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ST. STEPHEN’S STORY
January — February 2019
Snap Shots
2018
Deacon Diane’s Dispatch:
Reflections on a New Year
I can freely admit that I’m not a fan of New Year’s Resolutions. They add stress to my life. I
hate picking one day of the year to change several things in my world, for example, join the
gym to exercise 4 days a week, change my food intake dramatically by dieting, etc.… New
Year’s Resolutions, according to Siri, the ever capable assistant on my phone, are only kept by 8% of
Americans. Depressing, huh? I would like to suggest that we reflect on our past year, collectively as well as
personally, with some pointed questions.
What was the single best thing that happened last year?
The single most challenging thing?
What was an unexpected joy in the past year?
Who were your most valuable relationships with this past year? Who were your new relationships
with?
In what ways did you grow emotionally? Spiritually? Physically? In relationship with others?
In relationship with God?
What was the single biggest time waster for you this year?
What was the best way you used your time this past year?
What did you learn about yourself this past year?
Consider discussing these things with someone close to you, or take a pen and paper (old school style!) and
write your answers. You might be surprised at what you find!
In 2019 – as the Nurse and Mother in me starts talking, please consider your personal health a priority. It’s
never too late to make positive changes in our bodies and our minds!! Ideas: Go for a walk, even a short one
– outside, where you can get the benefits of some sunshine and the breeze in your hair. Even better, grab
your dog or a friend (or both!). Turn off your electronic device 30 minutes before bedtime and read a book,
or spend quality time with a loved one. Start a Gratitude Journal – look it up if you don’t know what it is.
Choose wisely what you eat. Do something that pushes your boundaries or your comfort zone. Volunteer
somewhere. Spend more concentrated time with our Lord.
DON’T try to make big changes at the beginning of the year. Work into things gradually!
I am so very excited about the possibilities for our congregation in 2019, both corporately, and individually!
You will never know what a joy it has been to come back ‘home’ and be your Deacon… God is good!!
Be well, be blessed, be you! Deacon Diane Kruger
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Music Notes for January and February
Epiphany Celebration
Opera Kansas presents its 30th Anniversary production of Amahl and the
Night Visitors Sunday, January 6, 2019, 3:00 pm at the Catholic Church of the
Magdalene, 12626 E 21st Street, Wichita. This beloved one-act opera in English
by American composer Gian Carlo Menotti, has been a staple, family friendly
performance in the holiday traditions of many in Wichita for thirty years. This
year we will celebrate the Epiphany story by joining the three kings as they seek
rest and witness a miracle at the humble home of the crippled boy, Amahl, and his mother on the actual
Feast Day of the Epiphany.
This opera features St. Stephen’s own Benjamin Winters as King Melchior who will be joined by other
very fine singers from our community as well as orchestra. Following the opera will be a King’s Ball to feast
on traditional King’s Cakes, to meet the performers, and to support the outreach mission of Opera Kansas.
St. Stephen’s has joined with Opera Kansas and other local churches to be a supporting
congregation of this special anniversary performance. Opera Kansas has been using St.
Stephen’s as a rehearsal location and with gratitude for this gift is offering our
congregation a discounted price for tickets to the performance.
If you would like to purchase tickets to the performance, you can either add your name to the sign-up
sheet located in the parish hall and a group order will be placed, or you can contact Ashley Winters
directly for a discount code to purchase tickets online. For any questions about the performance or how
to get tickets, please contact Ashley or Benjamin Winters, or Opera Kansas at operakansas@gmail.com or
785.393.1546 Ashley Winter, Choir and Music Director
"SAVE THE DATE” SHROVE TUESDAY, March 5th for the Annual Pancake Supper
and the 5th Annual Winters, Winters, and Watson Shrove Show!
IONA SERVICE
February 6th
St. Stephen’s Planned Giving at 6:00 pm in the Parish Hall
Materials are available in the followed by a potluck supper.
narthex, or contact All our welcome to join this serene
Paul Attwater, III, service for a midweek
Chair, 316 734-9827 “pick-me-up”.
The “Loose Offerings” (undesignated cash) from “alms and contributions” at the first
Sunday of each month is designated for the “Rector’s Discretionary Fund”. These funds are
used for charitable needs among the congregation and the community. You might
consider contributing extra cash on the First Sunday of the month to meet the special
needs of our community. This time of the year, the need is great!
