St. Stephen's in-the-Field Episcopal Church
FRIDAY JOURNAL August 30th, 2019
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We the people of Saint Stephen's in-the Field
Seek to know Christ, to share Christ, and to serve Christ,
recognizing his presence in all people, and reaching out in love
to each other and to the world around us.
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Sunday Services: September 1st
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8 am Holy Eucharist
10 am
Holy Eucharist
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Church safety workshops in September
Three evening workshops covering risk management and church safety will be hosted across the Diocese of El Camino Real next month, each from 7-9 pm. You'll gain a better understanding of the basis for church liability, regulations (and those that are changing in California), top reasons why ministries are sued, and how protecting your youth is changing. You'll leave with tools for your ministry, including a model employee handbook specifically designed for California churches, updated child protection program, facility use agreements, free access to online training materials, and more. See full details in last week's issue. Dates and locations are:
Tuesday, September 10:
St. Timothy's, Mountain View
Wednesday, September 11:
St. John's Chapel, Monterey
Thursday, September 12:
St. James', Paso Robles
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Honored Women's Day & United Thank Offering Ingathering
On Saturday, October 5, the Episcopal Church Women will honor a woman
from each congregation in the Diocese of El Camino Real - women who proclaim their faith through their lives and actions - for the congregation, the diocese, and the community. Don't miss this annual tradition on October 5, 9:30 am - 2:30 pm at St.
John's, Aptos. Download the flyer here and the registration form here
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16
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Annual Golf Tournament!
Sept 10th, 2019
The tournament and dinner are just around the corner! The Reverend Kathey Crowe will be our guest speaker and will tell us more about her ministry at San Jose State University. A portion of our proceeds will go to support her ministry.
In addition to a delicious dinner and great music, there will be lots of opportunities to win special prizes and bid on fantastic silent auction items! If you haven't already, please register for the event by filling out a registration form, calling Jane in the office, or following the instructions on the website to register and pay online. Invite your family, friends, and neighbors!
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DO YOU HAVE SOMETHING FOR THE SILENT AUCTION??
How about:
-Giving lessons for a particular talent or skill you have -for example, juggling, playing an instrument, yoga, cooking, baking bread - you name it!
-Hosting a dinner party
-Airline tickets from your frequent flyer miles.
-Theater tickets
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THEMED BASKETS FOR RAFFLE
We have reached our goal with 15 promised baskets!Well done all basket makers-Thank you!!! Your baskets are due at church on this Sunday & we will be selling raffle tickets-7 for $5,15 for $10 & 32 for $20 on Sept 1st & Sept 8th.See you on Sunday -Dot Remson
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Diocesan Conference on a Spiritual Response to Climate Change
How can we best respond to the crisis facing life on the planet-our island home? On Saturday, September 14, please join us at St. Paul's/San Pablo Episcopal Church in Salinas for a conference on the stewardship of creation at a time of climate change (9:30 am-3:00pm). Participants will receive information on the latest scientific understandings of the causes and effects of global warming, will explore how caring for the Earth is an integral part of living as the Jesus Movement, and will leave with practical tools to put their care into action. Together, we can do more as a body than any of us can do alone. To register, copy and paste this website into your browser. Be sure to register for the Conference (not the retreat)
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We are trying a pie auction this year at the golf tournament. To do that we need.....you guessed it!
PIES!
So far we have:
Key lime
Coconut cream
Coffee cream
Lemon meringu
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We need a dozen. Some ideas would be: apple -caramel, peach with bourbon, blueberry, pumpkin with candied pecans, pecan with bourbon or chocolate, chocolate cream, sweet potato, apricot with almonds and amaretto. You get the picture. Make them unique. Something you can't get at the bakery.
Let me know which pie has your name on it.
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Scrip gift card orders
We sold $ 190 worth of
gift cards last month.
Next order date is Aug 25th
-Janet Thorsrud
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We are in need of ushers, lectors, Lay Eucharistic Ministers, and Altar Guild members. These are wonderful ministry opportunities for both extraverts and introverts, male and female, young and not as young as they used to be, and all who seek to serve God and God's church. Please prayerfully consider joining one of these ministries! See Rev. Karen or Susan Zaballos if you are interested in learning more.
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-Janet and Andy for bathroom door replacements and installation
-Deacon Robin for preaching and presiding Morning Prayer this Sunday
-Edy for making sure the supplies for Altar Guild are always well stocked
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NEEDING PRAYER SUPPORT?
Prayer is one of those things we often think about, might feel inadequate about, believe in but might be unsure how to proceed. How we pray is sometimes unique to each of us. The Church provides help in many ways. If you find yourself in need, of any kind (emotional, physical, spiritual, guidance, etc) consider how St. Stephen's can support you:
* there is a Biddings book at the back of the sanctuary where you can write in things before the service starts
* there is a prayer chain of committed pray-ers (who maintain confidentiality). Contact Robin, our Deacon, who will initiate that for you
* there is prayer at the altar every Sunday, where we all join you in the privacy of your need with the Priest
* there is a kneeling prayer station at the side of the church with candles, prayer book, all available anytime, not just Sundays
* turn to your neighbors and friends in church to share what's on your heart, ask for support in speaking to God about your needs (and tell them the updates next week!)
* tell people about your answers to prayer! and the miracles you witness, or how prayer changes YOU.
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Contact information for Rev. Karen:
Personal phone for emergencies or urgent matters: 408-781-1826
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Contact information for Deacon Robin:
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Please send any announcements or articles you want to have included, to:
evan.bryan1@gmail.com, by Thursday, 10am each week.
Evan Bryan
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St. Stephen's in-the-Field Episcopal Church
7269 Santa Teresa Blvd; San Jose, CA 95139
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