November 2018 Scroll

The Scroll
November 2018

Rise Against Hunger

Photo by Joe Wilmore

Contact Information

Rev. Mark Mrini Tammy Lydon
Senior Pastor Director of Music Ministries

[email protected] [email protected]

Extension 104 Extension 107

Rev. Drew VanDyke Colby Harold Mansfield
Associate Pastor Maintenance Engineer

[email protected] 703-978-8724
Extension 105
Veronica Mayes
Rev. Jiyeon Kim Preschool Director
Associate Pastor
[email protected]
[email protected] 703-978-9024
Extension 103
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

We sometimes have mixed feelings about the Bible. We and New Testaments that parallel one another, showing
usually like the New Testament a lot. We find it full of how one needs the other to be fully understood. We will
grace, forgiveness and hope. Then, we flip back to the catch a glimpse of how the Bible as a whole has a fierce
beginning of the Bible and our reaction is often quite edge but that indeed the entirety of scripture is underscored
different. Many times, we find the Old Testament full of by grace, forgiveness and hope. Let’s discover a love for the
wrath and judgment. So, we flip back to the end and stay Old Testament. We’ll also share a Tuesday evening study
there. The New Testament is where Jesus clarifies (10/30-11/20) at 7:30 pm to go more deeply into the Old
everything, after all. So, we ask, “What’s the point of the Testament. Bring a friend and join us for worship in
Old Testament anyway?” Can’t we just do without it? November!
Wasn’t that just the “dress rehearsal” for the real thing?
Wasn’t that just a rough first draft of the final masterpiece? Your Fellow Minister in Christ,

From November 4 through November 18, we’ll share a

sermon series called “So, What’s the Point of the Old Mark Mrini
Testament Anyway?” We’ll look at moments from the Old

Announcements

Charge Conference: St. Stephen's Annual Charge Conference will be held on Thursday, November 1 at 7 pm in the
Sanctuary. This is the annual meeting of the congregation. All are welcome to attend.

2019 Altar Flower Calendar: The 2019 Altar Flower Calendar is in the Gathering Place. Sign up to provide altar flowers!
If you have any questions, please contact Linda Steele ([email protected] or 703-939-5743) or Edna Whetzel
(703-978-8279).

The Bears are Back! If you need an extra hug Sunday morning, feel free to snuggle with one of the bears in our pews. If
you are aware of someone who needs a special connection, please take a bear for that person. We continue to accept
additional bears. Heartfelt thanks to those who donated bears to this special ministry.

Installation of an ADT Security System: Following concerns raised by Preschool Parents, we are installing a controlled
-access system. The system will consist of an outdoor camera and communications button that will allow the staff to
assess who is at the doors and grant entry as appropriate.

Please be patient as we all learn the ins and outs of this new system. For further inquiries please contact Ken Walper,
Chairman of the Board of Trustees.

Our Church Family

New Member: Leah Dutcher
New Constituents: Brian, Jennifer, & Bradley Butterworth, Robert, Jenna, & Davis Brant, Jason,
Michelle, Caleb, & Cody Atkin
Deaths: Jerry (Jay) White, September 20, 2018, Clara Helen Goff, October 3, 2018

2018 St. Stephen’s Walks!
Christmas
Join the St. Stephen’s team of walkers for the
Flower Burke/Fairfax CROP Hunger Walk!
Program Sunday, November 18, 2-4 pm

In honor or memory of your loved ones, you may purchase • CROP Hunger Walks across
the country raise awareness and
poinsettias, or simply donate to the Christmas Flower Fund funds to provide food and fight
for decorating the Sanctuary. hunger in the U.S. and around
the world.
Donors and honorees will be listed in the bulletin. Flowers
may be taken home after the last Christmas Eve Service. • Contact Cathy Liverman (571-331-9430;
They should be removed before Friday, January 4. [email protected]) for more information.

