1303 South Bross Lane, Longmont CO 80501 303-776-1072
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January Important Dates
Jan. 1 - One Holy Eucharist service only - 9:00am;
No Christian education today
Jan. 6 - Feast of the Epiphany
Jan. 8 - Youth Group, 11:30am
Jan. 12 - St. Stephen's School Board meeting, 7:00pm
Jan. 18 - Vestry meeting, 7:00pm;
St. Cecilia's Guild meeting, 12 Noon
Jan. 19 - February Witness deadline
Jan. 21 - Klose Knit, 10:00am
Jan. 29 - Annual Meeting, 11:30am;
Youth Sunday 10:00am service; Youth Group 11:30am;
Financial Peace University, 6:00pm
Click here for the complete January Calendar
Click here for the January Server Schedule
Click here for the complete Coffee Cart Calendar
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Thank you to everyone who made Christmas services so spectacular. Thanks to the readers and greeters, the acolytes, chalice bearers and especially the choir and Brenda diZerega. Thanks to all the moms and dads who helped with the Christmas pageant and the kids who sang so beautifully. And a special thanks to the Altar Guild for their care of all the services, especially Tom & Robin Trader and Deacons Dana & Jan for all they did. It takes so many to have these wonderful services each year and I'm always amazed by the outpouring of love for this church & God by its members. Thank you all so much and may you all have a Happy New Year.
Fr. Max +
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 Welcome to The Witness 2012
Welcome to the first edition of The Witness in 2012! My name is Mary Ann Ryan, and I have recently volunteered to manage the monthly creation of The Witness newsletter.
It is indeed an honor and a privilege to serve in this capacity, and it is a bit daunting to try to live up to the standard that Jerry Dewlen has set for The Witness over the last quarter century. I am awed and inspired by his dedication, creativity and just plain ol' hard work that it took to create a product as informative and dependable as The Witness. Jerry has agreed to continue to serve as my mentor and guide in this role.
When I first volunteered for the Newsletter, it was because I was looking to be of service to St. Stephen's, since I have been worshiping here for about 2 years now. I thought this particular job would be a good fit for my skills, and envisioned it as a job of manipulating email distribution lists, cutting-and-pasting articles, and other mechanical procedures. While indeed this has proven true, it is slowly dawning on me that this will challenge me to grow my knowledge of the workings of St. Stephen's, deepen my understanding of the Bible and its teachings, and get to know you, my neighbors and fellow children of God.
Another example of how God works in mysterious ways.
I have been thinking about how I can possibly add value to what Jerry has done with The Witness. I have some ideas, but I would love to hear from you. Please send your contributions via email (witness@ststephenslongmont.org) by the new deadline, which is now 2nd-to-last Thursday of the month. I attend the 8:00am service most Sundays, or you can reach me by cell phone (303-517-4284).
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Thank you to everyone who has contributed to the 2012 pledge campaign! Without you, there wouldn't be a lovely church to worship in, or our wonderful ministry staff, or an effective outreach program.
For a complete list of those who contributed this year, click here. If you were unable to contribute during the pledge campaign but would like to do so now, pick up a pledge card in the Narthex or call the Church office.
Ken Cline, Treasurer
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Announcement of St. Stephen's Episcopal Church Annual Meeting
Everyone is invited to the annual meeting on January 29th following the 10:00am service (11:30). We will eat, vote for new Vestry members, follow up on Reverend Lou's sermon asking us to question our unique character, celebrate and honor members of the congregation and be done by 1:30. It's a pot luck so make sure to bring a dish to share and let me know if you can help set up and clean up. There are no football games - well, unless you count the Pro Bowl - so no excuses to miss.
Ministry & Committee Leaders, please submit your reports by January 10 to info@ststephenslongmont.org. Details can be found by clicking here.
Fr. Max +
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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
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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 -- 6
Brenda diZerega, Music Director -- 4
Meghan Marks, Kids Hope Director-7
Kandace Einbeck, Secretary -- 0
St. Stephen's Christian School -- 5
Roman Krafczyk
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. Gene & Phyllis Freeman
2. Steve Rogers;
Marcy & Colin McWhorter
3. Rebecca Vogel-Pitts
4. Wanda King
5. Eric Anderson
6. Anne & Mark Turner
7. Kent Kneipp;
Chris & Kirk Ray
8. Dean Lehman
9. Kyra Brisson
11. Ryan Magley; Nolan Davis; Thomas Peter Bloem
13. Herbert Berman;
William Doherty
14. Tess Steward
15. Sara Hurd
16. Matthew Pfauth;
Jodi & Craig Benson
17. Rick Pettibone; Coleen Provost; Elizabeth Patiala
18. Bob Dixon
19. James Clune; Jane Jones
20. Douglas Cummings
22. Marilyn Freyman
23. Joe Kulikauskas;
Nancy & William Doherty
25. Steve Merrill;
Jane & Mike Jones
26. Jalaya Alexander; Fr. Steve Cunningham ordination
27. Randy Eutsler; Connie Coffield & Edward Lehman
28. Mary Byrd
31. Sarah Jensen; Patty Bicknell
The WITNESS is sent to our St. Stephen's family, friends and student families of St. Stephen's Christian School. If you no longer wish to receive this newsletter, please let the office know by calling 303-776-1072, ext 0 or send an email with your request to info@ststephenslongmont.com
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The Meaning of Epiphany
It is a question from time immemorial: "How can God be known?" The Christian celebration of Epiphany points to the answer.
January 6th is Epiphany this year, the day after the twelve-day celebration of Christmas. The English word "Epiphany" comes from the Greek word epiphaneia, which means "appearing" or "revealing." Epiphany focuses on God's self-revelation in Christ. On this day, the feast celebrates the epiphany (manifestation) of Christ to the Gentiles, symbolized by Christ's manifestation to the Magi (Wise Men.)
The emphasis is upon God making himself known to the world through Jesus, the divine Son.
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Financial Peace University
Financial Peace University is coming to St. Stephen's again! The new class starts Sunday, January 29, at 6:00pm. Sign up right away to ensure that the class materials arrive in time.
Financial Peace University is a wonderful, practical, entertaining 13 week class designed to help people successfully manage their personal finances. This course will help you understand the forces behind your financial distress, create a budget you can stick to, set goals you can achieve, and make things right for you and your family - financially, emotionally, and spiritually - for good.
If this sounds like a class you would benefit from, here are the details:
Classes begin at 6:00 p.m. and end at 8:00 p.m. The classes are Sundays from January 29, 2012 through, April 29th, 2011. Classes are held in Boone Hall with coordinators Jack and Gay Hampton. Gay and Jack brought Financial Peace University to St. Stephens for the first time in the fall of 2007. The principles learned in the classes have helped many St. Stephen's members as well as people from outside the church.
Sundays
January 29th
February 5th, 12th, 19th, and 26th
March 4th, 11th , 18th, and 25th
April 1st, April 8th (No class, Easter), April 15th, April 22nd, April 29th
The class is $110.00 which covers the cost of the kit. If you are part of a couple, it is $110.00 per couple. The kit includes the book, workbook, software, audio CDs of the class, envelope system, etc. Sign up sheets are available from Gay or Jack Hampton, or in the Church office. Please turn in your registration sheet, or call to reserve your spot as soon as possible. Pre-payment is requested in order for the class materials to arrive on time for the first class. Click here for full details.
Please call or email Gay or Jack if you are planning to take the class, or if you have questions, at303-678-1579 or emailing jnghampton@comcast.net.
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