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3100 E. Evergreen Dr. Appleton, WI 54913 | 601 E. Glendale Ave. Appleton, WI 54911 920-739-9191 www.faithfoxvalley.org
A monthly publication to keep members and friends informed of the ministry of Faith.
August 2018 Vol. 69 Issue 8
Congregational Forums
GET CONNECTED AT FAITH Want to get involved, but not sure where to start? Come to Faith’s Church Picnic on Au-gust 26 at the Celebration Ministry Center. We will have several tables in the commons with information to help you discover ways to connect and volunteer. Learn more about several of our ministry areas, get in contact with a staff member, and get involved at Faith. Find ways to connect as we continue to bear fruit in this life God has given us! Contact Denis Ashauer ([email protected]) to get involved today!
CHURCH PICNIC All our members are invited to a congregational picnic on Sunday, August 26, at our Celebration Ministry Center. There will be games for the kids from 10:30-11:15 a.m. and a pot luck meal served at 11:30 a.m. The Board of Fellowship will be cooking brats and burgers and providing buns, condiments, lemonade, orange drink and water. The congregation is asked to bring their favorite picnic/pot luck food to share. Families whose last names begin with A- G are asked to bring a dessert and those whose last names begin with H-Z are asked to bring a side dish or salad. In order to plan for enough grilling meat, please sign up for the picnic on the bulletin boards at either Ministry Center or online at faithfoxvalley.org/ChurchPicnic. A freewill offering will be collected to help cover the overall cost of the picnic. Please contact the church office with any questions.
PRAISE ON THE PATIO Wednesday, August 1, 6:30 p.m., Celebration Ministry Center Rain date: August 15 Join us for some spontaneous music making on the outdoor basketball court at Faith's Celebration Ministry Center! Singers and musicians of all levels are welcome. We will provide chord charts and lyrics. Please bring your (non-powered) instrument(s), your voice, and a chair or blanket to sit on. Come have some fun, be in fellowship with one another, and sing praise to the Lord! Contact Molly Vechart with any questions.
BLUEGRASS WORSHIP
Faith is offering a Bluegrass style worship service on Sunday, August 5 at 9 a.m. at the Celebration Ministry Center. Come and join the fun! We hope to make this an annual service during the summer.
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A MESSAGE FROM THE PASTOR
Here, There & Everywhere On June 24, 2018, members of our Faith family gathered together at our Celebration Ministry Center to burn a copy of the documents indicating that we have fully paid off the church’s mortgage. What had been a $2.5-million debt less than 10 years ago is now paid in full. God has been good; and His people have been faithfully generous. Thank you!
Because we are no longer sending payments to the bank, we have freed up hundreds of thousands of dollars over the next 10-15 years, which can be invested in ministry and mission opportunities. In the next five years alone, we are saving $250,000 in principal and interest payments. What are we to do with those savings? In the long run, we will use those dollars for staff development, discipleship training, worship and arts, building maintenance, Christian education, ministry to the sick and dying, and so much more. In the short term, our Faith leaders have decided to invest the next five years of savings into partnering with organizations that are making significant Kingdom im-pact, locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally.
In the first chapter of Acts, when Jesus was about to ascend to heaven, He commissioned His disciples, and thus the Church: “You will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth” (Acts 1:8). In essence, Jerusalem was their immediate community. Judea and Samaria was the region and the neighboring communities, extending a bit further from home. The ends of the earth, of course, meant global efforts to bring the knowledge and saving faith of Jesus Christ to all people. In our modern way of saying it, they represent our community (the Fox Valley), our state and region, and then the whole world. Put more simply and briefly: “Here, There, and Everywhere.”
