Persevere
“Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.”
Hebrews 12:1-3
Friday dress up day:
11/7
RaiderWear
Red/Black/White
Encouragement Passage:
Let us not neglect meeting together,
as some have the habit of doing.
Rather, let us encourage each other,
and all the more as you see the Day approaching.
Hebrews 10:25
Singing:
Thank you for a wonderful year of singing praises to our Savior and King.
Thank you:
Thank you to everyone who helped make the picnic a success yesterday. Your help was greatly appreciated.
Family Celebration Night
Thank you to all who attended the Family Night on Monday. We have a lot to be thankful for at St. Stephen’s.
Report Cards:
Report cards have been finalized. Please log into FastDirect to view them.
2026-2027 School year info:
Please keep an eye out for 2026-2027 school year information. It will be mailed to you throughout the summer. Email communications also may come to you through FastDirect or the email address we have on file. Facebook is also a great place to keep updated on the next school year. School starts on Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Mission offering:
Quarter 4 mission offering collection has now started. Last week, we collected $42.04. We are at $672.65 of our $500.00 goal this week. That is 134.5% of our goal. Thank you to everyone who supported this and the other missions throughout the year. Pastor Sims’ presentation was informative and we thank him for that message of Christian Compassion Ministries that WELS Christian Aid and Relief does.
Jerry’s BP Spirit Pump Supports St. Stephen’s:
Jerry’s Automotive/BP, 700 N Spring St. (Across from The Market in Beaver Dam) has a Spirit pump. There’s still quite a few days to get your gasoline at Jerry’s BP. Two cents per gallon purchased goes to St. Stephen’s School.
Summer Worship:
As you see in the encouragement passage above, our Lord urges us to not give up meeting together. There are plenty of opportunities for worship throughout the summer.
St. Stephen’s worship: Thursday @ 6:30, Friday (truncated service) @ 1:30, Sunday @ 8 and 10
Good Shepherd worship: Wednesday @ 7:00, Sunday @ 9:00 (Please remember that worship will be in the gym during the summer due to construction)
Summer communications:
Please keep an eye out for 2026-2027 school year information. It will be mailed to you throughout the summer. Email communications also may come to you through FastDirect or the email address we have on file. Facebook is also a great place to keep updated on the next school year. Parent/Family orientation days are August 9 and 10. School starts on Tuesday, September 1, 2026.
Upcoming Events:
VBS is August 3-7 1:00-3:00 (this is a combined effort between St. Stephen’s and Good Shepherd.)
St. Stephen’s School Mission Statement:
St. Stephen’s Lutheran School provides students with a Christ-centered education in a nurturing environment that fosters spiritual growth and a lifelong relationship with their Savior.
Knowing Jesus. Serving Others. Celebrating Eternity.
Christ-centered education rooted in God’s Word.
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
