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We practice for the 2008 children's Christmas program |
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During the recent floods, for 5 days, St Stephen's was an emergency
shelter for approximately 60 adults and children. We choose not to show
pictures of the victims but you can see the Red Cross volunteers and the
sleeping facility. God's work in action |
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Picnic 08 - Releasing of the Balloons and the winner Amber |
Picnic 08 - Intense Bingo |
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We have an excellent pre-school program.This
is the 08 Graduating class |
PUPPETS ALIVE FOR
THE LORD (P.A.L.M. SQUAD)
Many thanks for
their marvelous contribution to our worship service on Sunday. The
ministry is from Shepherd of the Hill Lutheran Church in Lockport,
Il. and the Team Director is Bryan R Rauworth.
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Palm Sunday and the children's choir, always a special treat |
We have a procession with the palms for Palm Sunday |
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Sometimes we have guest bell ringers |
We have talented congregation members, Dawn Dombrowski delights us with
a special duet with organist Duane on Palm Sunday |
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A spaghetti Dinner and movie for the Bell Choir |
A very special liturgical dance |
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The Christmas 2007 Children's Pageant |
We have 50th wedding anniversaries |
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The sacristy is decorated for the coming of our Lord. Jesus |
We have an annual congregation meeting to discuss and resolve church
issues. The church council is elected and committee chairs are selected |
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| The sewing group creates quilts to keep our brothers and sisters warm.
This year 85 quilts were handmade, are blessed during service and sent
to the needy. |
We confirm our children in 2008 |
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| We host an Oktoberfest with the soon to be famous St.
John's Singers including Ron Selle, German songs, brats and root beer on
tap. |
We have a very active cub scout troup. |
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| We sponsor Pastor Knutson in South Africa, he usually
visits our congregation once a year. |
We baptize our children |
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| We have Vacation Bible school, a week of summer fun and
evangelism for the youth of our neighborhood. This year we had over 90
youngsters attend. |
Friendship Day 2007 where we welcomed our neighbors to our church. |
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| We have the local food panty and distribute food to
local families on Tuesday and Wednesday morning, this is just two of
more than a dozen volunteers that help feed our brothers and sisters. In
the 3rd quarter of '07,
St Stephens averaged feeding 79 families. |
Our fellowship hall can be used for almost any function. |
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| We held a Fall Fair Oct 07 with 18 vendors and hundreds
of shoppers. A bake sale that was phenomenal, the St Stephen's cafe and
a Penny Social Raffle |
Our 10th annual Halloween Party, the biggest and best ever. |
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| Children's Choir; what a treat for the congregation!!!! |
Holy Communion, a significant event in the life of our children |
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| Renewal of vows every Valentines day |
Reformation Saturday 07 during the sermon |
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The Choir, 12/09/2007 |
and the Bell Choir |
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| There is Bible Study class on Tuesday evenings |
Also, we have Bible Study on Thursday mornings |
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| Saint Stephen's children attend Sunday school |
More Sunday School |
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| Even Churches have garage sales |
Lenten soup suppers every Wednesday before service |
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| We celebrate All Saints Day with Mums, this year there
were over 100 plants in church. I wish I had a picture of all the Mums |
We have guest Musicians from our congregation, I need
a better picture though |
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| We share our church with Abounding In Faith Church |
Rally Day |
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| Church Picnic |
Xmas Pageant |
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| We work to keep the church looking good, the Bollacker
family is replacing the roof on the garage. |
The Benevolence committee visits the local elderly monthly with birthday
presents |
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| Sty Stephen's has an active Church Coouncil |
White Elephant Auction to support out VBS |
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| Pastor Paul Ninnemann |
The best church secretary in the world |
