August 2019 Scroll

The Scroll
August 2019

Contact Information

Rev. Rob Robertson Tammy Lydon
Senior Pastor Director of Music Ministries

[email protected] [email protected]

Extension 104 Extension 107

Rev. Jiyeon Kim Harold Mansfield
Associate Pastor Maintenance Engineer

[email protected] 703-978-8724
Extension 103
Veronica Mayes
Rev. Forrest Teague Preschool Director
Associate Pastor
[email protected]
[email protected] 703-978-9024
Extension 105
Kathleen Quinn
Mike Faunda Preschool Assistant Director
Director of Media Ministries
[email protected]
[email protected]
Susan Snow
Anita Febbo Financial Manager
Administrative Assistant
[email protected]
[email protected] Extension 106
Extension 100
Rob Vaughan
Esther Lee Coordinator of Communications
Accompanist
[email protected]
[email protected] Extension 110

Dr. Ingrid Lestrud Karen Wells
Children’s Music Ministry Coordinator Office Manager

[email protected] [email protected]
Extension 102

St. Stephen’s United Methodist Church

9203 Braddock Rd., Burke, VA 22015

703-978-8724 ststephensfairfax.org

From the Senior Pastor

Dear St. Stephen’s Church Family Thank you for all of the wonderful conversations
we already have had, and I look forward to many
and Friends,
more conversations with the St. Stephen’s Church
Wow! What an amazing welcome family about your hope and dreams for St.
Carolyn and I have received at St. Stephen’s Church and its ministry in the world.
Stephen’s Church over the last Currently, I am keeping my schedule, so if you
month. We have been blessed by would like to find a time to meet, pray, share a cup
worshipping, meeting, speaking or of coffee, or have a conversation, please call the
even serving together with so church office at (703) 978-8724, so we can arrange
many of you. I am grateful for the support of the a time!
staff and leadership of St. Stephen’s that has been
such a tremendous help in this transition. Carolyn Again, thank you for the wonderful welcome!
and I continue to work on unpacking and settling in
at our new home and learning more and more In God’s Love and Service,

about the life and ministry of St. Stephen’s Church.
We continue to work on your names as well, so

please continue to share them with us.

Pastor Rob Robertson

St. Stephen’s begins a new Sermon Series, Jesus Says, “I Am…” on
Sunday, August 4. We will examine in Jesus’ own words, who he is
and what he means to each of our lives! In the Gospel of John,
seven times Jesus makes bold and even outrageous “I am”
statements about himself. Jesus statements allude to God’s
revelation from a burning bush to Moses in Exodus 3 “I AM
WHO I AM…Thus you shall say to the Israelites, ‘I AM has sent
me to you.’” When Jesus declares “I Am”, he declares his divinity
and Lordship but much more. By listening to Jesus and examining his words, we will get to know Jesus
better and learn more about the life-giving nature of his ministry for us and the world. Our series begins
by examining Jesus’ statement, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never be hungry, and
whoever believes in me will never be thirsty” (John 6:35 NRSV). Join us for this new series and invite a
neighbor!

Our Church Family

Baptisms: Skylar Moore & children Brayden & Gracelyn Moore, June 2, 2019
Marriages: Katlyn Burner and James Hudson, June 15, 2019
Deaths: Sharon Ashley, July 6, 2019

A Blessing to Visitors and Congregation - the Welcome Desk Story

Not much is needed to In 2016 we had a new permanent Welcome Desk
bless others. A heart for and materials display rack, graciously built by Jim

them is all it takes. Sherwood. Late in the
same year Pastor Abi
In 2013, we saw an recruited a Welcome
opportunity to provide a Desk Team to rotate two
designated welcoming shifts weekly.
spot in the Gathering

Space for visitors to St. While visitors have been
Stephen's. We noticed blessed by our Welcome Three Protheros after the New
Scott and Wendy Prothero with visitors coming in, Desk Team, this ministry Welcome Desk was built in 2016
the Welcome Table, circa 2013 looking around and not has been as much or more of a blessing to us. Our

sure where to go for services, childcare or Sunday hearts smile every time that we or the Team helps
someone, visitor or regular attendee or member.
School. Being able to greet visitors on their second or third
return visit is icing on the cake and have had
Although so many in our feedback that this helps them feel remembered and
congregation offer a welcomed.
smile and welcome, there
was no one spot for
visitors to find to get Helping at the desk only takes a little more time
information or ask than attending a service, arriving a few minutes
questions. St. Stephen’s early and leaving a few minutes late. Being able to

