The CORE (820 W. College Ave, Appleton) now provides an ASL interpreter for one service each month. This service is typically held on the fourth Sunday of the month at 8:30 AM. Please note that the current schedule is listed below, but it may occasionally change, so we encourage you to check their website for any changes. *If you come for ASL interpretation, please stop by the info desk, so they can ensure you have seating with a clear view and the best experience during the service. 2025 Schedule - May 18, June 29, July 27, Aug 24, Sept 28, Oct 26, Nov 23, Dec 28
Confirmation Sunday - May 11
Next weekend is Confirmation Sunday at Bethany. We will have five confirmands: Ella Behrens, Maci Healy, Paige Healy, Hunter Tabalske, & Macalister Thomas. Please join us for this service as we worship our Lord together, and remember our own confirmations.
Easter Breakfast
There are sign-up sheets on both campuses for baking and day-of help for the Easter Breakfast. Please consider helping in some way. All are invited to join us for an Easter pancake breakfast in the lower level Fellowship Hall on the Parkway Campus between the 7AM and 9AM church services.
Spring Work Day
Spring Work Day – please join us for our annual spring work day on Saturday, April 26 on the Parkway Campus. Work will begin at 8AM. Some tools will be provided, but it is very helpful for you to bring your own weeding tools, shovels, and rakes.
Good Friday Closures
Our Shepherd Childcare and Bethany’s church office are closed on Friday, April 18.
Holy Week Service Schedule
Holy Week Service Schedule:
Maundy Thursday – April 17 – 4:30 & 6PM – Parkway Campus
Good Friday – April 18 – 4:30 & 6PM – Parkway Campus
Easter Sunday – April 20
7AM & 9AM – Parkway Campus, Easter Breakfast served between
11AM – Lynndale Campus
There is NO church on Saturday or Monday the weekend of Easter.
Sunday School & Our Shepherd Children to Sing
Bethany’s Sunday School children and children from Our Shepherd Childcare will process in with palm branches and sing for Palm Sunday on Sunday, April 13.
Voters' Meeting on Sunday
There is a Voters’ Meeting on Sunday (4/6) after our worship service.
FVL Annual Electronics Recycling Drive
FVL's Annual Electronics Recycling Drive is coming April 25-26. Check fvlhs.org/recycle for a list of recyclable items and potential fees.
FVL International Program
Urgent need for host families! There are 21 International students who are waiting for housing for 2025-26. Consider hosting an international student, so they can get a Christ-centered education at FVL. Contact Monica Uhlenbrauck (muhlenbrauck@fvlhs.org).
Family Forum & Voters' Meetings
Following this weekend’s family forum, we will have a Voters’ Meeting next week, April 6, after the Sunday morning worship service. Please make plans to attend.
Playgroup at Heckrodt Nature Center
The next playgroup gathering will take place April 5 @ 11am. Join us with your little ones in Discovery Cove at Heckrodt Nature Center for a chance to connect with other young families!
Lynndale Campus Bible Study
All age and faith levels are welcome to a family-friendly walkthrough of familiar, easy-to-read Bible stories. Join us Saturdays after the 4:30 worship service in the Lynndale Campus praise center. This is a new 45-minute multi-generational Bible Study led by Jeremy Erdmann. Each session will begin 5 minutes after the service.
Financial Oversight Team Lead
Bethany is looking for someone to lead the Financial Oversight Team. This individual will help coordinate the annual budget, review monthly financial statements, prepare financial updates for the congregation, and provide recommendations to the Leadership Team.
Sunday School Open House
Interested in our Sunday School program? You are invited to attend our Sunday School Open House on Sunday, March 23rd at 10:15 AM in the Sunday School room. You will get a glimpse into what our Sunday School classes look like by learning a Bible Story, completing activities, and singing songs! This event is open for all children who will be going into 4-year-old Preschool through 5th grade for next school year and their parents. Our church's nursery is open during this hour to watch any younger siblings. Contact Sammi Stegman (sammipk13@yahoo.com or 920-428-2033) with any questions.
FVL Sacred Concert
All are invited to attend the FVL Choirs Sacred Concert on Sunday, April 6, at 2:00 PM in the Auditorium.
WELS United
WELS United is a group of 21 congregations located in the Fox Valley Area. We have joined together to be able to accomplish things that we could not do on our own. Our prayer is that, through this cooperation, we can better serve the people of our congregations and our community. Please visit our website www.welsunited.org or facebook.com/WELSUnited to learn more about our ministry.
Family Forum - March 30, 2025
Make plans to attend a Family Forum on March 30, 2025 after the Sunday morning worship service with further updates and discussion regarding Our Shepherd Childcare and Family Ministry.
Midweek Lenten Services & Suppers
Join us for midweek Lenten services on Wednesdays at 4:30PM & 6PM at the Parkway Campus. We also typically have a group from church that serves a meal between those services. We do NOT have anyone signed up to serve for March 12 or 19. Without someone hosting, there will be no dinner. If you would like to assemble a group for one of the openings, please contact churchoffice@bethanyappleton.org.
Door Offering this Weekend
The door offering being collected this weekend will support the Lutheran Women’s Missionary Society (LWMS) as they support two missions: vicars in mission settings and new world mission fields in Senegal, Dubai, New Zealand, Native American trives, and Australia. Your gifts will support these missions!