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TEAM JESUS NEWS September 10, 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 reach-
ing out to the lost and unchurched in our community.
Today– September 10, 2017
8:00 AM Traditional Worship
9:15 AM Sunday School &
Adult Bible Study
10:30 AM Contemporary Worship
2:00 PM Cleaning Party at Former
Vicar/Deaconess Pad
5:00 PM Connection Class
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
9:30 AM MOPS
6:45 PM Praise Team
Friday
5:30PM Wedding Rehearsal
7:00PM Christian Creative Chaos
Saturday
3:00PM Backhaus Wedding
Next Sunday– Sept. 17, 2017
New Member Sunday
8:00 AM Traditional Worship
9:15 AM Sunday School &
Adult Bible Study
9:15AM Fall Festival Mtg. & T-Shirt
Pick-Up
10:30 AM Contemporary Worship
11:30AM NYG Parent Mtg.
5:30 PM Small Group Kick-Off
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Hurricane Harvey Assistance 2
Small Groups 3
Community Work Day 4
Oktoberfest 5
Prayers/Celebrations 6-7
Serve/Support/Fellowship 8-9
Youth/Sunday School/MLA 10-11
How to Reach Us 12
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Attention Hurricane Harvey Helpers!
Pastor Josh who currently serves at one of our sister con-
gregations in the downtown Houston area—Pilgrim Lutheran
Church and School was a classmate at seminary with Pastor
Cal. This connection affords us a great opportunity to assist
those impacted by the hurricane by partnering with Pilgrim
Lutheran.
There is still time to donate to help our sister
church Pilgrim Lutheran in Houston just bring donations to
church with you on Sunday.
Our first team of helpers is going down to Houston Monday-
Friday of this week 9/11-9/15. If you are interested in going
please contact Pastor Cal or Max Goodwin.
The following is a list of supplies our sister church in Hou-
ston needs. If possible drop off your supplies by this Sun-
day. Further trips are planned so supplies are always need-
ed.
Cleaning Supplies (Bleach, Clorox Wipes, Rags, Buckets, Mops, etc)
Work Materials (Leather Work Gloves, Dust Masks...)
Packing Materials (Boxes, Tape..)
Baby Supplies (Diapers, Wipes, Formula)
Bottled Water
Canned Foods
Pet Foods
Toiletries( Toilet Paper, Kleenex, Feminine Products...)
If you'd like to join the Hurricane Harvey Helper team -
please let Pastor Cal or Pastor Joe know - we will get you con-
nected.
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September 17th
Sunday Night 5:30-7:00pm
Fun, Food, Friends
Have you been thinking about joining a Small Group or
wondering what our Small Group Ministry is all about?
If you are already in a Small Group or if you are inter-
ested in joining a Small Group, please join us Sunday night,
September 17th from 5:30 to 7:00pm. Our Small Group Minis-
try not only grows your faith and love in Christ as you study
His Word and live out your faith, but it connects and grows
your relationships with others in God’s family as you share in
life together. Inviting, encouraging, accountability, trust, love,
fun, food, leadership, care, activities, Spiritual growth, service,
welcoming, life-long friendships are all ways of describing
what happens during Small Group time.
Come see for yourself. Please RSVP to Pastor Cal at
[email protected] by September 14th (We want to
make sure we have enough food). Also, childcare will be pro-
vided, so please when you RSVP also let us know how many
children will need childcare. Food will be served from 5:30-
6:15, kids will then take part in supervised activities while all
adults gather in the Fellowship Hall from 6:15-7:00 to get con-
nected into a Small Group.
God’s blessings as you consider being part of this amazing
ministry happening at St. Stephen!
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Covenant 4 One: Serve, Support & Fellowship
Community Work Day
October 1, 2017
Sign-ups are Here!
It’s time to sign-up to help with our Community Work Day. The
tables are full of projects that need your attention. Please take a
moment and sign-up for an activity. If you have any questions
about Community Work Day please contact Robert Brinser at 816
-830-0965 or [email protected].
God’s Blessing’s,
Robert
Team Jesus - Community Work Day
WE NEED YOUR STUFF! One of our Community Work Day pro-
jects is a Free “Garage Sale” for Freedom House clients (Love
Inc., In As Much Ministry (Food Pantry), Rebuilding Together,
Hillcrest Ministries). Please sign up at church to donate items in
any or all of the following categories;
Housewares - plates, pots and pans, cookie sheets, casse-
role dishes, anything without a cord.
Small appliances - coffee makers, crock pots, mixers, etc.
Linens, bedding, blankets, towels, bathroom shower cur-
tains, but NO tablecloths or napkins, practical items only.