We are working on plans for investing not just money but also time and energy to work alongside six great ministries over the next five years — raising up
volunteers, providing leaders, and encouraging these organizations that are making a difference for the Kingdom of God. Here are financial commitments we are making over the next five years:
Here: $25,000 — 5 Stones
(combatting human sex trafficking) www.5-stones.org
$25,000 — Habitat for Humanity
(fighting poverty through access to affordable housing)
www.foxcitieshabitat.org
$25,000 — Mother & Unborn Baby Care (caring for distressed mothers
and their children) www.fvmubc.org
$25,000 — Celebration Lutheran School (providing Christ-centered education)
www.celebrationlutheran.net
There: $100,000 — Camp Luther
(building up believers for service to the Church and world)
www.campluther.com
Everywhere: $50,000 — PLI
(multiplying missional leaders in the LCMS and worldwide)
www.plileadership.org That’s a total of $250,000 over the next 5 years. I am truly excited to see what God does with this investment in that time!
Of course, some may ask: “Pastor, don’t we have plenty of needs of our own at Faith? What about building repairs and maintenance?” Certainly, we have needs right here at Faith Lutheran. With two aging facilities, we need to invest in ongoing care of our properties. Some major projects are planned for the coming years that will require significant amounts of money, which we are not neglecting. Already, two years ago or more, we saw a growing need
for funding of maintenance projects. Knowing that, we began setting aside roughly the equivalent of our mortgage payments to build a facilities project account. That means we are already investing as much in our facilities as in the new “Here, There, and Everywhere” initiative. Thanks to the generosity of the people of Faith, we are able to maintain two beautiful buildings, pass on the faith through Christian education, provide meaningful and inspiring worship services, retain a gifted and loving staff, AND respond to opportunities to make a difference outside of Faith at the same time. These are exciting times for Faith Lutheran! Thank you for all you do in helping us make such a difference! Pastor Aaron Rosenau
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Your purchase of scrip cards helps support the ministry of Celebration Lutheran School and our mission in Puerta Abajo. Scrip at the Celebration Ministry Center will continue through the summer. Please contact the school, 734-8218, before arriving.
Celebration Ministry Center: Saturday: 6:00-6:30 p.m. Sunday: 10:00-10:30 a.m. Monday-Friday: 8:30 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.*
Faith Ministry Center: Sunday: 9:00 -10:45 a.m. Tuesday: 9:30 -11:30 a.m.
Scrip Hours:
*Please call the CLS office at 734-8218 to be sure someone is there to assist you.
ATTENTION SNOW BIRDS! As we approach fall and winter, it is time to also think about address changes from our members who winter in warmer climates. If you do leave for the winter, please notify the church office of your winter mailing address and dates that it will be effective. Please understand that our third class mail, such as newsletters and congregational mailings DO NOT forward from your local address. (Sent mail that cannot be forwarded comes back to us at first class rates, so we pay twice.) You may email or call with your information to [email protected] or 739-9191.
Children in Puerta Abajo wait for a Bible story during VBS.
The team spent time pampering the mothers and sharing God’s Word with them.
The team from Faith.
The mission team had a great time spending time with the kids and their families sharing God’s love. They played games, sang songs, did some crafts and colored, and pampered some of the ladies. They got to spend some time with some of the sponsored families and even shared a meal with them. The tables and chairs for which the Sunday School children raised money have been purchased. They also bought a cash machine for the ladies to sell their jams.
There will be more children available for sponsorship soon! Stay tuned!
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WE ARE GEARING UP! Another year of Sunday School, Midweek School and Bible Classes for youth and adults will begin in September. Please take note of the dates below and watch for more details on the website and in the 2018-19 EDUCATION BROCHURE which will be available later in August. September 9: Sunday School and youth/adult Bible Classes begin. Classes at FMC are 9:20-10:20 a.m. On September 9, parents will accompany their Preschool-Grade 6 children to Sunday School for the first half hour to meet teachers and take part in some family activities. At CMC, Education Hour is 10:20-11:15 a.m. Parents can join their preschool-grade 6 children in Sunday School until 10:30. September 12: Midweek School begins at FMC. K-Gr 6 students meet 3:45-5:30 p.m. Parents can join them for worship at 5:00 p.m. and pizza supper, 5:30-6:30. Grade 7-8 Confirmation begins at 6:30 p.m. Advance registration and payment is needed by September 7 for the supper. Families can do this by using the forms at the FMC church office or at faithfoxvalley.org/MidweekPizzaSupper. September 23: Bibles will be presented to 3rd graders in worship. There will also be Bible Basics class for 3rd graders and parents. EDUCATION MINISTRY VOLUNTEERS There are many ways for people to use their gifts in our education ministry. Qualifications: a love for God and His Word and a love for kids. Talk to Kathleen Lane at the church office to learn more about these opportunities:
Sunday School teachers for preschool, grade 4 and grade 6 students at FMC; 3K-4K and 5K-Gr 2 at CMC.
