Current Events

Christian Education

Adults: Next week we begin January’s adult class! Saint Stephen begins the New Year with women from Old Testament times. Our discussion will center on The Red Tent, a novel by Anita Diamant, set in the time of the Patriarchs and Matriarchs (the 1800s BCE). It focuses on women related to Jacob - their roles, personalities, and relationships to him and each other. The Red Tent is available at Barnes and Noble and amazon.com for $15. The facilitator of this book discussion is Sylvia Straub. The dates are Sunday, January 8, 15, and 22, starting at 10:15 each Sunday in the Conference Room.

Children: In keeping with the ages of our children, we will have two classes – a preschool class taught by Leslie and Samantha Mata and a first-grade class taught by Yemurai Tsokodayi. Leslie, Samantha, and Yemurai will work closely with long-time teacher Mary Ann Summer.

Colesville Meals on Wheels

Colesville Meals on Wheels urgently needs more volunteers to deliver meals in the north-eastern Silver Spring area to those who, due to an ailment, are unable to cook anymore. Volunteers deliver meals between 11:15 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. on weekdays, Monday through Friday. You can pick any day, once a week, once a month, or serve as a substitute as needed. Anyone who has some spare time and would like to help our fellow citizens, please call Mrs. Day at 301-384-5735. Your help would be greatly appreciated.

Auxiliary of the National Lutheran Home

The Auxiliary of the National Lutheran Home does many things for the residents of the Home. Equipment is purchased, for instance, a wheelchair-lift-equipped bus, physical therapy equipment, library cart, patios for the residents, and a kneeling mini- van. Ongoing support projects include the gift shop, library, hair care, and greenhouse. In addition, trips and birthday parties are held for the residents, as well as special events and entertainment. Through the “Pal Program,” one may volunteer to be a special friend to one of the residents. Information about the National Lutheran Home is available in the narthex. Please consider becoming a member of the Auxiliary. A minimum of $5 is required, but any amount over that is most welcome. See Janice Schuler if you would like more information.

Sign up for Coffee Hour!

If you take a look at the Coffee Hour chart, you will see many blank spaces. If you don’t want to host, you could contribute cookies or pastries to help make this fellowship after the 10:00 a.m. service happen. Reimbursement is available to assist with costs. Please sign up on the coffee hour chart on the bulletin board, or speak with Adella or Robin.

“You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength, and with all your mind; and your neighbor as yourself.”

Luke 10:27