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CORE VALUE RESULTS EVANGELISM
What is it that St. Stephen’s stands for? Don’t show up at my house
Family Don’t ignore
Supportive community Don’t give a pledge card on first visit
Christ-centered community Don’t ask prying questions
Opportunity to live the gospel we are Too many phone calls vs no phone calls
taught No snake handling
Hospitality
Welcoming, worshiping, inclusive commu- MISSION STATEMENT
nity Q. What is the mission of the Church?
Why do we do what we do around here? A. The mission of the Church is to restore
Christ-centered community all people to unity with God and each
In order to follow Christ other in Christ.
Living out our beliefs for his sake, Baptis-
mal Covenant Q. How does the Church pursue its
Love of God mission?
Support and fellowship A. The Church pursues its mission as it
What can we do for you? prays and worships, proclaims the
Christ-centered community Gospel, and promotes justice, peace,
Nurture the relationships among Christian and love.
family members
Be welcoming and accepting Q. Through whom does the Church carry
We encourage people to live out their out its mission?
faith in a place to belong A. The Church carries out its mission
Want you through the ministry of all its
Being wanted members.
“Nice to know you are wanted”
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Message from the Treasurer:
The Holidays mean the end of the year and planning for next year. The Finance
Committee has met in December and will hold a special meeting on January 8, 2019
for the purposes of developing a budget for 2019. The regular Finance Committee will meet the
following week, January 15th, to finalize the budget and review the financial statement for the
entire year of 2018. All will be presented to the Vestry on January 16th. Assuming the Vestry
approves, the budget and financial statements will be presented to the full congregation at the
Annual Parish Meeting on Sunday, January 27, 2019.
On behalf of the Finance Committee, I wanted to thank our generous parish members for their
continuing financial support of our church. We continue to be challenged with an older building that
needs a great deal of tender, loving care and our staff costs are ongoing to keep ministries active.
Your support over the past year and into next year makes great things possible.
Happy New Year to all and I look forward to presenting my report to you at the Annual Meeting!
Lyndon Wells. Parish Treasurer
CONGRATULATIONS
FOR THE
ENGAGEMENT OF THE
FOLLOWING COUPLES:
11/10 Diana Norton & Dennis Stucky
12/20 Sydney Runyan & Matt Anderson
12/21 Amy Sinclair & Nate Roth
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Godly Play is returning to Sunday School,
we will have retraining for 2019.
THIS SUNDAY (January 6th): For Epiphany Sunday, we will be having a
birthday party for Jesus in the Sunday School classrooms! We are asking that
your child please bring an unwrapped baby item for the Baby Jesus (wipes,
diapers, pacifiers, blankets, etc.), that we will place on the Altar and will be
delivered to the Wichita Children's Home by our Youth Group.
We have had a very fun and informative session on the Old Testament Jesse Tree stories through Advent
and leading up to Christmas. Beginning January 6th, we will go back to studying the same readings that you
hear out in the church for the gospel. We will be using the "Lesson Plans that Work" free Episcopal
curriculum. Please discuss the gospel readings with your children!
Julia Hart and Hazel LeVardi
St. Stephen’s
Sensational Youth
Group
Hi Sensational Youth!
Hope everyone had a wonderful holiday!
Some upcoming EDOK events listed below. If you
need more information, let me know.
MIQRA (meek-rah) is a weekend retreat that focuses on the Bible and allows teens to discover what’s
in it, why we should care, and how to read it.
When: Saturday, January 19, 2019, 1 pm to Monday, January 21, 2019, 10:30 am
Where: Grace Cathedral, 701 SW 8th Ave., Topeka, KS
Who: Grades 6-12
Fee: $55 (if this is your first ever diocesan youth event, pay just $25)
Priority Deadline: Friday, January 4, 2019 (price increases by $15 after this date)
Register now! https://edok.formstack.com/forms/miqra2019
MUSIC WEEKEND, Friday, February 22-Sunday, February 24, 2019, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church,
Manhattan. Just wanted to share this event as I know we had a few youth interested in it. It’s a
great weekend to get to know the Mustard Seed Band, learn the youth worship songs, and grow
your own musical talent! Enjoy the rest of your break and I can’t wait to see you all after the New
Year!!
