St. Stephen’s Weekly News: Week of January 16, 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.

Baptism  Alexander Mark, son of Adam & Melissa (Grotenhuis) St. George was baptized last week here at St. Stephen’s.

Funeral Marjorie Raddatz was called home to heaven on January 6, 2022, age 99.  Private funeral services were held.

Memorials In memory of Donald Gentz, a gift has been given the Restoration fund from family and friends.

Radio Service: 9:30am on AM 1430 WBEV
Sunday, January 16, 2022
Sermon: Beyond Imagination
Hymns: CW93 (Red)  238,  82,  87,  581
Sunday, January 23, 2022
Sermon: Our One Task Is to Reveal Christ
Hymns: CW93(Red)  84, 343, 353, 87

NOTE:  Radio taping will be on Tuesday, January 25^th, 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.  This week we start a study called “Pray, Praise, and Give Thanks:  Favorite Psalms of God’s People”, 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 will resume on January 10. We will be 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.
• Bible Information Class started this last week, but it’s not too late to join! If you know of someone who would like to learn more about the Bible, invite them to this class. If you want a refresher of the Bible’s teachings, come to this class. These classes will take place in the church basement. If Thursday does not fit for a person’s schedule, please speak with a pastor for an alternate day and time.

2021 Offering Statements can be mailed or emailed to anyone in need of the documentation for tax purposes this year.  Please call the office at 920-885-3309 or email office@saintstephen.org to receive a statement.

Taco Fiesta & Bake Sale St. Stephens 8^th grade class is excited to go on their annual class trip this April to Washington DC. To help defray some of the costs, all are invited to a Taco Fiesta & a Bake Sale on January 23^rd from 11am until 2pm in the church fellowship area (basement).  Please come support us and invite your family and friends to help make this event a success!  Come for tacos or baked goods or BOTH!
Thank you, St. Stephen’s 8^th Grade class

Annual Voters’ Meeting date has been set for Sunday, January 30^th, at 1:15 P.M.  The annual report of congregation activity for 2021 will be reviewed, and elections will take place for congregation boards.  All men 18 years and older are urged to take part in this leadership activity of our congregation.  Every member is welcome to attend.
Nominees for Elections (alphabetically; * = incumbent)

Church Council (3 to be elected)

James Bubolz, Erv Loest, Gene Nimmer, Jayme Roll*, Steve Seim, Duane Swenson*

Board of Education (2 to be elected)

Andrew Estervig, Jason Runke*, Mark Schumann, Andy Voigt

Board of Property Maintenance (1 to be elected)

John Henriksen, Matt O’Brion*

Kindergarten Round-Up On Monday, February 7, 2021, St. Stephen’s will be holding our annual Kindergarten Round-Up.  This will be from 6-7.  It is an opportunity for new Kindergarten parents and students to meet and greet the faculty of the school.  If you know of a family that has a child that would be in Kindergarten next year, please encourage them to be part of this Round-up and learn more about the importance of Christian elementary education.

Our Response to God’s Grace in Christ:

Participation:

Thursday, January 6    49

Friday, January 7          27

Sunday, January 9      101 + 125= 226       Total: 302

Calendar: 

Sunday, January 16

8:00 & 10:00am –Worship

9:10am – Sunday School & Bible Study

9:30am – Radio Service, WBEV 1430

Monday, January 17

7:00pm – Bible Class

Tuesday, January 18

6:00pm – Church Council

Wednesday, January 19

11:00am – Bible Class

2:00pm – Hillside Manor Chapel

3:30pm – Public School Catechism

Thursday, January 20

6:30pm –Worship

7:30pm – Bible Information Class

7:30pm – Senior Choir

Friday, January 21

1:30pm –Worship

Saturday, January 22

11:30am – Teen outing

Sunday, January 23

8:00 & 10:00am –Communion Worship

9:10am – Sunday School & Bible Study

9:30am – Radio Service, WBEV 1430

11:00pm-8^th Grade Taco Dinner & Bake Sale