St. Stephen’s Weekly News: Week of February 20, 2022

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.

Gifts We acknowledge with thanks, a gift for the General fund, given by Earl & Marjorie Voigt, in observance of their 56^th wedding anniversary.

Memorials In memory of Ervin Hammer, a gift has been given for the Radio fund by Patricia Young.  In memory of
Les Quiring a gift of has been given for the Radio fund by his wife, Charlene Quiring.  In memory of George Stegner, a gift of has been give to the Restoration fund by his wife, Donna Stegner.

Radio Service: 9:30am on AM 1430 WBEV
Sunday, February 20, 2022
Sermon: How to Respond to Those Who Cause Hurt
Hymns: CW93 (Red) 238, 492, 459, 493
Sunday, February 27, 2022
Sermon: Behold His Shining Glory
Hymns: CW93 (Red)  221, 97, 95, 332

NOTE:  Radio taping will be on Tuesday, February 22^nd, at 7:00pm, in the church.  The ramp door will be open.

Bible Studies

• Sunday Bible Class – “Pray, Praise, and Give Thanks: Favorite Psalms of God’s People”
  This Bible study meets on Sunday mornings at 9:10 in the church basement.  “Pray, Praise, and Give Thanks:  Favorite Psalms of God’s People” is a study of nine of the best known and loved Psalms.  Please join us!  Coffee, juice, and treats are served, too!
• Winter Bible Study “The Book of Joshua”
  Our Monday/Wednesday Bible Class has resumed. We are going through the book of Joshua. The people of Israel were starting to enter the Promised Land. God promised to go with them, and he defeated their enemies. This book reminds us of how God is with us to help us overcome our enemies. Join us on Mondays at 7:00 PM or Wednesdays at 11:00 AM. 

Our Annual Marriage Seminar primarily geared toward couples to be married this year but also as a “refresher for marrieds”, is planned for Saturday, February 26, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.  Please sign up in the entryway or call the church office (920-885-3309) so that we have adequate materials and refreshments available.

How is your marriage? A marriage retreat will be held at the Osthoff Resort in Elkhart Lake, March 18-20. Cost is $385. In this seminar you will learn how to manage conflict, nurture intimacy, and grow closer to each other.

Space is limited but you must register by March 6.  See the poster in our lobby or take a brochure for more information. Register at www.gshep.net or https://forms.gle/3vL85FH7WCbqUPmy6

“LIVES PREPared” Luther Prep Gala
Luther Prep School is currently accepting Silent Auction donations for their 17th Annual Gala event: LIVES PREPared on April 23. Would individuals or groups consider shopping local and donate items to support this event? Please go to their website at https://www.lps.wels.net/apps/pages/lpsgala for more information!

Lent begins Ash Wednesday, March 2. Services are at 3:30 and 6:30 p.m. Ash Wednesday is a special day to reflect on repentance.
Our series for midweek Lenten services this year is “The Crucial Hours,” reflecting on pivotal moments and events in Jesus’ Passion. Midweek Lenten worship will be led by pastors from St. Stephen’s, St. John’s Juneau and Good Shepherd, Beaver Dam.

Membership Changes acted upon at a Council Meeting at the February 15, 2022:

New Members by Profession of Faith
Richard Howland

Released
Daniel Parpart
James Maas
Victor Herbst
Roxanne Lyyski

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

Good Shepherd Lutheran Preschool will be hosting a Open House on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 from 6pm to 8pm. For additional information, call Kim Steinberg at 885-4317 or Duane Ohland at 210-3702.

St. Lucas Women’s Retreat The women of St. Lucas Lutheran Church in Kewaskum invite all women from St. Stephen’s and other WELS sister churches to attend their 17^th annual women’s retreat on March 12, starting at 8:30am.   This year’s retreat theme is “Call Upon Me” with speakers from WLCFS, New Beginnings, and Christian adoption.  Registration forms have been placed in the narthex and ramp or call the office at 885-3309 for more information.

Luther Preparatory School Sacred Spring Concert is Sunday, March 13^th at 2:00pm in the Luther Prep gymnasium.  All are invited.

Our Response to God’s Grace in Christ:

Participation:

Bible Classes: Sunday—20   Monday-17      Wednesday-10

Thursday, February 10    63

Friday, February 11          34

Sunday, February 13      116 + 133= 249       Total: 393

Calendar: 

Sunday, February 20

8:00 & 10:00am –Worship

9:10am –Education and Fellowship Time (No Sunday School)

9:30am – Radio Service, WBEV 1430

Monday, February 21

7:00pm – Bible Class

Tuesday, February 22

6:30pm – PTS Board Meeting

7:00pm – Radio Recording

Wednesday, February 23

11:00am – Bible Class

2:00pm – Hillside Manor Chapel

3:30pm – Public School Catechism

6:30pm – Elders

Thursday, February 24

6:30pm – Communion Worship

7:30pm – Senior Choir

Friday, February 25

1:30pm – Communion Worship

Sunday, February 27

8:00 & 10:00am – Communion Worship

9:10am – Sunday School & Bible Study

9:30am – Radio Service, WBEV 1430