MISSION TRIP TO FAIRBANKS, ALASKA
When: July 23-30, 2019
Who: Adults, college students, and youth who have finished grades 9-12.
(Note: trip is limited to 18 total participants.)
Cost: $500, includes local transportation, meals, and local housing in an AirBNB
Registration: https://edok.formstack.com/forms/alaska
Sydney Runyan, Youth Director, and Matt Anderson, Assistant Youth Director
Sydney@ststephens.org
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January Birthdays 1/29 Kim Vining 2/11 Diane Kruger
1/1 Honor Bates 1/31 Janice Benningfield Wyatt Shield
1/5 Mallory Floyd Denny Kruger 2/14 Susan Gaskill
1/6 Melanie Shurden Amy Staples
1/7 Paul Seymour January Anniversaries 2/16 Bill Thompson
Brad Vining 1/11 Steve & Anne Stephens 2/19 Jim Lawing
1/9 Amanda Shield 1/15 Bruce & Lisa Schriefer 2/22 Juliette Samaniego
1/10 Suzanne Graham 1/28 Dick & Earlene Foote 2/23 Justin Cooke
Justin Hinsley 2/25 Luke Staples
1/15 Lincoln Brasser February Birthdays 2/27 Lisa Schriefer
1/16 Rosalee Myers 2/4 Liz Steele 2/27 Ted Shurden
1/19 Tim Korte 2/5 Dick Foote
1/24 John Myers 2/6 Maggie Benefiel
1/28 Becky Samaniego 2/8 Libby Marshall
Joan Seaton 2/9 Theo Vining
Dodie Seymour
St. Stephen’s Book Club Winter 2019
All our invited! The Book Club meets at noon on Thursdays.
Reading, conversation and fellowship.
Daughters of the King
DOK meets on the
third Sunday of each month
at 12:15 in the Fireside Room.
Sunday, January 20th and Sunday, February 17th
LARKSFIELD PLACE
2 pm In the Meditation Chapel
January 13th & 27th
February 10th & 24th
Join in
DEGREENING
the church!
Sunday, January 6th
following the
10:30 am service
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January and February 2019
Tues-Jan 1st— PARISH OFFICE CLOSED Sun–Jan 20th 8:30 am Holy Eucharist: Rite One
Wed-Jan 2nd 9:00 am Choir Rehearsal
“The 12 Prophets” Bible Study,
9:30 am
Thurs-Jan 3rd Noon St. Stephen’s Book Club Mike Morrow, Presenter
Buildings & Grounds 10:15 am Children’s Sunday School
6:30 pm Committee Meeting, Fireside 10:15 am Youth Group, Youth Room
Room 10:30 am Holy Eucharist: Rite Two
12:15 pm DOK Meeting, Fireside Room
Committal Service for John T.
