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No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you’re welcome here.

Office Hours: Mon-Thurs 8-4:30 | Fri 8-4 Rev. Kyle Carnes, Senior Minister | Rev. Lucas Williams, Associate Minister

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903 E 2nd St Merrill WI 54452

Office: 715-536-7322

Pastoral Care Needs:715.575.3191

for everyone you meet is going through something you know

nothing about.

What is Realm? 2

SAVE THE DATE 2

STOP ... Work Zones! 3

Trivia Night 3

Easter Flowers 3

Feed Your Spirit 4

Addition to Budget 4

Pine Crest 4

Special Gifts 5

Open Sponsorships 5Thrivent

“Action Teams”6

Liturgists 6

Christian Ed 6

Vacation Bible School 6

Upcoming Events 7

Youth 7

Confirmation 7

Contributions 8

OGHS Sunday 8

Dinner @ Five 9

Weekly Calendar 10

Bringing Heaven on Earth

After the morning service on Maundy Thursday, I was talking with some of the staff, and we

had various theological conversations around doubt and heaven and hell. A lot about that conversation has stuck with me, but after the events in Sri Lanka on Sunday, where a series of bombings in churches and hotels claimed the lives of roughly 300 people, I have been thinking about our conversation on heaven and hell.

When I see tragedies like what happened in Sri Lanka take place, my heart always aches. It aches because I believe that, among many of our purposes, one of them is to bring heaven on earth, and so when we harm one another, we are doing the opposite of that. But this isn’t new; humanity has been struggling to bring heaven on earth since before Jesus, and even when Jesus walked the earth, humanity struggled.

So, how do we bring heaven on earth? I believe one way we can begin to bring heaven on earth is by being in relationship with God, one another, and creation. While we all struggle in our relationship to and with God, I believe that out of the three relationships, we struggle most with our relationship to and with one another and creation.

When I think about our relationships with one another, I think back to my sermon on Genuine Friendship from April 10. We like to pick and choose who we have a relationship with, and I think that’s where the problem lays, because someone is always left out. Furthermore, that’s where the us versus them mentality comes from I think. And that mentality creates a combativeness that makes us feel like we have to protect ourselves, which often leads to violence. Violence is the opposite of relationship and bringing heaven on earth.

We also need to do a better job of taking care of creation. Monday was Earth Day, and as I was heading back to Merrill, I was hearing stories on the radio of people helping to clean up along highways or other forms of creation care. Friends, that’s progress toward bringing heaven on earth, but the fact of the matter is that we wouldn’t have to spend Earth Day cleaning up and taking care of the earth if we did it all the time. Instead, we could be celebrating and giving thanks to the earth on Earth Day.

Bringing heaven on earth is about experiencing the kingdom of God here on earth in our relationships with God, one another, and creation. We can’t enjoy its benefits here and now if we don’t maintain those relationships. Sisters and brothers, the more we strive to bring heaven on earth, the better the whole world will be. I know what I am saying seems like an impossibility, but I fullheartedly believe that if we can start to widen our understanding of our purpose and what it means to bring heaven on earth, then it might start to make a difference for everyone.

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Saint StephensUnited Church of Christ903 East 2nd Street | Merrill, Wisconsin | 54452

715.536.7322 | church@ststephensucc.net903 East 2nd Street, Merrill, Wisconsin 54452715.536.7322 ststephensucc.net

Rev. Kyle CarnesRev. Lucas WilliamsMary Pat Campbell

Tina L. ScottKimberly McCaskill

Jason ChandlerJim Bjorklund

Darlene Johnson

Senior MinisterAssociate MinisterPastoral AssociateBusiness ManagerAdministrative AssistantFacilities ManagerMusic DirectorOrganist

kyle@ststephensucc.netlucas@ststephensucc.netmarypat@ststephensucc.nettina@ststephensucc.netkimberly@ststephensucc.netjason@ststephensucc.netjames@ststephensucc.netCall the church office

