Epiphany and the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity

Halfway through Lent!

Dear St. Stephen’s church family, Greetings in Christ! “Then the father said to him, ‘Son, you are always with me, and all that is mine is yours. But we had to celebrate and rejoice, because this brother of yours was dead and has come to life; he was lost and...
Epiphany and the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity

The Last Week in July: Pentecost 9

Dear St. Stephen’s church family, Love and blessings in Christ. “I pray that out of his glorious riches, God may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts, through faith.” -Ephesians 3:16-17 You are...
Epiphany and the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity

The Sixth Sunday in Easter

Dear St. Stephen’s church family, Although I have much to write to you, I would rather not use paper and ink; instead I hope to come to you and talk with you face to face, so that our joy may be complete. -2 John 12 This very relevant bible verse was used in a...
Epiphany and the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity

Transfiguration Sunday

Dear St. Stephen’s church family, Greetings in Christ! Happy Valentine’s Day (Sunday!) God’s Valentine to us says, “Will you be mine?”  The readings for Transfiguration Sunday, this week, are: 2 Kings 2:1-12, Psalm 50:1-6, 2 Corinthians 4:3-6 and Mark 9:2-9  Our...