Fri-Jan 4th 6:00 pm
Pratt, Holy Spirit Chapel Mon-Jan 21st 6:30 pm EfM– Fireside Room
Sun–Jan 6th 8:30 am Holy Eucharist: Rite One Thurs-Jan 24th Noon St. Stephen’s Book Club
9:00 am Choir Rehearsal
10:15 am Children’s Sunday School Sun–Jan 27th 8:30 am Holy Eucharist: Rite One
10:15 am Youth Group, Youth Room 9:00 am Choir Rehearsal
10:30 am Holy Eucharist: Rite Two “The 12 Prophets” Bible Study,
11:30 am DEGREENING OF THE CHURCH 9:30 am
Mike Morrow, Presenter
Epiphany “Amahl and the 10:15 am Children’s Sunday School
2:00 pm
Night Visitor” Event 10:15 am Youth Group, Youth Room
10:30 am Holy Eucharist: Rite Two
Mon-Jan 7th 6:30 pm EfM– Fireside Room PARISH ANNUAL MEETING and
11:30 am
POTLUCK LUNCH, Parish Hall
Finance Committee Meeting, 2:00 pm Larksfield Place Visit
Tues-Jan 8th 6:00 pm
Fireside Room
Mon-Jan 28th 6:30 pm EFM, Fireside Room
Thurs-Jan 10th Noon St. Stephen’s Book Club
Thurs-Jan 31st Noon St. Stephen’s Book Club
Sun–Jan 13th 8:30 am Holy Eucharist: Rite One
9:00 am Choir Rehearsal Sun–Feb 3rd 8:30 am Holy Eucharist: Rite One
10:15 am Children’s Sunday School Choir Rehearsal
9:00 am
10:15 am Youth Group, Youth Room
“The 12 Prophets” Bible Study,
10:30 am Holy Eucharist: Rite Two 9:30 am
Mike Morrow, Presenter
2:00 pm Larksfield Place Visit 10:15 am Children’s Sunday School
10:15 am Youth Group, Youth Room
Mon-Jan 14th 6:30 pm EfM– Fireside Room
10:30 am Holy Eucharist: Rite Two
Finance Committee Meeting, EFM, Fireside Room
Tues-Jan 14th 6:00 pm Mon-Jan 28th 6:30 pm
Fireside Room
Wed-Jan 15th 6:30 pm Vestry Meeting, Fireside Room Sat-Feb 2nd 9:30 am Altar Guild Leaders Meeting
10:30 am Worship Committee Meeting
Thurs-Jan 16th Noon St. Stephen’s Book Club 11:30 am Acolyte/Chalice Training
Sat-Jan 19th - 1:00 pm MIQUA—EDOK Youth Event, IONA Service followed by
Wed-Feb 6th 6:00 pm
Mon-Jan 22nd 10:30 am Grace Cathedral, Topeka Potluck Supper
6:45 pm Education Meeting
Thurs-Feb 7th Noon St. Stephen’s Book Club
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January and February 2019
Sun–Feb 10th 8:30 am Holy Eucharist: Rite One
9:00 am Choir Rehearsal
“The 12 Prophets” Bible Study,
9:30 am
Mike Morrow, Presenter
The Rev. Dr. Mary J. Korte, Rector
10:15 am Children’s Sunday School
The Rev. Deacon Diane Kruger, Deacon
10:15 am Youth Group, Youth Room
10:30 am Holy Eucharist: Rite Two
Anne Stephens, Senior Warden
2:00 pm Larksfield Place Service
Vacant, Junior Warden
Lyndy Wells, Treasurer
Mon-Feb 11th 6:30 pm EfM– Fireside Room
Paul Attwater, III, Asst Treasurer
Vacant, Clerk
Thurs-Feb 14th Noon St. Stephen’s Book Club
Members
Sun-Feb 17th 8:30 am Holy Eucharist: Rite One
Jorinda Brant (2020)
9:00 am Choir Rehearsal
Joe Johnson (2018)
“The 12 Prophets” Bible Study, Richard Samaniego (2019)
9:30 am
Mike Morrow, Presenter
John Staples (2018)
10:15 am Children’s Sunday School
Linda Stewart (2018)
10:15 am Youth Group, Youth Room Ben Winters (2019)
10:30 am Holy Eucharist: Rite Two
12:15 pm DOK Meeting, Fireside Room VESTRY MEETINGS:
January 16th, 6:30 pm in the Fireside Room
February 20th, 6:30 pm in the Fireside Room
Mon-Feb 18th 6:30 pm EfM– Fireside Room
Reminder for Vestry Members
Finance Committee Meeting,
Tues-Feb 19th 6:00 pm If you are scheduled as Vestry in Charge for Sunday,
Fireside Room
it is important to be on time to open the doors.
Front door to be locked for safety 10 minutes after
Wed-Feb 20th 6:00 pm Vestry Meeting, Fireside Room
a service begins. The duties are printed and a copy
is on the refrigerator in the parish kitchen and in
Thurs-Feb 21st Noon St. Stephen’s Book Club
the sacristy.
Sun–Feb 24th 8:30 am Holy Eucharist: Rite One
FOR SAFETY, BE SURE ALL LIGHTS ARE OFF, COFFEE
9:00 am Choir Rehearsal MAKER AND DISHWASHER OFF, and
“The 12 Prophets” Bible Study, DOORS ARE ALL LOCKED PRIOR TO LEAVING.
