Beacon 5/10/09

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Friday, May 08, 2009

Beacon of St. Stephen

May 10, 2009

ANNOUNCEMENTS

7800 Erie Street; Sylvania, OH 43560

419-885-1551

e-mail: sslcsecretary@buckeye-express.com

website: www.ststephensylvania.org

Pr. James W. Wicker

Church Office Hours:

Monday—Thursday; 9:00 am—1:00 pm

Worship Schedule

Our schedule for today is as follows:

8:00am Prayer

8:30am Worship

9:45am Christian Education for All Ages

11:00am Worship

St. Stephen is an active Christian community seeking to glorify God by serving others. We foster an open and loving environment where people grow closer to Christ and are inspired to share His love with everyone.

Readings for NEXT WEEK, May 17th

First Lesson: Acts 10:44-48

Psalm 98

Second Lesson: 1 John 5:1-6

Gospel: John 15:9-17

We come craving the gifts of your mercy and peace, Lord. Touch us, and we will indeed be touched.

LARGE print versions of the service bulletin are available each week. Ask an usher for a copy.

Children Are Welcome in our worship service, but a staffed nursery is available for your convenience & the worship service broadcasts into the nursery.

Clipboards, Crayons, Pencils and Papers for children are in the sanctuary entrance.

Volunteers are needed for the infant/toddler nursery. A sign-up sheet is on the bulletin board.

We would like to call you by name also. Nametags are available on the credenza. Request a replacement by leaving a note in the church office.

Let everyone know who you are!

Join us Wednesdays at 8:00PM. Help us make a joyful noise unto the Lord!

Everyone in grades 7-12 is invited to join us the 1st & 3rd Sundays each month at 6:30PM for snacks, study, service, sharing and fun!

We continue our study of the Psalms with Jessica Klimesh. Come and join us!

Gathering Space - SUMMER EDITION No books to read. No workbook to complete. Absolutely no homework. Attendance as possible, given your own schedule. All that is required is a desire to learn and grow in Christian faith. “SURPRISED IN PRAYER”, our adult Sunday School class! Watch for summer dates. NOTE: Childcare will be available for anyone who wishes to attend the summer education classes.

Plans Are Progressing for our 40th anniversary celebration and dedication of the building on Sunday, June 7th at 4PM. Please save the date and time. Join us in celebrating St. Stephen's continued growth & commitment to our community, in sharing of God's love. If you have any past pictures to share, please forward them to Pat Hoehing to be included in our visuals. We are looking forward to a fun time and sharing of fellowship! . . .

Marilyn Scuralli, Council President

People in our Prayers

Chuck Estes

Dorothy Estes

Herb Hoehing

Nancy Kubiak

Carol Morgan

Cards and Prayers are welcomed.

Articles and information for our June NEWSLETTER should be submitted by Tuesday, May 12.

You may leave your information in the church office, e-mail Susan at sslcsecretary@bex.net, or call the office, 419-885-1551.Newsletter will meet Wednesday, May 20 at 9:30AM.

Attention all men of St. Stephen!

Our study, Knowing God 101, provides an overview of what the Bible teaches about God. We examine the nature, personality and activity of God, as well as how God is involved in our everyday lives.

We meet the 2ND & 4TH Thursdays each month, 6:30AM.

Meeting place is Nautica Coffee.

WEDNESDAYS: May 13, & May 20 we continue to meet at 7:00PM to study the ELCA’s latest social statement on human sexuality entitled Human Sexuality: Gift and Trust. We will also examine the task force’s Report and Recommendation on Ministry Policies.

Recycle to benefit Ronald McDonald house. Put pull tabs from drinks & soups in an envelope and leave it on the bulletin board.

ProMedica Hospice needs fabric scraps and pieces and Fiber-fil to make small comfort pillows for their patients. If anyone in the congregation has some fabric they can part with please leave in a bag at church marked "Hospice" and Nancy Pfau will collect. Thank you for assisting ProMedica Hospice with this project.

2009 Graduation will be here soon. Let the church office know if you or someone in the parish is graduating so we may recognize their accomplishment.

Vacation Bible School with Sylvania United Church of Christ & First United Methodist Church of Sylvania will be June 15-19 from 9:00—12:00. Volunteers are needed to help teach and staff the event. Contact Libby Boldt if you can help. Look for the registration form in the narthex and sign up for Camp E.D.G.E.

TRADING GRACES – an eBay project designed for a win/win situation. You donate your items that are too good for a garage sale to Lutheran Social Services. In return we issue you an appropriate letter to be used in your taxes. We realize the total profits when these items are sold thru the Charitable Division of eBay called Trading Graces. For pick up and other details, contact Dr. Rev Mark Hill, 419-243-9178, or tradinggraces@lssnwo.org.

You Are Welcome to use the coffee maker for meetings, activities and events, but please be sure that it has been turned off and cleaned after each use.

E-Mails Call the church office, 419-885-1551, with any e-mail address changes or send it to: sslcsecretary@buckeye-express.com and Susan will update our list so we can keep in touch with you.

2nd Quarter 2009 Word In Season are available. If you would like it for yourself, or a friend, see an usher.

Look for the Latest issue of our Newsletter,

The Vision of St. Stephen,

in the information rack above the usher’s table or visit our website: www.ststephensylvania.org

Scholarship Fund:

St. Stephen has a fund to provide a source of funds for members to pursue their education, attend events or programs to aid in their development of Christian faith.

If you would like to contribute to this fund to help your fellow members, just mark your envelope “Scholarship Fund” and place in the collection plate or mail to the church.