The Original Welcome Table is such a warm and escort a mom with an infant to the infant room or a
welcoming church and family with kids going to Sunday School or a young
we wanted visitors to have a chance to experience couple to get coffee in the Welcome Center before
that, especially on their first visit. The pastors service really helps to ease the experience of

agreed to let us “pilot” a welcome table, which we “newness” to those parents and visitors.
brought from home weekly - our circa 1960 card
table (dolled up with a plastic tablecloth and And now we are grateful that Rebeca Ervin has
signage) - and homemade signs to hang up behind stepped up to coordinate our Team.

us. We pray that this
ministry may continue to
Manning the table between first and third services flourish and bless our Rebecca Ervin takes over the
weekly, we greeted anyone who came, visitors and visitors and congregation Welcome Desk
congregants alike. Our spruced up card table
“welcome desk” displayed and offered printed for years to come! Thank
materials about the church, activities and outreach you for allowing us to
(there was no materials rack at that time). We have been a part of
entered the 9:45 service a bit late and left a bit early, welcoming those that
ready for the folks departing the 9:45 or coming for step through the doors
the 11:00 services. of St. Stephen’s!

-Scott and Wendy Prothero

Announcements

Clean Recycling

Our trash/recycling contractor has implemented a strict policy: Any week our recycling dumpster
contains plastic bags, food jars/cans that have not been cleaned out, wood, or other items not allowed
by their label on the dumpster, they charge us $360 because, by policy, they have to send another (non-
recycling) non-scheduled trash truck to pick the load up. That's potentially more than $18,000 per
year! So please, whenever you're disposing of potentially recyclable material, err on the side of caution;
only recycle what's clearly allowed! Thank You! Trustees/Church & Society

Donate New School Supplies

Please join the Outreach Committee in donating new school supplies to help children in need. Pencils,
pens, markers, crayons, scissors, construction paper, notebooks and lined paper (especially wide-ruled)
and any other supplies are needed. We are hoping to collect 2,019 items! They will be distributed
through several of our ministries and partner organizations: Grace Ministries, Browne Education
Center, Homestretch, FACETS, and Wesley Housing. Collection bins will be in the Gathering Place in
July and early August.

Just Movies

Enjoyed our potluck & movie on July 31? Be on the lookout for details of a different faith-in-action
film this month. Brought to you by Church & Society Committee

Calling All Photographers!

The Photography Ministry needs you. We take pictures of St. Stephen’s events, Missions, and members
to help document our good works and also support Communications and other activities. If you like to
take photos and are willing to take photos at some events or times convenient to you, we’d love to have
you join us. There is no required amount of time you need to volunteer. If you’re interested or have
questions, contact Joe Willmore at: [email protected]

From the Endowment Committee

You may have noticed the new cabinets in our Gathering Place. The Permanent Endowment Committee
used the dividends earned this year to provide funds to the First Impressions Team to purchase the
cabinets. If you would like information regarding the Endowment Fund, contact the chairman, Gregg
Snow, 703-489-3780.

When Hosting the Welcome Center

1. Please consider taking the leftovers home. Otherwise there are ziplock bags available for extra goodies. Storage in
ziplock bags will prevent the leftovers from going stale.

2. Leftover perishable items must be taken home or thrown away.
3. Please check the freezer located near the small kitchen for leftovers. Feel free to use any frozen items when hosting.

Cookies and muffins thaw in 10-15 minutes.
4. Remember when cleaing up to put the garbage in the dumpster that is located at the back of the church behind the big

kitchen.

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FLOOR CLEANING PROJECT FLOOR CLEANING FLOOR CLEANING PROJECT FLOOR CLEANING FLOOR CLEANING FLOOR CLEANING FLOOR CLEANING
8:30 AM Traditional Worship PROJECT 9:45 AM Jean Taylor (M9) PROJECT PROJECT PROJECT PROJECT
10:00 AM Auditors (M12)
Service (S) 11:00 AM Staff Meeting (M5) 6:30 AM Coffeemen 4:00 PM Deadline for 10:00 AM Great
9:45 AM Contemporary Worship (S) 7:00 PM Source Band (S) Community Group (Peet's) SCROLL Articles Salvation
9:45 AM Sunday School Christian
11:00 AM Classic Worship Service 9:30 AM Wednesday Women's 7:00 PM ESOL Class Fellowship Choir
Bible Study (WC) (C59) (FS)
(S)
6:30 PM Evening Chapel: A Youth 7:00 PM Cmmte: FIT (C40)
7:30 PM Cmmte: Church &
Led Worship Service (WC)
7:00 PM Youth Group Fun Night Society (C41)
7:30 PM Stephen Ministry

(C58)

