Quick Notes for this Week

  • On Sunday, January 19, the voting members of the congregation called Pastor Matthew Reis (pronounced “Rice”) to be our shepherd at St. Stephen’s.  In the same meeting, we called Mrs. Katrina Reis to be our 3rd grade teacher in the school.  Lord’s blessings as they deliberate the calls granted by our Lord through our voters.
  • Currently Mrs. Trimmer is holding a call to be the 3-5 grade teacher at St. John’s in Goodhue, MN.  Please pray for Mrs. Trimmer as she deliberates where she can best use her gifts in God’s kingdom.  Feel free to reach out and discuss things with her as well.
  • Thursday, February 13, we will sing in the 6:30 service and Friday, February 14, at 1:30 p.m.
  • From February 10 thru February 12, a site visiting team will be here at St. Stephen’s validating the self-study we have done.  This team will look at all aspects of St. Stephen’s School ministry and will give a report on their findings.  If you are interested in attending this presentation, it will be held at 3:45 on Wednesday, February 12 in the room above the office.
  • Memory Work for this week.
    • Luke 11:28 Wednesday Feb. 5  But he said, “Even more blessed are those who hear the word of God and keep it.”
    • 2nd Commandment Friday Feb. 7 You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God. What does this mean? We should fear and love God that we do not use his name to curse, swear, lie, or deceive, or use witchcraft, but call upon God’s name in every trouble, pray, praise, and give thanks.
  • SpellingWords for 2/7
    • head, bread, meant, heavy, ready, action, vacation, question, position, future, picture, adventure