Please complete the order form and make your check Strollers, wagons, and dogs on leashes are welcome
payable to St. Stephen’s UMC. Note “Christmas Flower
Fund” in the memo line. Place check and form in the Coming in December!
offering plate or mail to:
Gifts that Give Holiday Market
St. Stephen’s UMC
9203 Braddock Road Sunday, December 9
Burke, VA 22015 (and also at the December 1 Advent Festival)

DEADLINE for orders or donations is Holiday giving that helps right the
Sunday, Nov. 11! imbalances in the world. Give gifts that

Please print as you want it to appear benefit our world!
Fair Trade Market—Jewelry, Coffee
Your Name: Chocolate, Christmas Decorations,
_______________________________ Household Items, and Much More!

In memory of:
_______________________________

_______________________________ Hypothermia Sheltering 2019

In honor of: Mark your calendars
_______________________________ January 6 to January 13

_______________________________ Your help is needed – meals, visiting, driving!

_____Plant(s) X $8.00 = $ St. Stephen’s will be serving as a
shelter for homeless men and
Christmas Flower Donation = $ _________ women again this year! Mark your
calendar to help! Sign-up sheets will
Total amount enclosed = $ _________ be coming to the Gathering Place in
_______________________________ December!
Check one:
I will take my flowers home by Jan. 4._____ Contact Cathy Liverman, Sonja Tussing, Julie
Bryant, Dick Collier, or Pastor Drew to volunteer
Please donate my flowers. _______ (email: [email protected])

Questions?? Contact: Jean Taylor Many volunteers are needed! Thanks!!
703-644-9480 or [email protected]



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8:30 AM Traditional Worship Service Preschool (WC) All Preschool (WC) All Day Event Preschool (WC) All Day Event Grace Ministries Food Grace Ministries Grace Ministries
9:30 AM Maranatha Singers (M10) 6:30 AM Coffeemen Community Group
(S) Day Event 11:00 AM Staff Meeting (M5) Sorting (FS) Food Sorting Food
9:30 AM Cherub Choir (C42) Veterans Day- 5:30 PM Girl Scout Troop 1186 (FS) (Peet's) Preschool (WC) All Day (FS) Sorting (FS)
9:45 AM Contemporary Worship (S) 7:00 PM Cub Scout Pack 1131 6:30 AM Youth Breakfast Study Grace Ministries Set 6:30 AM Grace
9:45 AM Sunday School OFFICE Event -Up Ministries
10:45 AM Children's Choir (FS) CLOSED (M9,M18/20,FH,FHH) (King's Park McDonald's) 10:00 AM UMW Book Club Preschool (WC) All 10:00 AM Great
9:15 AM Where 9:30 AM Wednesday Women's Bible
11:00 AM Classic Worship Service (S) 7:00 PM Faithful Friends Circle (C40) Day Event Salvation
4:30 PM Mustard Seed Productions (S) Moms Connect (M16) Study (M8) Christian
5:00 PM Tai Chi (FS) (C40) 10:00 AM Creative Hearts/Creative 4:00 PM Deadline for Fellowship,
5:30 PM Youth Group (M30/M9/FH) 9:30 AM UMW Board 7:00 PM Source Band (S) SCROLL Articles Choir (FS)
6:30 PM Evening Chapel: A Youth Led Meeting (C40) 7:30 PM Disciple Bible Study-Old Hands (M9)
6:45 PM Orchestra (S) 12:00 PM Retired Men's Lunch 7:00 PM ESOL Class (C59)
Worship Service (WC) 7:00 PM Girl Scout Testament (M8) 7:30 PM Baptism Class (C40)
Troop 1465 (FS) 7:30 PM Girl Scout Service Unit 54- (M18/20/K) 7:30 PM Bits & Pieces (M10)
7:30 PM Chancel 7:00 PM Cmmte: FIT (C40) 8:15 PM Mostly Men Choir
Choir (M10) 15 (C41) 7:30 PM Boy Scouts Troop 1131
7:30 PM Mighty Peals (M10)
of Joy (M9) (M9/M16/M18-20/K/FH)
7:30 PM Children & Family Council

(FS)
7:30 PM Cmmte: Church & Society

(C41)

7:30 PM Cmmte: FACE (M8)
7:30 PM Cmmte: Worship (M8)
7:30 PM Stephen Ministry (C58)
8:30 PM Youth Free Wings & Bible

Study (M30)

