St. Stephen’s 130th Anniversary! Sentinel Goes Bi-Weekly
2700 McPherson Ave Fort Worth, Texas 76109 817-927-8411VOLUME 30 NUMBER 38www.ststephen-pcusa.comNovember 3, 2014TABLE OF CONTENTSPage 2Minute for Missionwritten by Mike WittPage 3St. Stephen’s 130th Anniversary!Volunteer OpportunitiesWelcome our Organists!Page 4Necrology from All Saints SundayPreparation for WorshipPage 5Adult Education and Fellowship NewsPage 6Children, Youth and Family ActivitiesPage 7Weekly Calendar of EventsPrayer RequestsStaff Vacations-Week of November 2, 2014Rev. Fritz will be on vacation the week of November 2nd.Rev. Warner Bailey will be in the pulpit on Youth Sunday,November 9.Judi Greathouse, Office Administrator, will also take vacation the week of November 2. The office will be in the finehands of our trained volunteers!The next Sentinel newsletter will be published on Monday,November 17.Sentinel Goes Bi-WeeklyAfter a lot of thought and prayer, it has been decided that theSentinel will move from being a weekly newsletter to a biweekly one. This is in part to cut down on work time as weadjust to a new workload with reduced staff, but in truth thishas been something we’ve thought about for some time.With our weekly insert, Invitations, Beth’s e-newsletterabout CE events, the website, www.ststephen-pcusa.com, myoccasional newsletter, and our Facebook page, it seems thatthere are multiple print and media platforms for members toget up-to-date news and information. As a general rule, thenews in the Sentinel changes little week to week, so readersshouldn’t experience any loss of information. A bi-weeklySentinel cuts down staff stress, redundancy, and cost.Grace and peace,FritzNew 2015 Flower Chart Posted!The new flower chart has been posted on the bulletin boardoutside of the church office. Please stop by and sign yourname on the your special dates! Celebrate a birthday or ananniversary by dedicating flowers to your loved ones.
November 3, 2014Page 2Moment for Mission, Sunday, October 26, 2014written by Mike WittGood morning church family,My name is Mike Witt and my wife Mary and I have been members here at St. Stephen for almost a year now.Because Mary and I both have such a passion for mission work, joining the St. Stephen family was an easydecision. When asked to be a member of this year’s Stewardship committee, it was an even easier decision.The main reason is like I said, mission work. It just so happens that mission’s and stewardship are blood relatives .you cannot have one without the other.It is also two of the areas in the bible in which Christ himself speaks the most of. The grace of Christ should bethe reason and motivation in our giving. The bible tells us “For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ,that though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, so that you through his poverty might becomerich”. When we give, it is our acknowledgement to the grace of God in our lives. The greatest passage on giving in all scripture ends not with “congratulations for your generosity” but “Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!” (2 Cor 9:15).Jesus commands us to give. But I often wonder, as Christians, if one of the biggest obstacles to giving is thatwe somehow lose focus and forget that earth is not our permanent home. And where we choose to store ourtreasures depends largely in where we think our home is. But in the book of Philippians, the bible is clear thatour “citizenship is in heaven”. So we give many times for things needed now, but we also give for things wecannot or may not see the fruits of if ever. Giving for those that Christ himself calls “the least of these”, givingfor missions so that others may see Christ in us. Giving with the trust and hope that thru our actions someone’sfaith may be strengthened. Giving so that repairs to our church home are reflective of those we would nevertolerate in our own homes. Giving to people because they matter to us, because they matter to God.When I was younger I use to struggle with stewardship and tithing. I gave but I didn’t want to give it all. Thenone day it hit me, it’s not mine to begin with. And when I keep it I begin to think I own it. But when I startedgiving the way I should, it took the focus off me and put it on God. Giving dethrones me and exalts him, itconfirms his lordship.I love the song titled “Thank you for giving to the Lord”. It is a song about meeting people in heaven whowhose lives were changed from our giving on earth. It always makes me think about the movie “SchindlersList.” Many if not most of you have seen it. The story of Oscar Schindler, a very wealthy German man whopersuaded the Nazis that he needed Jews to work in his factory. But he was really just saving their lives. At theend of the movie, there’s a somber scene where Oscar looks at his fine car and his gold pin and begins to regretthat he didn’t give more of his money and possessions to save more lives. In the end he longed for a chance togo back and make better choices.
