St. Stephen s Christian Fellowship Church

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1 St. Stephen s Christian Fellowship Church 1100 Hunters Chase Lane Lebanon, PA October 2018 Steeple Don t forget to join us on Sundays for Christian Education at 9:00 a.m. and our worship service at 10:30 a.m. See you in the pew! Altar Flowers & Bulletins It is always nice to see fresh flowers on our altar on a Sunday morning. So, please sign up now for your date for altar flowers or bulletins. The sign up list is located in the church narthex. Altar Flowers are $37.50 a week. Bulletins are $12.00 a week Questions or dedications, call the office at or ststephcfc@comcast.net Our flowers are supplied by Crazy for Daisies IN THIS ISSUE OF THE STEEPLE: --A Note from Pastor Ron --An article by the Church Council President, Paul Weidman --Monthly Worship Team Schedule --Church Activity Calendar FEATURED ANNOUNCEMENTS: --Congregational! --Monthly Coffee Hour Returns! --Prepare for the Autumn Glory Bazaar! --! -- Opportunities --Worship & Bible Study Survey WORDS FOR REFLECTION: Any articles or information for the next monthly Steeple should be submitted to the church secretary s office via or mailbox a week in advance of the last day of the month.

2 A Note from Pastor Ron Are you in love with the world, or in love with the Savior? Jesus said If you do not eat this bread and drink this cup, you have no part in me. Pretty stern words, are they not? You often hear me talk about the importance of partaking of Holy Communion; that it actually represents, with true effect, an increased awareness of the presence of Christ (Assuming you are a true believer). This coming October 7th, churches all around the globe will celebrate World Communion Sunday. Most of you have heard about World Communion Sunday, but may not know much about where it originated. In 1936, World Communion Sunday began in the Presbyterian Church and was adopted by the Federal Council of Churches in Since then, the celebration has grown into an international ecumenical celebration of Christian unity. The key word for World Communion Sunday is Communion, or unity with Christ in His sufferings and death, and because of that, we can also commune with Him in His resurrection (i.e. Our resurrection!). Awesome, huh? It is a day when we break bread with one another and remember both the night of Jesus betrayal when Jesus instituted what we now call the Lord s Supper as a lasting remembrance and of His sacrifice. Some Bible scholars believe there is a hint of Pentecost as well, when people from around the Mediterranean world came together in mutual understanding and inspiration, by the power of the Holy Spirit. World Communion Sunday is a time for remembering that around the globe in different languages, with different traditions and customs, and in various forms of liturgy the Lord s Supper is celebrated throughout the Christian world. World Communion Sunday is one of those moments in the church year like Ascension Sunday, maybe that can pass by without most people really understanding what and why they celebrate that day. So here is my point: Don t let World Communion Sunday end on October 8. World Communion Sunday is on the Christian calendar for a reason: it can and should be a time of profound Christian unity, marked by a renewed commitment to Christ as you participate in the celebration of the Lord s Supper. Jesus instituted the first such meal and World Communion Sunday is a helpful way in which Christ calls us back together to celebrate the liturgy in remembrance of me. People who are going to end up in Glory, forever in paradise, are people who understand where the Christian rubber meets the road.where the talk or the show translates to the life that is truly hidden with Christ in God. Jesus is coming! Are you ready? pastorron

3 Hello, Church Council President s Comments Welcome to fall and guess what is just around the corner? The Autumn Glory Bazaar on October 19th & 20th!!! Whether you are working or buying we hope to see you there supporting this fun filled and bargain galore event to support St. Stephen s. As this time comes around every year, the church is looking for three new Council members. We also need members for almost all the committees of the church. The Evangelism & Stewardship, Music, Worship & Christian Education, and Property Committees are especially in need of members. This year, instead of waiting to be asked, please consider volunteering. Talk to any council member. SAVE THE DATE: October 28 th the annual fall congregational meeting will be held immediately following worship. Action is required on the nominees for church council and the 2019 church budget. Have a great fall and May God Bless, Paul Weidman

4 October 2018 Our Worship Team List Lectors: Ushers: Greeters: October 7 Paul Weidman October 14 Kim Weidman October 21 Brian Weidman October 28 Janet Light October 7 Paul Weidman & Joy Weidman October 14 Tyler Frantz & Erin Frantz October 21 Devin Gill & Sarah Gill October 28 Brian Weidman & Kim Weidman October 7 Bruce Barry & June Barry October 14 Steve Gipe & Melody Gipe October 21 Kaitlyn Day October 28 Ken Shank & Pat Shank Counting Teams: Oct. 7 Team #3 Brian Weidman Oct. 14 Team #4 Janet Light Communion Usher Schedule: DATE: USHER 1: USHER 2: October 7 Bruce Barry Helen Crawford November 4 Melody Gipe Stephanie B. December 2 Richard Rights June Barry January 5, 2019 Erin Frantz Tyler Frantz Oct. 21 Team #5 Cindy Klingler Oct. 28 Team #6 Johan Berger