Midweek Teachers for grade 3 and 4 . Professional education training is required. Teachers receive a per session remuneration.
Caregivers for infants and toddlers in the church nursery on Sunday morning and at other times for special events/classes. PUPPET MINISTRY We use puppets to creatively share the Word in Sunday School and Children’s Messages. New puppeteers, prop/costume creators and stage/sound technicians are always welcome. Adults and students Grade 5-12 can take part. Those interested can contact Kathleen Lane at the church office. We’ll begin rehearsals in September.
WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY Beth Moore’s study on ESTHER will be the topic for our fall Women’s Bible Study. The Old Testament story of Esther is a profile in courage and contains many modern parallels for today's overloaded and stressed woman. Women will learn strong lessons of faith, providence, and hope to equip them to live courageously "for such a time as this." This 10-week course includes DVD teaching, group discussion and self-study at home. There will be two groups, one meeting on Sundays and one on Tuesdays, both from 6:30-8:15 p.m. (A minimum of 10 women is needed for each group, otherwise they will be combined.) Classes begin on September 9 & 11. Pre-registration is needed so that books can be ordered. There is a $15 suggested donation for the book. Register on the bulletin board signup sheets, by contacting Kathleen Lane ([email protected], 739-9191 ext 1116) or at faithfoxvalley.org/Esther.
THE DIVINE DRAMA God has left a rather long message in His Word … you deserve an explanation. Ever wish you had a better grasp of the Bible and what it really means? Something clear and simple? The Divine Drama takes you on a fast-paced but highly revealing journey through the entire Bible, tracing the key themes that surface within it. The goal is to provide an informative, faith-enriching course that helps understand the big picture of the Bible and not get lost in all the details—all in 30 seconds! If you’ve ever wanted a Bible basics course, this is for you! The first sixteen lessons focus on the complete Biblical storyline from Genesis to Revelation. The next fourteen lessons, arising from that storyline, seek to apply those learnings to how we live our lives today. Pastor Dan, who has taught portions of this class to his students at Concordia University, will bring it to us as the Bible comes to life in a simple and easy way to understand. Classes will meet on Tuesday nights, starting September 11. Watch for more information and registration details.
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SENIOR SUMMER CARPOOL ADVENTURE Faith’s Senior Ministry is sponsoring a carpool adventure to the annual “VOICES OF PEACE GOSPEL MUSIC FESTIVAL” in Hilbert on Friday, August 17, in the Hilbert Civic Park located on Highway 57/32. No admission, just a freewill donation. Bring your lawn chair. There will be 18 groups performing country, bluegrass and Southern gospel music. Food is available on the grounds, including a Fish Fry on Friday. The festival runs from 1 - 9 p.m. There are golf cart rides to and from your car to the amphitheater so walking is minimal. See bulletin board posters for details. Sign up no later than Tuesday, August 14.
LAKE GENEVA MOTORCOACH TRIP Faith Senior Ministry is sponsoring an overnight trip to Lake Geneva on Wednesday, September 12 and returning the next day, on the 13th. We’ll be taking the U.S. Mailboat tour around the lake, visiting Black Point Estate and Gardens, touring Yerkes Observatory and taking a wagon ride on a Safari adventure. Cost is $180 per person, with double occupancy at the hotel. Final date to sign up is August 12. Checks should be made payable to Faith Lutheran Church. Check out the bulletin board posters for details and to sign up, or contact Laurie Schmeling at 882-5070.
