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The Witness
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November 2011
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1303 S. Bross St., Longmont CO 80501 303-776-1072
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New Church Directory and
E-mail Version of The Witness
We are continuing to update the church directory with current  information (especially email addresses) and are requesting that people would check the box for "email version only" of the Witness. If you have not yet updated your entry in the directory, please call Kandace, our Church Secretary at 303-776-1072 or contact her via email info@ststephenslongmont.org
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St. Stephen's 1881 Legacy Society
Hurry, This Offer May Not Last!
Have you reached or exceeded that milestone age of 70 1/2 ? If so, congratulations. You have been through and seen a lot that you can share with your grandkids. That age also represents a milestone for your 401(k) and IRA's. The Internal Revenue Service mandates that you begin taking minimum distributions from those accounts. Those withdrawals are treated as ordinary income to you for income tax purposes.
However, at least for the 2011 tax year, you may donate amounts from your 401(k) and IRA's tax free. Those donations count toward your minimum annual distribution. This might be an excellent time to become a founder member of St. Stephen's 1881 Legacy Society. Congress may not renew this provision of the tax code for year 2012 and beyond, so now is a great time to act. Your broker or account manager must make the transfer for you, so contact them for details. Check with Chuck Cooprider, (303) 666-2161 or cscoop246@aol.com for more information.
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 The Sixth Annual Ecumenical Thanksgiving Eve Service
Everyone is invited to attend the Thanksgiving Eve service again this year. It has been a wonderful experience in previous years and looks to be again this year since our own Brenda diZerega will be involved. It's a communion service involving seven churches which is something not done very often. Join us on November 23rd at Central Presbyterian Church (402 Kimbark St.) beginning at 7:00pm. See you all there.
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Christmas Is Coming
Donate Flowers or Music for The
Christmas Services
The Altar Guild and the Choir need the help of your donation in the form of a memorial in thanksgiving for your own blessings of the season. If you would like to donate this year, please click on the image above for a printable form that you can fill out and leave in the offering plate or hand to an usher/altar guild member at the service. NOTE: If you receive the Witness via regular mail, please pick up a form in the church office.
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Thank You from H.O.P.E.
Dear St. Stephen's Episcopal Church,
Thank you for your continued support of the H.O.P.E. Organization and our clients. Your commitment to helping Longmont's often invisible men, women and children helps them realize they are important and people do care about them. Your commitment also enables us to continue to connect with and assist these vulnerable members of our community.
With grateful thanks,
The H.O.P.E. Board of Directors, Staff, and Volunteers
Here is a copy of the full HOPE Newsletter ==>
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Annual Rotary Coat Drive
The Rotary Club's Winter Warmth Coat Drive is under way! Clean out that closet. There is a barrel in the Narthex for your donations of warm coats, sweaters hats and gloves. They'll go to the OUR Center.
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Important Dates
Nov 1 - All Saints Day Nov 13 - December Witness Deadline Nov 13 - Operation Christmas Child Deadline
Nov 13 - Kids HOPE
Commissioning
Nov 17 - St. Stephen's School Thanksgiving Feast Nov 23 - Ecumenical Thanks- giving Eve Service Nov 24 - Happy ThanksgivingNov 30 - Advent Morning Prayer
 For the complete calendar, click this image  For the server schedule, click this image
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St Stephen's Episcopal Church
1303 South Bross Lane
Longmont, Colorado 80501
303-776-1072
FAX 303-776-1507
www.ststephenslongmont.org
Sunday Services
Holy Eucharist - 8:00 Rite 1
Holy Eucharist - 10:00 Rite 2
Adult Christian Ed - 9:10
Child Christian Ed - 10:00
Church Office Hours
Tues: 9:00 - 3:00
Weds: 9:00 - 1:00
Thurs: 9:00 - 3:00
Wheelchair and Wheelchair Seating Available
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Staff and Phone Extensions
Rev. Max Bailey, Rector --- 2
Rev Steve Cunningham, Asst Priest
Rev. Jan Dewlen, Deacon -- 3
Rev. Dana Solomon, Deacon -- 3
Brenda diZerega, Music Director -- 4
Roman Krafczyk, Youth Director -- 6
Meghan Marks, Kids Hope Director-7
Kandace Einbeck, Secretary -- 0
St. Stephen's Christian School -- 5
Vestry
Vince Heuring, Sr Warden 303-530-5544
Chris Marks, Jr Warden 970-532-3854
Ken Cline, Treasurer 303-682-1970
Rich Carey 303-682-9721
Charlie Carr 303-776-8689
Lori Erickson 720-351-3208
Kathy Fetzer 970-532-4170
Lynne Lemmer 720-438-9302
Cherry Marcellus 303-817-6450
Chris Ray 303-678-5680
Steve Rogers 303-823-5561
Eric Schaetzel 720-350-3888
Merla Page, Clerk 303-652-2708
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Birthdays & Anniversaries
1. Brandon Cordova, Richard Lyons 2. Elizabeth Hargett 3. Isabella DePriest, Joan E. Largent 4. Jody Lyons 5. John Burns, Lynne Lemmer, Karlyn Yeager 6. Deacon Jan's Ordination 7. Anthony Pettibone, Maykala Pfauth
8. Lisa Eutsler, Luke Trader 10. Howard Steward 11. Philip Kulikauskas 17. Lexy Duley 18. Marvin Pieper 19. Ben Ray 21. Aynsleigh Wood 22. Asia Groves, Gretchen Heuring 24. Kirby Anderson, Kevin Dewlen, Lisa & Randy Eutsler 25. Gavin McWhorter 27. Charlie Byrd, Grace Harrison, Lauren & Kenny Humphries, Kathy & Mike Pipis 28. Merla Page, Joan Plyley, Jo & Steve Merrill 29. Tara-lyn Clark Towers 30. Chris Jensen
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Sermon on "Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance"
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Vestry Nominations
The Annual Meeting is coming up faster than you think. We will be electing three new Vestry members this year.
