABLE
If you're interested in giving online, visit the "Online Giving" page of our church website or Click here for a direct link! You will have the ability to schedule safe, secure one-time or reoccurring gifts, and view your giving history. Any questions, please contact our Finance Director, Stephanie DeSimone.
BOUTIQUE IN NEED OF CHILDREN'S CLOTHING
SidebySide is in need of clean, very gently worn clothing, sizes 9mo-5T. Clothing donations can be dropped off in the coat closet by our sign. Please be aware that we are never able to accept used toys or equipment of any type. |
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HS AND MS PULSE: SUNDAY, 6-8pm
HS will meet in Sanctuary for first part of Evensong, and MS meets at the Henning House. Pick-ups for both are at the Henning House.
GIRLS' BIBLE STUDIES: TUESDAYS 7-8PM
HS girls meet 1st floor of the Henning House. MS girls meet at the Zimmermans' house.
KALAHARI WATERPARK
November 1-2 middle school students are heading to Kalahari waterpark! Cost is $90 and space is limited so sign up soon! Contact Doug Raeder for more info.
HS SURGE RETREAT: NOV. 21-23
At Camp Wanake. Cost is $160 before November 9.
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(Adult-Ed is offered Sunday Mornings from 10:15-11:15 am)
"SECRETS OF THE VINE" by Bruce Wilkinson
Learn what God the "vine dresser" teaches about living a life of abundance in John 15:1-8! Class will be led by Pastor Bill and Kris Lightcap and will meet in the library from 10:20 - 11:05am. Books can be purchased in the Book Corner.
1 & 2 SAMUEL STUDY
This interactive Study led by Dave Wollman in the Lecture Hall. |
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BIBLE STUDIES FOR MEN
Monday Morning
Come to the the Henning House from 7-8am for this weekly study through the book of 1 Corinthians is led by Wicks Stephens and Chuck Gratner.
Friday Forum
Meets in the Lecture Hall, 6:30-8am. All men are welcome to join any time for this study through the New Testament. Class is led by Bill Henry, Doug Wicker & Vince Burens.
Saturday Morning
This study meets at 8am and is engaged in an in-depth study of the writings of the Apostle John. Contact Larry Rice with any questions.
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TUESDAY BIBLE STUDY
All women are welcome to join us for our study on the Life of David. We meet at 10:30am in the Lecture Hall.
MOMMY MEET-UP
Mommy Meet-Up will be hosting a Mom's Night Out on Saturday, October 25th. This event is open to all St. Stephen's moms. We will meet at LULA in Sewickley at 7:30pm for an evening out. Please rsvp to Melissa Fann by Oct. 22.
CHRISTMAS BRUNCH - NEW MENU/NEW LOOK
Mark your calendars for Sat., Dec. 6 at 9:30am. Cinde Rawn will share on the Hope of the Gospel in the context of her mission work with Threads of Hope, a micro-finance project to help women. This will be a perfect morning to introduce a friend to our church community! Cinde will have textiles for sale both at the brunch and between services for the remainder of the weekend. Seating is limited - tickets can be purchased Nov. 15, 16, 22, & 23 between services for $25.
CHRISTY HOUSE
The Christy House volunteers want to welcome you this Friday between 11:30-1:30pm. You will love our homemade soups, salads, various bread items and a wonderful selection of cookies! Check us out on Facebook. Come for lunch, come to shop...for exciting new gifts and gently used treasures. RSVP 412-741-5960 or surprise us!
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SIDE BY SIDE - SINGLE MOM'S MINISTRY
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MAKE YOUR FALL WREATH - THIS SAT., OCT 25
Join us noon - 2:30pm as Stephanie Barravecchio helps us create the perfect fall decoration. Lunch and childcare will be provided. Children will get to decorate their own pumpkins as part of the day. Registration is required for this event and limited to 15 moms. Contact Julie McCormick to register.
COAT DISTRIBUTION
If you registered to receive a coat for your child, you may pick it up at the Christy House on Saturday Nov 8 between the hours of 10am-noon.
BOUTIQUE OPEN
We offer free, high quality clothing for children on Mondays from 6:30-8:00pm and Fridays from 9:30-11:30am. The boutique is open to all single moms.
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WEEKLY SCRIPTURE LESSON - Exodus 33:12-23
Moses said to the Lord, "See, you say to me, 'Bring up this people,' but you have not let me know whom you will send with me. Yet you have said, 'I know you by name, and you have also found favor in my sight.' Now therefore, if I have found favor in your sight, please show me now your ways, that I may know you in order to find favor in your sight. Consider too that this nation is your people." And he said, "My presence will go with you, and I will give you rest." And he said to him, "If your presence will not go with me, do not bring us up from here. For how shall it be known that I have found favor in your sight, I and your people? Is it not in your going with us, so that we are distinct, I and your people, from every other people on the face of the earth?" And the Lord said to Moses, "This very thing that you have spoken I will do, for you have found favor in my sight, and I know you by name." Moses said, "Please show me your glory." And he said, "I will make all my goodness pass before you and will proclaim before you my name 'The Lord.' And I will be gracious to whom I will be gracious, and will show mercy on whom I will show mercy. But," he said, "you cannot see my face, for man shall not see me and live." And the Lord said, "Behold, there is a place by me where you shall stand on the rock, and while my glory passes by I will put you in a cleft of the rock, and I will cover you with my hand until I have passed by. Then I will take away my hand, and you shall see my back, but my face shall not be seen."
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WORSHIP SERVICE
THE TWENTIETH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
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6:00 PM - SATURDAY
Grace Commons - Communion
Bill Henry - Associate Pastor
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9:00 AM - SUNDAY
Sanctuary - Communion
Bill Henry - Associate Pastor
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7:45 AM - SUNDAY
Sanctuary - Communion
Bill Henry - Associate Pastor
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Grace Commons - Communion
Bill Henry - Associate Pastor
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6:00 PM Sunday - Evensong
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405 Frederick Avenue, Sewickley, PA 15143 - 412-741-1790
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