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8:30 AM Traditional Worship Service 9:15 AM Where 9:30 AM Maranatha Singers (M10) 6:30 AM Coffeemen Community Group Thanksgiving Day Thanksgiving
11:00 AM Staff Meeting (M5) OFFICE CLOSED OFFICE CLOSED
(S) Moms Connect 7:00 PM Cub Scout Pack 1131 (Peet's) 5:30 PM Girl Scouts Troop
9:30 AM Blood Pressure Clinic (GP) (C40) 6:30 AM Youth Breakfast Study
9:30 AM Cherub Choir (C42) 6:45 PM Orchestra (S) (M9/M18/20/FH/FHH) 1186 (FS)
9:45 AM Contemporary Worship (S) 7:30 PM Chancel 7:00 PM Source Band (S) (King's Park McDonald's) 7:00 PM ESOL Class (C59)
9:30 AM Wednesday Women's Bible
9:45 AM Sunday School Choir (M10) 7:30 PM Disciple Bible Study-Old 7:00 PM Grace Ministries
10:45 AM Children's Choir (FS) 7:30 PM Mighty Peals Testament (M8) Study (M8) Praise Band (S)
11:00 AM Classic Worship Service (S) 7:00 PM Cmmte: Youth Ministry (M5)
4:30 PM Mustard Seed Productions (S) of Joy (M9) 7:30 PM Boy Scouts Troop 1131 7:30 PM Bits & Pieces (M10)
5:00 PM Tai Chi (FS) 8:15 PM Mostly Men Choir
5:30 PM Youth Group (M30/M9/FH) (M9/M16/M18-20/K/FH)
5:30 PM Youth Mission Project 7:30 PM Cmmte: Finance (C41) (M10)
8:30 PM Youth Free Wings & Bible
Orientation (FH)
6:30 PM Evening Chapel: A Youth Led Study (M30)

Worship Service (WC)

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8:30 AM Traditional Worship Service 9:15 AM Where 9:30 AM Maranatha Singers (M10) 6:30 AM Coffeemen Community Group 6:30 PM Phoenix Rising Setup for Advent 10:00 AM
(S) Moms Connect 11:00 AM Staff Meeting (M5) (Peet's) Food Preparation Festival (FH/ Advent
(C40) 5:30 PM Girl Scout Troop 1186 (FS) (FH/K) WC/S/GP) Festival
9:30 AM Cherub Choir (C42) 6:30 PM Girl Scout Troop #2400 6:30 AM Youth Breakfast Study
9:45 AM Contemporary Worship (S) 6:45 PM Orchestra (S) (King's Park McDonald's) 7:00 PM Boy Scouts Troop 5:30 PM Phoenix 11:00 AM UMW
9:45 AM Sunday School 7:00 PM Girl Scout (WC) 1131 Committee (M9) Rising Food Maranatha
10:45 AM Children's Choir (FS) 7:00 PM Cub Scout Pack 1131 9:30 AM Wednesday Women's Bible Delivery Concert (S/
11:00 AM Classic Worship Service (S) Troop 1465 (FS) Study (M8) 7:00 PM ESOL Class (C59) (Offsite) GP/WC)
4:30 PM Mustard Seed Productions (S) 7:30 PM Chancel (M9/M18/20/FH/FHH) 7:30 PM Bits & Pieces (M10)
5:00 PM Tai Chi (FS) 7:00 PM Source Band (S) 10:00 AM Creative Hearts/Creative 8:15 PM Mostly Men Choir 10:00 AM Great
5:30 PM Youth Group (M30/M9/FH) Choir (M10) 7:30 PM Boy Scout Patriot District Hands (M9) Salvation
6:30 PM Evening Chapel: A Youth Led 7:30 PM Men's (M10) Christian
Committee (M18/20) 7:30 PM Boy Scouts Troop 1131 Fellowship,
Worship Service (WC) Gathering (M8) (M9/M16/M18-20/K/FH) Choir (FS)
7:30 PM Mighty Peals
7:30 PM Church Council (C41)
of Joy (M9) 8:30 PM Youth Free Wings & Bible

Study (M30)