Click here for a printable version of the Vestry requirements and nomination form.
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The 2012 Stewardship Campaign is Underway!
This year's Stewardship Campaign started last Sunday, Oct. 16, and will end on Sunday Nov. 13. There will be a celebration to mark the end of the campaign on Sunday Nov. 20, with light food and refreshments between the services.
During each Sunday of the campaign you will hear from members of the Vestry, and from our Treasurer, Ken Cline. Ken will fill present the 2012 budget goals, along with details of each budget item.
Thanks again to all who pledged last year for making the drive a success! Ken will provide details of the 2012 Budget, but in short, to meet the goal of $300,000+ we will require an increase in the individual pledge average of 5% to approximately $2700 and an increase of 7-10 pledging units to a total of 105-108. Please consider this as you plan your giving for 2012.
Fr. Max Bailey, Rector,
Vince Heuring, Senior Warden
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The Bailey Family Annual
Christmas
Open House
December 10, 2011
2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Please join Max & Anne at our home
1902 Lochmore Dr
Longmont, Colorado
303.678.5333
For a Map using Google Maps Click here
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Operation Christmas Child
Operation Christmas Child brings joy and hope to children in desperate situations around the world through  gift-filled shoe boxes and the Good News of God's love. Since 1993, more than 61 million shoe boxes have been packed, shipped, and delivered across the globe. People of all ages can be involved in this simple, hands-on mission project while focusing on the true meaning of Christmas-Jesus Christ.
St Cecilia's Guild is going to sponsor the program again this year and we need YOUR help. We need to start collecting items to put in the shoeboxes. We hope everyone will participate in this ministry. Collection boxes will be in the Narthex. More information to follow.
There are several ways YOU can help with this ministry:
1) Bring items to church to be used to fill the boxes, fill the boxes and get them ready to take to
Denver for shipping overseas. (Dollar stores are a good place to go, and school supply sales
going on now.)
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2) Donate money to buy supplies and help with the shipping costs ($7.00) per box.
Here is a partial list of things to start looking for:
Small shirts, socks, ball caps, etc.
Toiletries - travel-size is ideal
Toothbrushes, toothpaste, comb, brush, etc.
Pencils, notebooks, crayons, markers etc.
Candy and gum
Small Toys and Card Games
Please bring your donations to the church by Sunday, November 13. The Girl Scouts will be helping pack the boxes that following week.
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Where Can I Take My Stuff?
Here is a listing of several places in Longmont to make donations.
THE O.U.R. CENTER accepts In-Kind donations at the Clothing Bank, the Hospitality Center, the Intake Center and the Child Care Center. Donations are provided to families in need at no charge. Donating is an important community service and we appreciate your support.
