St. Stephen’s Weekly News: Week of August 21, 2022

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 and filling out a Connect Card and hand it to an usher, pastor, or place in the offering box. Thank you!
• 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.

Funeral Angeline Riege was called home to heaven on August 11, 2022, age 88.  Funeral services were held August 18th here at
St. Stephen’s.  Joan Broitzman was called home to heaven on August 12, 2022, age 65.  Private family funeral services were held.
Franklin Kiekhaefer was called home to heaven on August 13, 2022, age 89.  Graveside service will be held Saturday, August 27.  Sally Steffen was called home to heaven on August 16, 2022, age 76.  Funeral services will be held on August 22, 2022 at Koepsell-Murray.

Memorials   In memory of Barbara Frankenstein, a gift has been given to the St. Stephen’s Endowment fund by the Ladies Aid.

Radio Service: 9:30am on WBEV 95.3 FM
Sunday, August 21, 2022
Sermon: God’s Teaching Styles
Hymns: TLH (Old)  16, 631, 630, 52
Sunday, August 28, 2022
Sermon: Amos Observes: All Goes Well! (Or Does It?)
Hymns: CW93 (Red) 441, 452, 457, 477

Bible Study

Sunday Bible Class  Please join us in our continuous study of, “The Life of Abraham”.  Abraham’s life was filled with highs and lows. At times Abraham wondered how God would fulfill his promises. God did not disappoint Abraham. God constantly repeated those promises to Abraham to strengthen his faith. Even though Abraham did not see fulfillment of all those promises during his life, his faith held to God’s Word. Come and join us for this opportunity to grow in our faith together. Families are welcome to attend!

School Supplies Donated school supplies are in the church fellowship area for any and all children of our congregation.  Supplies will be out the entire month of August or until gone.

Church Picnic   Our church picnic is August 28^th at Lakeview Park.  A NOON lunch has been planned with place settings, pulled pork, & beverages provided.  The picnic committee is asking families to please bring a dish to pass (appetizer, salad, or dessert).  Hope to see you and your family there!

Membership Changes acted upon at a Council Meeting at the August 16, 2022:

New Member by Profession of Faith
Carol Hughes

Transfers to other WELS Congregations
Jamie Bruckschen to Zion Lutheran, Egg Harbor, WI
Curtis & Sara Schmitt, children Finley & Thea to St. Matthew’s Oconomowoc, WI

Released
Sherri Gradel
Todd Schoenwetter
Kristin Bartz, son Cody Bartz

Coaching volunteers are needed for a few sports. There is a need with basketball, boys’ volleyball, track, and softball. Contact Mr. Zuberbier if interested. ad@saintstephen.org  Cell – 608-498-0720

A Taste of Hand Bell Choir This Wednesday, August 24 at 7:00pm, we will be having a “Taste of Hand Bells.”  Anyone who might like to see what Hand Bells are about or you are interested in joining, we would love to have you come!  Please call Ranee Welch (920) 887-1624 if you are interested in knowing more.

Sunday School begins on September 11, from 9:10 AM-9:50 AM. We invite all children from 3K-8th grade to attend. Classes will be held in the lower level of our school. No pre-registration is necessary. Simply come on September 11, and we will help you get to your classroom. We look forward to welcoming many of our youth to this time of growing in God’s Word. Parents, don’t forget to stay for our adult Bible Class during the same time!

School supply drop off on August 25 from 9am-11 and 4pm-6:15pm.

St. Stephen’s Scrip Program- Join Today What is Scrip?  Scrip is a program that lets you earn money for St. Stephen’s Lutheran School simply by shopping for everyday items.
How does Scrip work?  After completing enrollment, you can purchase gift cards from retailers associated with the Scrip program (gas, groceries, dining, etc.) at face value. The retailers then donate a percentage of the purchase back to St. Stephen’s Scrip program, otherwise known as a rebate.  That rebate is then split 50/50 with 50% being designated to St. Stephen’s Lutheran School and 50% being designated by the family to be used to offset registration fees, affiliated high school tuition, or donated back to St. Stephen’s Lutheran School.  How do I sign up? Registration forms can be found in back of church or online.  What do I do if I have questions? Please contact Coordinator Jessica Roll (Scrip@saintstephen.org).  How do I order/pickup my gift cards? Order forms and gift cards can be dropped off/picked up at the office.  For more information, please go to www.ssbdwels.com\ourschool\Scrip.

Our Response to God’s Grace in Christ:

Bible Study Participation:   Sunday – 15
Worship Participation

Thursday, August 11 –65          Friday, August 12 – 54

Sunday, August 14 – 103 + 105= 208              Total: 327

Thank Offerings Received:

We offer our gifts to our Savior God purely out of thanks for his grace.  Our gifts support the Gospel ministry we have planned. Here is some information on that support:

Calendar: 

Sunday, August 21

8:00 & 10:00am –Worship

9:10am – Family Bible Study

9:30am – Radio Service, WBEV 95.3 FM

Tuesday, August 23

6:00pm- Finance Meeting

6:30pm- PTS Board Meeting

Wednesday, August 24

2:00pm- Hillside Manor

6:30pm – Elders

Thursday, August 25

9:00am – 11:00am – School Supply Drop off

4:00-6:15pm – School Supply Drop off

6:30pm –Communion Worship

7:30pm- Senior Choir

Friday, August 26

1:30pm – Communion Worship

Sunday, August 28

8:00 & 10:00am – Communion Worship

9:10am – Family Bible Study

9:30am – Radio Service, WBEV 95.3 FM

Noon – Church Picnic