Welcome Visitors If you are visiting today, we welcome you in our Risen and Living Savior, Jesus!

  • Please let us know you worshiped with us by introducing yourself to a Pastor.
  • If visiting, please don’t feel obligated to give an offering. St. Stephen’s members express thankfulness to God through their voluntary offerings which then support the congregation’s work.
  • Radio Service: 9:30am on AM 1430 WBEV
    Sunday, August 15, 2021
    Sermon:  Empty, Sinful Pride vs. Solid, Holy Pride
    Hymns: TLH 423, 408, 394, 418
    Sunday, August 22, 2021
    Sermon:  God’s Teaching Styles
    Hymns: TLH 16, 631, 630, 52

    Seth Dorn

    pastorsdorn@
    gmail.com
    631-7028

    		 Philip Heyer
    pastorheyer@
    saintstephen.org
    887-1117    		  

    Paul Stratman
    pcstratman@
    gmail.com
    885-6960

     

    During the summer, we will have a short Bible study Sundays after services,
    10:40 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. 

    Jesus gives the command to his church to go and make disciples of all nations. What does this look like? What is my role in this? How can I better share my faith with others? These questions can be hard to answer. Our new topic for Bible Class will dive into the topic of evangelism, sharing Jesus with others. We will study God’s command to us, as we carry it out as a church and in our personal lives. Tips will also be given as to how to better witness our faith to others.

    PTS Cleaning Day is coming up this Saturday, August 21st! We will start at 9:00am and clean until 1:00pm. Any members of our church or school are invited to participate and help. You may come at 9am and stay for an hour or stay for the entire duration – it’s up to you! The church ramp door and school parking lot doors will be open and we will all meet in the church basement to designate direction. Any and all help is welcome and appreciated. Cleaning supplies are provided but if you have your favorite bucket or pail to bring, please do so. Any questions or just want to know more? Send Emily McFarlane (mom of 2nd grader and Kindergartener) a text or call (920) 344-0774.  Let’s get the school ready for our children!

    Thrivent Choice Program:  On August 6th, the Church Thrivent gift for the Restoration Fund was $242.00.  Thank you to St. Stephen’s members / Thrivent clients who designated St. Stephen’s Church for Choice Dollars.

    Senior Choir begins rehearsal Thursday, August 19th, at 7:00pm after the worship service. We meet in the band/choir room of the school. If you are a confirmed member and love to serve your Savior through song, we would be happy to see you join us. Bring a friend and come to the first practice to learn more about what’s happening this year.

    Hospital Reminder Your pastors love to bring God’s comforting Word to our hospitalized members!  All hospitals however, cannot let the church office know unless you call us or ask them to call us. Please do not hesitate to call.

    St. Stephen’s Church Picnic Our church picnic will resume this year! Join us on Sunday, August 29, from noon-4:00 PM, at Lakeview Park for a time of fellowship, games, and food. Meat and drinks will be provided. We ask that everyone please bring a dish to pass and lawn chairs.
    We have plenty of activities planned. There will be bingo with prizes, a bounce house for the kids, and lawn games set out. Make plans to join us! If inclement weather happens on that day, we will move the picnic to the church basement. We will also be welcoming our new teachers, Mr. & Mrs. Joshua and Kendra Barnett. Sign up to lend a hand with the many different activities. Go to https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0548ADAC29ABF94-church or call the church office at 920-885-3309.

    Sunday School will begin on September 12. All children from prek-8th grade are invited to come and learn about their Savior. Sunday School will take place during our educational hour, 9:10 AM-9:45 AM. No need to preregister. We will have forms on the first day.

    St. Stephen’s School Registration is coming up next week.
    Sunday, August 22, 8am-12pm
    Monday, August 23, 5pm-7pm.
    Please make time to come and register your child for the upcoming school year. Due to the gym resurfacing, we will be doing registration in the hallways of the school.
    Please enter the building through door w3 and follow the signs.  If you are coming from church, we would still ask that you enter through those doors. Masks are optional during registration, but please observe social distancing as you progress through the lines.
    If you cannot make those times or have any questions, please contact Mr. Schulz at 920-885-6484 or email him at principal@saintstephen.org.

    Our Response to God’s Grace in Christ:

    Participation:

    Thursday, August 5         81

    Friday, August 6               34

    Sunday, August 8     66 + 109= 175       Total for weekend: 290

     

     

    Calendar: 

    Sunday, August 15

    8:00 & 9:30am –Worship

    9:30am – Radio Service, WBEV 1430

    10:40am – Bible Study

    Tuesday, August 17

    6:00pm – Church Council

    Wednesday, August 18

    2:00pm – Hillside Manor Worship

    Thursday, August 19

    6:00pm – Communion Worship

    Friday, August 20

    1:30pm – Communion Worship

    Saturday, August 21

    9:00am-1:00pm – Family School Cleaning Day

    Sunday, August 22

    8:00 & 9:30am – Communion Worship

    9:30am – Radio Service, WBEV 1430

    10:40am – Bible Study

    Video on Facebook and YouTube

    Sunday worship video will be uploaded to YouTube, and shared on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/ssbdwels). Go to www.ssbdwels.com and click on “YouTube” and select St. Stephen’s Worship.