http://www.ourcenter.org
CLOTHING AND HOUSEHOLD ITEMS
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Clothing Bank 50 E Rogers Rd One Block South of 3rd & Martin 303-772-7773 Mon-Sat 8-Noon |
Clean Clothing
Shoes/Socks
New Underwear
Coats/Jackets/Hats/Gloves
Suits/Dresses
Bedding Items, towels
Small Kitchen Items
Dishes/Pots/Pans
Small Appliances
Silverware/Utensils
Purses/Wallets
Eyeglasses, Sunglasses
Sleeping Bags (new)
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Hospitality Center 250 3rd Ave., Longmont, CO (corner of 3rd & Collyer) 303-772-1342 Days/Hours: Mon-Fri 8-5 Sat., Sun. Holidays 10-1 pm |
FOOD, GROCERY AND PERSONAL CARE
Dry cereal
Grains/rice, beans
Infant formula
Canned fruit and vegetables
Canned soups
Diapers (sizes 3, 4, 5, and 6 needed most)
Pasta, Macaroni and cheese
Tomato products
Fresh vegetables
Plastic/Paper Grocery Bags
Personal Care Items
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Intake Center 303 Atwood St., Longmont, CO (one block south of 3rd & Martin, east 1/2 block) 303-772-5529 Days/Hours: Mon-Fri 8-4 |
GENERAL SUPPLIES & TRANSPORTATION
Cash, RTD bus passes
Gift certificates - for grocery stores
Office Supplies, computers - must
call first and must be NEW
Bicycle - Adult only (must call
first and must be in good working
condition and with good tires)
INFANT AND CHILD CARE ITEMS
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Child Care Center Infant/Toddler/Preschool 501 5th Ave, Longmont, CO (one block south of 3rd & Martin, east 1/2 block) 303-772-4320 Days/Hours: Mon-Fri 6:30-5:30 |
Large bibs (new)
Washcloths (new)
Infant formula
Isomil & Similac Advanced w/Iron
Canned fruits and vegetables (not mixed)
Baby wipes (unscented)
Construction paper (new)
Books/Children's music tapes (new)
Paints/brushes (new)
Cash
Car Seats (new)
Habitat for Humanity of the St. Vrain Valley
RESTORE: HOME IMPROVEMENT OUTLET
http://www.longmontrestore.webs.com/
Habitat for Humanity of the St. Vrain Valley is a non-profit Christian housing ministry working in partnership with God and people everywhere, from all walks of life, to develop communities with people in need by building and renovating houses, to provide decent houses in decent communities in which every person can experience God's love and can live and grow into all that God intends.
Please see website for complete listing
of items accepted for donation.
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ReStore Phone: 303-776-3334
Store is located off of Ken Pratt Blvd. & Sherman Dr. next to the Longmont Athletic Club West and across the street from LePeep's.
Donation hours are: Mon.-Sat. 9am-5pm |
Motor vehicles
Remodeling and building materials
Large appliances
Small appliances
Electronics
Eurniture
Housewares
Wall coverings
Tools heating and cooling
Lawn and garden
Sporting goods
Ranch supplies
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St. Stephen's Vestry Meeting
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Opening: Meeting called to order - Vince Heuring at 7:06 pm.
Attendees: Fr. Max Bailey, Sr. Warden Vince Heuring, Jr. Warden Chris Marks, Eric Schaetzel, Lynne Lemmer, Steve Rogers, Kathy Fetzer, Lori Erickson, Cherry Marcellus, Treasurer Ken Cline, Clerk Merla Page, Deacon Jan Dewlen, and Deacon Dana Solomon. Absent: Rich Carey, Steve Rogers, Charlie Carr, and Chris Ray.
Opening Prayer: Fr. Max Bailey
Information:
***Motion to approve July 20, 2011 minutes: Chris Marks 2nd-Kathy Fetzer Passed
Sr. Warden Remarks by Vince Heuring- Stewardship is coming up and infrastructure projects need to be addressed.
Jr. Warden Report by Chris Marks- Hand rail anchors are to be installed next month.
Handicapped Parking by Deacon Dana- The contractor is ready to go.
Pedal for Nets by Deacon Dana- Everyone had a great time at the organized event. Donations are still being counted. It was a great success.
Infrastructure projects- There is a need to prioritize the issues that need to be addressed this fall.
Lighting Upgrade by Fr. Max- We have received one rebate for $2516.19 and we are expecting another for $1751.00. St. Stephen's will only be paying $5318.00.
Legacy Society by Kathy Fetzer- We almost have the minimum to start the foundation.
Discussion:
Treasurer's Report- Ken Cline
***Motion for approval of the July Financial Report: Kathy Fetzer 2nd- Eric Schaetzel Passed
Finance Committee by Lynne Lemmer- We need 4 new members in January. If the new members could start in October they will be familiar with the issues before outgoing members retire at the end of the year.
Preschool Report by Lynne Lemmer- Curriculum drives the attendance at some preschools. A new policy that involves invoicing of tuition with payments in checks only will relieve the teachers of that responsibility. Daily time schedules for the teachers will improve efficiency. An enrollment agreement and health exam records will be part of the application process.
2012 Budget and the Stewardship Campaign- possible images to represent the campaign were discussed.
Contant Contact- Jerry Dewlen is adapting the Server Schedules for the site.
Directory- we need to move forward this fall with the new version.
New Business:
Thank you from HOPE for the donated shoes.
Stained Glass Committee will be meeting again this fall.
Calendar: September 24th - Convocation at Holy Comforter, Broomfield.
October 6-8th- Diocesan Convention in Grand Junction.
Adjournment: Motion to adjourn at 9:02 pm Passed by all.
Closing Prayer by Deacon Jan Dewlen
Minutes submitted by Merla Page, Clerk
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Witness Archive
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