November 3, 2014Page 3UpcomingSunday OrganistsSSPC 130th Anniversary-You’re Invited!!St. Stephen is 130 years old this year. Come join us to celebrate this anniversary at noon on November 16. Our doorswill be wide open for everyone, members and anyone whowould like to come. We'll have all the elements of a birthday party—lunch, balloons, games, cupcakes. There willbe a table with some pictures throughout the decades andnotes from members who have fond memories of teachers,members, fellowship, Sunday School, choir, worship. Doyou have any memories like this? Please forward them toJudi at church so we can include them.October and November Organists11/9/14 - Lerie Dellosa11/16/14 - Barbara Burton11/23/14 - Barbara Burton11/30/14 - Barbara BurtonDecember Organists Office VolunteerRoom in the InnSamaritan HouseSpecial Events VolunteerUsheringVA Clinic HospitalityVisitation CommitteePlease contact the church office at 817-927-8411 oradm@ststephen-pcusa.com.12/7/14 - Barbara Burton12/14/14 - Barbara Burton12/21/14 - Arlene Small12/24/14 - Cathy Corder (noon service)12/24/14 - Arlene Small (evening services)12/28/14 - Arlene Small
November 3, 2014Page 4All Saints Necrology from All Saints SundayAdams, Theresa M.—aunt of Jim AdamsArvin, Bernice Haught—mother of Betty ArvinBelcher, Gary—friend of Donna and Bill Wood ; friend ofPREPARATION FOR WORSHIP22nd Sunday after PentecostNovember 9, 2014Samand Harriett MooreBeck, Mary Ann—sister of Cynthia WalkerYouth SundayBelota, Leonard, Jr.—friend of Detra FlattBourland, Sarah Ann Hart—mother of Bob BourlandBoyd, Winifred Anne †The Lections:Chapman, Sybil—grandmother of Corbett NichterColston, Dalton Rainier—friend of Betty Arvin and MarkThielmanCrews, Jesse Anthony —cousin of Mary BaileyDarrow, Carol—friend of Sharon H. LeMondDerby, Mary Helen—friend of Sharon H. LeMondThe Epistle Lesson:1 John 4: 7-11, 18-21 Pew Bible, New Testament, pg. 241Durway, Catherine Bolin †Durway, Jerry—cousin of Bob DurwayFleeman, Peggy—mother of Val HunnicuttHanrahan, James Grogan Sr.—uncle of Mary Lou WrightHansen, Patty—friend of Charlene MauzeHenshaw, Madeline Grace Hadcock —first organ teacher andfriend of Mark ScottHill, Dorothy Mauze—sister-in-law of Madison MauzeHiltz, Donald—husband of Dick Haller’s cousinHoffa, Edwin James—brother of Sharon H. LeMondHouse, James PolkThe Hebrew Testament:Proverbs 8: 22-35.Pew Bible, Old Testament,pg. 591†Gospel Lesson:St. Matthew 25:1-13.Pew Bible, New Testament, pg. 28The Sermon:- The Reverend Warner M. Bailey 8:30 a.m. Liturgist: YouthIngham, Andy Jeff—cousin of Mark ScottLewis, Albert D.—cousin of Larry HarbisonLincoln, Gloria—mother-in-law of Shari Lincoln, grandmother to11:00 a.m. Liturgist: YouthJoseph Lincoln8:30 a.m. Ushers: YouthMcDowell, Lois—aunt of Lynne YeomanMoody, Hazel—mother of Jerry MoodyMoody, Warren Lafayette, III—son of Kitsy and Warren MoodyNewton, Thomas Raymond †11:00 a.m. Ushers: YouthParker, Charles—stepfather of Shari Lincoln; grandfather ofFlowers:Mike TysonJoseph LincolnPhillips, Harriet Anne †Ramsay, Ted—father of Nancy RamsayReynolds, Karen—friend of Charlene MauzeRitsch, Lisa Danielle—cousin of Rev. Dr. Frederick F.Ritsch, IIIRoss, Lydia Ann Leonard—cousin of Carol KretchmarSchmidt, Nancy Lee Schipper †Scott, Peter Mark † † —St. Stephen Minister of Musicand Organist, EmeritusNecrology continues from All Saints Sunday, November 2, 2014Thomasson, Donald Scott—brother of George ThomassonThomasson, Jessica Reavis—mother of George ThomassonToal, James—friend of Sharon H. LeMondTurk, Martha Jane—friend of Betty Arvin and MarkSchwartz, Ira J.—friend of Mark ScottThielmanSmith, R. Donald Jr. †Walmsley, Al— friend of Shari, Dave and Joseph LincolnSpicer, Daniel Rudolph—father of Laura SpicerStalcup, Margal C.—mother of Carol Stalcup†Starr, John Byron—cousin of Mark ScottContinues.denotes St. Stephen Member