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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8:30 AM Traditional Worship Service 9:15 AM Where 9:30 AM Maranatha Singers (M10) 6:30 AM Coffeemen Community Group 10:00 AM Coloring, 5:00 PM Boy Scout Youth Retreat
11:00 AM Staff Meeting (M5)
(S) Moms Connect 6:00 PM Challenging Conversations (Peet's) Cardmaking & Spaghetti (Offsite)
9:30 AM Cherub Choir (C42) (C40) 6:30 AM Youth Breakfast Study Conversation Dinner 10:00 AM Great
9:45 AM Contemporary Worship (S) 3:15 PM FACETS (C40) Community Group (FS/Small
9:45 AM Sunday School Meal Prep. 6:30 PM Girl Scout Troop #2400 (King's Park McDonald's) (M8/M9) Kitchen/K) Salvation
9:30 AM Wednesday Women's Bible Christian
10:45 AM Children's Choir (FS) (FHH/K) (WC) 7:00 PM Charge Conference 5:00 PM First Fellowship,
11:00 AM Classic Worship Service (S) 6:45 PM Orchestra (S) 7:00 PM Cub Scout Pack 1131 Study (M8) (S) Fridays - Choir (FS)
4:30 PM Mustard Seed Productions (S) 7:30 PM Chancel 7:30 PM Boy Scouts Troop 1131 Green 6:00 PM
5:00 PM Tai Chi (FS) (M9/M18/20/FH/FHH) 7:00 PM ESOL Class (C59) Groceries Optimist
5:30 PM Youth Group (M30/M9/FH) Choir (M10) 7:00 PM Source Band (S) (M9/M16/M18-20/K/FH) 7:00 PM Grace Ministries (FH/FHH) Club of
6:30 PM Evening Chapel: A Youth Led 7:30 PM Mighty Peals 7:30 PM Disciple Bible Study-Old 7:30 PM Cmmte: Endowment (M8) Central
8:30 PM Youth Free Wings & Bible Praise Band (WC) Fairfax
Worship Service (WC) of Joy (M9) Testament (M8) 7:30 PM Bits & Pieces (M10) (FH/FHH/
Study (M30) 8:15 PM Mostly Men Choir K)

(M10)

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Youth Retreat (Offsite) Youth Retreat 9:30 AM Maranatha Singers (M10) 6:30 AM Coffeemen Community Group 5:30 PM Girl Scouts Troop 6:00 PM Mission Boy Scouts Food
8:30 AM Traditional Worship Service 11:00 AM Staff Meeting (M5)
(Offsite) 6:30 PM Source Planning (M10) (Peet's) 1186 (FS) Possible Kids Gathering
(S) 9:15 AM Where 7:00 PM Cub Scout Pack 1131 (M9/ 6:30 AM Youth Breakfast Study 6:30 PM Cmmte: Music (M5) (all rooms) (M9)
9:30 AM Cherub Choir (C42) 7:00 PM Boy Scout Order of 6:00 PM SHINE 7:00 AM UMM
9:45 AM Contemporary Worship (S) Moms Connect M18/20/FH/FHH) (King's Park McDonald's) (C41) Veteran's
9:45 AM Sunday School (C40) 7:00 PM Source Band (S) 9:30 AM Wednesday Women's Bible the Arrow (M9) 7:00 PM UMM Breakfast
10:45 AM Children's Choir (FS) 6:45 PM Orchestra (S) 7:30 PM Disciple Bible Study-Old 7:00 PM ESOL Class (C59) Setup (K/FH) (FH/K)
11:00 AM Classic Worship Service (S) 7:30 PM Chancel Study (M8) 7:30 PM Bits & Pieces (M10) 8:00 AM Girl
4:30 PM Mustard Seed Productions (S) Choir (M10) Testament (M8) 6:30 PM Manger Ministry (M5) 7:30 PM Boy Scout Round Scout Adult
5:00 PM Tai Chi (FS) 7:30 PM Mighty Peals 7:30 PM Boy Scouts Troop 1131 Training
5:30 PM Youth Group (M30/M9/FH) of Joy (M9) Table (FH/M18-20) (C41/
6:30 PM Evening Chapel: A Youth Led (M9/M16/M18-20/K/FH) 7:30 PM New Horizon M18/20/
7:30 PM Cmmte: Outreach (C58) FS/C40/
Worship Service (WC) 7:30 PM Cmmte: SPPRC (M8) Group (M8) M8)
7:30 PM Cmmte: Trustees (C41) 8:15 PM Mostly Men Choir
8:30 PM Youth Free Wings & Bible
(M10)
Study (M30)

