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Prayer
Vigil for Peace & Justice
20th Day of Every Month
On the 20th day of the month, no matter which day of the
week, every month of the year, we gather for a prayer vigil
for peace and justice in the Middle East. The format is
simple: the lighting of candles, song, readings and prayer.
The vigil meets in Koinonia Place from 5:30 to 6:00 p.m.
This year several special events are planned in conjunction
with the vigils featuring films, guests and meals.
Augusta Victoria Hospital
On the Mount of Olives
 Our generous financial support for
the “poor fund” of Augusta Victoria Hospital makes health
care possible for Palestinian refugees and villagers who
have no other health care options.
Soup for Schools
Scholarships for Lutheran
Schools in Palestine
 Lutheran
schools in Palestine provide amazing ministries of
education, health and sanctuary from the chaos of violence
for children in kindergarten through grade twelve. Through
our “Soup for Schools” groups, St. Stephen’s people come
together monthly for a delightful meal, and socializing.
With their $5 per month contribution, they are presently
providing tuition for children in the West Bank. Talk to a
pastor if you’d like to be part of a group.
ELCA e-Advocacy
E-Advocacy makes it easy to use your faith to advocate for
peace, justice, and care of creation. You’ll receive updates
on a wide variety of issues to contact your elected
officials when your voice matters most. Sign up at
www.elca.org/advocacy.
 Lutheran
World Relief
School Kits
Each year we collect items for school kits to be sent to
students of all ages around the world by Lutheran World
Relief. Sturdy cloth bags are provided. For a list of
supplies needed, and other information on school kits, go to
the LWR Web Site:
Click here.
It costs $1.40 to ship each
bag. Donations for the shipping costs are also appreciated.
If you can’t or don’t like to shop, monetary donations are
always welcome. Thank you in advance for your continued
support!
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 Japan
Response
How to Give
Checks made out to St. Stephen’s
marked “Japan” will be sent to ELCA Disaster Response, used
100% for the earthquake/tsunami disaster.
For more information about
ELCA Disaster Response to Japan, or to donate online,
click here.
Bhutanese Refugee Family
Meet the Chauhan Family, Bhutanese
refugees from a refugee camp in Nepal, who are sponsored by
St. Stephen's.
St. Stephen's has helped the
Chauhans settle in an apartment and provided necessities
including furniture, cookware, clothing and other basic
needs.
 Back:
Bal Chandra & Thagi Maya.
Front: Sangeeta, 14; Geeta, 11; Arati, 9;
Parbati, 6; Laxmi, 3
Donations
There is a fund for the Chauhan family, to be used to
purchase needed items. To contribute, please make checks to
St. Stephen's with refugee family in memo.
Rides
The Chauhans are eager to be with us
in worship but need rides. It takes two vehicles to carry
ten people. If you can help with an occasional trip, talk to
a pastor.
St. Stephen's Food
Pantry
A Choice Pantry
St. Stephen’s Food Pantry is a "choice" pantry, which means
that clients do their own shopping, selecting only the items
they will use. Choice honors our clients’ dignity and
eliminates the waste of unused items. For more information
Click here.
The Road Home
Helping
the Homeless
Members of St. Stephen's participates as a buddy
congregation with Lake Edge UCC in the Road Home Homeless
Shelter. Around four times a year, we are asked to help at
the church by providing a supper, interaction with children
and adults, supervision and serving breakfast. Please check
the Calendar page for up coming
dates.
Gifts With Meaning
Fair Trade Coffee
Delicious coffee from Equal Exchange: Give a gift that
satisfies taste buds and the farmers who produced it! See
the display near Koinonia Place.
Deliciously Rich Olive Oil,
Including Green Label Nabali
Large bottles of Fair Trade Olive Oil from the West Bank are
available. You will find it to be superb quality, a good
bargain and you will have satisfaction knowing that
your purchase supports village farmers who struggle to make
a living.
Olive Wood & Jewelry
Beautiful olive wood carvings including nativity sets and
tree ornaments make wonderful gifts year round. These
carvings and some wonderful hand-made jewelry benefit
Palestinian artists.
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