Worship Notes
Sunday, Jan. 2
Traditional - 8:30 & 11:10am in the Sanctuary
Modern - 10:50 in the Fellowship Hall
Sermon
"Rise and Shine"
Rev. Tom Latimer
Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-6 |
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The Grapevine was not published this week, but you can view past issues on our website. Below are some highlights of upcoming events at St. Stephen. For other events and for more information, see our website and our online Calendar of Events.
For links to our website, see the Quick Links on the left.
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2010 Contributions
As we approach the end of the year, please remember that any contributions you wish to have recorded for 2010 must be received in the church office or postmarked by December 31, 2010. Angela will be in the church office until noon on Thursday, December 30. The church office is closed on Friday, December 31. Anything that is given on Sunday, January 2 during worship services will count toward 2011 contributions for tax purposes. |
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In the next week...
Holiday Schedule
The church office will be closed December 31 for the New Year's holiday.
Sunday, January 2
Youth Covered Dish Breakfast & Bible Study (9:40am)
6th-12th graders are invited to bring a breakfast dish to share and your Bible. Come to the Youth Ministry Center where we'll have breakfast together and start our January "Table Talks" Bible Study series! Confirmands will go to their Sunday school class at 10am.
Monday, January 3
ARMS (noon)
ARMS (Active Retired Men in Service) will meet for lunch at Jonathan's, 10630 Independence Pointe Parkway in Matthews. No reservations required. For more information, call Clonnie Lambert at 704-542-9809.
January 6-7
Staff Planning Retreat
The St. Stephen staff will be out of town on a planning retreat on Thursday, January 6 and Friday, January 7. The church office will be closed those two days. |
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Preaching & Teaching Series:
The Book of Acts
January 9 - 16 - 23 - 30
We invite you to join in a month's journey to meet afresh the earliest believers introduced to us in the Book of Acts.
All of our adult classes are encouraged to join in this coordinated study (9:45-10:40am) for these four Sundays in January. If you are not yet attending a Sunday school class, this is a PERFECT time to visit several classes to find your place. Bring your Bible! Invite your friends! Come with expectancy! If you "do" New Year's resolutions, this would be a great one!
Check the Adult Christian Education (ACE) bulletin board outside the chapel for further information and location of all adult classes. |
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Other Notes
Snow/Weather Plan
As we enter into the winter season, we may have times where the road is unsafe to travel. If we cancel church events or programs, or if the office closes for weather reasons, we will post this information on our website and send out a churchwide e-mail. If we need to cancel or delay a churchwide event (i.e., worship services), we will also have this information on the local tv stations - NBC and ABC - and their websites.
Room in the Inn Help Needed
We are still looking for volunteer help! If you can lend a hand for any of these openings, please contact Brian Barger at bbarger@mcguirewoods.com or 704-343-2072.
- overnight hosts: Friday, Jan. 14 & Saturday, Mar. 19
- bedding clean-up: Sundays, Feb. 27 and Mar. 20.
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