Saint Stephen Lutheran Church
1155 Hillside Ave. Antioch, IL 60002 (847-395-3359)

 
"Come grow with us!"

WELCOME!

 

Black History Month, 2010



Thanks for visiting our website
and electronic home!
Our congregation is small, friendly,
and welcoming.

The Mission of Saint Stephen 

         Welcome people...
             Make disciples...
                 Serve others...

                     Share our faith journey...
                         and Grow in Christ



Our pastor is Pastor Ellen Arthur Please introduce yourself to her if you should happen to meet her, and ask her about Saint Stephen! 



   
HERE'S WHAT'S ON ...

 
SUNDAY WORSHIP at 8:00 am and 10:30 am
(unless noted otherwise elsewhere on this site)
 
(FOR A SCHEDULE OF THE WEEK AHEAD, CLICK HERE.)


Education Ministry Team Meeting
 
The Education Ministry Team will be meeting on Sunday, February 21st, 2010, at 11:30am.  The purpose of this meeting will be to evaluate the Sunday Bible Camp program and to begin planning Vacation Bible School 2010.  All interested members are welcome to attend. 
Please bring your opinions!

Information is still available on:
Advanced Health Care Directives
Advanced Health Care Planning
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go to:  http://www.NationalHealthCareDecisionsDay.org

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Our pastor is Pastor Ellen Arthur Please introduce yourself to her if you should happen to meet her, and ask her about Saint Stephen!

The Education Ministry Team is welcoming new members to prepare for and be part of the 2009-2010 season. The Team meets on an as-needed basis. If you would like to know more (or just have a say) about Sunday School, Confirmation, Adult Bible Study and/or Vacation Bible School, then please join! Meetings are open to everyone, and no committment is required.

Volunteers are Needed for Church Chores! The Property Ministry team asks everyone to consider their time and talents and abilities, and to volunteer to help with one or two "chores" around our church. Those "chores" range from weekly to seasonal, as well as one-time-only! For more information, or to volunteer, please see Dennis Friedle, Howard Geier, Vince Bisbee, or Ken Fenske.

Meals-On-Wheels Needs Volunteer Drivers to deliver lunch Monday through Friday between 11:00 am and 1:00 pm. Volunteer drivers may assist once a week, once a month, or as often as they are able. Over 500 meals are served each week to seniors who are not able to prepare a meal for themselves. Areas served consist of Antioch, Lake Villa, and Lindenhurst. For more information, contact Ronna at 847-838-6415, or Ken Fenske, at 847-395-3984.

Sign Up for "Simply Giving": With "Simply Giving," your gifts to Saint Stephen are made through a pre-authorized withdrawal from your bank account on a schedule of your choosing. Details, and enrollment information, are available at the "Simply Giving" table, or online HERE

Would You Like to Be Part of Our "Prayer Action Line"? Prayer requests are shared through a confidential telephone calling chain each week. If you are interested in being part of this ministry, please see, or call, Wendi McAlonan at 847-395-5744. If you have a prayer request, please fill out a "Prayer Request" form found in the "Friendship Pads" and on the narthex table, and place it in the silver box. These requests are kept confidential by prayer-chain members.


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