Toys in working order.
Furniture in decent condition.
Baby items, but NO clothes, like Pack ‘n Plays, Exersaucers,
etc.
Bring everything to church on Sunday morning Oct. 1st when you
come for the 8am kick-off service and drop off next to one of the
Hillcrest Hope trucks parked in the parking lot. If you need help
transporting items contact Barry Holst, 816-500-5710. All leftover
items will be donated to Hillcrest Hope Thrift Store.
Thanks,
Board of Outreach
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Covenant 4 One: Serve, Support & Fellowship
Oktoberfest Celebration
St. Stephen will be hosting an Oktoberfest celebration on Octo-
ber 1, 2017 from 5:00-7:00pm. This is a community event all are
welcomed. We will be serving food and beverage-including
special “Lutheran Lemonade”. There will be games and fun activ-
ities for all the children.
In honor of the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation, we have
created these special beer glasses that you will be able to pur-
chase for that day. We are asking all St. Stephen members to pre
-order the quantity they will need. The glasses cost $10 each. An
order form will be at the Connection Center.
All proceeds will be going toward our Backpack Ministry.
Calling all Adult and Youth Church Groups!
We need your help at the Oktoberfest Celebration on October
1st. We are looking for groups to provide and run simple carni-
val style games for the children during the celebration from 5-
7pm. If your group is interested in providing a game contact the
office at [email protected] by Wednesday, Sept. 27th.
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members, families & friends
Desirea Ferris and Family (co-worker of Anita Shaw)
Jim Aschentrop (father of Kathleen Schuette)
Claire Crill (Brian Powell’s Aunt)
Donna Jean Yonke (Sister-in-law of Brian Yonke)
JoDee Westphal (daughter of Joyce Vazquez)
“Bucky” Pate (friend of Doc & Angie Vasbinder)
Allie Welbourn & Matt Welbourn (family friends of Kathy Roberts)
David & Caroline Parks
Kevin Uhlmann (brother-n-law of Terri Uhlmann)
Names on this prayer list may be added by calling the church office) *Names will be removed after 4 weeks.
P raye rs
Military Servants:
Peter Preisinger, Bobby Schwarz (Bob & Lyn Schwarz's son), Kurt Derby, Ian Fielder (family of Mary Stewart & Phyllis Watson), John Jost (nephew of Kay Hawk), Keith Rinne (son of Daryl & Marla Rinne), Zach Hughes (son of Kathi Hughes)
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Celebrat ions
Birthdays Wedding Anniversaries Baptism Anniversaries
11 Bill & Jan Magorian
15 Tim & Trisha Parks
16 Brian & Sarah Bennett
10 Matt McLaughlin, Rendan Henggeler 11 Reagan Burchfield, Marla Jannings, Pam Troxel,
11 Nathan Volkmann, Paisley Barrett, Linda Miller, Callan Kapels
12 Kevin Edwards, John Bosky, Corey Buchholz, Stacey Resa
13 Brittany Sears, Piper Christophene
14 Darlene Stevens
15 Karl Zuelke, Jim Schuman
LAST WEEK AT ST STEPHEN 8:00 AM 10:30 AM
Attendance 79 170
Sunday School Attendance
Children—
Youth—
Adults—
Leaders—
No Sunday School
Christian Stewardship Offering
9/03/2017—$ 21,185.96
$ 21,185.96
(08/01) Principal Loan Balance: $62,835.77 Monthly Mortgage Payment : $3,772.87
10 Karl Zuelke 11 Richard Bennett, Ali Moore, Pam Troxel
12 Reca Powell
13 Jeff Anderson, Luke Koenig
14 Robert Schwarz
15 Harper Hilton, Mary Stewart
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Covenant 4 One: Serve, Support & Fellowship
Residents in the Hillcrest Hope apartments on Grover Street in
Liberty are badly in need of meat: ground beef, ground turkey,
hot dogs, chicken, lunch meats, bacon, and ham. If you would like
to donate any of these items, please take them to the OFFICE on
the back side (parking lot side) of the 612 Grover Street Building.
The office is on the top level (up the stairs) and it is the last apart-
ment on the upper right as you face the building from the parking
lot. If you are not able to deliver meat donations to the Hillcrest
Hope office during the day, you can leave items with the resident
manager, Melissa, in the evening. She is in the 614 Grover Street
building, apartment #6 which is on the back (parking lot) side of
the building, upper level.
The case manager is Summer Livingston and she is generally in
the office from 10 AM to 4 PM.
You can call 781-8988 and, when prompted, enter extension 107.
You can leave a message if Summer is not able to answer the
phone when you call.
