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A Visitor's Guide to Worship at St.
Stephen's
Last Updated On:
Saturday February 13, 2010 |
Relax
Walking into a church for the first time (or for the first time in a long time) can be
intimidating. Please be assured that at St Stephen's, you'll receive a warm, enthusiastic
welcome. We're genuinely glad that you've chosen to worship with us, and we look forward
to meeting you. (And if you have kids, we're happy to see them, too) |
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FAQ's regarding worship |
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Follow Along
The information projected on the front wall is the basic guide to the service. All of the
service, Bible text, and songs are there. Hymnals & Bibles are also in the pews.
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You can be yourself
We generally stand to sing, sit during readings and the sermon, and stand during prayer.
Practices vary among individual worshippers. Some -- but by no means all of us -- cross
ourselves at various points in the service and some, during the praise service raise their
hands toward heaven. These actions are personal aids to individual worship and are purely
optional. Every one is encouraged to do what feels right for them. |
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Will I be welcomed?
The individuals and families who worship with us come from all walks of all life,
practically every faith tradition, and very often from no religious background at all.
They come to center their lives in God and to figure out how best to make a difference in
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Communion is Open
You are welcome to take communion as you wish or not to go up for communion at all. The
communion table is God's table, and no one will be turned away. Children may come forward
for a blessing. Both wine and grape juice are available. |
Enjoy Coffee & Pastries
Following worship, you are invited to join us for a cup of coffee and a variety of
pastries in the church entry way. We'll introduce you to some other folks. |
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Sunday Morning Schedule
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Our people are our greatest treasure. You
won’t find perfect people;
but rather those whose lives are touched by sin and tarnished by suffering.
You certainly will find people with the love of Christ deep in their hearts.
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You are most welcomed to worship the Lord
at St Stephen! |
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“I rejoiced with those who said to me,
'Let us go to the house of the Lord.' ” (Psalm l22:l) |
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