This Sunday
A weekly reflection and announcements.
This Sunday (August 21, 2016) at The Church of the Nativity and St. Stephen
The Rev. Deacon Wanda Kloza assisting and preaching
Bless the Lord, O my soul, *and all that is within me, bless his holy Name. 2 Bless the Lord, O my soul, *and forget not all his benefits. 3 He forgives all your sins *and heals all your infirmities; 4 He redeems your life from the grave *and crowns you with mercy and loving-k...
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This Sunday (August 14, 2016) at The Church of the Nativity and St. Stephen
Blessing of the backpacks and confirmation class
Save the weak and the orphan; *defend the humble and needy; Rescue the weak and the poor; *deliver them from the power of the wicked. Psalm 82:3-4 Some people just never seem to get a break. Have you known people like that? I had a dear friend and mentor who always seemed to l...
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These Sundays (July 31 and August 7, 2016) at The Church of the Nativity and St. Stephen
Morning Prayer August 7 at St. Stephen's
For we see that the wise die also;like the dull and stupid they perish *and leave their wealth to those who come after them. Psalm 49:9 Let your loving-kindness, O Lord, be upon us, * as we have put our trust in you. Psalm 33:22 This Sunday, July 31, our readings focus on the ...
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This Sunday (July 24, 2016) at The Church of the Nativity and St. Stephen
The Lord will make good his purpose for me.... Psalm 138:9 What is our purpose? What is the reason we exist? Our faith provides us some clues and answers. You may have your favorite Bible verses that provide the answer for you. Often I think of Luke 10:27, "You shall love the ...
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This Sunday (July 17, 2016) at The Church of the Nativity and St. Stephen
Commissioning of Fredric William Rohm as Verger
Lord, who may dwell in your tabernacle? *who may abide upon your holy hill? There is no guile upon his tongue;he does no evil to his friend; *he does not heap contempt upon his neighbor. Psalm 15:1, 3 When I think about dwelling in God's tabernacle, it seems so peacful and bea...
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