HABITS OF THE HEART

A recent best-seller titled The Power of Habit, by Charles Duhigg, explores recent research across a variety of disciplines to show how powerful habits are in shaping what we do with our lives, as well as how we can shape our habits. This month, we will take his thesis about the power of habits, and see how it applies to some characters in the Bible. We will explore a different habit each week by looking at a person who epitomizes that habit in the Scriptures, with a clear eye toward the value of that habit for our living as productive persons and faithful Christians today. The series is called "Habits of the Heart." Here is the schedule:

June 3 –Trinity Sunday – "The Practice of Prayer," as seen in Hannah (1 Samuel 1-2)

June 10 – Graduates' Recognition Sunday – "Engaged in Encouragement," as seen in Barnabas (Acts 4, 9, 11, 15)

June 17 – Father's Day – "The Character of Compassion" as seen in Boaz (Ruth 2)

June 24 – Annual Conference Sunday – to be determined by guest preacher, Rev. Tom Hazelwood

In July, we will take advantage of the interest in super-heroes with the blockbuster movie, The Avengers, for a series called "Super Heroes with a Heart."

YOUTH AUCTION

The youth ministry is hosting an auction this Saturday, June 2nd, at 6:30pm to raise funds for the summer mission trip. Dessert will be served and lots of fun will be had by all. Please come out and support our youth. We are still in need of donations. Any goods or services you have to offer are greatly appreciated. Questions? Contact Sandy Hunter at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 703-978-1185.

Interested in finding out more about following Christ and membership at St. Stephen's? Please join the pastors on June 3rd in Room C41 at 12:30 for pizza and discussion. *

We would like to recognize you in church on Graduation Sunday, June 10. Please call the Church Office (703-978-8724) or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and leave your name and where you will be graduating from (high school, college, technical school, etc), and your degree, if applicable. Or write it on the Fellowship Pad!

Saturday, June 9th from 5:00-6:00 p.m. Join us at St. Stephen's very own fire pit (located behind the church, on the left side of the building) for an informal, child-friendly worship service to help wind down the school year.