Notes: This image is from the Book of Job course taught by Dr. Choon-Leong Seow,
Vanderbilt Divinity School, Nashville TN.
1805-1806. Artisit: Blake, William, 1757-1827. Morgan Library & Museum. Watercolor
New York NY, United States
The Twenty-First Sunday after Pentecost
17 October 2021 8 & 10 am Eucharist Lessons Order of Worship
Masks are required.
Pews will be marked off to maintain distancing
No Congregational Singing
Coffee hour in the garden (Weather permitting)
The Hope Journal is a weekly letterto the congregation (different from our weekly newsletter). You may read it here. It also serves as a worship aid for those who cannot join us online or in-person.
What's Going On This Week This spring, St. Stephen’s was invited to participate in the first cohort of a new initiative: Church Buildings forCollaborative Partnerships... Read More
St. Stephen's Youth in grades 6-12 are invited to join Highpoint Youth. Highpoint meets Sunday evenings from 6:00-7:30 pm. Contact Youth Director Timothy Ghogle at tim@thcpc.org to learn where on any given week.
Highpoint mixes Bible study and hands-on service projects with lots of fun activities.
Currently, youth from Central Presbyterian, Unity Presbyterian and Centenary Methodist participate, with others often joining in from other churches and parts of the community.
This Sunday—October 17: Highpoint Youth Night Bonfire and Fishing at the Wadwsorth Farm
Next Sunday—October 24: Highpoint Youth Fall Party and Hayride at Josh Trout’s - Brazil IN
Join us Tuesday nights in September and October for two chances to explore faith from your own home.
At 6:00 pm, we’ll gather online to explore the Episcopal Church; our tradition, history, and theology; and what it is that we do.
Then at 7:00 pm, we’ll gather online to explore the gospel and how that can totally change how the world works.
Both classes will be on the same Zoom call so participants of the Newcomers Class can stick around. Both classes are open to members and nonmembers alike. Both classes are suited for those adults seeking confirmation or to join the Episcopal Church. See web page for Zoom info.
Calendar
Sunday—October 17
8 & 10 am Holy Eucharist
6 pm AA meeting, Great Hall
6–7:30 pm Highpoint Youth Night Bonfire and Fishing
Tuesday—October 19
6 pm Newcomers Class online
7 pm Bible Study online
Friday—October 22
7:30 am-1:30 pm Manna from Seven Food Distribution
Sunday—October 24
8 & 10 am Holy Eucharist
6 pm AA meeting, Great Hall6–7:30 pm Highpoint Youth Fall Party and Hayride at Josh Trout’s - Brazil IN
Please pray for
Those who have asked our prayers Parishioners: Jonnee Western, Robin Rolt, Christopher Wagley, the Downs family, Gary DeBaun Friends: Priscilla Hutton (friend of Deby Veach). Corinne Dewey (Rose Down’s sister-in-law)
The Dead William (Wils) Bell (son of Barbara Vogel)
Our parish neighbors Centenary United Methodist Church, Central Presbyterian Church, United Campus Ministries, Second Christian Church
Diocese of Indianapolis Prayer Cycle This month, pray for those affected by domestic violence (Domestic Violence Awareness Month; St. Stephen’s, Terre Haute, The Rev. Andrew Downs, The Rev. Deby Veach
Our Companion Dioceses The Anglican Episcopal Church of Brazil: The Most Rev. Mauricio Jose Araujo De Andrade, Primate of Brazil and Bishop of Brasilia; The people and Diocese of Haiti and Saint Andre’s in Mithon; South Sudan
Anglican Cycle of Prayer Sunday 17 October: The Church in the Province of the West Indies
Monday 18 October: The Diocese of Goma – Province de L’Eglise Anglicane Du Congo
Tuesday 19 October: The Diocese of Gombe – The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) (Jos Province)
Wednesday 20 October: The Diocese of Grafton – The Anglican Church of Australia (New South Wales Province)
Thursday 21 October: The Diocese of Grahamstown – The Anglican Church of Southern Africa
Friday 22 October: The Diocese of Guadalcanal – The Anglican Church of Melanesia
Saturday 23 October: The Diocese of Guatemala – Iglesia Anglicana de la Region Central de America
If you would like to add a person or intention to the prayer list, please contact Dennis in the office via email officeadmin@ststephensth.org or by calling 812.232.5165.