November 3, 2014817-927-8411 officeAdult Education & Fellowship NewsPage 5beth.fultz@ststephen-pcusa.comSouth Central Alliance of Churches2014 Thanksgiving Basket ProjectSSPC’S Goal of 50 Bags of Groceries817-875-9704 cellSaints Alive Tripsin November & DecemberIn Lieu of LuncheonsExcursion to Perot Museum ofSouth Central Alliance of Churches,Nature & Sciencewhich includes churches and needy famiThurs., Nov. 13, 10 a.m.—3 p.m.lies in the 76104, 76109 and 76110 zipCost 10 for Museum Lunch in Big Dcodes is again sponsoring the Thanksgiving Basket Project. St. Stephen has successfully participated for several years. Excursion to Peruvian Gold ExhibitStepping Stones Fellowship Kids willIrving Arts Centerdecorate and sort ingredients on Sunday, NovemberThurs., Dec. 11, 10 a.m.—3 p.m.23, after church.Cost 8 for Museum Lunch in Irving50Grocery List1 16 oz can cranberry sauce1 16 oz can green beans1 16 oz can corn1 16 oz can yams1 16 oz can chicken broth1 16 oz can of fruit1 6 oz pkg of Jello1 box cake 9” x 13”1 can of ready to use icing 1 box of tea bags1 14 oz bag of stuffing mix Pepperidge Farms OR 4 oz stuffingboxes like Stove Top1 Drink Mix like Kool Aid or Crystal LightRSVP to Beth Fultz ASAP!Christmas Pot Luck &Carol Sing-A-LongWed., Dec. 17, 6 p.m.Talented Member, Cory Curvin,has agreed to be our accompanistfor the next Christmas Pot LuckDue at the Latest by November 23, 10 a.m.and Carol Sing-A-Long, set for late in the season,You may also contribute funds for the Project:Wednesday, December 17th at 6 p.m. in Parish Hall!Memo: “SCAC Thanksgiving”Requests to sing your favorite carol are sent toWendy Larmour: tx.red@att.net. Fellowship ComThe Trinity Adult Sunday School Classmittee Chair, Charlotte Ray, and Choir Member,The Trinity Adult Class is offering a class on practical Wendy Larmour, are heading up event and are workChristianity, prayer, mission and social justice issues, ing to keep this wonderful tradition on our schedule!the history and theology of the church. Mike Witt,Andy Thornton, and Mitch Murphy are the teachers More information is forthcoming about food needs!in the Bethlehem B&B Classroom, 9:45 a.m. Sundays.The Searchers Adult Sunday School ClassThe Searchers Class’s goals are invite theologians andexperts in academic fields to further their knowledgeof religion, theology and other related topics. Theymeet in the Eastminster Room, 9:45 a.m. Sundays. “Attributes of God” - Leader, Richard ParrOct. 26, Nov. 2 and 9th“Christian Perspectives in Art”, Mark ThielmanNov. 16, 23, 30thDr. Warren Carter, Brite Divinity School“Matthew’s Christmas Story” on Dec. 7 & 14th.Braggin’ RightsArthur Clayton, 4th grader at Eagle MountainElementary, walked up to the JV Coach of the Boswell High School Pioneers during a game and asked ifhe could be the “Ball Boy!” It worked! And he’s getting straight A’s. Lily Kate, big sister, will be part ofthe Boswell High School production of “Footloose”,Dec. 10-13th. She’s also cheering and basketball.Special thanks to a bevy of costumed mom’s andgrandmom’s who provided Trick or Treats to the DaySchool kids: Jane Hawkins, Mollie Nghi, LyndaO’Rourke, Elizabeth Murphy, and Beth Fultz!
