Do you have video production skills that you would like to put to good use? The Growth Team is looking for someone to help produce some promotional videos for our various Bible Study opportunities here at Bethany. If this would be of interest to you, please contact Kent Uhlenbrauck at kentuhlenbrauck@gmail.com.
FVL Legacy Magazine online
The Summer 2026 edition of the Legacy Magazine is online. Read where the members of the Class of 2025 are headed, see the FVL photo flashback focused on football through the years, and catch up on FVL news. Go to fvlhs.org/legacy to find the magazine.
Apple Vally Food Pantry News
WELS Apple Valley Food Pantry News: The August 2026 collection for the pantry is Saturday, August 8. Make sure all things are at church by August 2. The following is the list of items currently in need of at the pantry: Adult cereals, canned pasta, canned peas and corn, jam/jelly, mashed potato sides, boxed potato sides, all canned fruit and applesauce, tomato and chicken noodles soups, spaghetti noodles and spaghetti sauces, women's shampoos and conditioners and body washes, boxed rice side dishes and paper towel. Thank you for your support of the pantry!
Call the office before stopping in
The month of July is full of vacations for our staff members. The vacation days for each person are all listed on the July Calendar if you would like to see the exact dates. If you aren’t sure when/if people will be in the office, call 920-733-9561 beforehand to make sure someone is there before you stop in. If you need immediate pastoral assistance, feel free to call either Pastor Krenke at 920-728-6097, or Pastor Belter at 920-277-5914.
FVL Parking Lot work
Summer work on the FVL parking lot has begun. Concrete upgrades are continuing in the tower parking lot on the south side of school and the south driveway off Meade Street. The JJ/Edgewood driveway and the north Meade Street driveway will remain open. Please use the south lot to access the School and SCRIP Offices through mid-July.
FVL Online Calendar
Check the online calendar (fvlhs.org/calendar) for summer School Office and SCRIP hours. Both offices will be closed on Fridays and have reduced hours during the summer.
FVL Choice Program
The Wisconsin Parental Choice Program July application window is open July 1-20. Go to fvlhs.org/WPCP for details and the registration link.
Service Team Update
The service team has been busy with a number of projects over the past couple of months. 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 has been replaced and railings are coming. Watch for emails and weekly newsletter articles about opportunities to help.
International Student Housing Needed
Need for a host family! We are in need of housing for one returning male international student for the new school year. Please consider hosting so that he can get a Christ-centered education at FVL. Contact Monica Uhlenbrauck (muhlenbrauck@fvlhs.org).
Get Moving Women's Event in Milwaukee
Women, you are invited to the Get Moving Women’s Event August 14-15th at Grace Lutheran Downtown MKE. If you’ve struggled to step out of the shame, hurt or grief of the past or are overwhelmed by the obstacles you’re currently facing, these two days are designed to give you the tools to get moving into God’s purpose for your life. Amber Albee Swenson will teach four sessions: Who You Are is Not Who You Need to Be, Moving On is Biblical, Deal with the Feels and Be Brave. Worship will be led by Emily Krill and friends. For the schedule of events, catered meals, and to register visit amberalbeeswenson.com.
Calling All Plant Lovers
Wednesday, June 17th is the last chance to collect perennials from around the church and the annex! After that day, any remaining plants will be removed and disposed of to prepare for the upcoming regrading and landscaping project. Please ensure you have gathered what you would like to keep before this deadline.
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.
FVL's Annual Golf Outing
Registration for FVL's annual Golf Outing (June 12) is closed, as the event is full; however, donation and sponsorship opportunities are available. Find donation, and sponsorship information at fvlhs.org/golf.
Family Forum & Voters' Meeting
Mark your calendars for a Family Forum and Voters' Meeting on June 14th, at 10:15 am after church.
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!
Summer Camps at FVL
Summer Camps and Youth Sports opportunities are shared online. NEWLY ADDED ITEMS include tryouts for Jr. Foxes Summer Baseball 2027 teams, tryouts for a new Jr. Foxes Competitive Cheer team, and information about tryouts for the 2027 Summer Softball. All can be found at fvlhs.org/youth-sports.
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.