St. Stephen’s United Methodist Church

Do you have a pet?  What kind do you have?  A dog? Cat? Horse? Cow? Bird? Ferret? Hamster? Gerbil? Lizard? Snake? Spider?  Another kind not mentioned?  Would like to have them blessed by the pastor? On Sunday afternoon, September 26^th at 3:00 we will have a Blessing the Animals service on the front lawn of the church (near the church sign.)    A Blessing of Animals service witnesses to God’s and the Church’s love, care and concern for creation.  The service is a way in which we recognize the fact that all creatures are God’s and that we have a responsibility to care for all creatures on earth. 

            Even if you don’t have a pet, plan on coming to this special service.  It will be fun and a joy to give thanks to God for the gift of animals.  We do ask that dogs be on leashes and that adults help children who bring their pets.

Are you new to The United Methodist Church or have you been a member for years?  Have you been visiting St. Stephen’s and are curious about the church or are you just curious about Methodism?  There is a class for anyone and everyone who is interested in learning a little more about Methodism.  UM 101 class will be held on Sunday evening, September 26th and October 3rd at 6:30 pm during Sunday Night Live.  Everyone is invited to come to the Family Life Center for a light supper at 6:00 and then go to class at 6:30.  Come with your questions, come and learn about being Methodist.

A Bible study on the Old Testment book of Judges will begin in September.  One class will be offered on Tuesday mornings beginning September 14th at 10:00 and the second class will begin on Thursday, September 16th at 7:00 pm.

Judges is a wonderful book with a lot of stories about a variety of people.  What do you know about Deborah?  Gideon?  Jephthath?  (Now there is a story!)  Come and join others in studying this fantastic book.  Rev. Donna Dodson will be the teacher.

Come and enjoy a short stack for a tall cause. 

You’re invited to an Applebee’s Flapjack Fundraiser breakfast to support Food for Kids Backpack Program. 

 Cost: $7.00 per person 

When: Saturday, August 21, 2010 

Where: Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar, 3900 S. Elm Place, Broken Arrow, OK. 

The Program helps feed chronically hungry children in Broken Arrow.

The St. Stephen’s Weekday Preschool’s prupose is to help support and nurture the whole child intellectually, socially, emotionally, physically, and spiritually, and to support and encourage families.  If you have a child between the ages of 6 months and pre-kindergarten and are thinking about putting them in a weekday preschool please call St. Stephen’s United Methodist Church at 918-455-4202.  Pre-enrollment is taking place for the 2010-2011 school year.  Space is limited, so don’t hesitate.