Worship this Week

Sept 8     Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost

                            8:00 am      St. Stephen’s Church, Chester

                            9:15 am       St. George’s Church, East River  

                            11:00 am    St. Stephen’s Church, Chester

                                                    Readings: Jeremiah18:1-11; Psalm 139:1-5, 12-17

                                                                               Philemon 1-21; Luke 14:25-33

Announcements

We Make House Calls +  …those with loved ones in hospital or unable to come to church, please call Fr. Ian at 902.275.8627

Food Bank:  All contributions are very gratefully received.            

 SCANS  info-Tues. Sept 10^th 10:30 am Mahone Bay Ctr, 45 School St.   Courses : Oct 9 -Nov 13, 10-noon –‘Bach to Beatles’, & Oct 10 – Nov 14, 2-4 pm – ‘Women in History’  St. Stephen’s Community Ctr. 54 Regent St. Chester                                                                              

  ALL HANDS ON DECK - Stewarding Our St. Stephen’s  . . . All congregants, are encourage to attend the St. Stephen’s Workday on Saturday, September 28, 2019. It’s essential that as many committee chairs, representatives of other groups of the church, and congregants- including summer-time congregants still in residence attend. The effort will be to develop the Narrative Budget for the church, an important step in Stewardship and an undertaking the congregation voted to pursue at the AGM. Participation is key. The day will begin at 8 AM in Tuck Hall. Refreshments and nourishment will be provided.
Looking forward to seeing you.                                                           

QUESTIONS OF LIFE AND FAITH

Great News!

Five area churches have joined together to run Alpha, starting mid-September.

Alpha creates a space where people are excited to bring their friends for a conversation about faith, life and God.

Starting on Wednesday, 18 September at Chester Baptist Church, and running over 10 weeks at various local churches (including St. Stephen’s), Alpha allows anyone to explore life, faith and God in a friendly, open and informal environment.

In each session there’s food, a short video talk, and discussion in small groups.

How you can take part: Alpha has consistently proven to be an effective way to introduce people to a lasting faith in Christ. You can take part three ways:

1)      Pray for five people you know to be open to attend Alpha. And invite them to join you each week.

2)      Go deeper in your own faith journey. Join in the weekly conversations as we explore the questions of life and faith.  

3)      Help prepare food for the two evenings our church is hosting the group.

Questions about Alpha? Speak with the Rector.

Worship Next Week

Sept 15         Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Sept 8                                                           

                            8:00 am   St. Stephen’s Church, Chester

                                                                                           9:15 am   St. George’s Church, East River    

                                                         11:00 am   St. Stephen’s Church, Chester

                                                    Readings: Jeremiah18:1-11; Psalm 139:1-5, 12-17

                                                                               Philemon 1-21; Luke 14:25-33