St. Stephen’s Weekly News: Week of January 17, 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.

Radio Service: 9:30am on AM 1430 WBEV
Sunday, January 17, 2021
Sermon: Beyond Imagination
Hymns: CW 238, 82, 87, 581
Sunday, January 24, 2021
Sermon: Jesus’ Unhappy Homecoming
Hymns: TLH 24, 347, 353, 47

Bible Studies

• Winter Bible Study “Gospel of John”. We are continuing our in-depth study of the Gospel of John. To join us for in-person Bible class, join us Mondays at 7:00pm and Wednesdays at 11:00am. Streaming video isn’t working from the basement, but we are recording the Monday session and putting it on YouTube, Wednesdays at noon. An archive of classes including all the previous chapters are available on Youtube for those who want to review or who haven’t attended and want to catch up and join the study in person or online.

Camp Phillip Door Offering will be taken January 31^st for our annual Camp Phillip donation.  Camp Phillip’s mission is to provide relaxation in creation and renewal in Christ to youth, adults, families, churches and schools throughout the year.

2020 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@ssbdwels.com to receive a statement.

Thank you, LLHS A Cappella Choir!   Thank you to Mr. Buege and the choir for adding to our worship today.  We will receive a door offering after services as an expression of our thanks and to support the LLHS music ministry.

Annual Voters’ Meeting has been set for Sunday, January 24^th, at 1:15pm.  The annual report of congregation activity for 2020 will be reviewed, and elections will take place for congregation boards.  We will also be calling for a 5^th grade homeroom teacher and choir director. All men 18 years and older are urged to take part in this leadership activity of our congregation.  Every member is welcome to attend and listen.

Nominees for Elections (alphabetically; * = incumbent)

Church Council (3 to be elected)

Tom Grotenhuis, John Immel, Jeffrey Schlegel*, David Schumann, Noah Trimmer, Scott Wittnebel

Board of Education (2 to be elected)

Erv Loest, Jason Runke, Mark Schumann, Blake Tonn II*

Board of Property Maintenance (1 to be elected)

Don Cigelske, John Henriksen

Kindergarten Round-Up On Monday, February 8, 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.

Online Giving is easy and convenient.  Go to www.ssbdwels.com, click ONLINE GIVING, and create your Online Profile.  If you have any questions, call the office at (920)885-3309.