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Contemporary Worship - 8:30AM
Traditional Worship - 11:00AM
Sunday School - 9:30AM

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Welcome to St. Stephen's United Methodist Church
Warm, loving and family friendly we welcome you and invite you to utilize our online ministry. If you have any questions, comments or are in need, please don't hesitate to Contact Us. If you are looking for a church home or seeking a church to visit, then we invite you to attend one of our inspiring Sunday Worship Services. If you would like to know more about St. Stephen's United Methodist Church or if this is your First Visit we have put together some helpful information. God bless you, we promise to make you feel welcome and right at home.
Worship Services at St. Stephen's UMC
You're invited to join us in worship. We're sure you'll find the St. Stephen's experience to be enlightening, educational, spirit filled and passionate. Be sure to visit our Worship Services page for service times and check out our Sunday School page for information about St. Stephen's Sunday School and Christian Education.
Ministries of St. Stephen's UMC
St. Stephen's UMC is involved in all aspects of ministry. No matter if you are young or old, what your race or gender you are we have many exciting and heart warming ministries to get involved with. Visit the Ministries Link for more information.
Missions of St. Stephen's UMC
St. Stephen's administers and supports a number of ministries benefiting people throughout our community and the world. Visit Missions for more information.
Online Resources
St. Stephen's UMC has many wonderful Online Resources for you to use and enjoy. Whether you are viewing events in our Online Calendar, looking at pictures in our Photo Gallery or downloading the newsletter from our Online Library, we have many resources available just for you! Check out the Resources Link for more information.
Johnson Memorial Preschool at St. Stephen's UMC
Our purpose is to provide an opportunity for three and four year old children to learn, play, and worship together in a Christian atmosphere. There is cooperation, democratic living and an opportunity for children to gain new skills and appreciation, to make new friends, to form good habits and to learn to be responsible members of a group. Visit the Welcome to Preschool page for more information.

Current Events

St. Stephen's is saddened to announce the passing of longtime member Joe Williamson on Sunday, January 31. Visitation for the family will be from 6 to 8 pm on Wednesday, February 3 at Pat Foley Funeral Directors. The funeral will be on Thursday, February 4 at 2 pm.

Senior Day has been cancelled for the month of February.

This Friday is Family Movie Night! We will show Toy Story 2 in the Fellowship Center at 6:30 pm. Bring blankets and dinner in a bag; we will have popcorn and lemonade. All are welcome!

Cub Scouts from Pack 604 will be in the area "Scouting for Food" on Saturday, February 6. They are collecting non-perishable food as a part of the "Souper Bowl of Caring" to benefit the Houston Food Bank. Look for these smiling faces and help them support those in need.

Saturday, February 6 the Census Bureau will conduct application sessions at St. Stephen's in the Fellowship Center at 3 pm. The Census Bureau offers flexible hours, evening and weekend positions as well as excellent pay and mileage reimbursement. Applicants should bring two forms of ID to the session (a driver's license, social security card, and/or passport). No childcare will be provided for this event.

The Red Hatters Valentine Luncheon, hosted by Joan LaBelle and Sara McKinley, will be on Saturday, February 6 from 9 am--2 pm in the Fellowship Center. Bring your games and you can play as they prepare spaghetti and meatballs, salad and garlic bread. There will also be special desserts made by Sara.

The United Methodist Men present their annual Superbowl Sunday Chili Cook-off this Sunday, February 7. The kitchen will accept entries from 9 am-10:30 am on Sunday morning. Prizes will be awarded to the top three entries. All are welcome to enjoy the chili later, from 11 am to 1 pm. This year, chili will not be available for take-out; it is for eating-in only.

Upcoming Sermons

On Sunday, February 7, Rev. Cramer Johnson will deliver a sermon entitled "Nothing But Nets."

Scripture of the Week

Luke 5:1-11

Once while Jesus was standing beside the lake of Gennesaret, and the crowd was pressing in on him to hear the word of God, he saw two boats there at the shore of the lake; the fisherman had gone out of them and were washing their nets. He got into one of the boats, the one belonging to Simon, and asked him to put out a little way from the shore. Then he sat down and taught the crowds from the boat. When he had finished speaking, he said to Simon, "Put out into the deep water and let down your nets for a catch." Simon answered, "Master, we have worked all night long but have caught nothing. Yet if you say so, I will let down the nets." When they had done this, they caught so many fish that their nets were beginning to break. So they signaled their partners in the other boat to come and help them. And they came and filled both boats, so that they began to sink. But when Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus' knees, saying, "Go away from me Lord, for I am a sinful man!" For he and all who were with him were amazed at the catch of fish that they had taken; and so also were James and John, sons of Zebedee, who were partners with Simon. Then Jesus said to Simon, "Do not be afraid; from now on you will be catching other people." When they had brought their boats to shore, they left everything and followed him.