Encouraging and strengthening faith in Jesus
​and sharing the joy of God's love​

Sunday SCHEDULE​
 
10:15 a.m.
The Holy Communion

​all liturgies are in person and streamed in real time, both right here on the website as well as on Facebook at www.facebook.com/SSLCPompano
so we can worship together wherever we are.
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St. Stephen Latino Ministry
Friday evening Mass and Fellowship
 Pr. Oscar Restrepo, Mission developer 

worship for Reformation Sunday
Sunday, October 27 at 10:15 a.m. (recorded)

SUNDAY'S WORSHIP BULLETIN:
THIS WEEK'S NEWSLETTER:
OUR HEARTS ARE OPEN.
SO​ ARE OUR DOORS.
YOU ARE WELCOME HERE! ​
Thank you for visiting the St. Stephen webpage! Whether you are a lifelong Christian, new to the faith, visiting the area or just curious what a church community is all about, you are welcome here. Wherever you are in your faith journey, we invite you to explore with us.

We welcome your questions! But we don't have all the answers. What you will find here are other pilgrims on the journey of life; everyday people who are honestly exploring and trying to live the Christian faith. 

A Christian community is about exploring, serving, and caring together for the sake of the world.  No matter who you are or where you come from, you are welcome in this place. Come and see!
 
Peace and blessings,
St. Stephen's Church Council

UPCOMING EVENTS

Update on
​Mini Blessing Bag Ministry 

In our day-to-day travels we each encounter people in need, and Blessing Bags are one way you can help. What are Blessing Bags? These gallon-size storage bags contain basic supplies like water, snacks, toiletries, and information about community resources, and they can be kept in your vehicle to hand out when you see someone who may need help. Blessing Bags are an extension of our ongoing commitment with our partners at St. Nicholas to serve the hungry, and by distributing them as we’re out and about in the community, we can reach even more people. The second batch of Blessing Bags has already been assembled and they are available in the gathering area outside the sanctuary to take with you after worship. Please grab a bag and keep it in your car this week to distribute when you spot someone who may be in need of a helping hand. Thank you! 

THE HOLY GRILL SERVES food and clothing each week

In partnership with the Holy Grill feeding truck of St. Nicholas Episcopal Church, St. Stephen serves two meals to the hungry, homeless and the working poor: breakfast each Wednesday at 9 a.m., and dinner on Wednesdays at 4:30 p.m. The meals are offered in the church's parking lot. We continue to serve more than 50 people in need each Wednesday. Please be in touch if you would like to volunteer to help.

In addition, on Wednesday mornings we have a clothing ministry in the parking lot. We serve as a mail center for homeless members of the community and help with services such as emergency bus passes and homeless letter for issuance of Florida ID cards and other services.

We are always seeking support  for our clothing ministry by bringing any of the following items to church on Sundays or dropping them off at the office between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. on any weekday:
Items we can use:
Women’s: Blouses, socks, pads, underwear, pants, flip-flops.
Men’s: socks, T-shirts, pants, flip-flops, underwear
Toiletries: Tissues (travel size), combs, toothbrushes, Q-tips, deodorant, toothpaste.
Items we CANNOT use:
Dress suits, women’s business attire, dress shoes, high-heeled shoes.

update on
14th street sign
Due to a significant memorial gift as well as your generous giving and a grant from the synod, we are close to our goal of replacing the 14th Street sign in front of the church. Wonderful news, indeed! The Sign Project Team is now hard at work moving this project forward. Our church sign is not only very dated but is falling apart, and the lighting no longer worth repairing. This sign is an important evangelism tool, announcing worship and activities to the community. It also leaves a first impression to those who are driving by the church. We're excited to be closer to our goal. Please consider a donation to put us over the finish line.
In response to the amazing love, mercy and grace of God, St. Stephen Lutheran Church is a community that openly welcomes all who are seeking God’s divine love and grace. All are welcome in this place regardless of race or culture, sexual orientation or gender identity, economic situation or life situation, marital or relationship status, or your doubts about faith and church. Our unity is in Christ. Your family, children, friends, spouses and partners are welcome. Your diversity and uniqueness enriches and expands our community.

ALl Welcome!
​At St. Stephen, "all" means All

Change for Change Tower

Our Change for Change Tower focuses
on a local service organization each month. 
SSLC Christmas Angel Tree
Again this year, St. Stephen's is partnering with St. Nicholas and the Fort Lauderdale Housing Authority to distribute Christmas gifts for children in need. Children's names and wish lists will be distributed in November, but this year we're also offering the opportunity to donate to our Change Tower so parishioners who need help shopping can participate. Throughout October, we will be collecting funds to help purchase Christmas gifts for these needy kids in our community. Thank you, as always, for your ​generous giving.
Bring or send your loose change to church and let's fill up the Change for Change Tower.
Even pennies count.
Green, Silver, and Copper 
all make a difference
More about us
We are a congregation of the
​Florida-Bahamas Synod
Bishop Pedro Suarez

Together we are part of the
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton

Learn more about Pompano Beach 
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onlinE tithes AND DONATIONS

Did you know you can offer your tithes and donations right here, right now, online? Did you know you can donate online toward our Change for Change Tower?

​Whether you'd like to make a one-time donation  or set up automatic offerings so you don’t need to fill out an envelope each week, electronic gifts are fast and secure and reduce administrative costs, allowing more of every dollar to fund the important work we are called to do.
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There are plenty of other benefits, too! You can give anytime, anywhere to your favorite funds. It's convenient for those who like to make payments with a debit card or credit card. Schedule and manage recurring donations. Make one-time donations to special appeals. Pay for events, programs and other activities online. If you would like to give electronically, click the blue button below. It's that simple!