St. Stephen’s Weekly News: Week of January 30, 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.

Gifts We acknowledge with thanks, a gift for the Restoration fund, given by David & Pamela Zillmer, in observance of their 47^th wedding anniversary.

Memorials In memory of Howard Gibson, a gift has been given to the Restoration fund from family.  In memory of Don Gentz, a gift has been given to the Restoration fund from family and friends.

 

Radio Service: 9:30am on AM 1430 WBEV
Sunday, January 30, 2022
Sermon: Blessed Are You, Blessed in Jesus!
Hymns: CW93 (Red)  383, 421, 249, 446
Sunday, February 6, 2022
Sermon: Goat… No, He’s the Fish!
Hymns: CW93 (Red) 195, 453, 573, 575

NOTE:  Radio taping will be on Tuesday, February 8^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.  “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. 

Kindergarten Round-Up On Monday, February 7, 2022, St. Stephen’s will be holding our annual Kindergarten Round-Up.  This will be from 6-7pm.  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.

 

Seth Dorn pastorsdorn@ gmail.com 631-7028

Philip Heyer pastorheyer@ saintstephen.org 887-1117

Paul Stratman pcstratman@ gmail.com 885-6960

 

Annual Voters’ Meeting date has been set for Today, 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.  The meeting will be held in the church sanctuary to allow distancing.
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*

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.

Taco Fiesta and Bake Sale for Eighth Grade Class Trip Thank You
The 8th Grade Class extends their sincere and heartfelt thanks to all the members who generously supported the Taco Fiesta and Bake Sale last Sunday.  The congregational support is such a blessing to these children and their families.  There were about 100 meals served and lots of delicious baked goods consumed.  Thanks for all the support!  Special thanks to the Ladies Aid for donating many of the baked goods.  So many wonderful bakers!

Our Response to God’s Grace in Christ:

Participation:

Bible Classes: Sunday—20   Monday-18      Wednesday-6

Thursday, January 20    50

Friday, January 21          37

Sunday, January 23      109 + 162= 271       Total: 402

 

Calendar: 

Sunday, January 30

8:00 & 10:00am –Communion Worship

9:10am – Sunday School & Bible Study

9:30am – Radio Service, WBEV 1430

1:15pm – Annual Meeting

Monday, January 31

7:00pm – Bible Class

Tuesday, February 1

6:30pm – Board of Property Maintenance

Wednesday, February 2

11:00am – Bible Class

2:00pm – Hillside Manor Chapel

3:30pm – Public School Catechism

Thursday, February 3

1:30pm – Ladies Aid Meeting

6:30pm –Worship

7:30pm – Senior Choir

Friday, February 4

1:30pm –Worship

Sunday, February 6

8:00 & 10:00am –Worship

9:10am –Sunday School & Coffee Fellowship

9:30am – Radio Service, WBEV 1430