St. Stephen’s Weekly News 3/23/2025

God Word– impressed on the move.
“Therefore go and gather disciples from all nations by baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and by teaching them to keep all the instructions I have given you. And surely I am with you always until the end of the age.”
Matthew 28:19-20 

Encouragement Passage:
He did this so that you would know that the Lord your God, yes, he is God, the faithful God who maintains both his covenant and his mercy for those who love him and keep his commandments, to a thousand generations.
Deuteronomy 7:9

LENTEN WORSHIP:
Wednesday, March 26, St. Stephen’s will have worship services at 3:45 and 6:30.  Please consider joining us for worship as we walk with Christ to the cross of forgiveness.  There will be meals between services starting at 4:45.  This week the Ladies’ Aid will be serving the meal.

Singing Schedule:
Grades 3 and 4 sing Wednesday, March 26, in the 6:30 service.
Kindergarten and Grade 1 will sing on Wednesday, April 2, in the 3:45 service.
Children’s Choir will sing at both services on Palm Sunday, April 13

Mission Collection:
Quarter 4 brings us to supporting the WELS college of Ministry, MLC.  Our missions in quarter 4, again this year, will support the mission of MLC and help prepare future leaders of our churches and schools.  Let’s get past our $500.00 goal again this quarter.  We have 8 weeks of collection during our chapel service between now and the end of the school year to get there.

Easter Notice:
If you haven’t returned you Easter sheet, please so so as soon as possible.  Planning has already begun for Easter weekend.

2025 Spelling Bee:
The 2025 Spelling Bee will be held on Friday, March 28 starting at 2:00 in the afternoon.  The top 11 spellers from grades 5-8 will participate in this bee.

2025 Summer Camps at LLHS and LPS:
Lakeside Lutheran High School has summer sports camp every year.  Here is the link to the site that describes the camps and how to register and pay for them.
https://www.llhs.org/apps/pages/summercamps

Luther Prep also has summer sports camps.  Many of these camps are overnight camps.  Here is the website for these camps with information on them.
https://www.lps.wels.net/apps/pages/summer_camps 

I-55 Book Fair:
This year St. Stephen’s will once again host a book fair.  We are working with a different group.  Instead of Scholastic, we will be hosting an I 55 Book Fair. Here’s a quote from their website…”Our vision at I55 Book Fairs is to partner with schools, churches, and organizations who are also passionate about raising up a generation of inspired readers.  All products are screened, ensuring safety from unwanted knowledge, while still offering a wide selection of books.  Our name comes from Isaiah 55. This chapter encompasses all we strive to do, knowing that nothing is impossible with God.”

In order to make the book fair run smoothly, we are looking for parent volunteers to help each day.  The fair will run from April 7-13. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday it will run from 3:30-4:30 pm with helpers beginning at 3:20 pm. On Wednesday, it will run from 4:45 to 6:15 pm. On Saturday, it will be open after the Fun Run from 11 to Noon. On Sunday, it will run after the second service until noon. Pack-up will follow.  Click here– I-55 Book Fair Help Sign-up–to sign up.

St. Stephen’s School Mission:
St. Stephen’s Lutheran School will offer a Christ-centered education to all students. We will instruct them in the Word of God, educate them in secular subjects, train them to become responsible citizens in our community, and prepare them for their eternal victory in heaven when they die. We will do this by holding Jesus and his love before them each day by appropriately using law and gospel as we instruct and discipline.

Please remember that if you need assistance with anything that you can reach out to the teachers and leaders of St. Stephen’s.  You can also find answers to some questions on the website: www.ssbdwels.com