October 2016 Newsletter
Even though the weather might not feel like it, a look outside the window reminds us of what is coming. The leaves turn various colors displaying their beauty. Piles of leaves stand by the side of the road waiting to be picked up and taken away. Darkness comes all too soon leaving us long for…
Mr. Schoenfeld Makes a Career Change
October 7, 2016 Dear friends in Christ our Savior, I have a desire to serve our Savior with my life, but have come to the realization that teaching is not the best way for me to do that. I had hoped it might be, but struggles I have had within me as I have begun…
August 2016 Newsletter
Dear fellow crops in God’s fields, It’s been gently raining on and off as this is being written. It seems this summer that the rain in our area has come at all the right times from a farmer’s perspective. We got some in late May and into June as plants were sprouting and growing. And…
Window on St. Stephen’s, August 2016
Video on the changes at St. Stephen’s School in the 2016-2107 school year.
Summary of Voters’ Meeting, July 31, 2016
The meeting of St. Stephen’s Voters’ Assembly for the quarter of the year ending June 30th was held last Sunday. Here are a few of the major items discussed and decided. It was resolved to call Mr. Jared Brennan, our 5th Grade teacher, to a provisional (1 year) call to serve as Principal and to call…
St. Stephen’s School-Looking Ahead to 2016-17 School Year
As the 2015-2016 school year comes to a close, we look ahead to next year. Changes in our teaching staff have left St. Stephen’s with a few issues to address for next year. The school board and faculty have met and discussed the plans for the future. Mr. Brennan has been appointed interim principal. He…
May 2016 Newsletter
“After he had dismissed them, he went up on a mountainside by himself to pray.” (Matthew 14:23) Jesus had a long day. Crowds gathered around him. People brought their sick and hurting to Jesus for healing. Parents held their children waiting for Jesus to bless them. Many sat eagerly waiting to hear the teachings of Jesus….
Request from Twice Is Nice
The Building Committee of Twice Is Nice, Jefferson, asks any interested, qualified federation member to provide a proposal to supply and install a lighted sign per its specifications. Those interested in learning more information should contact Mr. Ken Brumm, Building Committee Chairman. at (920) 988-1708 by Tuesday, May 24, 2016.
Coming in May 2016
Confirmation Weekend Confirmation at St. Stephen’s will be Sunday May 1 in the 10:30 a.m. service. Examination will be the previous Friday, April 29 at 7:00. First Communion for the confirmation class will be Sunday May 8 in the 9:00 a.m. service. The confirmands will have their class trip to Milwaukee on May 12. Assignment Day at…
April 24, 2016 Voters’ Meeting Summary
Looking ahead to the 2016-17 school year, the voters followed the recommendations of the Board of Education and Church Council to… …call Mrs. Andrea Dorn to assist with teaching the 7th and 8th Grades for the 2016-17 and 2017-18 school years. …call a teacher to replace Mr. Strong and also to teach and assist with…
Area Call News
The vacancy at Zion in Columbus has been filled. Pastor Dan Sims took a call to Immanuel Lutheran Church in Manitowoc and left Zion in Columbus in January. Pastor Timothy Schwartz from Redeemer Lutheran Church in Yakima, Washington has accepted the call to Zion. He will be arriving in mid-June and will probably be installed…
Lakeside’s Electronics Recycling Event
Lakeside Lutheran High School will host its spring community electronics recycling event on Friday, April 22 from 3:30–6 PM and on Saturday, April 23 from 8 AM–2 PM. Lakeside will accept appliances that contain Freon (refrigerators, dehumidifiers, window air conditioners, etc.) as well as batteries of any kind (alkaline, lead acid, NiCad, NiMh, Li-ion, etc). […]…
Mr. Strong Plans a Career Change
Dear Members of St. Stephen’s: After much prayerful thought, consideration, and discussion, God has led my wife, Maddie, and me to decide for her to accept a job position at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. With this decision, I am tendering my resignation from the call I now hold as 6th Grade Teacher and…
Twice Is Nice Retail ribbon-cutting
Coming in April
HEALTH MINISTRY EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATION Your Congregation Health Ministry Team will present information and guidance regarding End of Life Issues and Medical Advance Directives on Sunday, April 17, 11:30 A.M. in the church basement. This presentation, which begins with a brief Bible Study on Life As God’s Gift and End of Life, also touches on Power of…