5 CENTRAL PA FOOD BANK Please consider supporting the food bank s efforts by providing the most needed items: Peanut Butter (to go size) Shelf Stable 100% Fruit Juice Canned Chicken and Tuna Single serve Macaroni and Cheese Shelf Stable Milk 8oz Almonds Individual Fruit Cups 4oz (peaches, pears, mixed fruit) 10/02 Mary Hower & Judyth Murphy 10/03 Jill Barr 10/04 Mark Krall 10/07 Carolyn Spotts 10/12 Randy Hilbert 10/14 Craig Hess 10/18 Nikki Hess 10/22 Kathryn Weidman 10/23 Kaitlyn Day 10/24 Linda Focht 10/27 Stephanie Gipe MYSTERY DINNER THEATER Look out for more information in the coming months about our Mystery Dinner Theater happening in February! Enjoy this exciting mystery dinner where you ll be part of an open casting call along with some famous (and not so famous) actors and actresses who are auditioning for a new movie entitled Peril of the Prodigal Son. The director has made unrealistic promises to potential cast members and financiers. Will he stay true to his obligations? Or will his betrayal lead to his demise? If so, are you the Expert Sleuth who can solve the crime? SURVEY **Responses will be kept anonymous; Please circle or write a response as indicated** Would you attend a weeknight Bible study? Y / N If yes, which night during the week is best? Would be willing to host a home Bible study (once per year, different host each month)? Y / N Would consider attending a discussion-based class during the Sunday School hour? Y / N 10/03 Bradley & Carolyn Spotts 10/10 John & Pat Stormfeltz 10/12 Loren & Kristi Earhart 10/13 Jonathan & Kaitlyn Day Would you like the option of being able to attend a brief, informal worship service on Sunday night if they cannot come Sunday morning due to work, etc.? Y / N **Completed responses should be returned to the secretary s desk or the labeled basket in the Narthex. Thank-you! CONGREGATIONAL MEETING! Sunday, October 28 th Immediately following the worship service. New council members and 2019 budget are the main focus for the meeting.

6 NURSERY SCHEUDLE October 7 th Cindy Klingler & Joy Weidman October 14 th Bruce & June Barry October 21 st Kim & Brian Weidman October 28 th Steph Bossler & Kaitlyn Day November 4 th Joanne Krall & Erin Frantz November 11 th Janet Light & Jill Barr November 18 th Cindy Klingler & Joy Weidman November 25 th Bruce & June Barry December 2 nd Kim & Brian Weidman December 9 th Steph Bossler & Kaitlyn Day December 16 th Cindy Klingler & Jill Barr December 23 rd Joanne Krall & Erin Frantz December 30 th Janet Light & Joy Weidman AUTUMN GLORY BAZAAR October 19th 4 pm 8 pm October 20th 9 am 12 pm Please consider donating items to the white elephant, volunteering and helping run our annual bazaar, or simply come out and enjoy the food, goods, and fellowship. We hope to see you there! COFFEE HOUR (Every second Sunday of the month) We are still in need of some volunteers to help with coffee hour! There are two ways you can sign-up: Sign-up Sheet in the church Narthex or contact Erin Frantz at or ecmf001@gmail.com. PRAYER OPPORTUNITIES The church is asking for volunteers to become members of the prayer chain. A sign-up sheet is in the Narthex or you can sign-up by contacting the church secretary s office at If My People Pray prayer meetings are held on Wednesdays at here at the church. Don t Forget! Our Facebook: Haven t liked us on Facebook yet? It s not too late, check us out at St. Stephen s Christian Fellowship Church Our Website: Check us out online for updates on news around the church and church information. Check us out at: Also, if you have any information for the website or monthly Steeple see that our secretary receives it as early as possible!

7 October 2018 Sun. Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat Camera Club (SH) 6:00 pm Christian Ed. 9:00 am Worship 10:30 am Church Council Christian Ed. 9:00 am Worship 10:30 am Praise Service Autumn Glory Bazaar 4:00 pm 8:00 pm Christian Ed. 9:00 am Worship 10:30 am Autumn Glory Bazaar 9:00 am 12:00 pm Christian Ed. 9:00 am Worship 10:30 am Congregational SH-Social Hall CR- Conference Room

8 ST. STEPHEN S CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP CHURCH 1100 Hunters Chase Lane Lebanon PA ststephcfc@comcast.net Website: October 2018 A special thank-you goes out to those who organized and planned our Rally Day festivities! Also, thank-you to our youth Grant Hoke, Grace Hoke, Brayden Gipe, Blake Gipe, Owen Bossler, Brayden Hughes, Luke Cannistraci, Benjamin Day, Lillee Day, & Foster Frantz who helped with the worship service.