Serve the Lord with Gladness! Charlotte Smith
[email protected] (816) 750-4327 (816) 803-9754
Hillcrest
Fall Festival Meeting
And T-Shirt Pick-Up
We are asking all those who have volunteered to work the
booth or be in the parade for the fall festival to meet in the first
classroom in the sanctuary between services on Sept. 17th for
a brief meeting and for your T-Shirt pick up.
For information about the Fall festival contact Laci McClelland
at (816) 309-1584.
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Mark your calendar for these exciting events with the
Liberty Women’s Clinic Questions? Contact Kensey Gosch or Selena Speaks
Liberty Women’s Clinic Garage Sale
September 29/30 from 8:00-1:00 pm each day at Liberty Christian
Fellowship gym (1815 Liberty Drive).
Start cleaning out your spaces as they will be accepting dona-
tions (no adult clothing) on Thursday, September 28th at LCF from
2:00-7:00 pm. Most EVERYTHING will be $2. Come shop or volun-
teer!
Covenant 4 One: Serve, Support & Fellowship
Garden Helpers Needed
We are in need of volunteers to help look after the flowers in the
Church’s flower garden. This is a seasonal need from mid-May
thru September. Many hands make light work!!! If you can help
please contact Brian Powell at 781-0563 or 805-4489.
Cleaning Party Today at the Former
Vicar/Deaconess Pad!
If you can help clean we are meeting at 2:00pm at 305 Daines,
Liberty, MO to clean out the apartment. Just show up with your
cleaning clothes on. Any help is appreciated.—Deaconess KIm
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Youth News & Calendar
Sept. 17 Sr. High Bible Study 5:30pm
Oct. 1 Sr. High Bible Study 5:30pm
Oct. 8 Pre-K-5th Fall Event
Oct. 14 6-8th Grade 2nd Saturday Event at Pumpkin Patch
Oct. 14 Sr. High Event at Corn Maze and Bonfire Cookout
Oct. 15 Fish Fry (NYG Event)
Oct. 15 Sunday School Kids Sing during Sunday Services
Oct. 15 Sr. High Bible Study 5:30pm
TRASH BAGS FOR SALE!!!
We want to help make sure you are well stocked
with trash bags for your fall clean up.
The youth will be selling the trash bags Today and
Sept. 17th. All bags are $10 a roll so please support the youth by
purchasing your trash bags with us.
IT’S TIME FOR
NATIONAL YOUTH GATHERING
CHRUCH REGISTRATION
We are having a Parent Meeting
for all interested youth wanting to
attend the National Youth Gather-
ing in 2019. At this meeting you will get the information on pay-
ments, youth participation expectations, NYG guidelines and
fundraising expectations. Please come ready with your questions
regarding NYG. Meeting will be held after 2nd service on Sept.
17th in the fellowship hall.
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MARTIN LUTHER ACADEMY NEWS
Martin Luther Academy’s 1st Annual Student
Walkathon will be held Friday, September 22
from 12:30-3:00 pm. Proceeds will go toward
educational resources. Please consider being a part of this event
through:
*Event Sponsorship
*Volunteering during the day
*Supporting students with pledges
SAVE THE DATES:
MLA Open House – Sunday, November 5th
All Youth Event Calendar for 2017-2018
Now available at the
Connection Center.
205 North Forest Ave. Liberty, MO 64068 office: (816) 781-3377
fax: (816) 792-0771 www.teamjesusliberty.org
Senior Pastor: Joe Rodriguez E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: (816) 518-7574
Associate Pastor: Calvin Kapels E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: (402) 515-6932
Deaconess: Kim Sherwin E-mail: [email protected]
Preschool/PDO Director: Beth Backhaus E-mail: [email protected]
Preschool/PDO Phone: (816) 781-6994
Church Office : Kathleen Schuette Office E-mail: [email protected]
Youth Information: [email protected]
As we all know prayer is a wonderful gift God has given us and you can never have too many prayers. God is always there to listen to our prayers and loves to hear from us often. If you have a need for prayers for someone who is ill, for someone who is going through a difficult situation, a prayer of thanksgiving, or for any situation which may come up, you can make a call to the Prayer Line and have many people helping you or someone else through their prayers.
To have your request put on the prayer line contact:
Days, call Jan Magorian at 781-2881 or, Evenings, call Kathy Roberts at 781-0315 E-Mail Prayer Line Contact: Candace Anthony at
[email protected] If you would like to join the prayer line or have any questions about it, please contact Kathy Roberts at 781-0315 (H).
Remember, we can never have too many prayers. Thanks!
St. Stephen Prayer Line Kathy Roberts, Coordinator