November 3, 2014Children , Youth and Family News817-927-8411 officebeth.fultz@ststephen-pcusa.comChildren’s Choirs Singing November 16page 6817-875-9704 cellSunday EveningYouth Activities5—7:30 p.m. SundaysBoth the Sunday School Children’sChoir and the Thursday Choir andChimes will be working on an originalNov. 2—After Church—3:15 p.m.piece by Kaye George to honor theMission Project 130th Anniversary of St. Stephen.Bulb Planting Project forAdelaide & Camp Fire & thePlease come to the Sunday School Choir at 9:45 a.m.Trinity River. After Churchbefore the start of class and/or attend the ThursdayLunch on US.rehearsals from 4:15—5:00 p.m.Then 5—7:30 p.m.Youth Sunday Rehearsal.Children’s Choirs SingingNeed Supper. Can you provide it?December 24th, 5 p.m.at theChildren & FamilyChristmas Eve Service, too!Volunteer! It’s SoMuch Fun. Really!Nov. 8 TCU Parking AttendantsIt’s Our Turn to Help! Kick OffTime to be Determined by TV SportsNeed 6-8 youth. Lots of fun.We’ll buy your lunch!Nov. 9—Both Services Youth Sunday8:30 & 11 a.m. Worship5 p.m. Thanksgiving FeastChristmas on the Hill: Sunday, November 30, 5:00—7:30 p.m.St. Stephen’s Christmas Gift to the CommunityNeed Volunteers to Supervise Booths, Set Up, Cook, Clean Up or be in the Play. Can youhelp?Make (ahead of time) Pulled Pork in Roaster Pan— Need 5Make (ahead of time) Cole Slaw—Need 5Make (ahead of time) Quinoa Chili for Vegetarians—Need 1Work Kitchen for an hour—Need 3Supervise the Food Outdoors along with S’moresNeed 1-2Caramel ApplesJulie & Paul LyonsSupervise and set up LightingNeed 2Yule Log CreationsNeed 2Pine Cone DippingNeed 1Photo Booth Outside & InsideNeed 1Rain Stick Creations using NailsNeed 2Cake Walk (need cup cakes also)Need 1Sliding Down Hill Safety SupervisorsBSA Troop #17Monkey BridgeBSA Troop #17Petting Zoo and Children’s Train Asst.Need 2Need Hay. Need it donated!10-20 balesMesh Christmas Table Top TreeNeed 2Children’s Glitter & Paint OrnamentsNeed 1Lego Corner and OrnamentsNeed 1Glowing Snowmen FacesNeed 1Pipe Cleaner Christmas TreesNeed 1Wii or Nintendo (whatever) Dance Game Need to borrowSnowflake OrnamentsNeed 1Christmas Apron with Paint & StampsNeed 2Hammer StartsNeed 2Christmas Play written by FritzNeed 10 Actors TotalShepherdsNeed 3Holy FamilyNeed 3Wise Guys or GalsNeed 3Innkeeper and WifeNeed 2Work on Set Up Sunday AfternoonNeed 8Work on Clean Up Sunday NightNeed 8Contact Beth Fultz, Laura Spicer, Lynda O’Rourke, Kim Swartz, or Julie Lyons if you can volunteer.
November 3, 2014Page 7Schedule of Events November 3-9, 2014Recent Prayer Requests:Monday, November 3SSPC Day SchoolVisitationStaff Meeting9:30 am-2:30 pm9:30 am1:30 pmEd. BuildingMeet in SacristyPastor’s Study7:00 am-7:00 pm1:30 pm7:00 pm7:30 pmParish HallEastminsterEastminsterScout HouseTuesday, November 4Election PollingKnitting GuildFrisco Heights MeetingScout Troup 179:30 am-2:30 pmNoonEastminsterThursday, November 6Morning Prayer Service/Breakfast 7:00 amWorship Committee Meeting5:00 pmSanctuary Choir Rehearsal6:30 pmChapel/PHEastminsterChoir Room/PHFriday, November 7Veteran Hospitality Mission11:30 am - 2:00 pmVA CenterSaturday, November 8The Way of Life AA Group10:00 amTCU Game DayGame Time —TBAEastminsterSSPC Parking LotSunday, November 9Youth SundayWorship Service/Lord’s SupperAfter Worship FellowshipSunday School BreakfastDiaconate MeetingSunday School ClassesWorship ServiceAfter Worship FellowshipYouth Activities8:30 amWest Transept9:30 amWest Transept9:20 am - 9:45 amParish Hall9:45 amSession Room9:45 am -10:30 amEd. Building11:00 amNaveNoonNarthex5:00 pmMeet at ChurchFamily and Friends in the Military:Chris Hall, Scott