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RADIO SERVICE: Listen to Jesus’ Pep Talk, Matthew 10:16-23, Pastor Dorn

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Pastor: Pastor Seth Dorn

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From ssbdwels.com: A Peaceful Highway – December 10, 2018As is written in the book of the words of Isaiah the prophet: “A voice of one calling in the desert, ‘Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for him. Every valley shall be filled in, every mountain and hill made low. The crooked roads shall become straight, the rough ways smooth. And all mankind will see God’s salvation.'”
Luke 3:4-6

A Peaceful Highway

Daily Devotion – December 10, 2018
Devotion based on Luke 3:4-6

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In ancient times, roads were often built or improved before a king would travel to a distant country. The king was supposed to have a smooth, easy ride from one place to another. The more important or well-loved the king, the bigger and better the highway. You could learn a lot about a king by looking at how nice a road was built for him.
As we prepare for the arrival of our King, Jesus, this Advent season, how will we prepare the way for him to come into our hearts? It begins by repenting of everything that would get in the way—every selfish thought, every evil intention, every hurtful word, every mean look, every arrogant attitude. Repentance begins with recognizing what is wrong in our lives and then looking to Jesus as the solution to our sins. Knowing that in him we have forgiveness, we seek to thank him with lives that please him.
In the days before Jesus’ ministry, God used John the Baptist to prepare the way for King Jesus. Today, God uses people like pastors to preach God’s Word and prepare us for the arrival of our King. Or, he uses our reading of the Bible or a devotion such as this one. May God continue to prepare our hearts to celebrate the birth of our King!

Prayer:
Loving Savior, we thank you for paving your way to our hearts and leading us to repent; trusting in you for forgiveness. Amen.

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As is written in the book of the words of Isaiah the prophet: “A voice of one calling in the desert, ‘Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for him. Every valley shall be filled in, every mountain and hill made low. The crooked roads shall become straight, the rough ways smooth. And....

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Bible Gateway passage: Deuteronomy 18:15 - New International Version

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The LORD your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among you, from your fellow Israelites. You must listen to him.

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From ssbdwels.com: Forgiveness Brings Peace – December 9, 2018In the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar—when Pontius Pilate was governor of Judea, Herod tetrarch of Galilee, his brother Philip tetrarch of Iturea and Traconitis, and Lysanias tetrarch of Abilene—during the high priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas, the word of God came to John son of Zechariah in the desert. He went into all the country around the Jordan, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins.
Luke 3:1-3

Forgiveness Brings Peace

Daily Devotion – December 9, 2018
Devotion based on Luke 3:1-3

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Guilt is a terrible burden to bear. Maybe you stole a cookie from mom’s cookie jar. Maybe you nicked someone’s car in a parking lot but then drove off. Maybe there’s a dark secret that needs to be admitted to a spouse before a marriage splits at the seams. Guilt over sins we have committed can shatter any semblance of peace our hearts once held. Guilt keeps us awake at night and makes us not want to wake up in the morning. As painful as it is, admitting when we have been wrong is the first step in returning peace to our hearts.
This is what John the Baptist was preaching in the desert country around the Jordan River. He was preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. John’s whole purpose was getting people ready to meet their Savior, Jesus. The only way for them to be prepared to meet their Savior was to admit that they needed a Savior. When they did, John pointed them to Jesus and the forgiveness only he can provide.
The forgiveness Jesus brings is for you too. No sin is too big for Jesus to forgive. No guilt can overcome the victory Jesus won for you on the cross.
Admitting guilt and getting everything out in the open is very hard to do. It is especially hard to admit your guilt to the person whom you have wronged. But when you repent, you can rest assured that God has forgiven you, even if no one else will. God’s forgiveness brings peace.

Prayer:
Dear Lord, giver of peace, extend your forgiveness to me and rid my heart of guilt through the work of your Son, my Savior, Jesus. Amen.

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This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License.
All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV®. Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984 by Biblica, Inc. ™ Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide.

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In the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar—when Pontius Pilate was governor of Judea, Herod tetrarch of Galilee, his brother Philip tetrarch of Iturea and Traconitis, and Lysanias tetrarch of Abilene—during the high priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas, the word of God came to John son of...

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From ssbdwels.com: RADIO SERVICE: Prepare to Meet Your Savior, Sermon on Luke 3:1-6, Pastor Dornhttps://www.ssbdwels.com/th_sermon/radio-service-prepare-to-meet-your-savior-sermon-on-luke-3... ...

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From ssbdwels.com: St. Stephen’s Weekly News~ Week of December 9, 2018Welcome 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 signing our guest book in the entryway or a Care Card in your pew and drop it in the offering basket.
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.
Introduce yourself to a Pastor, and worship with us again!

Holy Communion will be offered today in all services. You may register by card at any time or register in person in the sacristy. We ask all guests to please speak with a pastor before communing.

