St. Stephen's in-the-Field Episcopal Church
FRIDAY JOURNAL November 5th, 2021
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We the people of Saint Stephen's in-the Field
Seek to know Christ, to share Christ, and to serve Christ,
recognizing his presence in all people, and reaching out in love
to each other and to the world around us.
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Sunday: November 7th, 2021
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Dear Friends,
Fall back, Spring forward.
It’s only an hour.
Just one hour that gets a little more attention than others. The one that lets us sleep in, or the one that gives us more daylight. It only comes twice a year here, but it stirs things up a little. We trick ourselves into believing that we gain an hour or lose an hour depending on the time of year. We grumble about the change but truth is, there are still only 24 hrs in a day – that never changes.
When things change, whether it’s time, plans, schedules, relationships, locations – we have to adapt, re-center, and move forward. Change can disrupt our lives in small and very big ways. However much we struggle to adapt or adjust there’s one thing that never changes – God is with us
God is always here – 24hrs a day.
Some things will never change – thanks be to God.
Blessings and peace,
Karen+
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9:30am indoors at St. John’s
Since we’re indoors, don’t forget your mask. We continue to alternate Sunday services between St. John’s and St. Stephen’s.
Everyone is welcome to attend all services!
Services will also be live streamed so that if you are not physically at church, you can participate from home.
Click below for links to the service and bulletin.
Coffee hour following the service.
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A Future with Hope!
That’s our theme for this time of year. After nearly two years of constantly adapting to change, we’ve learned how to weather the storm as best we can with the resources we have. Being good stewards of our resources – time, talent, and treasure - is how we will fulfill the plans God has for us at St. Stephen’s. By now you should have received a letter and pledge card in the mail.
This is the time to prayerfully think about how much of your treasure you can pledge to St. Stephen’s for 2022. COVID hit us all very hard in many ways, and yet we know God has plans for us and that we do have reason for hope (Jeremiah 29:10-11). Every little bit you give is part of what gives us hope for our future. Thank you for your generosity!
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Bible Study
The Path; A Journey Through the Bible
11:00am - in person at St. John’s.
We will be discussing Chapter 4 next time (11/8) Please join us any time!
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Join in the fun on Dec 5th starting at 4 pm.
We will tour the Filoli house as it is decorated
and lighted for the holidays. If you like we
will gather together at Harry's Hofbrau in
Redwood city for dinner after our tour. Don't
Janet
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LEROY KROMM, ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
PRESENTS
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with SAN JOSE BAROQUE ORCHESTRA
and
Nancy Wait Kromm, soprano
Liliane Cromer, mezzo-soprano
Brian Thorsett, tenor
Matthew Worth, bass
Sunday, November 21, 2021
5:30 pm
Cathedral Basilica of Saint Joseph
80 South Market Street, San Jose CA 95113
Admission is FREE
SEAT RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED
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Cardboard needed!
Please bring in all that cardboard you know you’ve been wanting to get rid of! The landscapers (Jessica & Co.) need it for weed control on the embankment.
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Poem from the Garden
We planted salvia gracias as a groundcover
for the labyrinth, with an electric blue salvia celestia
behind it, with red California fuschias on one side,
and white-purple salvia apiana on the other. Apiana
means that it's a sage that bees love, though humans
like it as incense, or just a reminder of how bright and
tall things in nature can grow. We planted carmel sur
manzanita, which never gets higher than a few inches
and whose tiny while flowers will help feed the humming
birds in January when all other sources of food are scarce.
Bear and Kat and Jun and I were the planting crew on
Saturday, with Alice (the corgi puppy) supervising. We
planted over 50 plants in a few hours, hands deep in
the rich earth, dreaming of the colors Easter will bring.
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Food for thought:
“When asked if my cup is half full or half empty, my only response is that I’m thankful I have a cup.”
-anonymous
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Kudos to:
-Susan and Nancy for the extra work to prepare for All Saints Sunday.
-Jessica for leading the new planting around the labyrinth
-Andy for getting the front door repaired.
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Contact Information for Rev. Karen.
Please use this new number to contact Rev. Karen for calls or texts:
(669)270-7479
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NEEDING PRAYER SUPPORT?
Prayer is one of those things we often think about, might feel inadequate about, believe in but might be unsure how to proceed. How we pray is sometimes unique to each of us. The Church provides help in many ways. If you find yourself in need, of any kind (emotional, physical, spiritual, guidance, etc) consider how St. Stephen's can support you:
* there is a prayer chain of committed pray-ers (who maintain confidentiality).
* tell people about your answers to prayer! and the miracles you witness, or how prayer changes YOU.
Please submit prayer requests to Rev. Karen.
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Contact information for Rev. Karen: |
Personal phone for emergencies or urgent matters: (669)270-7479
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Editor's Note
Please send any announcements or articles you want to have included, to: evan.bryan1@gmail.com, by Thursday, 10am each week.
Evan Bryan
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St. Stephen's in-the-Field Episcopal Church
7269 Santa Teresa Blvd; San Jose, CA 95139
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