PLEASE STAY OUT OF WORK ZONESWe have had issues with people walking through the Kulps marked off/blocked off work zones. Did you know that if the DNR comes by (and they DO this for periodic inspections), and sees anyone in the work zone, due to the fact that asbestos is being removed, they will SHUT US DOWN and all work on the roof will stop and we will need to appeal to the government to get the work site back up and running? In fact, by law, the foreman is supposed to STOP and SHUT DOWN the worksite if someone walks through. And he has informed us, he WILL do this. So please ... STOP and take a few more steps to use another entrance or exit from the building and abide by the signs you see ... and please, stay out of work zones. Remember, this is only temporary.

SAVE THE DATE: Pastor Lucas will be installed at Saint Stephens United Church of Christ on May 19. More info. to come!

WHAT IS REALM? ... Realm is the name of the software we use at Saint Stephens to maintain records of our congregation ... the people, the details of their lives that are important for pastors to know, contributions, and soon, the “Groups” you belong to ... whether you are a Sunday School teacher or student, or a volunteer counting money, or help with funeral lunches (Helping Hands), or whatever your connection to Saint Stephens, you may be part of a Group that enables us to communicate with you faster and easier and keep track of who is helping with what.

This is also where you can now set up your electronic giving ... and you can even update your own address, email address, and phone number so we always have your current information accessible.

We would like to get everyone (who has an email address) connected to their personal record on Realm ... so that you can help take control of your personal information and easily do these things and also have immediate access to your contribution history. You do need to have email and Internet access to get into the Realm system.

In the near future, everyone with an email address on file in our system will receive an email from us via the Realm software, with a link to go in and create a password for their personal and family record. We’re telling you this now because it might look odd to you, and if you didn’t know what Realm was or why you were receiving this email, you might think it was junk mail or SPAM.

We think you’ll really like this ability to see and review and revise your own records.

But in order to do this most effectively, we need to get as many email addresses updated as possible. If we already have and use your email address, you don’t have to do anything. BUT if you have an email address and we don’t have it on record at the church, please call Tina or Kim in the office to provide us with your email so we can update your record and be sure you receive an “invite” to set up your access with a password of your choosing.

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EASTER FLOWERSThank you to everyone who brought flowers to decorate our altar in celebration of Easter Sunday. To those of you who remain anonymous, thank you! And to the following people who brought flowers in memory of or in honor of a loved one, thank you!

If you marked the flowers you brought in for Easter Sunday and would like to pick them up, you are invited to do so at your convenience.

Saint Stephens is having a Trivia Night!April 27, 2019

Doors open at 5:00 PM | Trivia begins at 6:00 PM Fellowship Hall @ Saint Stephens

Door Prizes & Raffles Throughout the Evening

Teams of 8 compete to answer trivia questions in different categories, like television or music. Our Trivia Night will consist of 8 rounds/categories with 10 questions in each round. At Trivia Night, Mulligans will be

available for $1 each up to 8 mulligans; you may only use 1 mulligan per round/category. At the end of the night, the team with the highest score wins! There will also be raffles and door prizes throughout the night.

Table snacks, soda, and water provided. Carry-ins (including food, snacks, and alcohol) are allowed. Tickets are $10 per person. Stop in the office or after worship to sign up at a table and get your tickets now! Tickets also available at the door.

TRIVIA NIGHT VOLUNTEERS NEEDEDWe are also in need of volunteers for Trivia Night! Volunteer duties include selling tickets, greeting at entrances, staffing the nursery, selling water and soda, and selling raffle tickets. If you can help, contact Pastor Lucas to let him know you’ll volunteer.

EASTER FLOWERS WERE ...

