Sunday School Teachers Needed

Our Sunday School program needs at least 4 more teachers for the upcoming school year. Solo teachers or teacher teams of 2 individuals are needed in both our upper (3rd-5th grade) and lower-grade (PreK-2nd grade) classrooms. The time commitment for our Sunday School teachers would be to teach 1-2 times a month (depending on the number of teachers available), help with the various Sunday School activities such as the Christmas program, and attend a mandatory meeting before the start of the school year. All lesson materials and resources are provided for each lesson. High school and college students needing volunteer hours can also help as aids or solo teachers (depending on age and previous experience). If you have questions or wish to teach or volunteer for Sunday School in another way, please contact Sammi Stegman (sammipk13@yahoo.com or 920-428-2033).

OWLS Trips

Interested in traveling with other members of our WELS/ELS faith family where daily devotion and Christian fellowship are integral parts of the itinerary? The OWLS (Organization of WELS Lutheran Seniors) is partnering with Father's World Tours to offer several upcoming trips: Spend some time in Duluth and along the amazing Lake Superior shore in September. Embark on a 2-week trip to Texas via America's Heartland in November. Or ring in the New Year on a Caribbean cruise to visit and encourage our WELS missions in St Lucia, Grenada, and Antigua. All trips originate in MN but have options to fly-in and meet the group, and are open to W/ELS members of all ages. Contact Steve Balza (steve@fathersworldtours.com or 507-217-1731) or Visit www.fathersworldtours.com

Kingdom Workers in Grenada

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.

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.

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

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!

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!

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!

Bethany Lutheran Church

920.733.9561

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

Lynndale Campus - 3335 N. Lynndale Dr. Appleton, WI 54914