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Children and Family Ministry Open 11:00 AM Staff Meeting (M5) 6:30 AM Coffeemen 7:00 PM Bits & Pieces Grace Ministries Food 7:30 AM Grace
House 7:00 PM Source Band (S) Community Group (Peet's) (M10) Sorting (FS) Ministries

8:30 AM Traditional Worship 9:30 AM Wednesday Women's 7:00 PM ESOL Class Youth Group Class of
Service (S) Bible Study (M8) (C59) 2020 Night Out

9:45 AM Contemporary Worship (S) 11:00 AM Men's Bible Study 7:00 PM Grace Ministries 8:00 AM Preschool
9:45 AM Sunday School (C40) Praise Band (S) (WC)
11:00 AM Classic Worship Service
12:00 PM Retired Men's Lunch 7:45 PM Mostly Men 4:00 PM Grace
(S) (M9) Choir (M10) Ministries Set-Up

6:30 PM Evening Chapel: A Youth 4:00 PM Girl Scout Adult
Led Worship Service (WC) Training (M18/20)

7:00 PM Cmmte: Youth
Ministry (M5)

7:30 PM Children & Family
Council (FS)

7:30 PM Cmmte: Finance
(C41)

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8:30 AM Traditional Worship 8:00 AM Preschool (WC) 8:00 AM Preschool (WC) 6:30 AM Coffeemen 7:00 PM Bits & Pieces
Service (S) 11:00 AM Staff Meeting (M5) Community Group (Peet's) (M10)
6:30 PM Cub Scout Pack 1131
9:45 AM Contemporary Worship (S) 9:30 AM Wednesday Women's 7:00 PM ESOL Class
9:45 AM Sunday School M9/M16/M18/20/K/FH/ Bible Study (M8) (C59)
11:00 AM Classic Worship Service FHH)
7:00 PM Source Band (S) 11:00 AM Creative Hearts/ 7:45 PM Mostly Men
(S) 7:30 PM Boy Scout Patriot District Creative Hands (M9) Choir (M10)
6:30 PM Evening Chapel: A Youth Committee (M18/20)
6:00 PM Racial Justice & Faith
Led Worship Service (WC) (M18-20)

7:30 PM Church Council (C41)

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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9:00 AM Music Camp Worship 9:00 AM FUNdamentals Sports 9:00 AM FUNdamentals Sports 6:30 AM Coffeemen GGFF Grocery Delivery SummerCon (offsite) SummerCon (offsite)
Service (S) Camp Camp Community Group (Peet's) 9:00 AM FUNdamentals 9:00 AM FUNdamentals 10:00 AM Great

11:00 AM Music Camp Worship 3:15 PM FACETS Meal Prep. 11:00 AM Staff Meeting (M5) 9:00 AM FUNdamentals Sports Camp Sports Camp Salvation
Service (S) (FHH/K) 7:00 PM Source Band (S) Sports Camp 10:00 AM Coloring, 5:00 PM First Fridays - Christian
7:00 PM Youth Group SkyZone Fellowship Choir
12:15 PM Summer Camp 9:30 AM Wednesday Women's Cardmaking & Green Groceries (FS)
Counselors (M5) (offsite) Bible Study (M8) Conversation (FS/WC) 1:00 PM Baird Family
Community Group Reception (FH/
6:30 PM Evening Chapel: A Youth 6:00 PM Racial Justice & Faith (M12) K)
Led Worship Service (WC) (M18-20) 7:00 PM Bits & Pieces
(M10)
7:30 PM Ministry Council 7:00 PM ESOL Class
(WC) (C59)
7:00 PM Grace Ministries
Praise Band (WC)
7:45 PM Mostly Men
Choir (M10)

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SummerCon (offsite) 7:30 PM Bible Challenge 9:15 AM Jean Taylor (M12) 6:30 AM Coffeemen 6:30 PM Cmmte: Music 8:00 AM UMM
8:30 AM Traditional Worship Participant Meeting 11:00 AM Staff Meeting (M5) Community Group (Peet's) (M5) Breakfast (K/
(M18/20) 6:30 PM Source Planning (M10) M18-20)
Service (S) 7:00 PM Source Band (S) 9:30 AM Wednesday Women's 7:00 PM Bits & Pieces
9:45 AM Contemporary Worship (S) Bible Study (M8) (M10)
9:45 AM Sunday School
11:00 AM Classic Worship Service 7:00 PM Cmmte: Preschool 7:00 PM ESOL Class
(C59) (C59)
(S)
6:30 PM Evening Chapel: A Youth 7:30 PM Cmmte: Outreach 7:30 PM Boy Scout
(C58) Round Table (FH/
Led Worship Service (WC) M18-20)
7:30 PM Cmmte: Outreach
(M5) 7:45 PM Mostly Men
Choir (M10)
7:30 PM Cmmte: SPPRC (M8)

7:30 PM Cmmte: Trustees
(C41)

The organized unit of United Methodist Women shall be a community of women
whose purpose is to know God and to experience freedom as whole persons
through Jesus Christ; to develop a creative supportive fellowship; and to expand
concepts of mission through participation in global ministries of the church.
Membership is open to any woman who indicates her desire to belong and to participate in the Global
Mission of the Church through the United Methodist Women.

