Bethany’s apparel store is now open for business. Go to bethanyappleton.org/store and order your Bethany and Our Shepherd embroidered items today! The store will close October 15,
FVL General Board Meeting
The FVL General Board meets Tuesday, September 26, at 7 PM at FVL. The meeting is open to parents and Federation members.
Discipleship.101
Discipleship.101 provides an overview of the chief teachings of the Bible and presents what we believe and teach here at Bethany. Classes are held Thursdays at 5:30PM at our Lynndale Campus beginning September 28. Childcare will be available on site at no charge by one of our staff members. Contact Pastor Johnston if you or someone you know is interested in attending—djjohnston@bethanyappleton.org
LWMS Door Offering
Each year, the LWMS Paperland Circuit decides on two mission projects to support with their funds. This weekend, we will be gathering a special door offering on your way out of church for these missions. If you’d like to write a check in support of this – please make it out to LWMS. The missions this year are:
First Public Service Assistance - Your gifts will assist home mission churches in purchasing studies to help them plan their outreach efforts. These studies help the new home mission churches reach out effectively in order to understand the makeup of their neighborhoods.
Bangladesh Projects - A young Christian man from Bangladesh became a WELS member while living in America. He expressed his desire to share the gospel with more Muslims, so he enrolled in the Pastoral Studies Institute (PSI). After his father’s passing, he inherited two Bible schools in Bangladesh that train evangelists. He has asked the WELS to provide solid scriptural training for these individuals. WELS is also working with this man to run two international friendship centers in his Midwest city and across the border in Canada. Your gifts will provide Bibles in Bangladesh and other general support for mission work occurring in North America and in Bangladesh.
Parkway Campus Yard Work
If you’d be willing to help with some bush trimming and lawn edging on the Parkway Campus in the next week or two, please contact Aric Wilson – (920) 878-1641 or aricgwilson@gmail.com.
FVL Giving Day
FVL Giving Day - FVL Giving Day is set for Tuesday, September 19. Thanks to generous supporters, we have a Matching Gift Fund of $100,000! If you have questions, contact Mission Advancement Director Jay Wendland (jwendland@fvlhs.org).
Sunday School & Sunday Morning Bible Study
Sunday School and the Sunday morning Bible study begin this weekend. Sunday School children should go directly to the Sunday School classrooms. Sunday morning Bible study will meet in the lower level fellowship hall at 10:15am the focus will be on the book of Judges.
Pastor Brown Receives Call
Pastor Brown has received a call to serve Christ Alone Lutheran Church in Thiensville, WI. It's a congregation of about 900 with two campuses. It has a 3K - 8th grade school as well. Please pray for the Brown family during this time of deliberation and reach out with any thoughts you might wish to share about this call to Christ Alone or about the ministry here at Bethany.
Faith Fit Dance Fitness Classes
Faith Fit – a FREE dance fitness class - will be held on Tuesdays from 5:15-6PM beginning September 12, 2023 in the Praise Center at the Lynndale Campus. All abilities welcome. FREE childcare will be available during this class as well. Contact Emily Suedmeier – churchoffice@bethanyappleton.org for more information.
Midweek Oasis & Bible History Classes To Begin - 9/6
Midweek Oasis Bible Study begins Wednesday, 9/6 at 10AM on the Parkway Campus.
Bible History class for grades 6-7 begins Wednesday, 9/6 at 4:30PM in the lower level fellowship hall on the Parkway Campus.
Valley Teen Night @ Mt. Olive
Our first Valley Teen Night of the 2023-24 school year is happening at Mount Olive in Appleton on September 10th from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm! We're featuring two guest keynote speakers: Cameron Schroeder, a recruiter from Michigan Lutheran Seminary, and Ezra Blumer, a student at Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary. They'll be speaking on vocation, leading music, breakout discussions, and activities. Food and drinks will be provided! Valley Teen Night is open to anyone in grades 8-12. Register online at https://922ministries.churchcenter.com/reg.../events/1887633
2023-2024 Usher/Greeter Announcement & Schedule
Work has begun on the 2023-2024 Usher/Greeter Schedule for our Parkway Campus. We want to thank those who provide this service on our teams so faithfully! If you are interested in serving on a team OR to no longer be in this role on the upcoming schedule, please contact Royal Uhlenbrauck (uhlroy63@hotmail.com or 920-739-0039) asap.
Tech Booth Training
We are looking for anyone who may be interested in learning the various aspects of the tech booth (for both campuses!) Please contact Emily Suedmeier if this is a way you could serve here at church!
Fall Festival - October 7
Bethany’s annual Fall Festival will take place at our Lynndale Campus on Saturday, October 7 from 9-11AM. There will be a trunk or treat, bounce house, food, fun, and more! This is our biggest event all year for our church. Childcare, and community!
Small Group Bible Studies - Sign Up This Weekend!
After Labor Day, Bethany's small group Bible studies will begin again. These lay-led groups meet weekly in three sessions: one during the fall, one in winter, and one in spring. The fall session will begin with a Bible study on the life of Joseph, in which we will see how God graciously equips his people to bless others, and how he even uses evil intentions for the good of his people. Please see signup sheets in the welcome area on both campuses. Space is limited, so be sure to act quickly to reserve your spot! If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact Pastor Johnston to learn more.
Labor Day Weekend Schedule Changes
There will be no Bible study or Monday evening worship service next weekend - Labor Day weekend. Our Shepherd Childcare and Bethany’s Parkway Campus will be closed on Monday. There will be no Tuesday morning men’s Bible study on 9/5 as well.
Family Forum & Voters' Meeting - August 27
Make plans to join us on Sunday, August 27, 2023 at 10:15AM in the sanctuary on our Parkway Campus for a Family Forum/Voters’ Meeting. This is our budget meeting for the 2023/2024 fiscal year. There will be ministry updates and a building project update as well. Bethany & Our Shepherd budgets were emailed out on Friday, and there are hard copies available on both campuses for you to review prior to the meeting.
FVL Announcements for the Week of 8/20
• MLC Student Teacher Housing Needed - Two MLC student teachers will be on campus from October 16-December 22, and are in need of housing. Please contact Principal Alan Nolte for details (principal@fvlhs.org).
Little Blessings Playgroup - 8/12/2023
What kid doesn’t like bubbles? The next session of Little Blessings Playgroup will be at 9:30 AM Saturday, August 12th at Memorial Park in Appleton. Look for the green tablecloth to check in anytime after 9:15 AM. We will enjoy a Bible Story, activities, snack, and picture book all with a bubble theme! Please contact Sammi Stegman (sammipk13@yahoo.com) for questions. To aid in the planning process, please use the following link to register. https://forms.gle/DrR63s7oGXfth51e7
Seeking Bethany Instrumentalists
Do you play an instrument that we don’t already know about? Would you be interested in playing that instrument at church sometime? If you’d like to talk more about it - email churchoffice@bethanyappleton.org