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.
Baptism Braxton Richard, son of Cody & Whitney (Dassow) Brunn was baptized last week here at St. Stephen’s.
Radio Service: 9:30am on AM 1430 WBEV
Sunday, February 27, 2022
Sermon: Behold His Shining Glory
Hymns: CW93 (Red) 221, 97, 95, 332
Sunday, March 6, 2022
Sermon: Learn of Jesus How To Defeat the Power of Satan
Hymns: CW93 (Red) 385, 200, 376, 454
NOTE: Radio taping will be on Tuesday, March 8th, at 7:00pm, in the church. The ramp door will be open.
| Seth Dorn pastorsdorn@ gmail.com 631-7028 |
Philip Heyer pastorheyer@ saintstephen.org 887-1117 |
Paul Stratman pcstratman@ gmail.com 885-6960 |
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.
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. See the poster in our lobby or take a brochure for more information. Register at www.gshep.net or https://forms.gle/3vL85FH7WCbqUPmy6
Luther Preparatory School Sacred Spring Concert is Sunday, March 13th at 2:00pm in the Luther Prep gymnasium. All are invited.
WELS Singles If you’re single (unmarried, divorced, widowed) and looking to socialize, make friends, or enjoy fellowship with other singles who share your faith, we encourage you to join our Facebook group! Our group consists of over 500 members from around the world with ages ranging from 18-65+. We are an active group sharing Biblical encouragement, prayers, Lutheran memes, personal victories, and food. Our page is full of discussion posts and we typically have a weekly video hangout on Sunday evenings. We’d love to have you join us. Facebook Groups”
Lent begins this week!
Ash Wednesday is March 2 with services at 3:30 and 6:30 p.m. Our series for midweek Lenten services this year is “The Crucial Hours,” reflecting on pivotal moments and events in Jesus’ Passion.
This week, Pastor Stratman’s sermon will be “What to Remember When You Are Seized with Remorse.” A PARKING NOTE – No parking for the 3:30 service on West Street in front of Wilson School and St. Stephen’s parking lots. This is the after school bus pick-up lane.
Lenten Suppers! This year there will be a light supper in our church basement from 4:45-6:15pm provided by some of our church organizations. This week our Teens group will be hosting a chili dog meal. We hope that this will make it easier for our busy families to come for these special worship services as well as give many of us another opportunity to enjoy Christian fellowship with one another.
St. Lucas Women’s Retreat The women of St. Lucas Lutheran Church in Kewaskum invite all women from St. Stephen’s and other WELS sister churches to attend their 17th annual women’s retreat on March 12, starting at 8:30am. This year’s retreat theme is “Call Upon Me” with speakers from WLCFS, New Beginnings, and Christian adoption. Registration forms have been placed in the narthex and ramp or call the office at 885-3309 for more information.
WELS Seniors Dinner Area WELS Seniors are invited to Friedens of Randolph on Tuesday, March 8th. Friedens is located on the south side of Randolph, on the corner of Jones and Germania. We will have a potluck dinner at noon in the church basement. After the dinner and a devotion by Pastor Mike Plagenz, Pastor Joel Gaertner will speak. Pastor Gaertner serves as Vice President of “Jesus Cares Ministries.” This nation-wide ministry reaches out to those with disabilities. Bring a friend and join the fellowship!
Our Response to God’s Grace in Christ:
Participation:
Bible Classes: Sunday—21 Monday-10 Wednesday-12
Thursday, February 17 68
Friday, February 18 33
Sunday, February 20 111 + 111= 222 Total: 366
Calendar:
Sunday, February 27
8:00 & 10:00am – Communion Worship
9:10am –Education and Fellowship Time
9:30am – Radio Service, WBEV 1430
Monday, February 28
7:00pm – Bible Class
Tuesday, March 1
6:30pm – Board of Property Maintenance
Wednesday, March 2
11:00am – Bible Class
2:00pm – Hillside Manor Chapel
3:30pm – Ash Wednesday Communion Worship
4:45pm – Lenten Supper
6:30pm – Ash Wednesday Communion Worship
7:30pm – Senior Choir
Thursday, March 3
1:30 – Ladies Aid
3:30pm – Public School Catechism
6:30pm – Finance Committee
Friday, March 4
1:30pm –Worship
Sunday, March 6
8:00 & 10:00am –Worship
9:10am – Coffee Fellowship
9:30am – Radio Service, WBEV 1430