WHO WE ARE:
We are a prayerful, lively and bustling center of Christian fellowship and discipleship. Through dynamic worship, multi-generational and multi-cultural programming, and continued social service, we come together from all walks of life not only on Sunday mornings, but during the week as well, to share the gospel of Christ. We offer a multitude of programs and services for everyone from singles and couples to children, youth, senior citizens, and families.
At St. Stephen’s, we are an inclusive family of faith, whose members bring with them a diverse and rich blend of social, cultural, and economic backgrounds and religious understandings each time we gather - whether it's on Sunday mornings or throughout the week. It's this inclusive spirit that appeals to those who want their spiritual life to reflect and help them deal with the real world - who want to enrich their world through involvement. St. Stephen’s attracts singles, couples, and families from all over, offering them a warm reception and an exciting and safe place to strengthen both their personal faith and their understanding of others.
We invite you to learn more about who we are by navigating our site.
WHERE WE WORSHIP:
At the center of the village of Amachara, situated right on the express way and not far from the capital of Abia State, Nigeria, is a church that reflects the diversity not only of Amachara but the world beyond it as well. It is a church where the signs of renewal, growth and joy are as evident as the cultural tapestry of the surrounding villages and towns that comprise Umuahia, the capital of Abia State, Nigeria.
WHEN WE WORSHIP:
Give us part of your Sunday morning, and we'll give you the rest of the week to think about:
- your warm welcome
- our dynamic music and educational programs
- the diversity of people
- the magnificent setting, and
- Our Pastor’s powerful messages that give you spiritual energy to face the challenges of the week ahead and beyond.
Childcare for infants and toddlers is also available during the worship hour.
We look forward to seeing you next Sunday! Our Sunday morning worship service begins at 8:00 am. Adult education classes and children and youth classes meet throughout the week.
THOSE WE SERVE:
St. Stephen’s has been in the forefront of ministering to the needs of its surrounding community. It has established a Church School, within which members can educate their children; St. Stephen’s provides classroom instructions, clothing, food and shelter for its children and ministers to them.
In the turbulent days of the Nigerian civil war, St. Stephen’s provided shelter and spiritual programs for its children and spiritually sustained its members through its ministries. St. Stephen’s does not discriminate against the poor or the needy; it welcomes all who come to it. It continues to open its sanctuary to the spiritually thirsty and needy, 365 days a year. St. Stephen’s challenges young men to grow in spiritual strength and encourages its women to reach out and nurture communities around it. For the various ministries that St. Stephen’s provides, continue reading.
WEEKLY ACTIVITIES
MONDAY:
One Hour with Jesus 5:00 P.M.
Discipleship Ministry Training Class - “Through the Bible” (Fellowship Hall) 5:00 P.M.
Trust Fund Committee meeting (Trustee Meeting) 4:30 P.M.
Trust Fund Committee meeting (Trustee Meeting) 4:30 P.M.
TUESDAY:
MEM Bible Study 4:00 P.M.
MEM Bible Study 4:00 P.M.
WEDNESDAY:Praise Team Preparation for Praise 6:45 P.M.
Mid-Week Prayer Meeting 6:00 A.M.- 12 Noon with Praying and Fasting.
Church Council-Leaders’ Meeting (Last Wednesday of every month) 4:00 P.M.
Mid-Week Prayer Meeting 6:00 A.M.- 12 Noon with Praying and Fasting.
Church Council-Leaders’ Meeting (Last Wednesday of every month) 4:00 P.M.
THURSDAY: Cathedral Choir Preparation for Praise (5:00 P.M.).
Prayer Meeting 6:30 P.M..
FRIDAY:
Women's Fellowship meeting 8:00 A.M.
Full members Bible Class Meeting (Every Fridays 4:30 P.M..)
Midnight Prayer (12:00 Midnight)
Tarry Night—Night Of Change (Last Fridays of The Month) by 8:00P.M. till Dawn
Cathedral Choir Preparation for Praise (5:00 P.M..)
Women's Fellowship meeting 8:00 A.M.
Full members Bible Class Meeting (Every Fridays 4:30 P.M..)
Midnight Prayer (12:00 Midnight)
Tarry Night—Night Of Change (Last Fridays of The Month) by 8:00P.M. till Dawn
Cathedral Choir Preparation for Praise (5:00 P.M..)
SATURDAY:
Sanitation by Groups and the Youths 7:00 A.M. - 8:00 A.M.
Children & Youth Bible preparation Class (Fellowship Hall) 9:00 A.M.
Sanitation by Groups and the Youths 7:00 A.M. - 8:00 A.M.
Children & Youth Bible preparation Class (Fellowship Hall) 9:00 A.M.
Cathedral Choir Preparation for Praise (5:00 P.M.)
WOMEN'S FELLOWSHIP
The Women's Fellowship aims to encourage, enable and equip women to participate fully in the life of the Church and in society. St. Stephen's has Girls and Ladies fellowships as well as the Widow and Aged fellowships. These fellowships accomplish their goals through:
• Training in specific skills
• Conferences and events on issues and themes
• Different styles of worship and ideas for worship
• Campaigns in which women may be actively involved
• Provision of information about other groups and resources
• Mutual support through all of the above
Mark your calendar. The women of St. Stephen's
participate in many activities weekly, be it cooking,
cleaning, mentoring, and teaching the children and
young adults of St. Stephen's.
