ST. STEPHEN’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH
Striving to speak God’s saving truth in love. Ephesians 4:15
School Faculty Update
Dear Parents, First off, I pray that this update finds everyone safe and healthy. The events of the last seven weeks have been unprecedented. Businesses change how they operate, if they can operate at all. Tables at restaurants, where people once sat with family and friends for conversation, sit in silence. Concerts, conventions, and other…
Mr. Schulz Returns Call to Moline, Illinois
To the members of St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church, Easter Greetings Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ. In the glow of Easter, we focus on the wonderful things that the Father has done for us. He sent his Son to live a perfect life. His Son died a gruesome death on that ancient torture device. He…
Mrs. Trimmer Accepts 1st Grade Call
Dear Members of St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church: On Sunday, March 22nd, I received a divine call to teach first grade at St. Stephen’s Lutheran School in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin. After prayerful consideration, I have decided to accept this divine call. I ask that you continue to keep my family in your prayers as we…
St. Stephen’s Newsletter, April-May 2020
Click here for a pdf of this Newsletter All underlined text is a clickable link. Devotional Thought Our Christian hymns are wonderful! One reason is that they carry the Word of God and the truths of God in a form that is easy to remember. The tune sticks in your head and the words come…
Mr. Zimmermann Returns Call as Principal
Dear Members of St. Stephen Lutheran Church, The Lord has led me to return the call St. Stephen Lutheran Church and School. There is a lot of work unfinished here. It is evident that St. Stephen has a dedicated staff and supportive congregation and I know God will continue to bless the work done in…
Mr. Schulz Receives to Moline, Illinois
Dear brothers and sisters of St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church, In the 21st chapter of John’s Gospel, John records an encounter between Peter and Jesus. Peter was asked about his love for the Lord and Jesus responded three times with the phrase, “Feed my lambs” or “Feed my sheep.” As I look at the ministry that…
Brittany Trimmer Called to Teach First Grade; Seth Zimmermann Called to Be Principal/Upper Grade Teacher
Dear Members of St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church; On Sunday, March 22nd, I received a divine call to teach first grade at St. Stephen’s… What a blessing it is to be given the opportunity to teach the Lord’s little lambs. Jesus says in Matthew 19:14, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder…
Special Letter Regarding Cancellation
March 17, 2020 Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, I really wish I wasn’t writing this letter. Cancelling worship services goes against everything we are and everything we want to do as a church. However, in faith, we want to obey the Fourth Commandment, “Honor your father and mother…” which we learned means “We should…
Thoughts on the Black Plague by Martin Luther
From Regarding the Black Plague, by Martin Luther “I shall ask God mercifully to protect us. Then I shall fumigate, help purify the air, administer medicine and take it. I shall avoid places and persons where my presence is not needed in order not to become contaminated and thus perchance inflict and pollute others and so…
Mr. Tom Zuberbier ACCEPTS Call to ST. Stephen’s
Dear members of St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church and School, After much deliberation and prayer, the Holy Spirit has led me to accept the call you have extended to me to serve as the school’s sixth grade homeroom teacher and athletic director. I ask for your prayers as I serve out my ministry at St. John’s…
Mr. & Mrs. Uhlhorn return calls to St. Stephen’s
Dear Members of St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church, On February 23, the congregation of St. Stephen’s issued calls asking us to serve as your principal and upper grade teacher, and as your first grade teacher. Thank you for this opportunity for Rachel and I to examine where we best can use the gifts that God has…
St. Stephen’s Weekly News: Week of March 15, 2020
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 signing our guest book in the entryway or a Care Card in your pew and drop it in the offering basket. If visiting, please don’t feel obligated to give…
As we face COVID-19
As we face COVID-19 Pray: Lord God, our Redeemer and Protector, we come to you seeking the help that only you can give. We ask that you spare people in our country and around the world from any harm to body and soul. Grant healing and comfort to those who may be afflicted with this…
Thomas Zuberbier Called to be 6th Grade Teacher and Athletic Director
Dear fellow brothers and sisters in Christ, This letter is to acknowledge that your congregation has been led by the Holy Spirit this past Sunday, February 24, to extend me a divine call to serve as sixth grade homeroom teacher and athletic director. I look forward to learning about your congregation and its needs, and…
St. Stephen’s Weekly News: Week of February 23, 2020
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 signing our guest book in the entryway or a Care Card in your pew and drop it in the offering basket. • If visiting, please don’t feel obligated…