Friday, March 17 @ 7PM at the Oshkosh Arena, the Wisconsin Herd will welcome WELS members as the Herd take on the Maine Celtics! WELS members will have a group photo and be able to shoot free throws following the game. To buy tickets go to: fevo.me/welsherd2
Tuition Support Meeting
SAVE THE DATE! Bethany Tuition Support Meeting - Tuesday, March 21 at 6:30PM in the lower level fellowship hall on the Parkway Campus. This is a mandatory meeting for families that wish to receive tuition support at Our Shepherd Childcare or one of our area Lutheran elementary schools.
February 2023 Teen Group
The Bethany Teen Group (Grades 8-12) will meet on Sunday, February 26 @ 10:15am. This will take place at the Parkway Annex in Pastor Johnston's office on the lower level. Refreshments will be provided. (Please note: This new meeting time takes place during the regular Sunday Studies hour. As of this time, it will not be a weekly gathering but will still take place on a monthly basis.)
Midweek Lenten Worship
Our final Midweek Lenten services are Wednesday, March 29 at 4:30pm and 6:00pm on our Parkway Campus. The theme for these midweek services is “His Final Steps” where we ponder the significance of the people and places on Jesus’ resolute final steps to the cross. There will be a dinner between these services in our lower level fellowship hall. The proceeds from the Lenten meals will help support the cost of food, beverages and snacks for the two-day training course from MLC held at Our Shepherd this summer.
Boxes Needed
We are spring cleaning at the Parkway Campus and need cardboard boxes. Please bring boxes to church and put them by the windows next to the mailboxes or drop them off in the church office during the week. They can either be collapsed or assembled.
FVL Summer Job Fair
FVL is holding a Summer Job Fair for FVL students on Thursday 3/2. Interested local businesses are invited to attend. Information and registration at fvlhs.org/job-fair.
Our Shepherd Childcare Collecting Hygiene Items
Our Shepherd Childcare and its families will be collecting donations of hygiene products in conjunction with the Appleton Area School District, (toothbrushes/paste, shampoo, conditioner, soap, diapers, wipes, lotion, cleaning supplies, etc.) for area children & families who are in need. They will be accepting donations from February 13-March 3. If you’d like to help, you are welcome to drop off donations at the Our Shepherd in the tall box near the Praise Center – either during childcare hours (7AM-5PM) or before Saturday church.
Estate Planning Seminar at Bethany
Didn’t get a chance to attend Pastor Tom Mielke’s seminar regarding Christian Estate Planning? Want to meet with Pastor Mielke one-on-one? Contact him directly at:
thomas.mielke@wels.net or call (920) 750-4803.
Friendship Weekend at Bethany
All Bethany members are encouraged to invite a friend to one of our worship services during the weekend of February 11-13, as we observe “Friendship Weekend.” Our message that weekend will tell of the Living Water that our thirsty souls need - Jesus! Services will have a special focus for friends or family who may be unchurched. The Our Shepherd children from rooms 7, 8, 9, 10, and Praise and Graze will be singing during the Saturday worship service at the Lynndale Campus. as well.
Join us!
Saturday - 4:30PM @ Lynndale Campus
Sunday - 9:00AM @ Parkway Campus
Monday - 6:00PM @ Parkway Campus
FVL Musicfest 2023
FVL Musicfest 2023 will be held Sun. 2/5 from 1-4:30 PM. Admission is free for all. Join us to enjoy music, fellowship, and homemade desserts. Event donations will go toward replacing 25-year-old tuxedo jackets for the band and for performance risers. Find out more at fvlhs.org/fvl-musicfest.
Loss of A Spouse Seminar
The death of a spouse brings a unique kind of pain. People who are widowed haven’t just lost a loved one—they’ve lost an entire lifestyle. Loss of a Spouse Seminar is a single-session meeting for those coping with the loss of a spouse, to help you navigate your new normal.The seminar is held on Saturday, February 4 at 10:00 am at St. Luke's Lutheran Church (705 E Greenfield Drive, Little Chute) Register for this session online at https://www.griefshare.org/loss/events/6396.
Area WELS Youth Night
Local WELS congregations have joined together to offer a new teen ministry program - WELS Youth Night is a series of youth-focused events, where youth will experience an inspiring evening of games, music, prayer, Bible message, small group discussion, and fun with high school youth (9th-12th grade) from local WELS congregations in our area. WELS Youth Night is about building relationships, creating a community, and experiencing faith together.
Our area’s second WELS Youth Night is Sunday, January 22 at The CORE (820 W College Ave. Appleton) from 6–8 PM. There will be pizza and ice cream sundaes!
Register for WELS Youth Night at this sign-up link (https://922ministries.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/1576696) or if you have any questions, contact Jodi Slominsky at student.ministry@mountoliveappleton.com.
Men of His Word Conference - Oshkosh
The 14th annual Men of His Word Conference (Theme: MAN UP: in a man down world) will be held at the Best Western Premier Waterfront Convention Center in Oshkosh on Saturday, February 18, 2023. Please go online at www.menofhisword.org to register and get details about schedule, breakout sessions, keynote speaker, cost, etc. Please join us for a day of worship, praise and fellowship in God’s Word!
Little Blessings Playgroup
Little Blessing's Playgroup will begin its winter session starting January 21st in the multipurpose room at Our Shepherd. Check-in will begin at 9:45 AM, and playgroup will start at 10 AM. The winter session dates are January 21st (Construction), February 4th (Pajama Day), February 18th (Outer Space), and March 4 (Colors). Each day will include a Bible story, snack, and activities pertaining to the theme. For questions, please contact the Bethany Church office or Sammi Stegman (sammipk13@yahoo.com). To aid in the planning process, please use the following link to register your child(ren) and for the weekly sign-up. https://forms.gle/sLokSdCBV4eGAcSN7
Upcoming Family Forum and Voters Meeting - January 22
There will be a Family Forum & Voters Meeting on Sunday, January 22 at 10:15AM in the lower level Fellowship Hall on the Parkway Campus (this meeting will be in place of Bible study that morning) Please make plans to attend this meeting and stay “in the know” about all the happenings at Bethany!
FaithFit - Tuesdays in January & February
FaithFit Dance Fitness class will begin meeting again on Tuesdays at 5:15PM in the Praise Center at Our Shepherd Childcare. in the months of January and February. This class is for women of all ages (must be 12 to attend with a parent)
Discipleship.101 - Thursdays
Discipleship.101 meets Thursdays at 5:30 P.M. at the Lynndale Campus beginning January 12. This class is a starting place. If you’re new to Christianity, new to Bethany, or just wanting a brush up on the basics of the Christian faith, we’d love to have you join us. This 9 week class provides an overview of the chief teachings of the Bible and presents what we believe and teach here at Bethany. Childcare will be available on site at no charge by one of our staff members.
New Sunday Studies Begin January 8
Join us during the Bible study hour on Sundays after church (around 10:15am) in the lower level Fellowship Hall for our Sunday Studies. Beginning January 8, Pastor Brown will lead a new study titled, “10 Lies About God”
New Midweek Oasis Study Begins January 4
Join us on Wednesdays at 10AM in the lower level fellowship hall on the Parkway Campus for our Midweek Oasis Bible Study. On January 4, we will begin a new study titled, “The Book of Daniel - Christianity in a Christ-less Culture”
Parkway Campus "Undecorating"
The Parkway Campus will be “undecorated” from Christmas on Saturday, January 7 at 9AM. If you are able to help, please contact the church office.