In memory of Loretta, Edward, and Dillon Cannon from Lorri, Leroy, and Dustin VandreIn memory of Kermit Golisch from his wife, BarbaraIn memory of Kenwood Schubert from his wife, EuniceIn memory of Ronald Stevenson from his wife, FayeIn memory of William & Lauretta Zemke from Patsy & Dan PickIn memory of loved ones from Mike & Paulette HeuserIn memory of Dan Catlin from Diana CatlinIn memory of our parents, Ray & Betty Herdt, from Wendel & Debbie Mathis and Family, Brian & Terri Haufe and Family, and Todd HerdtIn memory of our grandparents, John & Mary Herdt and Marvin & Verna Koehler, from Wendel & Debbie Mathis and Family, Brian & Terri Haufe and Family, and Todd HerdtIn memory of son, Scott Berndt, from Arlo & Eunice BerndtIn memory of daughter, Lisa Berndt Fischer, from Arlo & Eunice BerndtIn memory of loved ones from John & Linda BerghIn honor of the birth of great niece, Luna Faye Garcia, April 18, 2019, from John & Linda BerghIn memory of great grandpa, Leo Fehlberg, from Amara and Leo Lazare and Lilly KunkelIn memory of Laura Ann Kunkel from Mike & Sue Kunkel

No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you’re welcome here.

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FEED YOUR SPIRIT . . .Wrapped

But the angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid; I know that you are looking for Jesus who was crucified.” Suddenly Jesus met them and said, “Greetings!” And they came to him, took hold of his feet, and worshipped him. - Matthew 28:5 and 9, NRSV

I travel so much.

Every time my child learns of another trip, another meeting, she pulls me in closer. She becomes, as some would say, “clingy.”

The times I’m headed to the next place I have to go, she

inserts herself—just at the last moment—most forcefully, grabbing my legs, trying her best to linger in the sweet togetherness one moment longer. Even if it means a breakdown before wedging ourselves apart. It happens rarely. But when it does and I walk away, something in me rips. Maybe it does for her, too.

I hear stories about Jesus after the resurrection, on his way somewhere else, and I can identify with something of how my child feels when I have to leave.

In these quick glimpses of God, in those intimate encounters with something holy, I desperately want to cling so tightly to my ultimate protector, my maker. I cling to God because I’m terrified that if I don’t, something bad will happen.

And yet Jesus pries away from the Marys’ grip.

Maybe because Jesus already knows that God’s embrace on us never yields.

I do not know how to help my child reconcile her fears to the demands of the moment. But maybe I can show her, as God shows me, that my embrace extends past any physical barrier.

In meetings, on the road, even when my attention falters, she is still my baby wrapped in the closest grip of my deepest love.

Prayer

In the name of the Parent, and of the Child, and of the Holy Spirit: may we know ourselves sheltered, held, protected and never cast away. Amen.

by Kaji Douša

ADDITION TO BUDGETOn April 8, Church Council approved a motion to add a $4,000 line item for OCWM to the 2019 Budget that was passed at the October 2018 Annual Meeting. This line item was inadvertently missed on the proposed 2019 Budget and was intended to be included in the Budget for this year. If you have any questions, please call the office or speak with a member of Council. This brings our total budget for 2019 to $433,657. The challenge for all of us now is to fully fund the budget so that we can function fully and effectively as a church.

PINE CRESTThe April Pine Crest worship service will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, April 25. Members scheduled to assist residents to the service are Kathy Case and Penny Hommerding. Rev. Kyle Carnes will lead the worship service, and Darlene Johnson is the pianist.

Food Pantry Donations for this month

totaled 389 pounds!Thanks to everyone who helps support our local

Food Pantry!

Wausau Lyric Choir Spring 2019 ConcertSpring Celebration,

Songs of Faith, Love and NatureFirst Presbyterian Church

406 Grant Street, downtown WausauSaturday, April 27 @ 7:30 PM and

Sunday, April 28 @ 3:00 PM

There is no charge to attend the concert and no tickets are needed, but free will donations will be accepted.

