St. Stephen’s Weekly News: Week of October 24, 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.

Gift We acknowledge with thanks, a gift for the Restoration fund, given by Jim & Harlo Hemling, in observance of their 45^th wedding anniversary.

Memorial In memory of Robert Ebert, a gift has been given to the Restoration fund from his wife, Lois.  In memory of Thom Neuman, a gift has been given to the Restoration fund from family & friends.

Radio Service: 9:30am on AM 1430 WBEV
Sunday, October 24, 2021
Sermon: The Real Tragedy of Materialism
Hymns: CW93 (Red)  421, 477, 401, 441
Sunday, October 31, 2021
Sermon: Our Refuge and Strength, Our Refreshing River, Our Stilling, Calming Voice
Hymns: TLH (Old)  261, 262, 651, 266

Bible Studies

• Sunday Bible Class – “The Life of David”

This Bible study meets on Sunday mornings at 9:10 in the church basement.   We will be using the series The Life of David. We will look at events in David’s life and connect them to our lives. The Lord uses David’s strengths and weaknesses to teach his church. From David killing Goliath to David being overcome by temptation, we can see images of ourselves and learn how God deals justly with those he loves.  Please join us!

• Fall Bible Study “Thessalonians”

We will work through the two letters of the Apostle Paul to the Thessalonians, under a heading: “Encouragement and Guidance for Christians Living in Difficult Times and Places.”  We meet Mondays at 7:00 p.m. and Wednesdays at 11:00 a.m. (same lesson at each) in the church basement.  Please join us!

Video on YouTube and Facebook

Sunday worship video will be uploaded to YouTube (), and shared on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/ssbdwels).

Our Fall Festival will make its return on Sunday, October 31, from 2:00 PM-4:00 PM. This event gives us an opportunity to open up our campus to our community. Join us for a Trunk N’ Treat, games, food, and fellowship. We are looking for volunteers to help us with this event. Please look at the various sheets in the entryway or go to https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0548ADAC29ABF94-trunk to see how you can help. If you have questions, please speak with Pastor Dorn.

New Hymnals have arrived.  If you ordered one, please stop in the office during regular hours (Mon-Fri 7:30a-Noon, 12:30p-4) to pick it up.  New hymnals will be used in worship starting Advent 1 (November 28).

Advent By Candlelight planning meeting and Sign-Up Information. A planning meeting for ABC will be held on October 27, 2021 at 6 pm in the room above the church office.  Anyone interested in helping in any way please attend. We need musicians, singers, and readers (program selection, music, set up, etc). If you have not been to an Advent by Candlelight program and just want general information, please attend this meeting. If you have any questions, call Jane Winning at (920)344-0400.  Advent by Candlelight will be held on December 5^th, 2021.  There is a sign-up sheet at both church entrances for any of our ladies and guests who would like to attend the event.  We will begin in the church basement at 2:00pm with registration &, meet and greet, dessert and coffee will be served.  Program in church will start at 3:00pm.  Please join us!  If you have a seat request or hostess preference or food allergy, please note that on the sign-up sheet.  If you would like to be a table hostess, decorating a table and providing a dessert, please indicate that on the sign-up sheet also.

The Annual PTS Chili Cook Off will be held on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.  Please plan to attend this gathering of great food and getting to know other school families.  To donate supplies or to sign-up to compete and win the coveted trophy, please go to https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0548adac29abf94-ptschili1

District Elders meet Wednesday at 6:30 for Bible Study and call planning.

St. Stephen’s Scrip Program lets you earn money for St. Stephen’s Lutheran School simply by shopping for everyday items.  Want to sign up or have questions?  Contact Jessica Roll at scrip@saintstephen.org or go to our school website at ssbdwels.com/school.

Our Response to God’s Grace in Christ:

Participation:

Bible Classes: Sunday–16     Monday–11       Wednesday–9

Thursday, October 14         57

Friday, October 15             31

Sunday, October 17     116 + 196= 312     Total for weekend: 400

Calendar: 

Sunday, October 24

8:00 & 10:00am – Communion Worship

9:10am – Sunday School & Bible Study

9:30am – Radio Service, WBEV 1430

Monday, October 25

7:00pm – Bible Class

Tuesday, October 26

6:00pm – PTS Chili CookOff

7:00pm – Radio Taping

Wednesday, October 27

11:00am – Bible Class

6:00pm – Advent by Candlelight Meeting

6:30pm – Elders

Thursday, October 28

No School – Teachers Convention

6:30pm – Communion Worship

7:30pm – Senior Choir Practice

Friday, October 29

No School – Teachers Convention

1:30pm – Communion Worship

Sunday, October 31

8:00 & 10:00am – Communion Worship

9:10am – Sunday School & Bible Study

9:30am – Radio Service, WBEV 1430

2:00pm – Fall Fest