St. Stephen’s Weekly News: Week of December 26, 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.

Funeral Betty McFarlane was called home to heaven on December 17^th, 2021, age 98.  Private family services will be held at a later date.  Donald Gentz was called home to heaven on December 19^th, 2021, age 88.  Funeral services will be held December 28^th, 2021 here at St. Stephen’s at 11am.

Radio Service: 9:30am on AM 1430 WBEV
Sunday, December 26, 2021
Sermon: Simeon Makes a Graceful Exit
Hymns: CW93 (Red) 41, 78, 577, 80
Sunday, January 2, 2022
Sermon: God Provides for His People
Hymns: CW93 (Red) 84, 79, 93, 86

Join us for
New Year’s Eve Service

Friday at 6:30pm

Memorials In memory of Larry Brooks, a gift has been given to the Radio fund from his family.  In memory of Our Parents, a gift has been given to the Restoration fund from Bob & Jane Bortz.  In memory of John Binotto, a gift has been given to the school Athletic fund from a friend.  In memory of Bob & Chris Hartl, a gift has been given to the Restoration fund from Bernie & Dori Nowicki.  In memory of David Wade, a gift has been given to the Restoration fund and a gift to the General fund from family.  In memory of her husband, Lawrence Winter, his parents, Mr. & Mrs. Emil Winter, & her parents, Mr. & Mrs. Carl Backhaus, a gift has been given to the Radio fund from Delores Winter.  In memory of John Binotto, Gary Wunrow, & loved ones, a gift has been given to the Restoration fund from Ann Wunrow Binotto.  In memory of Lisa Reschke, a gift has been given to the General fund from James & Elaine Herrick.  In memory of David Wade, a gift to the Restoration fund from family.  In memory of Lawrence Sackett, a gift has been given to the Restoration fund from family.  In memory of Ralph E Werbelow, William & Bernice Homan, & Ernest& Ethel Werbelow, a gift has been given to the Restoration fund & a gift has been given to the School fund given by family.  In memory of Our parents, Walter C & Loretta Schmidt and Anthony & Dolores Erdmann, a gift has been given to the Restoration fund by Michael & Kristine Erdmann.  In memory of Doris Walter & Adeline Mittag, poinsettias have been placed in the narthex by family.  In memory of Our parents, Harold & Marcella Mulligan and Merlin & Doris Domann, a gift has been given to the General fund by Jack & Mary Domann.  In memory of Barbara Linde & Linda Linde, a gift has been given to the Maintenance fund from Frederick Linde.

Bible Studies

• Sunday Bible Class – “The Life of David”
  This Bible study meets on Sunday mornings at 9:10 in the church basement. We will be using 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.  Please join us!
• Winter Bible Study Timely Topics, God’s Response”
  When our Monday/Wednesday Bible Class resumes the week of January 10, we will be studying the book of Joshua.

2021 Offering Statements can be mailed or emailed to anyone in need of the documentation for tax purposes this year.  Please call the office at 920-885-3309 or email office@saintstephen.org to receive a statement.

Church Office Holiday Hours The church office will be closed for the holiday on Friday, Dec 31.

Annual Report for 2021   Boards, Committees, Organizations who submit reports are asked to submit them to the church office by January 6th.  The e-mail address for the office is office@saintstephen.org.  Reports may also be personally delivered or mailed.

St John’s, Watertown, is seeking a full-time bookkeeper to manage the financial accounts of the congregation, to include maintaining records, business and payroll transactions, balancing ledgers, reconciling accounts, and preparing reports in compliance with established operational policies and procedures.      Associate Degree in Accounting preferred but significant applicable work experience may substitute.  Interested candidates should submit a resume’ to church@stjohnswatertown.org, or drop off in or mail to the church office at 304 N 6th St, Watertown WI 53094.

Offering Designations Council has designated that offerings given with Christmas Day & New Year’s Eve offering envelope will support missions.  Christmas Eve will be for the general fund.

Our Response to God’s Grace in Christ:

Participation:

Bible Classes:  Sunday -21

Thursday, December 16   75

Friday, December 17        26

Sunday, December 19      80 + 150= 230      Total: 331

Calendar: 

Sunday, December 26

8:00 & 10:00am –Communion Worship

9:10am – Sunday School & Bible Study

9:30am – Radio Service, WBEV 1430

Friday, December 31

1:30pm – New Year’s Eve Communion Worship

Sunday, January 2

8:00 & 10:00am –Worship

9:10am – Coffee Fellowship

9:30am – Radio Service, WBEV 1430