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: Service40thers will prepare
Circle will meet on Monday, November 12 at 7:00 breakfast for Grace Ministries on Thursday,

pm at St. Stephen’s in C40. Pastor Jiyeon will lead November 15 at 7:00 pm at St. Stephen’s in the
the program. We welcome any women who would church kitchen. Any questions can be directed to
like to join us for fellowship, interesting programs, Carol Caputo ([email protected]) or Kathy
and devotions. If this would be your first time Hennemuth ([email protected]).
with us, we meet on the 2nd Monday of the
month at 7:00 pm at the church. If you have any Creative Hearts, Creative Hands: Our
questions please call Marion Gunnell needlework ministry, open to all, will meet the 2nd
(703-978-1950) or Jane Keck (703-250-1935). and 4th Wednesdays of the month from 10:00 am
to 1:00 pm in M9. November 14 and 28 are the
Faithful Friends Circle: The Faithful Friends dates this month, the week before Thanksgiving,

Circle will meet on Tuesday, November 13 at 7:15 and the week after! Please join us for all or part of
pm at St. Stephen’s in the Library. The program the time, whatever works for you. Bring a project,
will be Chair Yoga given by Allyn Hammel. For your lunch, and a beverage. Contact: Jean Taylor
more information, please contact Valerie Bates (703-644-9480 or [email protected]).
(703-425-5470).
New Dimension Circle: This e-mail circle is for

Frances Allen Circle: The Frances Allen Circle women of our church who for whatever reason
will meet at the home of Bobbie Jones, 13420 cannot participate in a monthly circle meeting, but
Cavalier Woods Drive, Clifton 20124 on Thursday, would like to be informed about current UMW
November 8 at 9:30 am. The program will be an activities, present concerns, and information on

update on local efforts to combat human UMW and St. Stephen’s in general. Contact Linda
trafficking. We welcome all guests and prospective Baird, the New Dimension Circle Coordinator
members to join us. For more information,
contact Priscilla Parrott (703-865-6042) or Nancy (703-591-6023, [email protected]).
Collier (703-425-9392).
Book Club: The Book Club will meet on
November 15 at 10:00 am in C40. The book is The
Teen Circle: The Teen Circle will meet at the Sweet Smell of Magnolias and Memories by Celeste

church on Sunday, November 18 at 11:00 am in Fletcher McHale. The book can be found in the
M9. The program will be Gratitude. For more FCPL. For more information please contact
information, contact Betty Baumgartner Rachel Martinez ([email protected] or

(703-239-0125) or Sara Alexander (703-470-2656). 703-425-0480).

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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: We start a Save the Date
New Study! “WHISPER: How to Hear the Voice
of God,” a thought-provoking and heart-growing Advent Festival, Saturday, December 1 at 10:00
study. Our group discusses a chapter each week. am: The United Methodist Women with the
We meet from 9:30-11:00 am each Wednesday in Maranatha Singers, the Children’s Choirs, and the
M8. Come join the team to dig into Scripture with Youth Band (along with the Scouts, Children and
the help of Mark Batterson. Bring your beverage! Family Ministry, Grace Ministries, Church and
Contact Patti Keppler at 571-214-4296 or Society, and the Manger Ministry) will kick off the
[email protected].
holiday season with one major event this year - an
Advent Festival. As part of the music program
The UMW Reading Program: Lessons to Nourish from 11:00 am to 12:00 noon there will be the
the Soul: Sermons to Encourage and Challenge You, by ornament exchange (please bring an ornament

Rev. Marjorie E. Palmer. Each chapter begins with with your name on it to put on the tree in the
a Bible passage, after which a sermon is given for Gathering Place to exchange with a prayer
specific Bible verses. The book discusses, among partner) and a Candle Burning Ceremony to
other things, (1) the importance of being fully honor or commemorate loved ones (please send

employed as Jesus' servants while we wait for His in our form by November 19). Following the
return, (2) Joseph's escape from Herod, when performances there will be a reception in the
Herod wanted to kill Jesus after his birth, (3) how Fellowship Hall so please bring a plate of
John the Baptist paved the way for Jesus' ministry, Christmas goodies to share. Other activities will