PARENTS NEED ENCOURAGEMENT Faith Church is here to help with these resources to support parents as they integrate faith in raising their children. Like Arrows movie This movie, created by Family Life to address the important role of parenting, will be shown on Sunday, Sept 16, at the Celebration Ministry Center. A light hot dog supper will be served at 5 p.m. At 5:30 p.m. the movie will be shown to parents and grandparents, following by discussion ending about 7:30 p.m. Child care will be provided for those who register in advance. A $2.50/person suggested donation is asked for the supper. Families can register on the bulletin board sign-ups or at faithfoxvalley.org/LikeArrows. Volunteers to assist with the meal and child care can contact Kathleen Lane ([email protected], 739-9191,ext 1116)
The Art of Parenting The Art of Parenting is an 8-session, video-driven course designed to help parents raise their children from a biblical foundation. The information and discussion is helpful to any parent with children, infant through teenager. We will be forming small groups, meeting at church or in homes, to go through the course. Groups will set their own schedules. Those interested in leading or joining a group can use the signup on the bulletin board or
online at faithfoxvalley.org/ArtofParenting. You’ll be contacted with more information. Can’t commit to 8 sessions in a small group? Family Life offers a free on-line course that can be accessed anytime and at any pace. While not as comprehensive as the small group study, it does offer good support to parents. The course can be found at FamilyLife.com/parenting/online. Questions? Contact Kathleen Lane ([email protected], 739-9191 ext 1116). More information about The Art of Parenting is available at FamilyLife.com/Parenting.
GRAND PARENTHOOD Join us September 10 for “GRAND Parenthood”. Find more information on page 9. This 8-week Bible study will be held from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the lower level room, N4, at Faith Ministry Center. Registration is required by September 3. To sign up, register at faithfoxvalley.org/grandparenthood or the bulletin boards. There is a $10 fee for the participant’s workbook. Any questions, contact Denis Ashauer at 739-9191.
SENIOR MINISTRY
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(920) 734-8218 • www.celebrationlutheran.net
Register for the 2018-2019 School Year We are now pre-enrolling 3K-8th grade students for the 2018-2019 school year. We are a small, yet rigorous school. As parents, you want the best educational setting for your children. You want them to learn, grow, make friends, and be well-prepared spiritually and academically to move on to high school. Celebration is not for all parents and children, but it may just be the right fit for you and your child. Contact the school at [email protected] or 920-734-8218 if you are interested in learning more about Celebration Lutheran School or would like a tour.
Tuition Assistance for Families Sending your child to a parochial school can be very expensive, especially if you have more than one child. Celebration Lutheran School (CLS) has been given some financial tools to assist families with such a need. The School Board has created a Celebration Tuition Scholarship Fund and the School Choice Program. The Tuition Scholarship Fund can be used to help families who qualify for a tuition grant. It will help reduce the amount of tuition that is to be paid by the family. If the family qualifies for the School Choice Program, then all the tuition will be paid for that child entering Celebration Lutheran School. Contact CLS at
[email protected] or 920-734-8218 if you are interested in learning more about ways to help fund your child’s education.
CHILD CARE CENTERS 3100 E. Evergreen Dr., Appleton • (920) 734-1414 • www.appletondaycare.com Celebration Children’s Center (CCC) will be having its annual back-to-school picnic on August 23 from 2:30-6 p.m. at the Celebration Ministry Center. We will have food, games and bounce houses here for CCC and CLS children to utilize.
601 E. Glendale Ave., Appleton • (920) 739-7772 • www.faithchildcare.com
We would like to send a special thank you to Jerry Hansen and Duwayne Krause for their hard work in replacing the windows in our large classroom. They were very thoughtful in working around our children’s schedules, especially naptime. We are very excited to have new windows that will open to give us fresh air and natural sunlight.