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OPEN SPONSORSHIP DATES

Flowers Sign up in Office

May 19 June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

Radio Ministry Call the Office

May 19, 26 June 2, 16, 23, 30

Coffee Hour May 5, 12, 26

Special gifts in honor or in memory will be printed with the dollar figures shown unless otherwise specified.

Capital Improvement Fund $10.00 in memory of Carl Frick from Lissette Frick

Radio Ministry $190.00 in memory of grandparents, Selma & George Henrich, from Holly and Lynn Henrich $190.00 in memory of Roger Nelson on our anniversary from Mari Nelson

Memorial Fund $20.00 in loving memory of Beverly King, a tireless contributor to the Ripon Historical Society, and a friend, from Allan Martenson $50.00 in memory of Beverly King from Carol & Bill Weber $20.00 in memory of Jessie Knott from Mike & Penny Hommerding $50.00 in memory of Linda Perry at Easter from Randy Perry $20.00 in memory of Jessie Knott from Sharon Detert & Family $50.00 in memory of my mom, Edna Kraft, for her April birthday from Luette Sundberg $20.00 in memory of Jessie Knott from Harriet Henrich $20.00 in memory of Norm Hass on his birthday, April 24, from his family $75.00 in memory of Dad, Ray Herdt, from Wendel & Debbie Mathis and Family, Brian & Terri Haufe and Family, and Todd Herdt $25.00 in memory of Juanita Harkner and Dorothy & Christian Merkel from Yvonne & David Kleimola $60.00 in memory of Beverly King from Andrew King & Kandie Sippel-King

NOW! Fund $50.00 in memory of Jessie Knott from Randy Perry $25.00 in memory of Beverly King from Melita & Roland Hall

Organ Fund $100.00 in loving memory of Barb Dintelman on Easter from George, Children, and Grandchildren $20.00 in memory of Jessie Knott from Coletta Schroeder

SPECIAL GIFTS

Remember: SCRIP costs you NOTHING

to use in place of cash!

THANK YOUThank you for the use of the kitchen and Fellowship Hall for the Northwoods Veterans Post Spaghetti Fundraiser. We raised a little over $500.

Sue GleasonQuartermaster VFW 1638

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FAITH FORMATION CLASSESMark your calendars for the last two Faith Formation Classes of the 2018-2019 Program Year. Faith Formation Class will meet again on Sunday, May 5, and Sunday, May 12. See you then! Have a Happy Easter!

JOIN US FOR SUNDAY SCHOOL All children ages 3-grade 8 are welcome at our Sunday School and Faith Formation Classes. Children ages 3 through Kindgergarten meet with the Pre-K/K class, and grades 1-6 meet with their respective grade groups for Sunday School. 7th and 8th graders form our Faith Formation class that meets at the same time as the Sunday Schoolers during 9:00 AM worship, but only twice per month and in the third floor classroom.

Parents should take students directly to their classrooms before worship. Yes! Friends are welcome at Sunday School. Just have a parent complete a Registration Form and bring it with the child.

NURSERY NEWSNursery care is available during our 9:00 AM worship service on Sundays. Feel free to bring your little ones ages 0 - 3 to the nursery where our adult volunteers will be happy to care for them during the service.

Remember ...SCRIP costs you NOTHING

to use in place of cash!

THRIVENT “ACTION TEAMS”Are you a member of Thrivent Financial? Did you know you can allocate your Thrivent Choice dollars to Saint Stephens?

We also recently learned from a Thrivent member that Thrivent members can create an “Action Team” twice a year whereby they request Thrivent to share resources to help us with a specific event. Those “resources” include a gift card (like a debit card) we can use for a specific church event, to help defray our expenses in creating the event, such as our Trivia Night, Vacation Bible School, Oktoberfest, etc.

Want to help with this? Talk to a pastor or to Tina in the office to learn what kinds of events we will be holding to see how you and Thrivent can help!