For more information, contact a council person.

The ladies of Club

WILL ENJOY a

Salad Luncheon at

Pat Hoehing's

7125 San Benito, Sylvania at

NOON, Wednesday, May 13

Sign-up sheet on the bulletin board.

Questions: Kathy Troxel at 419-885-4393

On this Mother’s Day,

we rejoice that you’ve come to worship the One who set us in families. Please know that you are always welcome in God’s house of worship.

PRAYER

For any special prayer needs you have, you may e-mail the church at sslcsecretary@buckeye-express.com, fill out a prayer card, call or leave a message on the church answering machine, 419-885-1551. For any crisis situations, when you want the entire congregation to join in prayer, you may contact Marilyn Martin at 419-865-3632 to activate the Prayer Chain. For prayer slips and details, see the inside of the blue Friendship Registers, located at each row of chairs.

Pastor Jim is praying for the families in the congregation every week. These families will be specifically prayed for this week and next. You may call Pastor with prayer requests, leave a note in his mailbox, send him an e-mail (revjimw@bex.net), or leave a message on the answering machine (do not leave confidential requests on the answering machine). The congregation is invited to join Pastor Jim as he prays for each of our families. As new people join our congregation, their names will be added to the list.

May 11-14

Mon: Williams, Chuck & Maxine

Tues: Williams, Tina

Wed: Ziegler, Steve & Kathy, Aaron

LSS

May: Canned Meat

(includes ravioli, beef stew, tuna, chicken)

The need continues to be great. Remember to bring in your items…

May’s NOISY OFFERING

$112.00

Our noisy offering from March, April and May will be matched by Thrivent Financial in the amount of $300, as a way to help St. Paul's Community Center purchase a new commercial stove/ovens.

Thank you for dropping in your coins

to help erase World Hunger.

There will be an Orientation Meeting for anyone interested in knowing more about St. Stephen and our mission and ministry. You are invited to join us May 17 at 6:30PM for coffee and dessert. Please let the church office know if you will be attending.

Found in the Church: a Longaberger basket liner. The label says "liner-1999 Generosity". It is 15 in. wide at the base and 7 in. deep. It is cotton. If you think this may belong to you, please contact Betty Lock. (419-882-0804)

Check the Bulletin Board for opportunities to help clean our post expansion building in preparation for the June 7th dedication and 40th anniversary celebration. You may also contact Betty Lock.

Tentative Cleaning schedule for church:

May 25: Kelly Parker & Co. cleaning kitchen

May 27: Kathy Troxel & friends restocking and arranging kitchen

May 30 - 9 am. to ??

June 1 & June 3 - 9 a.m. to ?? as members are available.

June 6: any last minute touch up for Sunday's worship and supper.

June 2,4 & 5 - carpeting will be cleaned.

Please watch for any changes or additions on the bulletin board.

Preacher: Marilyn Scuralli

Music: Scott Ballard

Counter: Ken Marvin

SERVING TODAY:

Council:

8:30 Rod Hochstetler

11:00 Beth Thomsen

Lay Assistant:

8:30 Shawn Murphy

11:00 Addie Davis

Acolyte:

8:30 Julia Dietz

11:00 Drake Howell

Altar Preparation:

8:30 Cathy Gustafson

11:00 Kathy Ziegler

Greeters:

8:30 P&H Hoehing

11:00 A. Davis

M. Williams

Ushers:

8:30 P&H Hoehing

11:00 B&D Davis

Sign Changer week of 5/11/09

SERVING NEXT WEEK:

Council:

8:30 Shawn Murphy

11:00 Marilyn Scuralli

Lay Assistant:

8:30 Keith Taylor

11:00 Jayne Pratt

Acolyte:

8:30 Tim Estes

11:00 Faith Fisher

Altar Preparation:

8:30 Pat Hoehing

11:00 Ruth Moeller

Greeters:

8:30 R&K Abbey

11:00 N&B Rieck

Ushers:

8:30 R&K Abbey

11:00 C&B Huffman

Sign Changer week of 5/18/09:

Song Leaders: Cathy Gustafson, Marilyn Scuralli, Kathy Ziegler, Sally Goetz

Musicians: Aaron Ziegler, Jacob Pratt

CD Recording: Tim Tefft

A C T I V I T I E S

May 10—17

Sunday:

8:00am Prayer

8:30am Worship Service

9:45am Christian Education for All Ages

11:00am Worship Service

Monday:

3:30 pm Scouts

Tuesday:

NEWSLETTER DEADLINE

10:00 am Employment Resource Center

6:30 pm Scouts

Wednesday:

3:30 pm Scouts

7:00 pm Wednesday Program

8:00 pm Music Rehearsal

Thursday:

6:30am Men of Faith

7:00pm Staff Support

6:30pm Girl Scouts

Sunday:

8:00am Prayer

8:30am Worship Service

9:45am Christian Education for All Ages

11:00am Worship Service

12:00pm Church Council

6:30pm Youth Group

6:30pm New Member Orientation

General Fund : Monthly Operating Expenses

Building Fund : designated for future "Building Growth"

Futures Needs Fund for designating offerings for future needs of the church, ex: Tables, Chairs, etc.

We have had more members participate in this free program the last couple of months offered through Thrivent. Won't you consider this your mode of giving to St. Stephen? See Sally Goetz, Coordinator, to complete your application.

Sally; Sally Goetz, Program Coordinator ; slg1935@bex.net

GIFTS (Last Week)