ST. STEPHEN NEWS – 2/1/2015  2014 CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS are ready and available. Statements will be printed upon request. If you want a printed copy, please sign the sheet in the lobby. Statements can be picked up during the church’s regular operating hours.  SUPER BOWL PARTY – We are looking forward to the Annual SSMBC Super Bowl Party this evening at 5:30 p.m. Please remember to wear your favorite team jersey, bring a dish to share and enjoy an evening of fun and fellowship!  THE SEASONED SAINTS MINISTRY will meet on Saturday, February 21st, at 1:00 p.m. Dr. Steve Messier, Clinical Researcher, will speak to the group on “Knee Pain.”  ATTENTION SSMBC LADIES – The initial meeting of our Women’s Ministry will be held on Saturday, February 7, 2015 at 12:00 noon. Light refreshments will be served. Also, please remember to make your $50 deposit for the Women’s Retreat scheduled for April 30-May 2, 2015.  THE ANNUAL AGAPE BALL is scheduled for Saturday, February 14, 2015. Tickets are still available for a donation of $40 per person.  SEASONED SAINTS NORFOLK, VIRGINIA TRIP – Please remember to make your scheduled payments. Seats are still available for anyone wanting to join in the fun!  POLITICAL AWARENESS MINISTRY is sponsoring a trip to the Civil Rights Museum in Greensboro, NC on Saturday, February 21, 2015. The cost of the trip is $20 per person. Please see Brother Bobby Wilson for more details.  MINISTRY RECRUITMENT – Please contact the church office if you are interested in joining either of the following ministries:   NURSERY MINISTRY  HEALTH AND FITNESS MINISTRY  SURVEILLANCE MINISTRY Our CLOTHING CLOSET is in dire need of clothing for Men and Women, especially Men’s clothing.  FOOD PANTRY – is able to assist with applying for Food and Nutrition Services (formerly known as food stamps) on the first Wednesday of each month from 10:30 a.m. until 12:00 noon and from 5:30pm until 7:00pm. You can also apply during the Food Pantry operating hours.  IF YOU WISH TO MAKE A MONETARY DONATION TO THE FOOD PANTRY PLEASE INCLUDE IT ON THE MISSION LINE ON YOUR OFFERING ENVELOPE.  THE FOOD PANTRY AND THE CLOTHING CLOSET are open to the public on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month.