Announcements

St. Stephen Seniors-Save the Date!

We will be hosting a Senior Potluck on Thursday, October 15th at 12:00 noon. 

After lunch, Pastor Hoffman will lead a devotion, followed by a game of BINGO!

 Please bring your favorite dish to pass and a wrapped white elephant gift(s) to use for Bingo prizes. 

Sign up at the Welcome Desk in the church lobby & include your name and what dish you will bring to share. 

Safe Tonight, Home Tomorrow Event

We are being invited by Kerry Cottone, a task force member of the St. Stephen’s Board of Directors, to help support

 Kids Empowered on the Move by attending an event to help the homelessness situation in Oakland County. 

Safe Tonight, Home Tomorrow Fundraiser

Strolling hors d’oeuvres, dinner, and full cash bar

Thursday, October 1 , 2026, at 6:00pm

The Crofoot, 1 South Saginaw Street, Pontiac

Hosted by Community Resource Collective & Kids Empowered On the Move

The evening features an immersive photography exhibit by Karen Lippowiths, 

a Michigan-based documentary photographer sharing compelling stories of people & place

MC: Caroline Clifford-anchor for WXYZ Channel 7

Proceeds support emergency shelter & housing assistance for the unhoused families of Oakland County

Tickets are $100. To purchase or donate go to https://givebutter.com/safe-tonight-home-tomorrow

 

Open Door North-Food Pantry Needs

Our Open Door Food Pantry is in need of peanut butter & full size cleaning products. 

Consider picking up something the next time you are out doing your shopping. 

Donations can be placed in the designated basket on the Welcome Desk in the church lobby. Thank You!

 

Open Door Outreach Center 2026 Goals for Good

Detroit Red Wings vs Vancouver Canucks |November 25th, 2026, 7:30pm|Little Caesars Areana

Charity of the Game | Open Door Outreach

$35.00 per ticket/Only 250 tickets Available-Get Yours Before They’re Gone!

Contact 248-360-2931 ext. 6, Kevin McCallum @opendoormi.org, Sheryl@opendoormi.org

28th Annual Lutheran High School Northwest Golf Outing

Saturday, October 3, 2026

Westwynd Golf Course, Oakland Twp. 

Funds raised will support special events & projects at LHNW 

Consider participating in this year’s golf outing, becoming a sponsor, and/or making a donation to the raffle baskets.  

See the posting on the bulletin board in the church lobby for sponsor & theme basket items. 

Questions? Contact Kristi Baughman, principal

248-852-6677 or email kbaughman@lhsa.com

CPR & AED/First Aide Training in Our Area

Waterford EMS Academy offers public CPR training for times a year. 

Their last class offered for 2026 will be on Saturday, October 10, from 1-4pm.

 To sign up visit www.waterfordmi.gov/EMS-Academy

For questions or additional information, contact EMS Coordinator, Lt. Jake Helgemo 248-618-7569

2495 Crescent Lake Road, Waterford

Options for other class offerings within our local area can be found by visiting

 cpr.heart.org or redcross.org  to find classes in locations near you.

Open Door North @ St. Stephen 

We are open one day a week on Tuesdays at 10:00am

Those who are unable to volunteer on Tuesdays can volunteer at Open Door’s Main Outreach Center

 at 7124 Cooley Lake Road, Waterford.

What can you do to help? 

· Volunteer– Contact our on-site coordinator, Jackie Reddick 616-915-9047

· Spread the Word– Encourage those in need of help to call Tina Davis, Client Services Manager, 248-360-2930 x 102. 

· Donate– We need full size shampoo/conditioner, body wash, lotion, cleaning products, and maual can openers.

· Pray-Please continue to pray for our partnership with Open Door, for the volunteers and staff, and for those we are                  helping in our community!

Worship When You Can’t Be Here: Worship Anew

Do you or a loved one find it difficult to join us in person for Sunday service? Whether it’s due to health, mobility, or travel, you can remain connected to God’s Word and our community of faith. Worship Anew is a weekly, 30-minute Lutheran worship service 

designed specifically for aging adults and those who are homebound. 

How to Watch or  Listen:

· Television: Detroit - WKBD 50 (CW) - Sunday 8:00 AM

· Streaming: Watch anytime on YouTube, the Worship Anew App or directly at WorshipAnew.org

· By Phone: If you don’t have internet or cable, you can listen to the latest service 24/7 by calling (888) 286-8002 or (260) 440-8476

If you know someone who could benefit from this resource, please share this information with them.

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