9:30 am
Mike Morrow, Presenter
10:15 am Children’s Sunday School
If you split the early service and late service
10:15 am Youth Group, Youth Room with another vestry member,
10:30 am Holy Eucharist: Rite Two please notify the Parish Office.
12:15 pm Pastoral Care Committee
2:00 pm Larksfield Place Service If you are away on the Sunday you are scheduled,
notify the Parish Office of your replacement.
Mon-Feb 25th 6:30 pm EfM, Fireside Room
Buildings and Grounds Committee will move
Education Meeting, Parish to quarterly meetings. Spring clean up and
Wed-Feb 27th 6:30 pm
Office
Fall Cleanup, greening and de-greening of
Thurs-Feb 28th Noon St. Stephen’s Book Club the church.
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Communion Wine January and February 2019
We all may sign up on the bulletin board to donate towards communion
wine suggested donation is $15.00. Dedication may be giving in Celebra-
tion, Memory or Thanksgiving. Please note “WINE” on your check.
1/6 Celebration of the New Year Gary & Janice Knox
1/13 Healthy 2019 Innes & Karen Phillips
1/20 Celebration of Tim Korte’s Birthday The Korte Family
1/27 Celebration of Greg Benefiel, Tami Eitle Tom & Maggie Benefiel
2/3 Thanksgiving for St. Stephen’s Anonymous
2/10 Celebration of my Birthday Diane Kruger
2/17
2/24
The Children’s Pageant
10Altar Flowers January and February 2019
1/6 Celebration of a Surprise Vera Aikman
1/13 Celebration of our Wedding Anniversary Denny & Diane Kruger
1/20
1/27
2/3
2/10 Memory of Catherine Gentner McNulty Tom & Maggie Benefiel
2/17 Thanksgiving for Kenneth Norton Don & Karen Norton
2/24
SIGN UP SHEETS FOR 2019
are on the bulletin board in the Parish Hall.
DEDICATE Altar Flowers, Memory Lamp, Sanctuary Lamp
this is a great way to celebrate an event, a memorial for a loved one, or
thanksgiving, as well as help support the parish.
Suggested donation for altar flowers is $60, lamps $5.
COFFEE HOUR TREATS JANUARY and FEBRUARY 2019
Coffee, Tea and Thee
PLAN FOR TREATS!
Beginning the first Sunday in January.
Alphabetically by Last Name
A—F will be the first Sunday of each month
G—L will be the second Sunday of each month
M—R will be the third Sunday of each month
S—Z will be the fourth Sunday of each month
Intergenerational (fifth) Sundays all bring a favorite treat
When it is the week with your last name, bring a favorite treat (i.e., cheese/
crackers, baked items, fruit, meat/cheese, etc.).
This group will also be responsible for setting up the table with treats
and for clean up.
Even if you don’t bring treats, please assist with set up and clean up.
11The Annual Parish Meeting
will be held on
Sunday, January 27th
following the 10:30 am
service in the Parish Hall.
There will be a potluck lunch, based upon your last name,
please bring a dish to serve 6 per the list below:
A—I Vegetable or Side Dish
G—Q Bread or Dessert
R—Z Main Dish (meat dish, casserole, etc.)
*Don’t forget to mark your dishes and serving pieces!
St. Stephen’s
Episcopal Church
7404 E. Killarney
Wichita, KS 67206
Phone: 316 634-2513
Fax: 316 634-2580
Parish Office Hours
Monday - Friday
9 am- 1 pm
ssec@sbcglobal.net
www.ststephensec.org
The Rev. Dr. Mary J. Korte, Rector
The Rev. Deacon Diane Kruger
Vera Aikman, Parish Administrator/Bookkeeper
Ashley Winters, Choir and Music Director
Aubree Brasser, Music Section Leader
Aubrey Watson, Organist
Julia Hart, Church School Coordinator
Hazel LeVardi, Church School Coordinator
Abby Bishop, Primary Church School
Mary Sinclair, Primary Church School
Sydney Runyan, Youth Director
Matt Anderson, Assistant Youth Director
Lise Van Arsdale Hansen, Nursery Coordinator
Natalie Lemanski, Nursery
Melanie Shurden, DOK President
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