The women are up and early every Friday, beginning at
8:00 am, for their fellowship meeting and activities. They
are very active in maintaing the church.
Get involved!
MEN'S FELLOWSHIP
"As for me and my household, we shall serve the lord" Joshua 24:15"
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES
- To encourage regular and constant fellowship within all the male members of the church as one family in fellowship with Christ.
- To encourage and ensure that all its members practice Christian life as enunciated in the great commandment promulgated by our Lord Jesus.
- To ensure that all members accept full responsibility in church work and to combat all problems that might face the church and more particularly the Lay membership of the church.
Jesus’ Last Words to Us:
"But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth" Acts 1:8
THE CHALLENGE
Are these scriptural core values being acted out among the men in your church? We challenge you to build a men’s discipleship group. If you need help, contact:
1. Bro. Ekele U. Obioma (08065911775)
2. Elder Iroham Igbo Nwoke (08060330959)
3. Bro. Adije Odigbo (08033498920)
2. Elder Iroham Igbo Nwoke (08060330959)
3. Bro. Adije Odigbo (08033498920)
How do you match up?
Self-examination:
1. Am I above 30 years of age?
2. Am I ready to carry a Membership Badge and Card issued by Diocesan branches of the body?
3. Can I be trusted to pay my monthly dues?
4. Am I a slave to dress, friends, work or habits?
5. Am I self-conscious, self-pitying, or self-justifying?
6. Did the Bible believe in me today?
7. Do I give the Bible time to speak to me every day?
8. Am I enjoying prayer?
9. When did I last speak to someone else about my faith?
10. Do I pray about the money I spend?
11. Do I get to bed on time and get up on time?
12. Do I disobey God in anything?
13. Do I insist upon doing something about which my conscience is uneasy?
14. Am I defeated in any part of my life?
15. Am I jealous, impure, critical, irritable, touchy or distrustful?
16. How do I spend my spare time?
17. Am I proud?
18. Do I thank God that I am not as other people, especially as the Pharisees who despised the publican?
19. Is there anyone who I fear, dislike, disown, criticize, hold resentment toward or disregard? If so, what am I doing about it?
20. Do I grumble or complain constantly?
21. Is Christ real to me?
2. Am I ready to carry a Membership Badge and Card issued by Diocesan branches of the body?
3. Can I be trusted to pay my monthly dues?
4. Am I a slave to dress, friends, work or habits?
5. Am I self-conscious, self-pitying, or self-justifying?
6. Did the Bible believe in me today?
7. Do I give the Bible time to speak to me every day?
8. Am I enjoying prayer?
9. When did I last speak to someone else about my faith?
10. Do I pray about the money I spend?
11. Do I get to bed on time and get up on time?
12. Do I disobey God in anything?
13. Do I insist upon doing something about which my conscience is uneasy?
14. Am I defeated in any part of my life?
15. Am I jealous, impure, critical, irritable, touchy or distrustful?
16. How do I spend my spare time?
17. Am I proud?
18. Do I thank God that I am not as other people, especially as the Pharisees who despised the publican?
19. Is there anyone who I fear, dislike, disown, criticize, hold resentment toward or disregard? If so, what am I doing about it?
20. Do I grumble or complain constantly?
21. Is Christ real to me?
"Encourage one another daily . . . so that none of you may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness." — Hebrews 3:13
ADILT EDUCATION AND SPIRITUAL GROWTH
St. Stephen's provides adult education through the following fellowships:
- Women's Fellowship
- Men’s Fellowship
- Youth Fellowship
St. Stephen's also has weekly and Sunday Morning Adult Classes focused on scripture passages and scripture lessons that mark the Christian calendar.
INSPIRATIONAL SINGING
Chancel Choir - Rehearses on Fridays from 5:00 P.M.
At. St. Stephen’s you will be inspired each time you hear our Choir sing. Every Sunday, the renowned Choir electrifies the Church with inspirational songs. You are sure to hear your favourite hymns and songs of the gospel as well as songs by the famous composer, Harcourt White.
If you would like more information, please send an email to charlesuruakpa@yahoo.com or call us at Phone: 08065908173.
CHILDREN'S MUSIC
The Children of St. Stephen’s often entertain church members with their rendition of Children songs and Christian music. Their songs are very inspirational. At an early age, children are taught to sing gospel songs.
CHILDREN AND YOUTH EDUCATION
St. Stephen's highly values its children; they are the future of the Church. St. Stephen's has quality educational programs for all its young. Church school teachers are well trained and qualified to teach their various subjects.
Infants and Toddlers
Childcare is available during the worship service and in Sunday School.
Children
Children are very special members of our Congregation; parents are encouraged
to bring them to Sunday School and the Church School. Every Sunday morning,
St. Stephen’s children participate in exceptional kid-friendly, multi-stage
workshops and traditional classrooms. For more information about this
extraordinarily exciting learning experience for children and to learn about
some of our learning programs, send an email to charlesuruakpa@yahoo.com
or call us at 08065908173.
Youth
Young boys and girls meet with their adult group leaders throughout the week. Get your children involved; St. Stephen’s has a lot to offer them.
