E-Star May8, 2008

Prayer List

In the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer we pray for the churches and clergy in the East Harris Convocation; St. George’s & St. Patrick’s-Houston, St. Jame’s-Houston, St. John’s-LaPorte, and St. Peter’s-Pasadena. In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer we pray for the churches and clergy in the Episcopal Church in Jerusalem & The Middle East, Chotanagpur-North India, Christ the King-South Africa, Christchurch-New Zealand, Chubu-Japan, Clogher-Ireland and Coimbatore-South India. In our community we pray for Sarah Oates, Lise Beard, Anne Wallace, Will Andrews, Hannah, Christian Roff, Bob Rice, Muffie Moroney, Bertha, Charlotte, Margie and Angie Reynolds,Dr. James Watson, Lauren Rachel Ainsworth, Will Johnston and Brent Russell and family and for the repose of Brent’s father, Mr. Russell. For those affected by war, especially Les Teague, Stefan Cole and Ian Mac Alexander.

We want to honor all your prayer needs. Requests will be kept on the Prayer List for 3 weeks. Should you desire more time, please contact the church office.

The Day of Pentecost

Don’ Forget !!!! Sunday, May 11 is Pentecost Sunday!
There will be ONE SERVICE at 10:00 am. Christian Education will be at 9:00 am.
WEAR RED and Come Celebrate the Church’s Birthday

Mission Trip News

Fundraising Opportunities
Got Coins? A large coin jar is in the gathering area to collect donations for the parish mission trip to Honduras.
lease drop your spare change in the jar and help us move closer to Honduras.
Just $2500 left to go!
Thank you for your continued support.

Parish Breakfast Honduras Style
May 18, 10 am-11 am
Ages 0-7 eat free
Ages 8-12 $8
Ages 13+ $15
Tickets can be purchased in the gathering area or at the door.
All proceeds benefit the parish mission trip to Honduras.
Thanks for all your continued support!

Car Wash at St. Stephens
Tired of driving around the dirty car with pollen all over it, but can’t find the time to take it to the car wash? 
We have the solution: have your car washed while you sit in church! 
St. Stephen’s Honduras missioners and friends will be washing cars
in the back parking lot on the following Sundays: May 25th, and June 1st. 
Bring both cars!

Horizontal Scroll: Thank You To Everyone That Helped Make The Havens Center Auction and Dinner a Great Success !
Text Box: Discernment for Our Next Bishop Join us in the Chatham Room on Sunday, May 11 at 9:00 am as we explore the ministry of bishop in the Diocese of Texas. This Sunday, May 11, the Adult Forum will be continuing our conversation about the election of our next bishop. Read the Scriptures and the Encountering the Saints section on pages 16-19 for Session 2 in preparation for our discussion. You will find it at www.epicenter.org; click on resources for the election and the curriculum link.

School Supplies for Honduras Mission Trip

In June, each of our missioners will arrive in El Ocotillo with a suitcase filled with school supplies for the village children. 

We need to fill 10suitcases with lots of things they need: 
Children’s books (Spanish would be best – early readers up to around grade 3), writing utensils (markers,
Pencils, crayons), educational posters, maps and more.
Children (adults too) are encouraged to pick out a favorite book – and
Donate the Spanish version – including a note introducing yourself and saying why the book is special to you. 
Notes may be in Spanish or English (to be translated).
Kick-off for collecting the supplies will begin at our final fundraiser “Breakfast – Honduras Style” on May 18 at 10 am. 
Just look for the “Suitcase Table”. 
If you miss the breakfast (but we hope you don’t!), we will continue collecting supplies through mid-June.
If you have any questions about the school supplies, don’t hesitate to ask one of our Missioners. 
Hope to see you at breakfast on May 18!

Christian Formation
This Week
Atrium: Eucharistic Gestures

Godly Play: Good Shepherd/World Communion, and Pentecost

Tweens: Ascension through Stoning of Stephen

Peter in Prison

Jr./Sr. High: Discussion about Faith


Adult Spiritual Formation

May 11-Education Hour is at 9 a.m. Meeting in Pecore Hall, Legacy of Leadership,

Picking a New Bishop for the Diocese of Texas

Like Those Who Dream--Lisa Hunt

Family Focus - Chatham Room

Family Focus Too -Library

Oval: SUMMER BEGINS JUNE 1 !! BEGINNING JUNE 1 WE WILL HAVE 2 WORSHIP SERVICES 8:00 AND 10:00 AM 9:00 AM CHRISTIAN FORMATION
Oval: Summer Begins June 1 !! Beginning June 1 we will have 2 worship services 8:00 and 10:00 am 9:00 am Christian Formation