(4) the wedding at Cana, where Jesus turned water include a Gifts that Give Market, Do It Yourself
into wine, and (5) the woman who asked Jesus to stations, and a food truck where lunch items can
heal her daughter, because her daughter was be purchased. We invite you to participate in this
possessed by a demon. This book is on the 2019 very special event – there will be something for

Recommended Reading List. everyone. Please mark your calendar for this
wonderful beginning of the Holy Christmas
UMW Board Meeting: The UMW Board will season. Be looking for other important
meet on Monday, November 12 in C40 at 9:30 am. information on the Festival in the Gathering Place
All are welcome to attend. For questions please and in other areas around the church.
contact Suzanne Bottoms ([email protected] or

703-978-4871).

CHILDREN'S
MINISTRY

FOR FAMILIES AND KIDS BIRTH - 6TH GRADE

OUR MISSION You are Loved!

The mission of the Children's Ministry The kids of St. Stephen’s are developing a
is to build a solid Christian foundation servant’s heart to change the world!

by loving, teaching, and nurturing The 2nd Friday of each month, from 6-8 pm, 3rd-6th graders gather for Mission
children in our community so that we Possible Kids (MPK) – a combination of fun, food, fellowship and service to
ignite a lifelong passion for living a God’s family, here at St. Stephen’s and in the community. In September, they
made wreaths which were then delivered to senior members of our congregation.
Christian life. In October, the kids got their hands dirty doing fall clean-up in the church garden
attached the back playground. Come join us any month or every month. You are
LET'S GET always welcome here!
C O NNEC TED!
We are so excited to have been part of the Rise Against Hunger event held last
WEBSITE month here at St. Stephen’s. So many children from as young as 3, from St.
www.ststephensfairfax.org/ Stephen’s and the community, joined together with other generations to pack
opportunities-for-children/ 55,000 meals! What a blessing it is to see the little hands and feet of Christ
working side by side with larger hands and feet of Christ to serve the world.
2018-2019 CHILDREN'S
MINISTRY CALENDAR “When you do Rise Against Hunger, it makes you feel like you are helping
a lot of people and it makes you happy!” – St. Stephen’s 5th grader

If your family is looking for the next place to serve:

• Come try sorting fresh fruit and vegetables with us on Friday, November 2,
from 4-6 pm.

• Come on Thursday, November 29, at 6:30 pm, for Phoenix Rising, to help
pack meals for homeless and near homeless in our community, to be delivered
the next day.

We are looking forward to seeing everyone at the Advent Festival on December 1,
from 10 am -1 pm. More detailed information about this intergenerational event
can be found on page 4 in the Scroll. For previous St. Stephen’s families, this is an
expanded event from previous years to include the fun of FX Advent and more!

“Your people will be my people and
your God will be my God!
Ruth 1:16

Youth Ministry News for 7-12 Graders

@ssumc_youth
@saintstephensyouth

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

Thanksgiving Grace Ministries! Your Help is Needed!

St. Stephen’s has a long tradition of feeding those in need in our community at Thanksgiving. Many, many hands and
hearts are needed to help this year as we anticipate serving over 400 families in need by providing turkeys and
Thanksgiving foods, in addition to other food and clothing donations.
Please consider helping by:
• Donating Thanksgiving foods specific needs are for canned sweet potatoes/yams and canned cranberry
sauce (food donations needed by Wednesday 11/14 and can be left in the Gathering Place closet or M9)
• Donating clothing (men’s, women’s, youth, and children’s) and baby items
• Volunteering to sort food and clothing: Friday, Nov. 16, 3:30 to 6 pm
• Help distribute turkeys, food, and clothing – Saturday, Nov. 17: 6:30 am to 1 pm
• Cleanup volunteers always needed: Saturday, Nov. 17, 11:30 am to 2 pm
• Lift up this ministry in prayer

Come for a few hours or more! Many many many volunteers are needed!

November 2018