St. Stephen’s Weekly News: Week of August 29, 2021

Welcome Visitors If you are visiting today, we welcome you in our Risen and Living Savior, Jesus!

• Please let us know you worshiped with us by introducing yourself to a Pastor.
• If visiting, please don’t feel obligated to give an offering. St. Stephen’s members express thankfulness to God through their voluntary offerings which then support the congregation’s work.

Baptism  Logan Nathaniel, son of Michael & Amy Burmester was baptized last Saturday, August 21^st.

Radio Service: 9:30am on AM 1430 WBEV
Sunday, August 29, 2021
Sermon:  Lord, Grant Me Such a Faith
Hymns: TLH 394, 522, 417, 524
Sunday, September 5, 2021
Sermon: Lord, to Whom Shall We Go?”
Hymns: CW 356, 395, 403, 466

Sunday School will begin on September 12. All children from prek-8th grade are invited to come and learn about their Savior. Sunday School will take place during our educational hour, 9:10AM-9:45AM. No need to preregister. We will have forms on the first day.

New Sunday Bible Class starting September 12^th
Our new Sunday Bible Class time begins around 9:10. We plan to use the series The Life of David. We will look at  events in David’s life and connect them to our lives. The Lord uses David’s strengths and weaknesses to teach his church. From David killing Goliath to David being overcome by temptation, we can see images of ourselves and learn how God deals justly with those he loves

Monday / Wednesday Bible Class is starting September 13
It has been said often over the last year and a half that we live in strange and difficult times.  In all honesty, ever since the fall into sin that’s been the case.  Hopefully, our next Bible Class can help us deal with living in such times.  We will work through the two letters of the Apostle Paul to the Thessalonians, under a heading:  “Encouragement and Guidance for Christians Living in Difficult Times and Places.”  We will meet Mondays at 7:00 p.m. and Wednesdays at 11:00 a.m. (same lesson at each) in the church basement.  Please join us!

7^th & 8^th Grade Public School Catechism Classes will be conducted Wednesdays only, 3:30-4:45pm at St. Stephen’s in the basement. Classes begin Wednesday, September 8.

5^th & 6^th Grade Public School Catechism Classes will begin September 9, 3:30pm-4:45pm, at Good Shepherd. This is a new class this year. We are hoping to lay a firm foundation for when students get into 7th-8th grade. Pastor Reichert will lead these classes.  Questions? Call Pastor Dorn (631-7028) or Stratman (885-6960). If a student has special needs and would benefit with individual classes, the pastors are more than willing to arrange a schedule that works for everyone

New worship schedule starts Thursday, September 2^nd.
On Sunday, please remember to stop downstairs for coffee fellowship between services!

·         Thursdays: 6:30pm

·         Sundays: 8:00am & 10:00am

·         Sunday School/Bible Study: 9:10am

Ladies Aid will hold their Sept. meeting on Thursday, Sept. 2 at 1:30 p.m. in the church basement.  We begin with a bible study presented by Pastor Heyer followed by our business meeting.  This first meeting of 2021, we will not be serving a snack.  Mark your calendars and plan to attend.  All ladies of the congregation are welcome.  Call Bonnie Wagner 920-557-1973 with questions.

St. Stephen’s Church Picnic Join us TODAY from noon-4:00 PM, at Lakeview Park for a time of fellowship, games, and food. Meat and drinks will be provided. We ask that everyone please bring a dish to pass and lawn chairs.
We have plenty of activities planned. There will be bingo with prizes, a bounce house for the kids, and lawn games set out. Make plans to join us! If inclement weather happens on that day, we will move the picnic to the church basement. We will also be welcoming our new teachers, Mr. & Mrs. Joshua and Kendra Barnett.

Membership Changes acted upon at the August Council Meeting:

New Members by Confirmation

Andrew Wallace

New Members by Transfer

Joshua Barnett from St. Luke’s, Vassar Michigan

Kendra Barnett from New Life Lutheran, Kenosha, WI

Transferred to other WELS Congregations

Kyle Grotenhuis to St. Lukes, Watertown, WI

We welcome our new members into our Christian family.  May the Lord Jesus bless their membership in our midst.

Free TV’s  There are 2 televisions in the church basement for anyone who has a use for them.  First come, first serve.

Lutheran Teens will be going to Knuckleheads on Saturday, September 11. Cost is $25 per person. This includes the trampoline park, go-karts, bumper cars, and lunch. More information and a sign-up are in the entryway. Parents are welcome to drive and partake in the activities. Students in 7th-12th grades are invited to join this group for events, Bible study, and service opportunities.

Our Response to God’s Grace in Christ:

Participation:

Thursday, August 19         55

Friday, August 20             32

Sunday, August 22     92 + 141= 233       Total for weekend: 320

Calendar: 

Sunday, August 29

8:00am & 9:30am –Communion Worship

9:30am – Radio Service, WBEV 1430

Noon – Church Picnic

Tuesday, August 31

9:00am – Opening School Service

Wednesday, September 1

2:00pm – Hillside Manor Worship

Thursday, September 2

2:00pm – Restoration Committee

6:30pm –Worship

Friday, September 3

1:30pm –Worship

Sunday, September 5

8:00 & 10:00am –Worship

9:00am – Coffee Fellowship

9:30am – Radio Service, WBEV 1430

Video on YouTube and Facebook

Sunday worship video will be uploaded to YouTube (), and shared on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/ssbdwels).