- God’s love for us, that he gave his Son, Jesus Christ, to save us from our sins.
- What does the Lord ask of you?
“… to love him, to serve the Lord your God with all your heart …” Duet. 10:12 - Our responsibility as God’s servants:
“We will not neglect the house of our God.” Neh. 10:39
Remember …
God’s love for us, that he gave his Son, Jesus Christ, to save us from our sins. As we are led to faith by the Holy Spirit through Word and Sacrament, God’s love is our motivation, our reason for anything we do as Christians. We join as fellow Christians and members of St. Stephen’s congregation to worship our Lord in this beautiful sanctuary. This church is a special place of worship for our members. We certainly want to properly care for our church and maintain this facility for the future. We want to remember our responsibility as God’s servants, so that:
We will not neglect the house of our God.” Neh. 10:39
Respond …
So how shall we respond? First, we must remember how our Lord has graciously blessed our congregation, providing pastors and teachers to use God’s means of grace in Word and Sacraments by which we receive the forgiveness of sins, life, and salvation. Each of us has been created, redeemed, and sanctified by our Triune God; to Him be all glory, honor, and thanks. We offer our gifts to the Lord, generously, as each of us has been blessed.
We also can serve our Lord, using his blessings on our time, talents, and treasures, as we learn more about our sanctuary restoration plans as components are developed, and provide input to the planning process.
Restore …
In recent years, members have recognized many obvious needs for improvements and restoration of various components of our church interior. This list includes replacing or refinishing basic components, such as wall coverings, carpeting, pew cushions, flooring, and pews. Congregational members have also informally discussed upgrading and adding desired improvements for easier Holy Communion access, an efficient lighting system, interior redecoration, and main entrance handicap accessibility.
As part of the overall church interior restoration process, it would also be prudent to evaluate and research the feasibility of future facility enhancements for air conditioning, a family and handicap restroom, covered ramp entrance, and fellowship hall on the main level.


Restore …
In recent years, members have recognized many obvious needs for improvements and restoration of various components of our church interior. This list includes replacing or refinishing basic components, such as wall coverings, carpeting, pew cushions, flooring, and pews. Congregational members have also informally discussed upgrading and adding desired improvements for easier Holy Communion access, an efficient lighting system, interior redecoration, and main entrance handicap accessibility.
As part of the overall church interior restoration process, it would also be prudent to evaluate and research the feasibility of future facility enhancements for air conditioning, a family and handicap restroom, covered ramp entrance, and fellowship hall on the main level.
Rejoice …
Why should we as Christians care about maintaining our church, devoting our personal efforts and financial offerings to enhance the functions and beauty of our worship facility? God tells us through the psalmist who says:
I love the house where you live, O LORD, the place where your glory dwells.” Psalm 26:8
“With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” Matt. 19:26
Trust in God. Let God direct our work in this congregation.
The LORD is faithful to all his promises” (Psalm 145:13)
And he will continue to provide for all that we need, according to his will.
St. Stephen’s Sanctuary Restoration Committee
September 17, 2017
Our online giving is not yet up and running. Meanwhile, donations may be sent to
St. Stephen’s Ev. Lutheran Church
300 West Street
Beaver Dam, WI 53916
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