TEAM JESUS NEWS December 3, 2017 St. Stephen is a community of believers who care about and address the needs of one another. are committed to Biblical preaching, teaching and learning. are committed to prayer for her members and the needs of those connected with the membership. are committed to being a part of regular worship in attendance and participation. aspire to be a community of believers that is committed to reaching out to the lost and unchurched in our community. Today December 3, 2017 8:00 AM Traditional Worship 9:15 AM Sunday School & Adult Bible Study 10:30AM Contemporary Worship 12:00PM Sr. High Event 5:30 PM Small Groups Monday 6:00 PM Choir Practice Tuesday 6:30AM Small Group @ Big Biscuit 12:00 PM Small Group 6:30 PM LWML Christmas Party Wednesday 9:30AM Small Group 4:30 PM Advent Service 5:15 PM Taco Dinner NYG Fundraiser 6:30PM Advent Service Thursday 6:30 PM Puerto Rico Mission Mtg. 6:45PM Praise Team Friday 7:00 PM Christian Creative Chaos Saturday 4:00 PM Babysitting/Gift Wrapping Sr. High Mission Trip Fundraiser 6:30 PM 6-8th Grade Christmas Scavenger Hunt Next Sunday Dec. 10, 2017 8:00 AM Traditional Worship 9:15 AM Sunday School & Adult Bible Study 10:30AM Contemporary Worship 11:30 AM Voter s Meeting 5:30 PM Ugly Sweater Christmas Party at Freedom House Page Playbook /Fellowship Event 2-3 Coat Drive/Women s Retreat 4 Celebrations 5 Youth/Sunday School/MLA 6 Poinsettia Order Form 7 Prayers/How to Reach Us 8
2 ST. STEPHEN PLAYBOOK St. Stephen is looking for a Altar Flower Coordinator starting January 1st. If you can serve the church by helping with the ordering, invoicing and picking up of the altar flowers please contact the office at 816-781-3377 or email at sslc@sbcglobal.net. LWML Christmas Party for ladies of St. Stephen and their invited guests. Tuesday, December 5th, 6:30pm. Please bring a holiday snack or dessert and a gift for the prayer pal exchange. Our monetary ingathering will go toward our churches Puerto Rico Mission Trip. We will be singing Christmas favorites and sharing in sisterly fellowship to bring us all peace, hope, joy, and good will! Join us in celebrating the birth of our Savior. TEAM JESUS has the opportunity to share the love and joy we have in Jesus through the act of giving. Our Christmas Tree is decorated with 51 ornaments which represents 51 kids and their families in our community that need help this Christmas. Please take an ornament off the tree, purchase the items and return them to the church wrapped with the ornament attached so we know who they will belong to. Don t like wrapping then your in luck, the youth will be having a wrapping fundraiser here at the church on Sat. Dec. 9th offerings go toward their Mission Trip in 2018. The Sr. High Youth will also be offering babysitting on Saturday, Dec. 9th from 4-7pm all offerings go toward their Mission Trip in 2018. Sign-up on the board if you want babysitting. Lutheran Witness Annual Renewal If you would like to receive a subscription to the Lutheran Witness, please let the church office know by Dec. 31st. Subscriptions are $15.96/year. You may leave a check written to CPH along with your current address in the envelope on the desk in the church office. All subscriptions must be into the office no later than December 31st. Christian Creative Chaos: Friday, Dec. 8th @ 7pm. Come and hang out and get those last minute to dos done, or start fresh on something for the new year. We will be doing a Card Swap so bring 5-10 birthday or thank you cards (store bought or homemade) it s a great way to get prepared for the holiday and new year.
Church Fellowship Event 3 Where: Chicken N Pickle 1761 Burlington North Kansas City, MO. When: Sunday, December 17th From: 3:30-5:00pm This event is for the young and young at heart. Please sign-up to participate at the connection center. We will be having appetizers and playing Pickle Ball on the indoor courts. If you have any questions please contact Heidi Knaak. Voter s Meeting Sunday, Dec. 10th following 2nd Service. Agenda: Fiscal Budget 2017 Advent/Christmas Service Schedule: Wed, December 6 th, 4:30 & 6:30pm: "Two Families Sun, December 10 th, 8 & 10:30am: "Our Way" Wed, Dec 13 th, 4:30 & 6:30pm: "A List! Sun, December 17 th : 8am Youth Chorale Service 10:30am Children s Program Wed, December 20 th, 4:30 & 6:30pm "Open the Door Christmas Eve (Sun), 10:30am, 4 & 6pm: "Whoever Takes the Son Gets It All Christmas Day (Mon), 10:30am: Joyful Celebration"
4 Coat Drive For Excelsior Springs Job Corps Students Excelsior Springs Job Corps Center, a program run by the Department of Labor to provide education and job skills training to individuals aged 16-24 who mostly are at risk students. Many of these students come from homes at or blow the poverty level, foster care and sometimes even homeless. We serve 300+ students which most of these students have very few possessions and many are without winter coats. When I was made aware of the situation I felt certain that TEAM JESUS could lend a hand. Working with the Outreach committee we are asking for gently used winter coats. Our students come in all shapes and sizes but it is my understanding that we are in particular need for larger sized winter coats. These students could also use hats, mittens or gloves and gently used causal shoes (no heels). We need all Donation brought to the church by Dec. 3rd. Thank you TEAM JESUS for helping to make a difference.--kay Hawk Thank You Thank you to everyone who supported the Puerto Rico Mission Trip Bake Sale! Also thank you to those who provided goodies for us to sell We appreciate everyone s generosity! Puerto Rick Mission Trip Team Women's Retreat Find a little rest and relaxation from the hustle and bustle of life. Slow down and spend some time with God and each other as we enjoy a beach-themed retreat program. Dates: February 23-24, 2018 Location: Lake Doniphan Resort (Excelsior Springs) Sign up by Dec 31 for early bird pricing - save $15! Visit the Connection Center for details.
