Faith Formation
MIDWEEK BOOK STUDY: REVELATION
This fall, the book of Revelation will be the focus of a midweek book study. With the war in Iran, talk of the Apocalypse or Revelation has made it into mainstream media reports and there have been several conversations engaged by folks at the church in regard to this enigmatic book of the Bible.
Join Pastor Jeff for a Midweek bag lunch and Bible Study discussion on Wednesdays at 12 noon in Ehrhart Hall.
Bring a bag lunch and check it out!
This 8 week session will run from September 9 through October 28th. We will be studying Greg Carey's "Faithful and True: A Study Guide to the Book of Revelation."
https://www.amazon.com/dp/0829821732?lv=shuf&channelId=500&plpRedirect=mhFallback
What should modern readers make of the wildly fantastical Revelation to John? Faithful and True unpacks Revelation beyond its dragons and beasts.
All are welcome!
If you plan to participate for any or all of the sessions, please get a copy of the book at the link above. We will prepare 1 session per week and commit to reading the book of Revelation during the 8 week period.
SMALL GROUP DISCUSSION: The Rhythm of Generosity
There will be two opportunities for small group discussion on the series this fall:
*Starting Monday, September 14th:
Come explore and learn what it means to live a life of Biblical generosity. Leave behind the mindset of living a life of scarcity and move into living a life of abundance.
Join Loreli Bauer at her home for each of 6 sessions, beginning Monday, Sept. 14 from 5:30-6:30 pm. Please bring an appetizer to share. We will read and discuss scripture upon which Pastor Jeff will base his Sunday homily.
Want to “be all that you can be?” Jump on board for a life changing experience and help St. Stephen’s thrive! When you live abundantly everyone whose life you touch benefits!
THE DETAILS:
What? – Small Group Sharing
Where? – Loreli’s home: contact Loreli for the address. 215 257-6836
When? – Monday evenings for 6 weeks starting Sept. 14 from 5:30-6:30 pm
Why? – To reach our fullest potential and be a blessing to others!
Please bring an appetizer to share!
*Starting Sunday, September 20th, after worship
Having heard the scripture and lesson for the day, join in with others as we discuss the scripture text and theme together--learning from one another and growing together in our connections and understandings through faith.
Join us this fall as we grow in the rhythm of generosity together!
HOLY HANDS PUPPET MINISTRY
Our Holy Hands Puppet Ministry is an intergenerational group that prepares and presents skits, Bible Stories, and more. The group has been around for several years having been formed before the COVID pandemic. We are always seeking volunteers to be part of our team! If you are willing to be part of our Holy Hands puppet group, please contact the office or speak to Wendy Bosco.
MOVIE DISCUSSION NIGHTS
Our Movie Discussion Nights are opportunities to come together and watch a film on our large screen and then share in discussion together regarding its themes, teachings, connections to faith and more. We offer free popcorn and water and invite anyone to join us. Most recently we have watched "1946: The Mistranslation of the Bible that Changed the World" and "Remarkably Bright Creatures."