St. Stephen's Lutheran Church

04/05/2026

02/18/2026

Lent is a season to slow down and fix our eyes on Christ.

Join us on our Lenten Prayer Journey as we reflect and meditate on God’s promises from Scripture through prayer and short daily devotions.

Begin here: https://blog.nph.net/lenten-prayer-journey.

01/01/2026

Happy New Year! As we begin a new year, let us fill our hearts with joy, knowing what Christ has done for us. We pray:

Father in heaven, as I reflect on the past year, I see many things that trouble me. Political conflicts and wars are tearing the world apart. Natural disasters seem to be increasing. False prophets continue to twist and pervert your truth. But that is not all. I too have sinned against you and against the people in my life. Yet none of this has erased your kindness or canceled your forgiving love. In the coming year, let your peace rule in my heart. Teach me to forgive others as you have forgiven me. Grant me com-passion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. Amen.

Excerpt from: “Meditations Daily Devotional®: November 30, 2025 – February 28, 2026.”

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas! As we celebrate the joy of our Savior’s birth, let us pray:

Lord Jesus, I marvel at the quiet and unassuming way you came to earth. You were born of a virgin, humbly and without fanfare. While angels announced your birth to a few lonely shepherds at night, the rest of the world remained unaware of your arrival. That is how you also work today. You enter hearts through the simple means of water, bread, wine, and words. Open my eyes to see the miracle of your incarnation, and then open my lips to sing your praise. “Glory to God in the highest!” Amen.

Excerpt from: “Meditations Daily Devotional®: August 31, 2025 – November 29, 2025.”

12/25/2025

We ponder this Christmas Eve how great the love of God is as he sent his Son to be our sacrifice. Let us pray:

Thank you, Lord Jesus, for making this holy night so beautiful. The sparkling light, the joyful carols, and the beaming faces of family and friends cheer my heart every year. With the angels I glorify you; with the shepherds I kneel and adore you. With Mary I treasure up the wonders of your birth, and all year long I will ponder such unfathomable love that made you, both the Son of God and a human child, my Savior. Amen.

From "There's a Prayer for That." © 2017 Northwestern Publishing House. All rights reserved.

12/18/2025

"O Come Let Us Adore Him" - Please join us as we celebrate the birth of our Savior - Jesus Christ.