St. Stephen’s Weekly News 12/15/2024

God Word– impressed at start of day.
But I will sing about your strength.
In the morning I will shout about your
mercy, because you are a high fortress for me.
Psalm 59:16

 


Encouragement Passage:
Why are you so depressed, O my soul?
Why so disturbed within me?
Hope in God, for I will again praise him
 for my salvation from the face of my God.
Psalm 42:11

 

Sporting Events Calendar

Lunch Menu
Parent conversations podcast:  “Extracurricular Activities”

Singing Schedule:
Thank you to the Children’s Choir, Jr. Choir, and Sr. Choir for beautifying our 10:00 service today.  Lord’s blessings as you continue to prepare for the Savior’s arrival.

2024 Christmas Service:

On Sunday, December 22nd, our Christmas service starts at 4:00.  Please have the children to their designated spots no later than 3:40.  Students in grades K-4 will meet in the lower hallway classrooms. Students in grades 5-8 will meet in the gym. Please remember that the doors to the school will not open until about 3:30 and the church doors will not open until approximately 3:15.
Piano students in grades 5-8 should be in church by 3:30.  Mrs. Estervig will send final details soon.

Mission Collection:
We collected $42.30 in our chapel service last week for the WELS mission to the United Kingdom  We have collected $455.95 of our $500.00 goal.  Tomorrow is our last day to collect for this mission.  Let’s get above that goal.   

Band Concert:
The band concert will be tomorrow evening at 6:30 in the gymnasium.

Worship over the vacation:
Here is a list of worship opportunities as we go through the vacation weeks.

St. Stephen’s Good Shepherd
December 22–8AM and 10AM December 22–9AM
December 22–4PM–Children’s Christmas Service December 24–4PM–Sunday School Christmas Eve
December 24–9PM–Candlelight Christmas Eve December 24–7PM–Candlelight Christmas Eve
December 25–10AM–Christmas Day Festival December 25–9AM–Christmas Day Song Service
December 29–8AM and 10AM December 29–9AM
December 31–6:30PM New Year’s Eve Worship January 1–7PM New Year’s Worship
January 5–8AM and 10AM January 5–9AM

 

Financial responsibilities:
New financial statements were sent home recently.  If you have a payment due for December, please make every effort to make payment as soon as possible.

Last day:
Friday is our last day of school before our Christmas break.  We will practice our service in the morning and then have celebrations in the afternoon.  3:10 dismissal that afternoon.

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

Blessings on your week.