NALC Responds to Super Typhoon Haiyan - How You Can Help

Super Typhoon Haiyan struck the Philippines on the morning of November 8, causing massive destruction, with wind gusts up to 235 mph, nearly 16 inches of rainfall and waves up to 45 feet in some areas. Thousands are dead, and millions more have been affected by the storm.

How you can help

There are several ways you can help respond to the needs of the people of the Philippines.

First and foremost, PRAY for those affected and for all who are working to respond in the aftermath of the storm.

Second, send financial gifts directly to international relief organizations. Two organizations recommended by the NALC are Lutheran World Relief (LWR) and Water Missions International (WMI).

(To give, please follow the link below and click on the appropriate links to LWR or WMI.)

http://thenalc.org/super-typhoon-hits-philippines/

- Pastor Frontz

Confirmation Class 2013

Noah Luzader, Jayden Windsheimer, Pastor Maurice Frontz, Michael Frontz

Reformation Day Sermon - October 27, 2013

'...the central issues go to the heart of the Christian faith,

the faith for which the Reformers of the sixteenth century contended,

together with all orthodox believers of our time and every time.

Was the man Jesus God? Did he die for the forgiveness of our sins?

Was he raised on the third day for our justification?

Did the Father and the Son send the Spirit,

and is that Spirit encountered in the Word, Baptism, and Communion?

Are the words recorded in John reliable:

‘If the Son has set you free, you will be free indeed?’

Do we believe the gospel that set the apostle Paul free from the law

to live in the grace and mercy of Jesus?

Do we believe, with Jeremiah, that the new covenant is made with us by God,

when he forgives our iniquity, and remembers our sin no more?

Or do we believe another gospel?...'

Read the sermon here.

Evangelism Training Event

From the most recent Lutheran CORE Newsletter:

E3 - 'The Gospel for Today: God's People in Mission," Redeemer Lutheran Church, Oakmont. This evangelism training event will feature two keynote speakers and half-a-dozen workshop presenters representing the ELCA, NALC, LCMS, and the Anglican Church. Informal gathering time/registration is at 9:00 AM. Event runs from 9:30 to 4:00 pm. More details forthcoming! St Stephen members and friends, please contact Pr. Frontz if you are interested!

NALC News, October 2013

• Bishop Spring to lead beginnings of North American Lutheran Seminary
• Fund-raising effort begins to raise $1 million for new NALC seminary
• ‘Discipleship – It Takes One to Make One’ is theme of the NALC Mission Festival
• Colorado flood relief efforts

Read it here.

Christian Poetry from our Pastor emeritus

Pastor Emeritus Harvey Mozolak's poetry blog, http://lineandletterlettuce.blogspot.com/, is back up and should be receiving regular updates.

Pastor Mozolak's poems graced St Stephen's liturgy and devotions for the 28 years of his pastorate. 

Check them out!