LOOKING FOR LITURGISTS (a/k/a READERS)We would like to have members of the congregation become more involved in worship by participating as liturgists. This involves reading the Call to

Worship, the Scripture Lesson, and the Prayer of Dedication.

Everyone is encouraged to participate! If you are concerned about pronunciations or anything else having to do with the reading, you may contact either of the pastors, who would be happy to help. A sign up sheet is located on the kiosk in the Kuck Lounge. Please consider signing up!

WEDNESDAY EVENING WORSHIPPERSThere will be NO Wednesday evening worship service on Wednesday, April 24. Wednesday evening worship will resume on Wednesday, May 1, at 6:00 PM.

CHOIR REHEARSALChoir rehearsals resume next Wednesday, May 1, at our reguarlarly scheduled time on Wednesdays at 7:00 PM. There will be no Choir rehearsal on Wednesday, April 25, 2019. New members are always welcome! Come as you are and join us at rehearsal.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL will be July 8-12. Mark your calendars so you can plan your family vacations around VBS so the kids can attend! Our theme this year is: ROAR! Life is Wild * God is Good

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YOUTHHIGH SCHOOL YOUTH

Mark Your Calendars for these Upcoming Events

• May 12 @ 9:00 AM - Youth Led Worship

• May 12 @ 10:00 AM - Bake Sale Fundraiser

• June 9 - AmericInn in Merrill @ 12:30 PM Youth Gathering: Pool, Hot Tub, Pizza, Games! (8th Graders ... going into 9th Grade are welcome to come!)

• July 8-12 - Help out with Vacation Bible School If you are able, help out one, two, or all of the days! It’s FUN!

• July 16 - Noah’s Ark Trip to the Waterpark! Grades 6 through graduating Class of 2019 More details to come.

• August 6 @ 4:00 PM - Trampoline Park & Dinner (Church pays for the park/Bring money to pay for your dinner.)

• September 15 @ 10:00 AM - Bake Sale Fundraiser

• September 22 - 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM - Welcome Back Celebration - Kicking off a new year of youth group with pizza, soda, and fun!

MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH (Grades 6-8)Mark Your Calendars for these Upcoming Events

• May 12 - AmericInn in Merrill @ 12:30 PM Youth Gathering: Pool, Hot Tub, Pizza, Games!

• June 9 - 8th Graders ... going into 9th Grade ... See this date in the High School Youth Upcoming Events below!

• July 8-12 - Help out with Vacation Bible School If you are able, help out one, two, or all of the days! It’s FUN!

• July 16 - Noah’s Ark Trip to the Waterpark! Grades 6 through graduating Class of 2019 More details to come.

• September 8 - 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM - Welcome Back Celebration Kicking off a new year of youth group with pizza, soda, and fun!

UPCOMING EVENTSTHIS SUNDAY, APRIL 28 - 9:00 AM Worship - with Nursery (ages 0-3, in the third floor nursery);

Sunday School at 9:00 AM in classrooms DINNER @ FIVE Every Monday at 5:00 PM in the Fellowship Hall NO WEDNESDAY WORSHIP ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24, 2019

WEDNESDAY EVENINGS BEGINNING WEDNESDAY, MAY 1: Worship at 6:00 PM with Communion TRIVIA NIGHT: Saturday, April 27 - Doors open at 5:00 PM; Trivia begins at 6:00 PM

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: July 8-12 NOAH’S ARK TRIP: For Youth Grade 6 to Graduating Class of 2019: July 16

FALL KICKOFF SUNDAY: September 15OKTOBERFEST: September 28

Invite your friends to attend any youth events! Just have their parents fill out a form. Signed and completed forms are REQUIRED. (Forms are on our website, too.)

CONFIRMATION CLASSConfirmation Class will meet next after worship on Wednesday, May 8, from 7:00 - 8:00 PM in the Third Floor Classroom/Youth Room. We will also meet on June 12 from 7:00 - 8:00 PM, so mark your calendars and plan to attend.