Betty Whitehurst Circle: The Betty Whitehurst Service4Others: Service4Others will not meet in
Circle will not meet in August and will resume August. For any questions please contact Cindy

their regular meetings in September. They meet Sbrocco (703-764-8913) or Kathy Hennemuth
the 2nd Monday of the month at 7:00 pm at the (703-239-2871).
church. For information, please call Marion
Gunnell (703-978-1950) or Jane Keck Creative Hearts, Creative Hands: We continue
(703-250-1935). through the summer! Let your students know we
are available for admiring their handiwork projects

Faithful Friends Circle: The Faithful Friends or for help in advancing in their needlework skills!
Circle will not meet in August and will resume Our needlework ministry, open to all, will meet in
their meetings in September. For more M9 the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month
information, please contact Valerie Bates (August 14 and 28) from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. If

(703-425-5470). you are busy during the school year but are free
during the summer, come see what’s going on!
Frances Allen Circle: The Frances Allen Circle Please join us for all or part of the time. Bring a
will not meet in August. Normally, we meet the project, your lunch, and a beverage. Contact Jean
second Thursday of each month from September Taylor (703-644-9480, [email protected]).
through May in a member’s home Our meetings

are announced in The Scroll. We welcome guests Teen Circle: The Teen Circle will not meet in the
and new members. For more information, please summer. They will begin meeting again in
contact Priscilla Parrott (703-865-6042) or Nancy September. For more information, contact Betty

Collier (703-425-9392). Baumgartner (703-239-0125).

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UMW is open to all women in the church and our activities include six circles
(including a teen circle and an e-mail circle called the New Dimension Circle),
a Bible Study, a book club, the Creative Hearts, Creative Hands sewing group
(which includes the Prayer Shawl Ministry), an annual Women’s Weekend retreat,
and the Maranatha Singers. For more information on any of our activities please pick up a blue UMW
Activity Sheet in the Gathering Place or on the UMW Bulletin Board.

Wednesday Women’s Bible Study: Is summer The UMW Reading Program: The book this
flexibility giving you a new opportunity to join month is Not Forsaken: Finding Freedom as Sons &

some weeks? Summertime is perfect for a non- Daughters of a Perfect Father, by Louie Giglio. God
homework Bible reflection with a DVD series by called the author to preach at a young age. When
Andy Stanley. His studies are amazing, as we Louie told his father about this calling, his father
learned last summer, and the new one “Follow” was unenthusiastic. Louie really wanted his

will be conversation-provoking. Contact: Patti father's approval and blessing, which did not come
until almost the end of his father's life. The
Keppler (571-214-4296). author examines what the Bible says about our
heavenly Father's love and acceptance of us. For
New Dimension Circle: This e-mail circle is for example, Psalm 27:10 says, "Though my father
women of our church who for whatever reason and mother forsake me, the Lord will receive
cannot participate in a monthly circle meeting, but me." This book is not listed on the 2019
would like to be informed about current UMW recommended reading list.
activities, present concerns, and information on
UMW and St. Stephen’s in general. Contact Linda
Baird, the New Dimension Circle Coordinator UMW Board Meeting: Our next UMW meeting

(703-591-6023, [email protected]). is Monday, September 23 in C40 from 9:30 to
11:30 am. All are welcome to attend. For
Book Club: The Book Club will next meet in questions contact Debbie Eshelman (703-560-
September. For more information, please contact 3112) or Kathy Hennemuth (703-239-2810).
Rachel Martinez ([email protected],

703-425-0480).

SUMMER ADV ENT URES OF FAIT H AND FUN

2019 MINI V BS
"GOD CARES FOR ME"

V BS "GOD IS GOOD"

“I’ve seen MtheSULPSoOrIdCR” TT HEA T ER CA MP: J ULY 22-26, 2 8
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John 20:18

Youth Ministry News for 7-12 Graders

June and July are serving up
Service! ASP and our
2! JP trips went out
for a week each to
serve. All safe, all fun,
all around success.

@ssumc_youth
@saintstephensyouth

http://www.ststephensfairfax.org/opportunities-for-youth/

St. Stephen’s UMC
9203 Braddock Road
Burke, VA 22015

August 2019