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BOOK DIALOGUE
The Book Dialogue will discuss Encounters with Jesus by Timothy Keller on Fri., Nov. 21 (3rd Friday of each month), 9:30-11:30am in the Library Resource Center.
THANKSGIVING DAY SERVICE
A special Thanksgiving service will be held Thurs., Nov. 27 at 10am in the Sanctuary.
CHRISTMAS CARDS NEEDED
Do you have extra, unsent Christmas Cards sitting around? We are collecting blank Christmas cards for one of the December Constant Compassion projects. If you would like to donate (or purchase and donate a package of cards), please drop them off in the basket by the information table.
CHRISTMAS LUNCH
Don't miss the annual Seniors' Christmas Luncheon, especially planned for the young at heart and served by the St. Stephen's clergy and staff. Gather in Grace Commons Wed., Dec. 10 from 11:30-1:30 for a delicious lunch, inspiring message and beautiful music, all with a Christmas theme. Cost is $10. Call the church by Dec. 5 to RSVP.
LIGHT UP NIGHT FESTIVITIES
Join in the fun of Light up Night in Sewickley as we light up St. Stephen's! Grab a cup of hot chocolate, listen to various live music groups on the Henning House porch and in the church lobby, and visit the cookie walk to sponsor Youth Ministries. There will be craft projects for the kids, and a Christmas Card station where you can write a note to our friends at Shepherd's Heart. This will be a fun evening for the whole family! Festivities begin at 5:15pm on Fri., Dec. 5!
CHRISTMAS MEMORIAL FLOWERS
If you'd like to have memorial flowers placed in the Sanctuary on Christmas and a memorial printed in the Christmas bulletin, please print the name(s) of the person(s) you wish to remember and the names(s) of those giving the memorial on a piece of paper and put it, along with a suggested donation of $50.00, in an envelope marked Christmas flowers. To ensure your memorial is printed in the bulletin, return your envelope to the office no later than Sunday, Dec. 7. Make checks payable to: St. Stephen's Church with Christmas Flower Fund in the memo.
CHRISTMAS CAROLING AROUND THE VILLAGE
"The best way to spread Christmas Cheer, is singing loud for all to hear!" Join us Tues., Dec. 9 for a time of caroling and fellowship. We'll sing in Sewickley and subsequently celebrate at Salud with cider and snacks. We will meet at 7pm in the church lobby.
No singing ability required!
LESSONS AND CAROLS
Come for this weekend of worship services featuring the Bell Choir and the Chancel Choir intermingled with traditional Advent and Christmas readings: Sat., 13 at 6pm and Sun., Dec. 14 at 7:45am, 9am and 11:15am.
SHOP AT THE BOOK CORNER THIS CHRISTMAS SEASON
The Book Corner is a great place to shop for everyone this Christmas! We have a great selection of Children's and Adult's books and Bibles, devotionals, jewelry and Advent calendars. Gift wrapping is offered and is free! ALL proceeds benefit People Helper's Ministries. We now accept all major credit cards.
THREE RIVERS RINGERS
St. Stephen's will host the Three Rivers Ringers Sun., Dec. 14 at 4pm in the Sanctuary. Tickets can be purchased at the door or at the Three Rivers Ringers website, threeriversringers.org/events/.
MARRIAGE PREPARATION
If you're planning to be married at St. Stephen's during 2015, please contact our pastoral care office. We have marriage preparation classes beginning in January and would be happy to discuss this joyous process with you.
IN THE STEPS OF PAUL (JUNE 13-24, 2015)
Join Revd Dr Peter Walker (Professor at Trinity School for Ministry and member of
St Stephen's) for this exciting tour: seeing 11 sites known to Paul, as well as Patmos (where John composed Revelation); including 6 days in Turkey, 2 in Greece, and 2 cruising on the Aegean. Brochures available at Information tables; or call Peter at
Trinity (724-266-3838).
THANK YOU!
Through your continued support of the Coffee and Cinnamon roll ministry, we are able to provide 18 students scholarships to different trips and events during the year. You are providing an opportunity for students to hear the good news of Jesus Christ when you get your coffee here on a Sunday morning. Thank you!
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