St. Stephen’s Weekly News: Week of July 10, 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.

Radio Service: 9:30am on AM 1430 WBEV
Sunday, July 10, 2022

Sermon: The Call to Christ is a Call to Repentance

Hymns: CW93 (Red)  543, 548, 546, 293

Sunday, July 17, 2022
Sermon: Practice Christian Hospitality
Hymns: CW93 (Red)  230, 338, 492, 490

Bible Study

• Sunday Bible Class We will begin a new study this morning, “The Life of Abraham”. Abraham’s life was filled with highs and lows. At times Abraham wondered how God would fulfill his promises. God did not disappoint Abraham. God constantly repeated those promises to Abraham to strengthen his faith. Even though Abraham did not see fulfillment of all those promises during his life, his faith held to God’s Word. Come and join us for this opportunity to grow in our faith together. Families are welcome to attend!

Keep in Touch with Your Church!  St. Stephen’s website has typed sermons, streaming audio of our radio services, weekly news, newsletters and special news, calendar and daily WELS devotions. Go to www.ssbdwels.com

Quarterly Voters Meeting will be held in the church basement on July 24, 2022 at 11:15am.  All male members, age 18 and older, are encouraged to participate and all members of the congregation are invited to attend.

Church Library –  In the church office we have many books that would be interesting reading. Want to learn more about a certain book of the Bible?  We have a complete set of the People’s Bible commentaries. Want to dive into doctrine? We have the complete set of People’s Bible Teachings. Want to enrich your devotional life? We have many devotional books to choose from.

Going into the hospital?  Call the church office (920-885-3309) and let us know. Our pastors would love to visit and bring God’s comforting Word to our hospitalized members!

Twice Is Nice in Jefferson is again accepting donations of clothing, household items, toys, books, dishes, etc.  All donations help to benefit Lakeside Lutheran High School.  Items may be brought to the church office and volunteers take them to the store. If you would like to shop or volunteer at Twice Is Nice the address is 907 W. Racine St., Jefferson, WI or call them at (920)674-6868.

Aluminum Can Drop-off: Thank you to all who are donating aluminum cards into the trailer.  The last donation was over $240 and blessed our Teen group.
If you would like to help out taking the cans to the recycling center, please call the church office (920) 885-3309.

Online Giving

If you would like to give your donation online, go to www.ssbdwels.com and click on “Online Giving.”  Once an account has been created, financial institutions are able to be linked and one time or reoccurring donations can be made.  There are over 100 individuals & families that now use online giving!

Vacation Bible School is right around the corner. All children from 3 years-6th grade are invited to join us July 25-29, from 9:00 AM-11:30 AM. We will learn about Jesus, learn songs, and have fun with crafts and games.   Spread the word to family and friends. All are welcome!
We also need donations of food for snacks and helpers during the week. Please look at the sign-up sheets in the entry and ramp to see how you can help. Let’s all find a way to help spread the word of our loving Savior during our Vacation Bible School.

Beaver Dam Area WELS Seniors Picnic is Tuesday, July 12th.  The location is at Waterworks Park on the north side of Beaver Dam, right down the street from Good Shepherd. We will have a potluck meal at noon. After a devotion, WELS Pastor Michael Duncan will speak about our new WELS Mission in Bangladesh. Come and learn about God’s Word reaching far away places.  In case of bad weather, we will go to St. Stephen’s church basement. All those 55 and older are invited.

WELS Informational Booth will again be operated at the Dodge County Fair, August 17-21. Volunteers are needed to staff the booth and to visit with “stoppers-by”.  All it takes is a smile and a willingness to be friendly!  A sign-up chart is on the entryway table or call the church office or new this year, register on signup genius! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0445ACA629AAFB6-dodge

Alpha Resource Center Ice Cream Social:  You are invited to the Alpha Resource Center’s 2022 Ice Cream Social! Join us on National Ice Cream Day, Sunday, July 17th starting at 10:00 am in the commons at St. Mark’s in Watertown for ice cream, some great food, assorted homemade desserts, and fellowship!

Our Response to God’s Grace in Christ:

Worship Participation

Thursday, June 23 –69
Friday, June 24 – 34

Sunday, June 26 –   74 + 110= 184              Total: 287

Calendar: 

Sunday, July 10

8:00 & 10:00am – Communion Worship

9:10am – Family Bible Class

9:30am – Radio Service, WBEV 1430

Tuesday, July 12

Noon- OWLS Picnic at the Park

6:00pm – Board of Education

Wednesday, July 13

2:00pm – Hillside Manor Chapel

Thursday, July 14

6:30pm –Worship

Friday, July 15

1:30pm –Worship

Sunday, July 17

8:00 & 10:00am –Worship

9:10am – Family Bible Class

9:30am – Radio Service, WBEV 1430