St. Stephen’s Weekly News 4/27/2025

CHRIST IS RISEN!  HE IS RISEN INDEED!

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:
In fact, his invisible characteristics—his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen since the creation of the world, because they are understood from the things he made. As a result, people are without excuse,
Romans 1:20

Singing/Worship Schedule:

Friday, May 2, 6:30:  8th Grade Examination

Sunday, May 4, 10:00:  8th Grade Confirmation

Grades K-8 will sing during Ascension/Graduation service on Thursday, May 29, starting at 6:30.

Mission Collection:
Quarter 4 brings us to supporting the WELS college of Ministry, MLC.  We are at 42.7% of our $500.00 goal.  We have 4 weeks of collection during our chapel service between now and the end of the school year to get there.

Mid-Term:
Friday marked the middle point of our quarter.  Midterm reports will be released by Wednesday.  When they are released, please discuss them with your child and see where improvements can be made.

Good Shepherd Culvers Shares night:
Tomorrow night, Good Shepherd will be hosting a shares night at Culvers.  Good Shepherd Preschool will receive a percentage of all sales between the hours of 5 and 8 that evening.  The funds will go to help with the new playground they are installing on the North side of the church. Feel free to stop down and support the preschool and a great local business.

Fundraising efforts:
Thank you to all who have supported our efforts to get new playground equipment and bleachers in the gym.
We continue to make great strides to put in new structures at our school.  Let’s keep working towards our goals.  Please check the rendering in the back of the church to see what the new playground may look like as time moves on.  The $75,000 will cover new swings, new structure, new GaGa Ball pit, surfacing, delivery, and installation.  There will be another opportunity to add sections/pieces to the area as funds warrant.

St. Stephen’s Rummage Sale:
Donations are being accepted at the church office for a rummage sale that will be held in the gym at St. Stephen’s June 12th-14th.  The funds raised will support the following projects:  the playground, the bleachers in the gym, and St. Stephen’s attendees of the 2026 WELS Youth Rally in Bowling Green, Ohio.  Donations will be accepted from now until June 10th.  We ask that no large furniture, mattresses, or TV’s be donated.  All donations should be in good, clean, working conditions.  Please attach an approximate value to items, especially collectibles or antiques (if able).  All donations will be sent to Twice Is Nice after the sale if it is not sold at St. Stephen’s.

BDUSD Summer School:
The BDUSD ELEMENTARY Summer School booklets are available if you are interested.   Here is the link: ​Elementary Summer School booklet  Middle School booklet.  If there are questions about the program, please contact the BDUSD Offices and they will be able to help you.

2025-2026 School year:
If you have seen the bulletin the last few week, it was mentioned that Mr. Barnett’s call will be reduced to a ½ time call starting next year.  He will maintain the Music Coordinator Role, he will be responsible for teaching 5-8 Social Studies, 5-8 Music, some 5-8 technology, and 5-6 Science.  The rest of the courses for all of 5-8 will be taught by Mr. Schulz and Mr. Zuberbier.  A more formal schedule will be distributed as the summer progresses.

Odds and ends:
-Please visit https://ssl.fastdir.com/saintstephens/ and fill out the registration for next year.  If you currently have students enrolled, you would need to log in and fill out the information for the new child.  Any questions, do not hesitate to contact the school.  This allows us to accurately prepare for the 2025-2026 school year.

-5/12: Piano Recital–Select times on Monday, May 12.

-5/19: School Family Night 6:00-8:00.  All are invited.  This is the evening we celebrate all our accomplishments at school.  Band and choir will perform.  We will honor our students in various ways throughout the evening.

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.