At the end of the month, we will clear names from the “Those who have asked our Prayers” section of our prayer list. You may re-submit name of persons who are experiencing chronic on-going conditions, but please include a brief update as to their condition. Going forward, we will clear the list at the end of each month.
Dennis Dieken will be on vacation October 8-19.
Drew is available by phone and email
see belowPlease use Drew's cell phone or email,
rather than the church phone.
Offerings will be deposited twice a month.
Manna From Seven is still distributing food and some hygiene items on Fridays. They are still providing laundry services and putting food in our blessing box.
If you can help with this ministry, please make checks payable to Manna from Seven, Inc and mail to their treasurer: Mike Cahill, 704 Vista Glen Drive, Terre Haute IN 47803. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Susan Seitz at
812.243.4241. Thank you!
Please do not collect used clothing, these are not accepted.
Other needed items:
AFGHAN FAMILY RESETTLEMENT:
ITEMS TO BE DONATED THROUGH TEAM RUBICON **Only New Items Will Be Accepted**
*Denotes most urgently needed items
CLOTHING
General Clothing
-Modest undergarments for men, women, and children
-Socks for men, women, and children
-Hats (warm and cold weather) for all ages
-Close-toed shoes, all sizes
-Clothing should not display brand names, slogans, or other writing
-No images of humans or animals (i.e. Disney princesses or animals) and no animal prints
Men
Unbranded, modest clothing in all sizes:
shirts
*pants (no shorts)
Women
Unbranded, modest, loose-fitting clothing in all sizes:
Long-sleeve crew neck shirts
loose pants (no shorts)
Children
Unbranded, modest clothing in all sizes
long sleeve shirts
pants (no shorts)
Babies and Toddlers
Unbranded clothing in all sizes, including hats and socks
CHILDREN’S ITEMS
-*Diapers
-Diaper rash cream
-*Baby wipes
-Baby shampoo
-Baby lotion
-*Powder formula (no liquid)
-Bottles (no glass)
-Infant/child blankets/swaddles
-Pacifiers
-Toys (not battery-operated)
-*Sports balls
Miscellaneous
-Phone chargers (wall adapter and cord, iPhone and Android)
-Qurans
-Prayer rugs
-Reusable, durable water bottles (no glass)
-Backpacks
-Sunscreen
-Bug spray
Hygiene
-*Feminine hygiene products (no tampons)
*Denotes most urgently needed items
Welcoming Afghanistan Allies
Take action with Episcopal Migration Ministries, Office of Government Relations
Last week, Presiding Bishop Michael Curry released a video highlighting ways to help Afghan refugees through Episcopal Migration Ministries (EMM), the refugee and migration ministry of the Episcopal Church. EMM is one of nine national refugee resettlement agencies tasked with the challenging and life-saving work of supporting Afghans who arrive with what the federal government calls parolee status.
Visit affiliate websites, sign up for their emails, and stay tuned for ways you can volunteer to support their work. If you are not near an EMM affiliate, please visit www.rcusa.org to find opportunities closer to you.
For those in Indianapolis, the approved resettlement organization is Exodus Refugee Immigration, a diocesan cooperating ministry. Right now, financial support is most needed. Please email the Rev. Fatima Yakubu-Madus with questions.
Write to your members of Congress urging them to support our Afghan allies using this action alert from the Episcopal Church's Office of Government Relations.
St. Stephen's Episcopal Church
215 North Seventh Street
Terre Haute, Indiana 47807-3103
Phone: 812-232-5165
Web site: www.ststephensth.org
Worship: Sunday at 8 & 10 am, Thursday at 12 Noon
The Right Reverend Jennifer Baskerville-Burrows, Bishop of Indianapolis
The Reverend Drew Downs, Rector — rector@ststephensth.org
Rector's cell phone — 770.755.8067
The Reverend Deborah J. Veach, Deacon — deacon@ststephensth.org
Dennis Dieken, Organist/Choirmaster/Secretary — officeadmin@ststephensth.org