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HAVEN Presents “Men In The Kitchen”Thursday, April 25

Here @ Saint Stephens in the Fellowship Hall

Doors open at 5:00 PM Dinner at 6:00 PMTickets: $35 each

They will also be selling tickets to win a variety of great prizes! To buy tickets, call Tammy at 715.536.1300 or email: volunteercoordinator@haveninc.org

UNDER THE BRIDGE RESUMESDave Raddenbach is once again collecting items to help the homeless living under the bridge in the Wausau area. His first delivery of clothing, non-perishable food, and sandwiches was Wednesday, April 3. Every Wednesday afternoon for the duration of the program (until fall), he will go. Donations of socks, tshirts, pants, hats, and jackets (mostly for men) and small cans of pop top spaghetti, ravioli, fruit, etc., may be dropped off in the office, or you can give them to Dave on Monday at Dinner @ Five. Dave would also welcome donations of bread, cold cuts, and cheese for making sandwiches. Questions? Call Dave at 715.722.0700

PRAY-ERS NEEDEDCan you use the telephone? Can you pray? Then we need YOU! We want to expand our “Prayer Chain” ... What does that mean? If you are willing and able to receive a phone call with a prayer request, write that down and then call the next person

on the list to pass it along, and then fervently pray for that prayer request, you can do this! Call Tina in the office and ask to be added to the prayer chain. (715.536.7322)FOOD FOR KIDS

Want to make a donation to support the Food for Kids program Saint Stephens adopted? Make your check payable to: Food for Kids and drop it into the collection plate or drop it off or mail it to the church office.

CONTRIBUTIONS AND CATCHING UPIt’s been kind of a rough winter--even to the point of cancelling worship one weekend--and snow removal and heating expenses have been higher than expected. If you can dig deep to ensure our bills continue to be paid on time and that we are able to fully fund our budget with your regular contributions, we can keep doing great things here at Saint Stephens!

Just a reminder that NOW! contributions will be used to complete large and specific NOW! improvements we need to make here at Saint Stephens, but your regular weekly offerings are also important to the continued operation of our church on a day to day basis.

OGHS SUNDAYOne Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS) has been celebrated in our church on one Sunday each year for many years. We will do so again this year on Sunday, May 5.

Each and every day, the news reminds us that we continue to live in a hurting world. Wars and conflict continue to plague us ... hatred and mistrust are all too common ... and hunger and starvation are a reality for way too many of God’s children. The Gospel message is very clear: You and I need to be part of the solution. OGHS presents us with this opportunity. The mission statement for One Great Hour of Sharing states it well:

OGHS ...

Gives food where there is hunger.

Gives medicine where there is sickness.

Gives hope where there is hopelessness.

OGHS envelopes will be available in this Sunday’s church bulletin and in the church pews. The collection will be formally received on Sunday, May 5. On behalf of the “Least of These,” please be generous. Thank you.

- Saint Stephens Mission Committee

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TEXT TO GIVE! It’s as Easy as 1-2-3!Have a “smart” cell phone? Then you can donate to Saint Stephens by sending a Text. It’s Simple. Here’s all you need to do:

Text SaintStephens (no spaces in between) to 73256

You will get a reply message with a link. Tap the link.

Follow the prompts.

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3COUNCIL/FISCAL TRANSPARENCYEver wonder what goes on behind the scenes? Wish you could be a fly on the wall at a Church Council meeting? Curious about church finances? Your Church Council wants you to know you can get a copy of the most recent Minutes and Treasurer’s Report at any time, by request. Simply call Tina in the church office and she can print or email you a copy.

ELECTRONIC GIVING ... SUPER EASY!Set it & Forget it!

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Click on the Donate tab on the top righthand side (or the Give button near the very bottom)

Go to the Saint Stephens website: www.ststephensucc.org

Scroll down and click on the Set Up Electronic Giving button. Follow the prompts.

