Welcome to our Church! 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 or fill out a “Connect Card” and drop it in an offering box. Thank you!
A Morning Prayer Good Shepherd, I was glad to be here, gathered with your flock to worship you. Cause the Word I have heard to take root in my heart and bear fruit in my life. Guide me in paths of righteousness, that my words and actions might lead others to glorify you. Amen
Sunday School & Bible Study continues this week with adults meeting in the church basement and children in the school at 9:10am. For our Sunday Morning Bible Class, we will be studying the same lessons as the children are studying in Sunday School, but with adult study questions. This is a great opportunity to review the basic Bible stories and see their applications to our lives of faith. This week’s story is: A comfort in Captivity – Jeremiah. Please make plans to join us!
No class next weekend due to Thanksgiving break.
Monday/Wednesday Bible Class will be meeting again this week to continue discussing the study of the Catechism with The Apostles’ Creed. Please make plans to join us!
Radio Service: 9:30am on WBEV 95.3 FM
Sunday, November 24, 2024
Sermon: Why and How Would You Honor a King Like That?
Hymns: CW21 (Blue) 531, 534, 511, 620
Sunday, December 1, 2024
Sermon: Wait Gracefully and Peacefully for Jesus’ Advent
Hymns: CW21 (Blue) 309, 312, 314, 318
Memorials In memory of William Lindert, a gift of has been given to the Restoration fund from his wife, Andrea. In memory of Delmar Winning, a gift of has been given to the Restoration fund from family and friends.
Advent By Candlelight Ladies, the last day to sign up for Advent by Candlelight will be December 1st. There is a sign-up sheet at both church entrances for any of our ladies and guests who would like to attend Advent by Candlelight. This year’s program will be held on Sunday, December 8th. The event will begin in the church basement at 2:00 p.m. with registration, meet and greet until 2:20, when dessert and coffee will be served. At 2:50 we will go to the church sanctuary where the program will take place. The program will start at 3:00 or when all are seated. Please join us! If you have a seating request or hostess preference, or any food allergies, please note that on the sign-up sheet. If you would like to be a table hostess, which includes decorating a table and providing a dessert, please indicate that on the sign-up sheet.
There is also a sign-up sheet at both entrances for men who are willing to help us at this event. Your help is much appreciated!
Church Office will be closed on Thursday & Friday, November 28th and 29th.
Our offerings for Thanksgiving Envelope and plate offerings will be forwarded to WELS Christian Aid & Relief.
Thanksgiving Worship We Christians have so many reasons to observe a National Holiday in a spiritual way. The Lord has been good to our nation, our homes, and our church. The works of the Lord are great and glorious; His Name is worthy of praise! Thanksgiving services present an opportunity to offer that praise. Worship on Wednesday evening, November 27th, at 6:30pm or the Thanksgiving Day Service, November 28th, at 10:00am. Come and have God’s Word renew your attitude of gratitude to our Maker and Preserver.
Christmas Parade: St. Stephen’s is going to be a part of the Beaver Dam Holiday Parade again this year on Saturday, December 7 at 5:00 pm.
We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to walk the route as we hand out candy and pass out fliers promoting our church and school. Participants are encouraged to wear our school colors. Since it will be dark, light-up necklaces or glowsticks, etc. may be a fun addition!! Donations of candy may be brought to the school office. Details about our location on the parade route will be forthcoming. Any question?: Reach out to Karen Cooper at kcooper@saintstephen.org.
Decorating For Thanksgiving And Christmas:
Contribute your time and talents to your Lord and the church! Your help is needed to add Thanksgiving/Advent/Christmas beauty. Please meet at the front of church (ramp door will be open) on the following days:
- Saturday, November 30th, 8:00am – Take down Thanksgiving decorations – Put up Christmas trees (strong men encouraged to participate)
- Sunday, December 1st, 11:00am – Put up window decorations/wreaths
Any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to Rudy Gaytan at 920-887-3083.
Watertown WELS Live Nativity The Watertown WELS Live Nativity will be held on Friday, December 6 from 5:00-8:00 pm and on Saturday, December 7 from 3:00-7:00 pm at Trinity-St. Luke’s Lutheran School, 301 Clark St. Watertown, WI. This is a free 15-minute outdoor portrayal of the true story of Jesus’ birth. There will be live animals and beautiful costumes. Cookies and beverages will be served inside along with kid’s games and craft activities. Shows will repeat every half hour. This is a joint outreach program presented by the four Watertown WELS churches. More information can be found at: http://www.trinitywatertown.net/watertown-wels-live-nativity/ .
A Voters’ Meeting to call an Associate Pastor (and perhaps a 3rd Grade Teacher) will be held next Sunday, Dec. 1 at 11:10 a.m. in the Church basement. All voting members of the congregation are strongly urged to take part in this vital activity of our Lord’s Church!
Meditations The latest issue of this devotional booklet (begins December 3rd) is available in the entry and ramp. There are also large print meditations now available.
Joint Advent Service The annual joint Advent service with Beaver Dam/Juneau/ Horicon/Lowell will be held here, at St. Stephen’s, Wednesday, December 4th at 6:30pm. There will be devotions by the pastors, and special music by the choirs of all churches. Please join us for this special service. Snacks and refreshments will also be served after the service in the church basement.
Scrip Cards make great gifts for all and earn money to support school projects. Stop in the office and see what we have in stock or place an order and get them quickly and easily before the holidays.
Meditations The latest issue of this devotional booklet (begins December 3rd) is available in the entry and ramp. There are also large print meditations now available.
Calendar
Sunday, November 24
8:00am & 10:00am– Communion Worship
9:10am –Bible Study & Sunday School
9:30am – Radio Service, WBEV 95.3
Monday, November 25
5:30pm – WELSSA Steering
7:00pm – Bible Study
Tuesday, November 26
7:00 – Radio Taping
Wednesday, November 27
11:00am – Bible Study
2:00pm – Hillside Manor
6:30pm – Thanksgiving Worship
Thursday, November 28
10:00am – Thanksgiving Worship
Sunday, December 1
8:00am & 10:00am–Worship
9:10am –Coffee Fellowship
9:30am – Radio Service, WBEV 95.3
