St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church Amazing grace, Joyful lives Parish Notes March 1, 2015 Vision Statement St. Stephen’s, an open and loving congregation, will provide a safe and welcoming spiritual home, so all have opportunities to worship God and serve others. Mission Statement St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church invites all people into a joyful and faithful relationship with God by following Jesus, teaching, baptizing, and celebrating the Lord’s presence. We are committed to share God’s love by caring for each other and for the world around us. St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church A member of the ELCA 1001 Olson Lane, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Church Office: 916.933.1441 Email: [email protected] Website: www.sslcedh.org Office Hours: Monday thru Thursday 8:00AM–5:00PM Closed for lunch: 12:00-1:30 Friday Closed SERVICE & SUNDAY SCHOOL TIMES Two services every Sunday: 8:30 AM - Traditional Service 10:30 AM - Celebration Service Children’s Sunday School Begins at 10:30 AM in the Fellowship Hall, then moves to the sanctuary at approx. 11:10 AM to join in Communion. Confirmation Class 9:40 - 10:20am Office Hours: Please call ahead to ensure staff is in the office from 8-10am & 2-5pm. M-Th: 10:00am - 2:00pm Friday: Closed (or by special appointment) Closed for lunch 12-1pm Spirituality & Aging Series February 18 - March 25 5:00pm Why a series on Spirituality and Aging? In her book “The Gift of Years: Growing Older Gracefully,” Joan Chittister writes, “We’re “old”— translate “useless,” translate “unwanted,” translate “out of place,” translate “incompetent .” We are the over-the-hill gang , our birthday cards say. And we laugh— as well as we can— but, if truth were known, the laugh comes with a stab in the psyche.” Older folks have a wealth of opportunities and precious gifts to share, which are too often overshadowed in current American culture. Come and join us to explore the hidden wealth in our community. March 4 March 11 March 18 March 25 Moving Through Limitations Productivity Legacy Living Darefully on the Side of Joy Soup Supper will be served! Easter Lillie's Sign up today in the Narthex Sabbath Series The Sabbath Series is called Busy: Connecting to the Unhurried God Mar 1 ~ Work-a-holism Mar 8 ~ Everyone gets Sabbath Mar 15 ~ Don't Worry, Be Happy Mar 22 ~ Time to Play Mar 29 ~ Palm Sunday: New Wine They are launching their ANNUAL FOOD DRIVE, ‘RAISE YOUR PAWS FOR FOOD’ in April Chuck is collecting food for them here at the church in the Narthex through April. You can also find food bins placed around Cameron Park, Folsom, El Dorado Hills, and Granite Bay at specific vendors. (Pet Smart) In addition, to make it super easy to donate you can donate online at their website www.fatkittycity.org. Every penny will go directly to the cats! St. Stephen’s members give from their hearts El Dorado County Food Bank: The food basket in the Narthex is delivered to the food bank weekly. You may bring non-perishable items when you come to worship or any time. Soup, cereal, peanut butter and baby food are highly desirable. Find out how much God has given you and from it take what you need; the remainder is needed by others. ~ Augustine Congregation Meeting March 15th Between services Verizon Tower information and Vote Soup Suppers March 4, 11, 18 & 25 Elaine Wallin Christine Terbijhe Lexi Siebert Patricia Harris Daina Nishimoto Lynne Klyse Arleen Gouine 03/08 03/09 03/14 03/20 03/20 03/26 03/28 No Anniversary’s this month Do you have a special occasion for which you would like to contribute flowers to beautify the altar area on Sunday morning: Anniversary? Wedding? Birthdays? The flower chart is up in the narthex. Flowers may be taken home after 10:30 service. LESSONS Readings: Psalm: Gospel: Next Sunday, March 8 Deuteronomy 5:12-15 I Corinthians 10:14-22 95:1-7 Mark 2:23-28 Arleen Gouine In hospice Cynthia Badal Addison’s Disease Brady Faulkner Undiagnosed Medical Issues Lynne Klyse Continued Healing Connie Badal Dialysis complications Pastor Trudy Healing of Lyme Disease Jack Reilly Recuperation and Energy Jim and Judy Bergquam Physical healing Ron Keil Continued healing Our Values Statement We Value God’s Relationship to Us “See what love the Father has given us, that we should be called children of God; and that is what we are.” 1 John 3:1 We Value the Activities of Spiritual Life Worship. Prayer. Stewardship. Education. Generosity. Witness. Mutual Care. “Do not lag in zeal, be ardent in spirit, hold fast to what is good; love one another with mutual affection; outdo one another in showing honor.” Romans 12:11 We Value Each Other “Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; and there are varieties of services, but the same Lord; and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who activates all of them in everyone.” 1 Corinthians 12:4-6 We Value the World Around Us “For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish, but may have eternal life.” John 3:16 “…and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?” Micah 6:8 We Value Forgiveness “So when you are offering your gift at the altar, if you remember that your brother or sister has something against you, leave your gift at the altar and go; first be reconciled to your brother or sister, and then come and offer your gift.” Matthew 5:23 2014 Council Officers Trudy Franzen - Pastor (916) 835-5092 Bert Terbijhe - President (530) 306-6858 Tina Weinreich - Financial Director (530) 295-8011 Bob Dorr - Vice-President (916) 933-1788 Penny Knudsen - Secretary (916) 941-6433 Council Members Barbara Peterson (916) 984-8210 Dan Stein (916) 941-7585 Chris Klyse (916) 933-1755 Mimi Rettig (916) 673-9963 Steve Wilkie (406) 850-8321 Council Meetings: Council Meetings are second Tuesday of every month. Members are welcome! Next meeting: Tuesday, March 10, at 7:00pm. Church Staff Trudy Franzen - Pastor Arleen Gouine– Church Administrator / Bookkeeper Kim Stein - Church Administrator / Bookkeeper Mariia Pechenova—Church Organist / Pianist