Celebrations 5 Birthdays Wedding Anniversaries Baptism Anniversaries 3 Thomas Coleman, Liam Schuman 4 Alyssa Zuelke, Mike Alexander 6 Alex Craig, Steve Geier, Susan Houser, Angie Samuelson 8 Sophia Miles 9 Dan Backhaus 3 Larry & Robin Bock 3 Lyle Samuelson 4 Dylan Ford, Mallory Dusenbery 5 Gladys Rains, Chase Chancellor 6 Patricia Martens 7 Brianna Luft, Brennan Patterson 9 Vicki Kimmel, Julie Rowell, Riley Jenkins LAST WEEK AT ST STEPHEN 8:00 AM 10:30 AM Attendance 101 176 Sunday School Attendance Children Confirmation Youth Adults Leaders Christian Stewardship Offering No Sunday School 11/26/2017 $10,417.29 $ 10,417.29 (11/01) Principal Loan Balance: $52,130.50 Monthly Mortgage Payment : $3,772.87
6 Youth News & Calendar Dec. 3 Sr. High Shopping, Games, Lunch 12-3pm Dec. 9 Sr. High Wrapping & Babysitting Fundraiser 4-7pm Dec. 9 6-8th Grade Christmas Scavenger Hunt 6:30-8:30pm Dec. 16 Dress Rehearsal for Children Christmas Service 9-12 Dec. 16 Children Christmas Party 12-2 Dec. 17 Youth Choral Service 8:00am Dec. 17 Children Christmas Service 10:30am Practice is very important to all the children for a great Christmas program. We have two Sundays left to practice (3 &10) at 9:15 before Sunday school these practices are mandatory if you wish for your child to participate in the Christmas program. Costume fitting will be on these two dates also. December 16 is a MANDATORY dress rehearsal practice from 9-12pm. Talk with Robin or Anita if there are problems with attending this. December 17 at 1030 is the Children s Christmas program. We look forward to all the children doing the best program ever and look forward to seeing you all there! After the program we will have a photo opportunity in the fellowship hall for a group shot and your chance to get pics of them in costume! When done, turn in the costumes for a small Christmas gift from St Stephen Sunday school. No Sunday school December 24 and 31 we look forward to seeing you all again on January 7! Any questions please contact us!! Anita and Robin MARTIN LUTHER ACADEMY NEWS Wednesday, December 6 Family/Friend Christmas Breakfast 7 am 8:30 am. Everyone is welcome anytime during this time frame. After breakfast, please consider joining us for Chapel at 8:30 am with Pastor Arnold. This event is a service project hosted by the MLA National Junior Honor Society. Donations from the breakfast will be sent to our sister school, Lutheran South Academy, in Texas. Saturday, December 9 Join MLA friends and Christ Lutheran families for Christmas Caroling. At 2 pm, meet at the church, 6700 NW 72 nd Street, Platte Woods, MO 64151. Call the school office if you have any questions (816)734-1060. Thank you for considering a donation to the 2017 MLA Annual CHRISTmas Appeal. The forms can be found in your mailboxes and/or on the MLA bulletin board.
Every Christmas St. Stephen Lutheran Church is decorated with beautiful poinsettias provided by members of our parish family, to the glory of God. 7 This year the cost of the poinsettia will be $8.50 per plant. You are invited to place Poinsettias by filling out the form below. Please mark whether you are taking your poinsettia home or would like to donate it. Make your payment by cash or check made payable to St. Stephen Lutheran Church, place it and this order form in an envelope marked For Poinsettias This can be put in the offering plate on Sundays, brought or mailed to the Church Office no later than Sunday, December 17th. If you need additional information, contact the Church Office (781-3377). Enclosed is $ for Poinsettia(s). In honor of OR As a gift from I wish to donate my poinsettia. I will pick up my poinsettia. Please print your name
P rayers Nancy Iseminger (friend of Brian Powell) Military Servants: Peter Preisinger, Bobby Schwarz (Bob & Lyn Schwarz's son), Kurt Derby, Ian Fielder (family of Mary Stewart & Phyllis Watson), John Jost (nephew of Kay Hawk), Keith Rinne (son of Daryl & Marla Rinne), Zach Hughes (son of Kathi Hughes), Cole Chamberlin (Grandson of Ken & Rozella Caldwell) To get a prayer on the E-Mail Prayer Line Contact: Candace Anthony at racanfrax1@yahoo.com 205 North Forest Ave. Liberty, MO 64068 office: (816) 781-3377 fax: (816) 792-0771 www.teamjesusliberty.org Senior Pastor: Joe Rodriguez E-mail: pastorjoesslc@sbcglobal.net Phone: (816) 518-7574 Associate Pastor: Calvin Kapels E-mail: pastorcalsslc@sbcglobal.net Phone: (402) 515-6932 Deaconess: Kim Sherwin E-mail: deaconess.sslc@sbcglobal.net Preschool/PDO Director: Beth Backhaus E-mail: preschoolsslc@sbcglobal.net Preschool/PDO Phone: (816) 781-6994 Church Office : Kathleen Schuette Office E-mail: sslc@sbcglobal.net Youth Information: youthsslc@sbcglobal.net