Announcements from the May 11th Bulletin
- We will be collecting non-perishable, non-expired food items for the food pantry at Bay View Community Center during the month of May. Monetary donations of any amount also help when the food pantry needs to purchase items. Checks can be made payable to St. Stephen the Martyr and placed in the offering. Be sure to indicate that your donation is for Food Ministries or you can use the envelopes that are provided on the Giving Station board.. Thank you!
- Unity Lutheran Church will hold a plant sale on May 17th from 9 am to 12 pm and on May 20 from 4 pm to 6 pm. Plant donations are greatly appreciated. See the bulletin board between the offices for more information.
- Attention all Graduates – As we usually do in June, we would like to honor all those who are graduating this year. Be it from high school, college (any degree), trade school, or anything else, we would like to recognize this accomplishment. If you have a graduate in your family, or if you are a graduate, please let the office know. Tell us where the person is graduating from, with what degree, if that is applicable, and what the graduate’s plans are for the future. Sent the information to the office email. Thanks
- Office Hours during June, July, and August will be Monday-Wednesday, 9 am to 2 pm, and Thursday, 9 am to Noon. The office will be closed on Friday
- The May Loose Ends Lunch will be May 14th at 12:00 noon at the Olive Garden on 76th Street. Please let Julane Sabastian know if you plan to attend.
- Quilting Dates: There will be no layering session for quilting on Monday, May 19, as originally scheduled. The regular Cut & Sew session will take place on Thursday June 5th and the Quilting Bee will take place on Monday June 16th from 9 am to 4 pm. Come when you can and leave when you must. Bring your sandwich, salad and drinks will be provided.
New Roof Installed over Sanctuary
The new roof over the sanctuary
was installed on June 16th
June 17, 2023
Choir and Handbell Rehearsals
Rehearsals begin on Wednesday, September 7. New members are always welcome. Come be a part of these fun, nurturing communities. Questions about either group? Please see Tabitha (MusicDirector@ssmelca.org) or a current ensemble member.
Benefits of Singing in a Choir
1. Builds Community
2. Relieves Stress
3. Exercises the Brain
4. Improves Breathing, Posture, and Muscle Tension
5. Better Sense of Happiness and Well-Being
6. Be Part of the Music Ministry at SSM
8/21/2022
