Stella Community Church

06/16/2026

06/12/2026

Hello SCC!,
Praying for rain in western Nebraska!
Had a great VBS and Lori K***r, our fearless leader, was such a blessing!!!!! :) :) Then the Grace Bible Church did such a great job of hosting the 54 average number of kids and 43 average number of adults that were there each day!!!!! :) :)
Grateful for the time off I get, July 3-6, the 5th being a Sunday, to see our son, Jedidiah States preach at his church in Columbus, Nebraska! Grateful too to Dick Creek for coming to fill the pulpit!
This Lord's Day my summer series continues, "Practical Probing Questions for Serious Consideration": #6 "Can I Be Sure That I Am Saved?" with Scripture text from 2 Timothy 1:1-12; 1 John 1:12.
Monday, June 15th is ARK meeting here from 9-11 a.m.
Tuesday the 16th is funeral services for David Wheeler at 10:30 a.m.
Tuesday the 16th is VBS follow-up meeting at Grace Bible Church
7 p.m.
Wednesday the 17th is Bible study at the parsonage 6:30 p.m.
Looking forward to seeing you in Sunday school and Worship!
Grateful to be serving alongside you in Southeast Nebraska!
Pastor John

06/05/2026

Hello SCC!,
Plenty of rain here and thankful! Praying for rain our West! :)
Tomorrow meet with Dick Creek at Nebraska City 9 a.m.
Sharon Pryor will not be able to be with us in July until further notice.
This Lord's Day I continue my summer series, "Practical Probing Question for Serious Consideration": #5 "Do You Have an Excuse?" with Scripture text from Exodus 3:1-13.
Had good services at Colonial Acres and thanks to Susan Petersen for playing the piano!
July 8-12 is VBS at Grace Bible Church from 8:30 -11:45 a.m. for ages 4 through those going into grade 6.
Wednesday, June 10th is Council Meeting 7 p.m.
Bible study at Dot Kelsay's, 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 10th.
Monday, June 15th is ARK meeting here 9-11 a.m.
June 29 - July 3 is VBS at Table Rock from 9 -11:30 a.m. for ages 4 through those going into 6th grade.
Grateful to be serving alongside you in Southeast Nebraska!
Looking forward to seeing you in Sunday school and Worship!
Pastor John

05/28/2026

Hello SCC!,
Glad to participate and show my support at the Memorial Day Service!
Thanks for the new contract and taking care of me in that way! :)
Tonight, the 28th is VBS meeting at Grace Bible Fellowship, 7 p.m.
This Lord's Day is #4 of Practical Probing Questions for Serious Consideration with the title, "Lord, What Will You Have Me to Do?" with Scripture text from Acts 9:6.
I am in charge of services at Colonial Acres, 4 p.m.
Wednesday, June 3rd is Bible study at the parsonage, 6:30 p.m.
Monday, June 15th is ARK meeting here from 9-11 a.m.
Looking forward to seeing you in Sunday school and Worship!
Grateful to be serving alongside you in Southeast Nebraska!
Pastor John

05/21/2026

Hello SCC!,
Penny and I travelled around one thousand and seven hundred miles, (1,700) to our grandkids' graduations! Thanks for prayers! We had the greatest of times! :)
Thanks for the new contract and taking good care of me in that way!
This Lord's Day my sermon series continues with part 3 titled, "What Grade Will You Make?" with Scripture text from Matthew 11:25-30.
At noon the Stella School alumn will be hosting lunch together.
I get to do Memorial Day services at The Table Rock Cemetery
1 p.m. :)
MONDAY THE 25TH IS MEMORIAL DAY!!!!! :) :)
Wednesday the 27th is Bible study at the parsonage 6:30 p.m.
Thursday the 28th is VBS meeting 7 p.m. Grace Bible Fellowship.
VBS is June 8-12 at Grace Bible Fellowship (east of Stella) for those going into pre-school through the 6th grade from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Grateful to be serving alongside you in Southeast Nebraska!
Looking forward to seeing you in Sunday school and Worship!
Pastor Johh