Set up regular intervals for scheduled giving. Set it and forget it! No more remembering envelopes on Sunday or dropping off envelopes at church. Support your church. Simplify your life.

PLEASE LET US KNOW ...If the living status of your loved one changes (i.e., going to a nursing home, assisted living, rehab, etc.,) please let us know so we can continue to provide visits, support, and care. Or if you know of someone in the hospital. We want to be there for you.

- Mary Pat Campbell, Pastoral Associate

Dinner @ Five is a community meal open to all.Every Monday evening at 5:00 PM

at Saint Stephens United Church of Christ903 E. 2nd Street, Merrill

(Downstairs in the Fellowship Hall)Free will donations are accepted.

The menu for Monday, April 29, will be:

Baked Ham, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy Hot Veggie, Salad

Dessert & Beverages

2019 CHURCH COUNCIL MEMBERS/OFFICERS

President Kent ReinhardtVice President Cliff WilliamsTreasurer Marge JohnsonSecretary Beth Houle Kristine Bowe Kevin Golisch Kristy Neuman Kristine Smith Judy Heath Janet Schaefer Christopher Stamm Corey DornbrackYouth Rep Tyler DepiesClergy: Rev. Kyle Carnes Rev. Lucas Williams

NEED HELP SETTING UP ELECTRONIC GIVING?Feel free to call Tina in the office or stop in on a Thursday or Friday (it’s a little less hectic those days) for help getting it set up. If you have an email, give her a call to get it rolling. Even if you don’t have an email, she can help you! Stop by in person with your bank account information. It’s easy. Set it and forget it.

INHALE ... and again

SUNDAY, APRIL 28 - Second Sunday of Easter- Rev. Lucas Williams

Worship at 9:00 AM with Sunday School in Classrooms; Nursery (3rd floor, ages 0-3) Available

Musicians are Darlene Johnson and Jim Bjorklund. Flowers on the altar are in honor of our 51st wedding anniversary on April 26

from Dave & Joy Meyer. Radio Ministry is in memory of grandparentsm Selma & George Henrich, from

Holly and Lynn Henrich. Coffee Hour is sponsored by the Henrich and Weber Families.

Nursery will be staffed by Bonnie Koelsch, Darcia Hopp, and Sally Woller. Ushers scheduled will be George Dintelman, Mark Woller, Corey Dornbrack, Carl

Dornbrack, Randy Perry, Beth Houle, and Virgil Baumgart. Hospitality Corps Greeters will be Carl & Kathy Hass, Cliff Williams, Jean & Bob

Hoeft, Kris Smith, Jennifer Oestreich, and Jennifer Porath.

For subscriptions, removals or changes of address: 715-536-7322 or interpreter@ststephensucc.netE-MAIL PROVIDES THE BEST SERVICE.

WEEKLY CALENDARMONDAY, APRIL 29 9:30 Senior Exercise (3rd Floor) 5:00 Dinner @ Five 5:00 Aerobics 5:30 Oktoberfest Meeting 7:00 Dartball

TUESDAY, APRIL 30 12:00 Staff Lunch 6:30 Boy Scout Troop 513 6:30 Green Team

WEDNESDAY, MAY 1 9:30 Senior Exercise (3rd Floor) 6:00 Worship 7:00 Choir Practice

THURSDAY, MAY 2 9:30 Senior Exercise (3rd Floor) 10:00 Merrill Ministerium 5:00 Aerobics 6:00 Chimes

FRIDAY, MAY 3 12:00 Alcholics Anonymous

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Please add this number to the contacts in your cell phone or keep with your other important or emergency telephone numbers.

Saint Stephens is having a Trivia Night!April 27, 2019

Doors open at 5:00 PM | Trivia begins at 6:00 PM

Fellowship Hall @ Saint Stephens Door Prizes & Raffles

Throughout the Evening