Menking (son of Nancy and WayneMenking), Brian and Carl Myers (nephews of JudiGreathouse), Gabriel Ngeny (member and grandsonof Kitty Mitchell), Lewis Russell Wayt (nephew ofMarilyn McClain Jones)Connie Folsom (step-sister of Ted Lovato), Jake Franklin (stepgrandson of Val and Jack Hunnicutt), (granddaughter of BeezieCooper), Misty Harris (friend of SSPC), Betty Holmes (aunt ofStuart Darby), Dr. and Mrs. Jack McLean (family of Penny andJim Elder), Dian Morton (friend of Lynda Rice), TommyWalker (grandson of Cynthia and Lary Walker), Helen Wilkinson (friend of Donald and Marilyn Jones), Jerry Wright(neighbor of Donald and Marilyn Jones)Members with Long-Term Needs:Dan Bechtel, Jim and Betty Corbett, Penny Elder, Woody Graham, Dale Henderson, Marilyn Ketterlin, Brian Nichter, AlanEd. BuildingStrait, Rebecca Van Hooser, Marietta WatsonWednesday, November 5SSPC Day SchoolBible Study ClassPRAYER REQUESTSFamily and Friends:Micah Ahern (requested by Darlene Housewright)Keith Alward (friend of Dolores Morgan)Adelaide Andrews (cousin of Bobbie Marrow)Ann Louise Armstrong (cousin of Bobbie Marrow)Nadia, Nuri & Justice Atterbury (great-granddaughters of KittyMitchell)Mark Beal (uncle of Gina Galloway Wood)Richard Beckwith (father of Vicki Johnson)Linden Blackmon (friend of Bobbie Marrow)Marilyn Breshears (relative of the David Andrews family)James Cone (father of Kris Parr)Jane Cooper (friend of St. Stephen members)Holly Dunn (friend of Tamara Shelby)Jane and Roger Forsythe (parents of Melissa Forsythe)Greg Garrett (son of Dorothy Garrett)Joseph Glynn (friend of Kathy Flores)Earl Hamlin (husband of member Rosemary Hamlin)Sherry Hill (friend of Bobbie and Warren Marrow)Sandra Hull (friend of Jennifer Cox)Madison and Tucker King (grandsons of Booty Jones)Jim Kniese (friend of John & Teke Walters)Simon Krov (nephew of Greg and Katie Hinckley)Anita and Royston Lanning (parents of Julia Mallin)Cindy Larmour (sister-in-law of Bill Larmour)Walker Madison (friend of St. Stephen members)Jackie Mayes (brother-in-law of Peggy Bender)Jeri Mayes (sister of Peggy Bender)Cindy McQueen (sister-in-law of Peggy Bender)Lloyd Minton (cousin of Cheryl Feild)Cathy Ngeny (daughter of Kitty Mitchell)Gil Reavis (son-in-law of Becky Balcom)Jessica Sandoval (friend of Megan Thornton)Ellen Schruba (cousin of Judi Greathouse)SSPC Family and Friends of Mark ScottPhyllis Studer (grandmother of Heather Nichter)
St. StephenPresbyterian Church“A welcoming community of believers"2700 McPherson AvenueFort Worth, Texas 76109-1405RETURN SERVICE REQUESTEDSt. Stephen Presbyterian Church StaffTele: 817-927-8411 Fax: 817-927-8221Worship Services 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.adm@ststephen-pcusa.com (email)www.ststephen-pcusa.com (website)The Rev. Dr. Frederick Field Ritsch, III, Pastorrevfritz@ststephen-pcusa.com† Peter Mark Scott, Minister of Music/Organist, EmeritusBeth Fultz, Director of Christian EducationBeth.fultz@ststephen-pcusa.comThe Rev. Dr. Warner M. Bailey, Parish Associatebailey@ststephen-pcusa.comDolores Morgan, Business Managerbusmgr@ststephen-pcusa.comSharla Trice, Day School Directorsharla.trice@me.comJudi Greathouse, Office Administratoradm@ststephen-pcusa.comEddie Shaw, Sexton/Building Supervisor† Entered God’s Kingdom on October 17, 2014
Celebrate a birthday or an anniversary by dedicating flowers to your loved ones. November 3, 2014 Page 2 Good morning church family, My name is Mike Witt and my wife Mary and I have been members here at St. Stephen for almost a year now. Because Mary and I both have such a passion for mis
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