St. Stephen’s Weekly News: Week of February 13, 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.
• 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 Kenneth Jensen & Robert Jensen, a gift has been given to the General fund from JoAnn Jensen.

Radio Service: 9:30am on AM 1430 WBEV
Sunday, February 13, 2022
Sermon: Lord, Listen to my Plea
Hymns: TLH (Old)  459, 59, 428, 129
Sunday, February 20, 2022
Sermon: How to Respond to Those Who Cause Hurt
Hymns: CW93 (Red) 238, 492, 459, 493

NOTE:  Radio taping will be on Tuesday, February 22^nd, at 7:00pm, in the church.  The ramp door will be open.

Bible Studies

• Sunday Bible Class – “Pray, Praise, and Give Thanks: Favorite Psalms of God’s People”
  This Bible study meets on Sunday mornings at 9:10 in the church basement.  “Pray, Praise, and Give Thanks:  Favorite Psalms of God’s People” is a study of nine of the best known and loved Psalms.  Please join us!  Coffee, juice, and treats are served, too!
• Winter Bible Study “The Book of Joshua”
  Our Monday/Wednesday Bible Class has resumed. We are going through the book of Joshua. The people of Israel were starting to enter the Promised Land. God promised to go with them, and he defeated their enemies. This book reminds us of how God is with us to help us overcome our enemies. Join us on Mondays at 7:00 PM or Wednesdays at 11:00 AM. 

Address and Phone Number Changes: If your address changes in any way or if you changed to a cell phone please call the office at 920-885-3309 or e-mail us at office@saintstephen.org with updates & corrections.  Thanks!

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 the church office at 885-3309 or a visit or a call.

Lakeside Lutheran High School Enrollment is open for 2022-2023.  New enrollees are eligible to apply for State of Wisconsin Parental Choice tuition vouchers.  For more information call Principal James Grasby at 920-648-2321 or go to www.llhs.org.

Luther Preparatory School Enrollment is now open for next school year.  Luther Prep has also entered the State of Wisconsin Parental School Choice program for tuition assistance.  Information about enrollment and WPSC can be found at www.lps.wels.net.

How is your marriage? A marriage retreat will be held at the Osthoff Resort in Elkhart Lake, March 18-20. Cost is $385. In this seminar you will learn how to manage conflict , nurture intimacy, and grow closer to each other. Space is limited but you must register by March 6.  Make it a memorable anniversary or Valentine’s gift! See the poster in our lobby or take a brochure for more information. Register at www.gshep.net or https://forms.gle/3vL85FH7WCbqUPmy6

Good Shepherd Lutheran Preschool will be hosting a Open House on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 from 6pm to 8pm. For additional information, call Kim Steinberg at 885-4317 or Duane Ohland at 210-3702.

Attention Musicians!  If you are a St. Stephen’s member who has any musical abilities, this is for you! Mr. Barnett would like an updated list of vocal and instrumental musicians in our congregation. Hopefully, these musicians can be involved in worship as time goes on. If you can play a musical instrument or enjoy singing, please see the sign-up sheet in the church entryway. Please put your name down, even if you are not currently comfortable playing in worship. Thank you!

Blood Drive:  Good Shepherd will host its annual blood drive on Thursday, March 3^rd from 1:00-6:00pm in the fellowship hall. If you would like to donate, please check online for appointment times and sign up beforehand at donate.wisconsin.versiti.org. Otherwise, you can contact Donna Kohrt (920-885-9646) for help or more information.

Our Annual Marriage Seminar primarily geared toward couples to be married this year but also as a “refresher for marrieds”, is planned for Saturday, February 26, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.  If you are interested in attending, please sign up in the entryway or call the church office (920-885-3309) so that we have adequate materials and refreshments available.

Our Response to God’s Grace in Christ:

Participation:

Bible Classes:    Monday-16      Wednesday-12

Thursday, February 3    75

Friday, February 4          29

Sunday, February 6      144 + 190= 334       Total: 466

Calendar: 

Sunday, February 13

8:00 & 10:00am –Worship

9:10am – Education and Fellowship Time

9:30am – Radio Service,
WBEV 1430

Monday, February 14

7:00pm – Bible Class

Tuesday, February 15

6:00pm – Church Council

Wednesday, February 16

11:00am – Bible Class

2:00pm – Hillside Manor Chapel

3:30pm – Public School Catechism

Thursday, February 17

No School – Teachers Conference

6:30pm –Worship

Friday, February 18

No School – Teachers Conference

1:30pm –Worship

Sunday, February 20

8:00 & 10:00am –Worship

9:10am –Education and Fellowship Time

9:30am – Radio Service, WBEV 1430