Apple Vally Food Pantry News

The July 2026 collection for the pantry will be held on Saturday, July 11, 2026. The last weekend to get items in will be July 4th. The following is the list of items currently in need of at the pantry: Adult cereals, helper meals, tomato and chicken noodle soups, cream of mushroom and chicken soups, canned peaches, fruit cocktail and applesauce, canned peas, carrots and mixed vegetables, canned chicken and SPAM®, hand soap, dish soap and 35 loads or less laundry soaps. Please keep the pantry in mind during the summer months as donations tend to drop off. Thank you.

Bird Tales VBS is almost here! Join us!

VBS at Bethany is soon! June 15-18, 9:00-11:30. Register with the QR code on the posters around church or at https://www.bethanyappleton.org/vbs-registration-2026. Talk to Pastor Belter, Pastor Krenke, or Arlyss and Eric Troge to help with this outreach effort. We will also be needing snack donations for VBS once we know the number of children attending. Call Arlyss Troge at 920-915-7363 if you haven’t already signed up.

Everyone Outreach

Reminder to join us for Everyone Outreach on Saturday morning June 6th, and a one-hour recap Sunday, June 7th. Lunch will be provided each day, and childcare if needed. There will be much more information to follow, but mark your calendars for this workshop to help us learn how to better reach out with the gospel, as individuals and as a congregation! We’d love to fill the gathering to capacity! Ask Pastor Krenke for more details and sign up in the Welcome Area!

MLC Job Openings

Martin Luther College is accepting applications: Full-time Executive Director of Mission Advancement. This role helps connect donor support to the preparation of future pastors, teachers, and staff ministers. Full-time Athletic Director, Full-time Head Men's Basketball Coach & Assistant Athletic Director, Part-time Assistant Volleyball Coach. In these roles, you can help promote excellence in competition while supporting the formation of student-athletes for lives of Christian service. Part-time Dormitory Custodians. In these roles, you will have flexible scheduling while caring for the place that our students call home during their time at MLC. Interested individuals should apply online at mlc-wels.edu/hr/.

Service Team Update

Service Team Update

The service team has been busy with a number of projects over the past couple of months.

The new entry doors on the north side of the church are complete and the main bathrooms refresh are nearly complete.

The Erb Street rental is being prepped for new renters who have already signed the contract for the first year. With the vacancy, we are taking the opportunity to do a major yard renovation. The lot is being cleared with the intention to place a fence parallel to the back of the rental garage shortening up the rental yard. The remaining space will be cleared, leveled and turned into green space and a place to pile snow in the winter. A new roof for the Parkway rental is scheduled soon.

The church landscaping update is well underway. With the removal of the shrubs and plants, weed fabric, stones and edging will be replaced around the foundation. Failing concrete is scheduled for removal and replacement in June.

Watch for emails and weekly newsletter articles about opportunities to help.

Flood Relief Update

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you! The Flood Relief items and Gift Cards were delivered to Emanual in New London, with a big Thank You from the church and the community. Almost $1000 in cash and Gift Cards were given and a carload of items were taken to them. The city is slowly returning to normal, but some areas still have a long way to go. Thank you Bethany members for stepping up.

The Service Team Needs Your Help!

Service Team Needs Your Help!

Rental Work

The volunteers have been working diligently to prepare the Erb St rental property for the new tenants. Our goal is June 1st. There are still a number of projects to complete. We have two closets, the back door landing and stairwell, the stairs leading to the second floor and most of the door,window and baseboard trim left to paint. Parts of the basement walls require mortar repair. The entire house will need a thorough cleaning as well. We also have a good sized pile of trash that needs removal beside the garage. If you are willing and able to assist with any of these projects please contact Judy Priebe at 847-244-7668.

Adopt a Flower

As the landscaping work continues around the property most of the current flower beds will be removed. If any members would be interested in removing any of the plants for their own gardens or to provide a temporary home until the work is complete feel free to help yourself prior to May 29th. There are many healthy perennials available.

Yard Work Day

We are tentatively planning a major yard work day for May 30. We plan to have a brush chipper onsite to dispose of the tree and shrub waste we have accumulated. We also plan to remove the accumulated mulch from around the foundation of the church in preparation for stump removal and concrete replacement. Please consider giving us a hand. Rakes, shovels and wheelbarrows are welcome. Contact Judy Priebe if you can help. 847-244-7668.

Apple Valley Food Pantry News

The Apple Valley Food Pantry is currently seeking individuals interested in serving our community through a leadership role on the AVFP Board as Board President. If you are passionate about supporting our community and would like to learn more about this opportunity, or if you have any questions, please contact us at applevalleyfoodpantry@gmail.com. We welcome your interest and look forward to connecting with you.

Flood Relief Update

Flood Relief Update – Thank you for all the donations for flood relief! Our donations were delivered with many thanks from Emanuel, New London. They have been overwhelmed with physical donations and are now looking for Gift Cards and monetary donations for people to purchase large items like: Building materials, water heaters, appliances, furnaces, etc. from places like Menards, Home Depot, and Lowe’s. Please place your donations in the container in the Welcome Center, so marked. We will do this through Monday, May 18th. Thank you Bethany members for your care. Contact Joan Wagner @ secretaryjoan@yahoo.com.

FVL Graduation News

IMPORTANT CHANGE - Saturday, May 23 at 10:00 AM is FVL's Graduation Worship Service. Due to the large number of graduates this year, anyone attending the graduation service must have a ticket to enter the gym. All tickets have been allocated to designated groups and families. None are available for general distribution. If you do not receive a ticket, you are invited to view the livestream in the auditorium or watch online. A link to the livestream will be available at fvlhs.org on Graduation Day.

Everyone Outreach

EVERYONE OUTREACH

Please consider joining us for this special event, Saturday morning June 6th, and a one-hour recap Sunday, June 7th. Lunch will be provided each day, and childcare if needed. There will be much more information to follow, but mark your calendars for this workshop to help us learn how to better reach out with the gospel, as individuals and as a congregation! We’d love to fill the gathering to capacity! Ask Pastor Krenke for more details.

Bethany Lutheran Church

920.733.9561

Parkway Campus - 530 W. Parkway Blvd. Appleton, WI 54911