Thanks for visiting our website and electronic home! Our congregation is small, friendly, and welcoming. The Mission of Saint Stephen   "Welcome people... Make disciples... Serve others... Share our faith journey... and Grow in Christ.

HERE'S WHAT'S ON ... Sunday Worship at 7:30 am and 9:00 am;         SUMMER TIME SCHEDULE   starts   SUNDAY, MAY 24, 2009   7:30 am; with Holy Communion 9:00 am; with Holy Communion     BOW-WOW   ( Brats-On-Wednesday—Worship-On-Wednesday )  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Early Wednesday Evenings Simple Supper –  6:00 pm  Abbreviated Worship –  6:45 pm      VBS IS COMING THIS SUMMER! REGISTRATION HAS BEGUN! Please stop in, or call, the Church Office  ( 847-395-3359 )  • Mark your calendars for July 27-31  • Daily sessions from 9:00 am to 12 noon  • Registration will be limited to 75 kids  • Preschool thru 5th graders — COME JOIN US!!  • Special-needs kids are encouraged to attend!!  • Go HERE to see this awesome VBS! NATIONAL HEALTH CARE DECISIONS DAY WAS on April 16th, 2009 Information is still available on:  • Advanced Health Care Directives • • Advanced Health Care Planning • ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ go to:  http://www.NationalHealthCareDecisionsDay.org

Our pastor is Pastor Ellen Arthur.  Please introduce yourself to her if you should happen to meet her, and ask her about Saint Stephen!

The Education Ministry Team is welcoming new members to prepare for and be part of the 2009-2010 season. The Team meets the first Sunday of each month at 10:35 am. If you would like to know more (or just have a say) about Sunday School, Confirmation, Adult Bible Study and/or Vacation Bible School... please join! Meetings are open to everyone, and no committment is required.

Volunteers are Needed for Church Chores! The Property Ministry team asks everyone to consider their time and talents and abilities, and to volunteer to help with one or two "chores" around our church. Those "chores" range from weekly to seasonal, as well as one-time-only! For more information, or to volunteer, please see Dennis Friedle, Howard Geier, Vince Bisbee, or Ken Fenske.

Meals-On-Wheels Needs Volunteer Drivers to deliver lunch Monday through Friday between 11:00 am and 1:00 pm. Volunteer drivers may assist once a week, once a month, or as often as they are able. Over 500 meals are served each week to seniors who are not able to prepare a meal for themselves. Areas served consist of Antioch, Lake Villa, and Lindenhurst. For more information, contact Ronna at 847-838-6415, or Ken Fenske, at 847-395-3984.

Sign Up for "Simply Giving": With "Simply Giving," your gifts to Saint Stephen are made through a pre-authorized withdrawal from your bank account on a schedule of your choosing. Details, and enrollment information, are available at the "Simply Giving" table, or online HERE. 

Would You Like to Be Part of Our "Prayer Action Line"? Prayer requests are shared through a confidential telephone calling chain each week. If you are interested in being part of this ministry, please see, or call, Wendi McAlonan at 847-395-5744. If you have a prayer request, please fill out a "Prayer Request" form found in the "Friendship Pads" and on the narthex table, and place it in the silver box. These requests are kept confidential by prayer-chain members.