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Church News
Giving and Thanksgiving: As we approach Thanksgiving, we invite you to join us in Christian giving
of your time, talents, and treasure. During the month of November our parish will engage in our annual stewardship campaign.
God gave His best to us--His Son--and he gave us all the abundance that we experience today. Scripture exhorts us to
return his love with our own devotion to Him and to each other. In-gathering Sunday will be November 22nd,
the Sunday before Thanksgiving, when we will offer our pledges to the Lord.
ARTIST OF THE MONTH: Penny Koburger
Penny Koburger's oils and watercolors will
hang in the St. Stephen’s gallery for the month of November. This is her
second show at our gallery. After a successful career as a clinical psychologist,
Penny has returned to painting full time. She has had solo shows in Vermont and New York, and had
an oil painting accepted for the 2003 Brooks Calendar. Penny is currently president
of the Bethlehem Art Association and is a member of the Colonie Art League, the Greene County Council on the Arts, and West
River Artists. Be sure to visit the gallery and see this fine exhibit.
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Events
November 21: Men of St. Stephen's.
The Brotherhood of St. Andrew is a men's ministry group that gathers to study God's word, pray, share God's word with
others, and do some form of service ministry. We are exploring the possibility of starting a chapter here. Please
join us at 9:00 am, for an informational meeting.
November 22: Bishop Love visitation to the parish. One service at 9:00 am, followed by breakfast.
November 26: Mark your calendar for Thanksgiving Day to attend the worship
service at 9AM. The community is also invited to attend our Third annual Thanksgiving Day dinner at 2PM. Mother
Ginny and Ken will prepare the turkeys and you are asked to bring your family and a dish to share. Please call the office
to let us know you are coming and to request help with transportation, if needed.
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Announcements
Election Day Bake Sale netted $150 for our outreach programs. Thanks to all who baked and helped
with the sale.
November 20: Deadline for submissions to the November parish newsletter. Call the office, or send
a message to ststephensnewsletter@gmail.com
Saturday December 12: Advent Parish Retreat. Details to follow.
December 20: Third Annual Baby Shower for Jesus ... think toddler!
January 8-10: Retreat for Women at Christ the King Spiritual Life Center. For more information,
click the link below.
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