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Easter
Christ has no body now but yours, no hands but yours
Here on the earth yours is the work, to serve with the joy of compassion.
No hands but yours to heal the wounded world, no hands but yours to soothe all
Its suffering, no touch but yours to bind the broken hope of the people of God.
No eyes but yours to see as Christ would see, to find the lost, to gaze with
Compassion; no eyes but yours to glimpse the holy joy of the city of God.
No feet but yours to journey with the poor, to walk this world with mercy and
Justice. Yours are the steps to build a lasting peace for the children of God.
Through every gift, give back to those in need: As Christ has blessed, so now be his blessing with every gift a benediction be to the people of God.
Steven C. Warner
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Sunday School and Youth Group News
Hope everyone had a really nice break and a very Happy Easter!!!
On Easter
Sunday
, the kids had a lot of
FUN
with the Easter Egg hunt and a visit from the Easter Bunny.
Sunday April 23rd-
Due to the Helen's Walk and the lack of supervision
Sunday School will be CANCELLED.
There will be 27 of us walking rain or shine.
We will meet at the Sands Point Preserve around
8:15 AM.
Look for the
yellow balloons.
Walk/Run starts at
9:30 AM prompt.
There is still time to register,
please let me know if you are interested in joining St. Stephen's Steppers.
Looking forward to getting some exercise for a wonderful cause :).
SUNDAY SCHOOL WILL RESUME ON SUNDAY APRIL 30TH
We will celebrate Earth Day.
For the months of April and May, The Sunday School will be collecting "Toiletries For the Troops."
Let's help make sure we keep our troops feeling clean and healthy :).
Please place your toiletries in the baskets located at both entrances of the church.
See
here for a list of items.
PLEASE NOTE:
NO HOTEL SAMPLES!
(Some troops have allergies and need brand name toiletries which list all ingredients. The military issues toiletries to our troops, however troops often miss their favorite brand of shampoo or soap. Our goal is to send troops reminders of home and items they miss ... not free samples. Thank you.)
Rhonda Fay
Children and Youth Minister
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Announcements
Memorial Celebration for Howard Blankman, Saturday April 29th, 2pm-4pm:
The family of Howard Blankman invites you to join them for a memorial celebration of his life, to take place in the Parish Hall.
Choral Concert at The Congregational Church of Manhasset, Sunday April 20th, 3pm:
Chancel Choir & Soloists, under the direction of Craig Tocher, present John Rutter's "Te Deum" and "Requiem", and Philip W.J. Stopford's "Belfast Centenary Eucharist". Featuring Daniel Beckwith, organ and Lynne Stebbins, oboe. Reception with light refreshments following the concert. Congregational Church of Manhasset, 1845 Northern Boulevard, Manhasset. More info: www.uccmanhasset.org or 516-627-4911.
2017 Offering Envelopes: If you haven't yet done so, please pick up your 2017 offering envelopes, which are located on a table at the entrance to the back of the church. Boxes are arranged in alphabetical order.
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Parish Calendar
Throughout April & May:
The Sunday School/Youth Group will be collecting toiletries for the Troops. Please leave donations of these items in the baskets at both church entrances.
See list here
.
Sunday, April 23rd, 8am-12pm: All are welcome to participate along with the Sunday School/Youth as part of "Team St. Stephen's" in Helen's Run/Walk - rain or Shine. This is a 5K Run/Walk through beautiful Sands Point, Long Island, that raises funds for programs and services that benefit people who have a combined vision and hearing loss. For details about registration and meeting location, please see the "Sunday School and Youth Group News" section of this Banner newsletter or contact Rhonda Fay, Children and Youth Minister.
Tuesday, April 25th, 8pm:
Vestry Meeting in St. Cecilia Room.
Wednesday, April 26th:
Noon Healing Service.
Saturday, April 29th, 2pm-4pm:
Howard Blankman Memorial Celebration in Parish Hall.
Sunday, April 30th, 10am Service:
Dedication of the New Carillon
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Ministry Schedule
Find out if you're on the schedule
here.
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Coffee Hour
Thanks to our Coffee Hour volunteers!
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For Our Prayers
For the sick: Dick & Jean, Virginia, Peter, Bob, Ann, Gerry, Carol, Jo, Tom, Gerry, Darlene, Jeanne, Steve & Debbie, Valerie, Nancy, Frank, Sue, Nina, Karen, Ian, Richard, Donna V., Lisa F., Kitty, Justin, Tony, Mary M., Ross, Sue, Hank, Charles, June, William, Carolyn, Elizabeth, Erica, Ann Alletta, Don, Sally & Ed, John P., Officer Mike, Jamie & Jennifer, Kaci, Jane, Bob, Olivia, Dorothy, Jackson, and Stella & Kevin.
T
o have someone entered onto our Prayer List please send an e-mail with the person's name & the requester's name to: office@ststephenspw.org. Your prayer request will be included for 4 weeks - please submit another request if you wish to have prayers continue after this time.
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