Radio Service: 9:30am on AM 1430 WBEV
Sunday, December 9, 2018
Sermon: Prepare to Meet Your Savior
Hymns: 61, 63, 64, 66

Sunday, December 16, 2018
Sermon: Mary: A Favored, Blessed, Believing Servant
Hymns: 73(2), 275, 74, 70

WELS Wind Ensemble Christmas Concert will be held today, Sunday, December 9, 2018, at 3pm in the Fall River School Auditorium, 150 Bradley St. Fall River. All are welcome and encouraged to attend.

Bible Studies

Men’s Sunday Night will meet this Sunday at 6:30pm in the meeting room above church office.
Women’s Bible Study Group will not meet the month of December but will resume on Wednesday nights at 6pm on January 9th.
Monday/Wednesday Bible Study meets on Monday’s at 7pm and Wednesday mornings at 11am. The topic will be prayer plans, and a preview of a Prayer Service.

St. Stephen’s Piano Students Recital will be held on Monday, December 17th at 6 pm. The recital will be taking place in the church this year. We ask that the ramp entrance be the main entrance for this event.

St. Stephen’s Band Students Recital will be held on Tuesday, December 18th at 6 pm in the school gym.

School Open House: Sunday December 16th the school classrooms will be open after all services to view the many different Christmas decorations and projects the children have been crafting.

Christmas Cards for sale The church bookstore has a variety of Christian Christmas cards along with lots of other cards for birthdays, sympathy, weddings, and many other of life’s occasions that are for sale. Stop by Monday to Friday from 8-12pm and 12:30-4 pm and enjoy browsing through our extensive selection. Christmas Cards are on sell for $0.25 each this holiday season.

Luther Prep School Christmas Concerts will be Sunday December 16th at 3pm and Thursday December 20th at 10am. Both concerts will be in the Luther Prep gymnasium. All are welcome.

Thrivent Choice Program On December 7th, the Church Thrivent gift for the Restoration Fund was $45. Thank you to St. Stephen’s members and Thrivent clients who designated St. Stephen’s Church for Choice Dollars.

Address and Phone Number Changes If your address changes in any way or if you changed to a cell phone please fill out a “Care Card” in the pew and place it in the offering basket or E-mail us at [email protected] with corrections. You can also update your information with the online form on www.ssbdwels.com. Thanks!

Seth Dorn

[email protected]
631-7028
Philip Heyer
[email protected]
887-1117
Paul Stratman
[email protected]
885-6960

Quarterly Voters’ Meeting will be today, Sunday, December 9th, at
11:45 am. At this meeting we will adopt the 2019 Ministry Spending Plan (Budget) and a call will be placed for a principal. All voting members are encouraged to attend.

Proposed Bylaw Change The Voters Assembly at the January Annual Meeting instructed the Board of District Elders and Church Council to prepare an amendment to our Bylaws that states that District Elder Area Chairmen be elected from and by the Board of District Elders, rather than being elected by the Congregation in its regular elections. The proposed amendment follows:

Proposed that St. Stephen’s Bylaws Article VII, Section 1 be amended as follows:

The Board of District Elders shall consist of six (6) members,

one of whom has been elected to the Church Council, and by

election within the Church Council shall serve as the Chairman of the Board of District Elders. The other five (5) members shall be Area Chairmen elected by the District Elders from among the District Elders appointed by the Church Council. Additional District Elders shall be appointed as needed by the Church Council.

This proposed amendment will be voted on at the December 9 Voters’ Meeting.

2019 Offering Envelopes are now available for pick-up in the church basement. Please use the initial offering envelope in the front of your packet to cover the cost of the envelopes. Envelopes may then be placed in the collection plate or in the box in the basement.

Calendar:

Sunday, December 9 - Advent 2 - Ushers D

7:30, 9:00, 10:30am – Communion Worship

9:00am - Sunday School

9:30am - Radio Service, WBEV 1430

11:45am - Quarterly Voters’ Meeting

2:30pm - Explorers’ Caroling

6:30pm - Men's Bible Study

Monday, December 10

7:00pm - Bible Class

Tuesday, December 11

6:30pm - Board of Education

7:00pm - Radio Recording

Wednesday, December 12

11:00am - Bible Class

1:45pm - Hillside Manor Service

3:30pm - Public School Catechism

Thursday, December 13 - Ushers D

6:30pm - Worship

7:30pm - Senior Choir

Sunday, December 16 - Advent 3 - Ushers E

7:30, 9:00, 10:30am - Worship

8:00am - Christmas Classroom Open House

9:00am - Sunday School

9:30am - Radio Service, WBEV 1430

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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 signing our guest book in the entryway or a Care Card in your pew and drop it in the offering basket. If visiting, please don’t feel obligated to give...

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Worship Service Schedule

Sunday: 7:30 a.m. • 9:00 a.m. • 10:30 a.m.
Thursday: 6:30 p.m.

RADIO SERVICE: Listen to Jesus’ Pep Talk, Matthew 10:16-23, Pastor Dorn

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