WELS Kingdom Workers has a deep-rooted presence in the Caribbean country of Grenada. We have established programs for children with disabilities including parent support groups, sports camps in partnership with the Paralympics, and have worked with caregivers, students, and volunteers in the area – sharing the gospel while providing belonging. Hurricane Beryl has left a path of unprecedented destruction there with damage to homes, critical infrastructure, and essential services. Your contribution, no matter the size, can make a SIGNIFICANT impact in helping our brothers and sisters in Grenada rebuild their lives. With your designated emergency funds, we can jump into action as soon as we have been able to establish communication with those on Carriacou offering specialized support for vulnerable populations, like those with disabilities, and continue our mission of sharing Christ's love through tangible actions. Your support is critical and greatly appreciated. You can give online at kingdomworkers.com.
New Sermon Series - Many Hats, One Face
Beginning July 13-15.
You have so many things to do - and they're often so different. You're a part of a family, a worker in a business, a member of a church, a curious thinker. You have a body, mind, and soul to take care of. The crazy part is that through all these hats you have to wear, you're still YOU.
Your struggles, your deficiencies, your past, your present, your skills, your opinions, your...everything. Managing yourself through the many, many situations in which life places you is no small task. God has direction for you as you go about it. This series is designed to help you find and remember those truths.
Fourth of July Closures
Bethany’s Parkway Campus and Our Shepherd Childcare and Family Ministry will be closed on Thursday, July 4 and Friday, July 5.
Binder Stuffing
We are looking for a few individuals who wouldn’t mind putting pages of our Bible story curriculum into sheet protectors and creating binders for each classroom at Our Shepherd (10 teacher’s manuals in total with about 130 pages each) These can be taken to do at home and brought back to the office. If you would like to help with this, please contact churchoffice@bethanyappleton.org
Parkway Campus Office Update
With some changes in her role, Emily, Bethany’s Staff Minster, will be working from Our Shepherd Childcare and Family Ministry on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Fridays. Please continue to email or call prior to stopping by the Parkway Campus office – to ensure that someone may be able to assist you.
College - Age Bible Study
Calling all 18-23 year olds! Looking for a college-aged Bible study? Grounded in Grace is centered around Christ, meeting twice a month during the summer months and once or twice during Christmas time. This group will meet for the first time on Sunday, July 28th at 5:30 at Jamie Olson’s house (W3979 Highview Dr., Appleton) Contact Jamie Olson at either 920-221-5588 or Jamie.olson705@gmail.com for more information.
HIRING @ OUR SHEPHERD
NOW HIRING part time summer kitchen help at Our Shepherd Childcare and Family Ministry. Call or email for more information - (920) 733-3344 or ourshepherdoffice@bethanyappleton.org
Update Your Information
Help us update our church management system! Please send your current address, preferred email address, and preferred phone number for each adult member of your household (and teens, if you’re willing to share that with us as well!) to churchoffice@bethanyappleton.org. Please include an updated photo (either individual or family) as well!
Sunday School Ice Cream Social
Calling all Bethany families with children going into Preschool-5th grade in the 2024-2025 school year! You are invited to an ice cream social hosted by Bethany's Sunday School program on June 23rd at 10 AM on the west side lawn at the Parkway campus! Come for ice cream and fellowship whether your children attend Sunday School or not. To aid in the planning process, use the QR code on the sign in the Welcome Area of both campuses or use the following link to sign up if you are interested in attending. https://forms.gle/yqCmy2z4cForgjNK6
Memorial Day Closings/Cancellations
Our Shepherd Childcare and Family Ministry, as well as the Parkway Campus church office will be closed on Monday, May 27. There is no Sunday Bible study and no Monday evening church on Memorial Day Weekend.
VBS Help at Our Shepherd Childcare
Are you able to give of your time to assist with our Vacation Bible School at Our Shepherd Childcare & Family Ministry this year? VBS will be held Monday, June 17 -Thursday, June 20 from 9AM-11AM or so each day. This is an "in-house" VBS for the children in our care. The theme for this year's VBS is "Superheroes!" We need leaders for outdoor games, crafts, and an activity. Contact Emily – churchoffice@bethanyappleton.org if interested!
Doughnuts with Grown-Ups at Our Shepherd
Our Shepherd Childcare and Family Ministry is hosting a “Doughnuts with Grown-ups” event for the children and their grown-ups in the Praise Center on Friday morning, May 17 at 7AM. Would you like to help serve juice and doughnuts? Contact Emily – churchoffice@bethanyappleton.org
FVL Announcements 5/10/2024
· The FVL General Board meets Tuesday, May 21, at 7 PM in the Media Center. The meeting is open to parents and Federation members.
· FVL's International Program has 23 applicants who are urgently waiting for host families in 2024-2025. More applications are coming in each week, and if host families are not found, we will start losing students. For information go to fvlhs.org/hosting or contact Monica Uhlenbrauck (muhlenbrauck@fvlhs.org). This is a wonderful ministry opportunity for your family!
Teacher Appreciation @ OS
May 6-10 is Teacher Appreciation Week! One of the ways we are celebrating the teachers at Our Shepherd Childcare and Family Ministry, is having people write notes of thanks that will be shared with the teachers. There are thank you cards on both campuses this weekend for Bethany members to also extend your thanks to them too!
End of Year Program
You are all invited as Our Shepherd Childcare and Family Ministry’s children in Rooms 9 & 10 and Praise & Graze present an end of the year program on Friday, May 10 at 10AM.
Midweek Oasis Bible Study in May
“For such a time as this.” It’s perhaps the most famous verse from the book of Esther, the topic of our Midweek Oasis Bible Study for the month of May (May 8,15, and 22 to be exact). We’ll be taking a pretty quick overview of this most interesting book. It is the account of God preserving his people during captivity in Persia, as well as full of political intrigue. It also encourages us to think about how God might use us when and where he has placed us in life. Come join us!
Confirmation 2024
Confirmation here at Bethany will take place on May 12 during our 9AM service. We have two confirmands this year – Carys Vermullen and Braden Wills. There is no Sunday School or Bible study that morning. Instead, a time of fellowship to encourage these young people.
Ascension FESTIVAL SERVICE
On Thursday, May 9, at 6:30 pm, you are invited to an Ascension Festival Worship Service at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 302 Morrison St. Pastor Ryan Kolander, Riverview, will preach. Pastor Matt Holtz, from St. Paul, will preside. The service will feature holy communion, joint children's and adult choirs, and instrumental ensemble. Dessert fellowship will follow the service. Come join your fellow Christians to celebrate our risen and ascended Lord!
May AVFP Collection Information
The May 2024 collection for the food pantry will be held on Saturday, May 11, 2024. The following are items currently in need of at the pantry: Hamburger, tuna and chicken boxed meals, canned tomato and chicken noodle soups, jam/jelly, cookies, all crackers, canned tomato (diced, sauce and stewed), adult cereals (Total, Special K, Chex, etc), shampoos, conditioners (or 2-in-1 hair products) and body washes (including men's 3-in-1 products). Just a reminder that the pantry does not give expired food to our recipients. Thank you all for your support of the pantry.
Donations for New Stroller
Our Shepherd Childcare and Family Ministry is currently seeking donations to offset the cost of a new 6 seater stroller for our infants. The new stroller costs nearly $1,000, but thanks to the generosity of a couple of you, we only need $200 more to reach our goal! If you would like to contribute to the cost of this important safety update, you may give your donations directly to Our Shepherd or leave your gift in the offering basket (with a note "for Our Shepherd stroller") If you are writing a check, please make it out to Our Shepherd Childcare.