NEWS FROM ST. STEPHEN:

WORSHIP SCHEDULE

8:30 a.m. — Traditional Worship

10:30 a.m. — Contemporary Worship

9:35-10:25 a.m. — Sunday School, Adult Education and Fellowship

Everyone is welcome!

JANUARY 29 — One Worship Service & Annual Meeting

On Sunday, January 29, there will be only one worship service at 9:00 a.m., and our Annual Congregational Meeting will immediately follow the service.  The primary items of business will be the approval of the 2012 budget and the election of lay leadership for two-year terms. Copies of the 2011 Annual Report will be available prior to January 22.

You as members are encouraged to attend, to be informed, and to provide your insights and input into the mission and ministry here at St. Stephen.

Following the meeting at 11:45 a.m., there will be a potluck meal in the Fellowship Hall. Bring a dish to share and join us for fellowship and good food.

ANNUAL REPORT FORUM on JANUARY 22

Want to learn more about the proposed ministries and budget for St. Stephen in the new year? Please join us on Sunday, January 22, at 9:35 a.m. in the Adult Education Room to discuss our annual report. Dave Grong, Congregational President, will lead the conversation.  Bring your questions about the Annual Report. This is an opportunity to learn how the Church Council proposes ministry priorities and a budget for the coming year.

WINTER WEATHER POLICY

SUNDAYS: In severe winter weather, ONE Sunday service will be held at 10:30 a.m. (NO 8:30 service and NO Sunday School.) A cancellation decision will be made by 7:00 a.m. on Sunday morning. Listen for weather announcements on KMHL 1400 AM, KKCK 99.7 FM, KARZ 105.1 FM and online at marshallradio.net.

WEDNESDAYS: If school is released early or cancelled due to severe weather, there will be NO CONFIRMATION CLASS. Listen to the local radio for the status of other activities such as choir practices, worship services, board meetings and etc.

Prayer and Support

If you are in need of prayer support or a pastoral visit, you are always welcome to contact the church office. We also have recently trained and installed a volunteer fellowship team. These lay people call on you, bring communion, and read the weekly Gospel when you are not able to attend church for health or family reasons. Contact the church office for any needs you may have: ststephen@ststephenmarshall.org