FVL Tuition Planning & Tips Seminar - Interested parents of students in grades 6-8 are invited to join President Loberger in a Financial Zoom Meeting on Monday, April 6, at 6:30 PM. No registration needed. Find the meeting codes on our website (fvlhs.org/news).
FVL Sacred Choir Concert
Join us for FVL Choirs Sacred Concert on Sunday, March 29, at 6:00 PM in the FVL Auditorium.
Apple Valley Food Pantry News
WELS Apple Valley Food Pantry News:
The April 2026 collection for the pantry will be held on Saturday April 11th. The following is the list of items currently in need of at the pantry: Boxed potato sides, canned pasta, canned fruit (mandarins, peaches), jars of applesauce, helper meals, chunky soups, stews and chili, canned mixed veggies and carrots, hand soap, dish soap and laundry soap (35 loads or less). Thank you for your continued support of our pantry; it is much appreciated.
WELS Bandfest
WELS Bandfest at Winnebago Lutheran Academy (WLA), with a concert on Sunday, March 29, at 2:00 PM. Concert will be livestreamed on the WLA YouTube channel (youtube.com/@WLATV).
Check out Easter at our Library
Check Out Easter at Our Library – Newly added Easter books are available on the counter at the library. Great for families and kids. Sign some out and enjoy at home. Happy Reading, Happy Easter!
LWMS Door Offering
There will be a LWMS Door Offering on March 21-23. Money collected will support: Home Missions - Home Missionary Conferences and World Missions - London and the United Kingdom.
Helpers Needed for Easter Breakfast
Are you able to help with Easter Breakfast? We need helpers on Saturday morning, April 4th from 10:00am to noon to help set up the kitchen and prepare food for breakfast on Easter morning. We need donations of coffee cakes and/or muffins. We need help with serving and cleanup on Easter morning as well. There is a signup sheet on the counter in the Welcome Center with additional information, or contact Judy Priebe or Mary Diersen. Their information is on the signup sheet.
Makeup Church Directory Photo Date
If you already had your picture taken for the church directory during the first round of photos, thank you! We had great participation the first 3 days.
If you were unable to get your photo taken the first time around, we have an alternate photo date scheduled for April 8th. We need to fill at least 8 photo slots for this day but of course would love to fill more! Remember, you will get a free 8x10 photo and a copy of the church directory.
WELS Youth Rally
Bethany youth, those finishing 8th grade through those graduating high school this year, consider attending the WELS Youth Rally! Teens from across the country will gather to discover ways to lead and serve, worship with thousands, and attend workshops to share the saving gospel. This year, it will take place in Bowling Green, Ohio, July 14-17. Chaperones are needed as well. Learn more at https://welsyouthrally.net/.
Easter Egg Hunt
We’re going to be hosting an Easter Egg hunt on Saturday, March 28th at 11:00am for our member kids and guests, as well as our neighborhood. There will be Easter art projects, the telling of the Easter story, and an egg hunt. Join us for this faith-filled, family fun activity. Geared for ages 2-10, but all are welcome!
Apple Valley Food Pantry
The March collection date for the Apple Valley Food Pantry is Saturday, March 14, 2026, 9:00 am - 11:00 am. The following items are currently in need of at the pantry: Mac N cheese, canned peaches, fruit cocktail, mandarin oranges and applesauce, canned pasta, canned tuna and chicken, cookies, crackers, brownie mix, muffin mixes, bathroom cleaning supplies and brown paper grocery bags WITH handles. Thank you for your continued support of the pantry. We are grateful for the donations we receive.
Host an International Student!
FVL's International Program offers your family the opportunity to make global connections without leaving home! Consider hosting an international student so they can get a Christ-centered education at FVL. Contact Monica Uhlenbrauck (muhlenbrauck@fvlhs.org).
FVL Scholarship Information
The application windows for the Ladies Guild Memorial Scholarship (for new students only) and for FVL Tuition Assistance are open February 2 through May 1. Details are at fvlhs.org/admissions/paying-for-high-school.
Youth Sports Opportunities at FVL
Youth Sports opportunities including a Cheer Camp (March 28), Softball Clinic (April 18), and Saints Football are shared on fvlhs.org/youth-sports. Summer camp registration opens on Monday, March 2, at 9:00 AM.
Thank you!
We would like to thank everyone at Bethany for the prayers, support, and gifts after our recent house fire in November. Things are proceeding slowly as far as clean up and resolve. Currently we are living west of Suring. Thank you again.
Greg and Lea Ann Laabs
Midweek Lenten Services starting February 18th
Please note: February 18th is Ash Wednesday and begins our Midweek Lenten Services at 4:30 and 6:00 with a meal served in between.
Would you like to sing for Easter?
We are looking for people who want to sing for Easter! Practices would be on the following Wednesdays after Lenten services; Mar 4, 11 and 25. If interested, email corrie.koepsell14@gmail.com or text 920-428-1576 by Feb 25th.
FVL Student Art Exhibition
There will be a Student Art Exhibition in the small gym of FVL Friday through Sunday, March 6 (4:00-9:30 PM), March 7 (5:30-9:30 PM), March 8 (1:00-4:00 PM). See over 100 pieces of art created by FVL students.
FVL youth sports opportunities
Youth Sports opportunities including a Softball Clinic (April 18, register by April 15), and Saints Football (registration opens February 8) are shared on fvlhs.org/youth-sports.
Foxfest registration is open
Registration is open for the "Great Outdoors" FoxFest Dinner Auction which will be held on Friday, April 17! Join us at the Hilton Appleton Paper Valley for an evening of friends and fun supporting FVL's Tuition Assistance Program. RSVP by April 3. Details and registration at fvlhs.org/foxfest.