Trunk or Treat!!!

Tomorrow marks one of the high spots of the year for St. Stephen's with our Trunk or Treat evening. We begin with our All Hallow's Eve service at 5 p.m. which features knock-knock jokes, a spooky story, and lots of suprises. Then at 6 p.m. we move to the parking lots where our young people go from Trunk to Trunk collecting treats. After that, grab a hotdog or burger and come back to the Parish Hall for the awarding of "Best Trunk", "Funniest Trunk", etc. . . A fun event for all!

Children's Choir

The children's choir began yesterday with four young people in attendance. They are going to begin practicing on Mondays at 3:30 p.m. in the choir room. Thanks to Gwyn and Sally for re-newing this important ministry for our youngest parishioners. All school-aged singers are welcome!

Stewardship

Stewardship season is about to begin and this year we have some new events to consider. The Stewardship Breakfast will be this Sunday (October 15) at 9:30a.m.. It is in a morning news format --Good Morning St. Stephen's. There will be a scrumptious breakfast for all of us to enjoy. This year we are asking you to participate in one of the follwing activities -- a small group meeting in the Lounge with Pastor Susan, the Stewardship Dinner on October 22, or the Planned Giving Presentation by Arthur Tuttle on October 30 at 7:30 p.m. Join us for these exciting and thought-provoking events.

Bring In Your Books!!!

Here at St. Stephen's Church we are helping Rachel and Erica (Junior Girl Scout Troop number 532) collect gently used or new books for toddlers to twelve years old. They will donate these books to a Daycare Center in Spring Valley to help send books home with each child to promote reading in thier households. It would be great if you help us collect books for these girls to donate. There is a collection box in the Narthex.