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St. Stephen's Lutheran Church, ELCA
5700 Pheasant Hill Road Monona, WI 53716 Phone: 608.222.1241 Email: mail@ststephensmonona.com
Sunday Worship 8:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 11:15 a.m.
Webmaster: Christine Gantz, A.I.M. New Expressions Church Communications
Background Design: Mark Weerda |
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For the Good of the Church . . . Many thanks go out to the staff and leadership of St. Stephen’s who have ably held and led the ministry during this time of transition. Prayers of thanksgiving are always welcome as God continues to work among us in delightful ways. Remember that while Pastor Tim is now among us, the time of transition is still here. Please pray for God’s guidance and nurture as we journey forward together.
Mission Trip Stories Dinner August 9, Worship August 10 The eleven youth on the Mission Trip had a great time--meeting people, fixing homes, having fun, and growing faith. We'd love to share the stories and our gratitude! Next Saturday, August 9th, you are invited to join us at 5:30 for a supper where we'll show some slides and tell stories. Next Sunday we will lead the worship services in song and in preaching. Come hear about what you made possible for us!
Grill It Up! Supplies for a Donation BBQ & Soul Food has made the switch to gas grills, so there are bags of charcoal, bottles of lighter fluid, and even a couple charcoal grills that could use a good home. Maybe you’d like to reclaim a grill you brought in. Or, maybe if you’d like to claim any of these, you will consider leaving a donation for the church. See items in Courtyard today or check in Church Office this week.
It’s Growing! Recently, our Gospel readings help us think about the growth of seeds of faith. A great time to wander down the hill and take a peek at all the great things growing in the inaugural season of our St. Stephen’s Community Garden.
Holy Grounds Coffee Bar! Latte, Espresso, Cappuccino… Join us Sunday mornings in Agape Place before the third service to enjoy a gourmet coffee drink. Our experienced Barista is making drinks to order while the congregation gets warmed up with gathering music by our live band, Steadfast. Come get a taste for this Christian Rock service while sipping your latte at Emerging Fellowship! No need to finish your drink before worship begins at 11:15 a.m. You are welcome to keep it with you in the service.
Cancer Help Gynecologic cancers are less publicized than breast cancer. Sharrie Heibl, cancer survivor and St. Stephen’s member, has created a pamphlet to help identify symptoms for early detection. $5 helps catch cancer and all proceeds aid research. Buy pamphlets in the church office for yourself and loved ones to help doubly! |
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Help Lutheran World Relief: School Kits School kits are sent around the world to help students of all ages in their studies. And school supplies are now on sale! Visit the School Kit table for more information about what’s needed.
Are You the Missing Link? Home Communion for Shut-Ins We have a handful of shut-ins looking for a link to the church. Once a month the pastors and Links alternate bringing home communion and fellowship to these treasured members. Think you might be a Link? Please speak to Pastor Nick!
Benefit for Flooded Churches Worship with Bishop Burnside, Ice Cream & Pie! As we continue praying for victims of floods, there is another chance to help. On Sunday, August 17, at 2:00 in Avoca there will be a worship service with Bishop Burnside preaching followed by an ice cream social and pie auction. Checks to help rebuild St. John's in Avoca and First Lutheran in Lone Rock can be made to "Barneveld Area Cluster." See the kiosk for more information.
Flooding To Help Others The flooding is the largest natural disaster ever to hit the state of Wisconsin, with immense damage and much long-term recovery. If you’d like to help financially, checks can be made to St. Stephen’s with the memo “Flooding.” This money will be sent to Lutheran Disaster Response, which gives 100% to relief.
Flood Buckets There are many ways to help. Info about supplies for “flood buckets” for clean up can be found at www.lsswis.org. Checks may be made to St. Stephen’s marked “Flooding” for 100% local relief through Lutheran Disaster Response. Some information about clean up crews is available on the table in the narthex.
If You Need Help If you or somebody you know needs help, you can call 211 or visit the State Dept. of Health and Family Services (http://dhfs.wisconsin.gov/). In counties declared disaster areas, those eligible for aid may also call 800-621-FEMA.
AIDS Network Volunteer Opportunities The local Aids Network offers many opportunities. Click here for more information.
Photographs Online 2007 Confirmation, Bishop Installation Bruce Fritz, St. Stephen’s member and master photographer, has placed his images from Confirmation and Bishop Burnside’s Installation online. To view (and perhaps purchase) photos, visit www.fritz-photography.com. Passwords are ‘bishop’ and ‘confirmation.’
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Welcome, Pastor Tim Hansen! |