St. Stephen’s Weekly News: Week of December 5, 2021

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.

Memorials In memory of David Rupnow, a gift  has been given to the Radio fund, a gift to the Restoration fund, a gift to St. Stephen’s School fund, a gift  to Lakeside Lutheran High School, and a gift to the General fund from family and friends.  In memory of John Strohschein’s 150^th birthday celebration, a gift has been given to the Radio fund from his grandchildren, Mark & Alan.

Radio Service: 9:30am on AM 1430 WBEV
Sunday, December 5, 2021
Sermon: Repentance: A Massive Project
Hymns: CW93 (Red) 3, 16, 20, 27

Sunday, December 12, 2021
Sermon: Keep Christ In Christmas
Hymns: CW93 (Red) 21, 134, 11, 17

Bible Studies

• Sunday Bible Class – “The Life of David”

This Bible study meets on Sunday mornings at 9:10 in the church basement.   We will be using the series The Life of David. We will look at events in David’s life and connect them to our lives. The Lord uses David’s strengths and weaknesses to teach his church. From David killing Goliath to David being overcome by temptation, we can see images of ourselves and learn how God deals justly with those he loves.  Please join us!

• Winter Bible Study Timely Topics, God’s Response”
  There are many things happening around us in the world. The world strays away from God’s Word calling it freedom. How are we to respond? For the weeks leading up to Christmas join us as we see those topics the world pushes our way, and God’s response to those topics. We meet on Monday at 7:00 PM, and Wednesday at 11:00 AM, in the church basement. Please join us!

Meditations The latest issue of this devotional booklet (begins November 28^th) is available in the entry and ramp.  There are also large print meditations available.

Quarterly Voters’ Meeting Will be held at 11:00am TODAY, December 5^th, in the church sanctuary.  In addition to reports about ministry and other activity during the 3nd quarter of 2021, the major agenda item will be adopting 2022 Ministry Spending Plan.

2022 Offering Envelopes are now available for pick-up in the church basement.  Please use the initial offering envelope in the front of your packet to cover the cost of the envelopes.  Envelopes may then be placed in the collection plate or in the box in the basement.  If you are using electronic giving and no longer wish to receive envelopes in the future, please put your name on the clipboard or let the office know.

Worship Service Attendants:  A new attendant schedule has been placed in the narthex.  Thank you to all who volunteer their time and talents to serve their Lord in this manner.

Snow Shovelers needed are you an individual who enjoys service to the Lord in the form of physical labor?  If you are and would be available to shovel snow this winter, please call the office at 885-3309.

We need your help!  We are looking for help in recording our services. It is fairly easy to do, and we will train you. Let Pastor Dorn or Stratman know if this interests you.

Lakeside Opportunity Lakeside Lutheran High School is urgently seeking interested applicants for this part-time job that is tied to the LL calendar (work only days when school is in session). Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs. and work in a fast-paced environment. Hours vary, but most days are from 9:15-2:15. Training provided. Application is at llhs.org/apps/pages/jobs. Contact Todd Grundman (grundman@llhs,org or 920-648-2321 x2205) with questions.

St. John’s Waterloo Employment Opportunity St. John’s, Waterloo is in need of a 3K/4K teacher (sub) from March 21 – May 27. Our teacher is having a baby!! The classroom has 12 wonderful children and an assistant. Please contact Kerri Esmay with questions or interest – kesmay@stjohnwaterloo.com or 785.409.3502.

Video on YouTube and Facebook

Sunday worship video will be uploaded to YouTube (), and shared on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/ssbdwels).

Our Response to God’s Grace in Christ:

Participation:

Bible Classes:  Sunday -19         Monday–14          Wednesday–10

Thanksgiving: Wednesday, November 24 – 75

Thursday, November 25 – 108    Total: 183

Friday, November 26 – 23

Sunday, November 28 – 122 + 142= 287     Total: 287

Calendar: 

Sunday, December 5

8:00 & 10:00am –Worship

9:10am – Sunday School & Bible Study

9:30am – Radio Service, WBEV 1430

11:00am – Quarterly Meeting

2:00pm – Advent by Candlelight

Monday, December 6

7:00pm – Bible Class

Tuesday, December 7

6:30pm – Board of Property and Maintenance

6:30pm – Finance Committee

Wednesday, December 8

11:00am – Bible Class

3:30pm – Public School Catechism

Thursday, December 9

6:30pm – Communion Service

7:30pm – Senior Choir Practice

Friday, December 10

1:30pm – Communion Worship

Sunday, December 12

8:00 & 10:00am –Communion Worship

9:10am – Sunday School & Bible Study

9:30am – Radio Service, WBEV 1430