We continue to pray that God sends us qualified teachers and a cook to fill the open positions in our staff. Please contact the FCC office if you know anyone who might be interested. Our phone number is (920) 739-7772 or you can e-mail us at [email protected].
2018 8th Grade Graduates: Ella Barber, Josh Martin, Noah Bublitz
STEPHEN MINISTRY Love One Another as I Have Loved You . . . In John 15:12, Jesus says, “This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.” Loving and caring for one another is not just the pastor’s job—it’s something Jesus calls us all to do! Stephen Ministry is a ministry in which people with special gifts for caring ministry can put those gifts to use in an organized way, bringing Jesus’ love and care to those who most need it. If you know someone who is going through a difficult time, contact one of our Stephen Leaders (Amy Cox, Pastor Kyle Jones, Joan Klaas, Mary Nimmer, Kris Smith, Pastor Jim Wiebel, or Bob Zuehlsdorf) about Stephen Ministry. Our Stephen Ministers are ready to provide focused, confidential, one-to-one Christian care—to help that person experience the healing power of Christ’s love.
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THIRD WEEK OFFERING On the third weekend of each month, Faith is giving away all “loose plate” offerings to world mission partners, area charities and other non-profits. Offerings received August 18-20 will support the work of Children’s HopeChest (CHC) in our sponsored village, Puerta Abajo, in Guatemala. CHC connects communities in the U.S. and Canada with communities of orphaned and vulnerable children overseas. They believe holistic transformation happens when one community partners with another. The partnership between Faith and Puerta Abajo helps to meet the medical, physical, educational, emotional, and spiritual needs of 193 children in the village.
COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Through our summer sermon series, we are exploring the “Marks” of discipleship—what do disciples of Jesus look like? What do they do? The Bible leads us to three main points: 1) Love God, 2) Love Others, and 3) Make Disciples. Part of loving others and making disciples is taking advantage of opportunities to serve where our neighbors have need. If you are looking for ways to make a difference, consider these opportunities in our community: 1) Adult Mentors for Students at Kaleidoscope School. Kaleidoscope (formerly Roosevelt Middle School) is located just a couple
blocks from our Faith Ministry Center. Churches in our area are teaming together to find loving adults who are willing to spend roughly an hour each week with students in need of adult mentors. Basic training is provided through the Boys and Girls Club. This is a chance to transform a young person’s life by sharing the love of Jesus. Want more details? Please contact Pastor Aaron Rosenau: [email protected].
2) Habitat for Humanity. Faith will be teaming together with other churches from the Fox Valley to build two new homes near downtown Appleton, beginning in August. We are looking for 10-20 volunteers for a variety of tasks, some construction, some site support, and some preparing meals. For a full list of volunteer needs for these two homes, visit this website: foxcitieshabitat.volunteerhub.com/lp/missourisynod/. Please contact Pastor Aaron Rosenau with questions.
MEAL PROGRAM Now Open! Thompson Center on Lourdes Meal Program at noon Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays. Please reserve a meal 24 hours in advance by calling (920) 858-5619. Menus are available on their website: thompsoncenteronlourdes.org.
GLOBAL LEADERSHIP SUMMIT Join Faith staff and fellow members and friends as we attend a local simulcast of The Global Leadership Summit at Pathways Church, broadcast live from Willow Creek Community Church on August 9-10. The Summit features outstanding, nationally known speakers delivering messages designed to help leaders from churches, businesses, and community organizations develop strong, Biblically-based leadership skills by honing their own attitudes and aptitudes. And what’s great is that we get to do this learning together as a team, in an environment that fosters the sharing of ideas and collaborative growth, right in our own back yard. Register today at www.willowcreek.com/events/leadership. Use promo code PARTNERCH to get Faith’s special rate. For more information about the Summit contact Amy Cox ([email protected] or 739-9191).
10:00am Senior Bible Class @ FMC
9:30-11:30am Scrip @FMC
Communion is celebrated on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Sundays of the month
8:00am Worship @ FMC 9:00am Worship @ CMC 9:30am Worship @ FMC
9-9:45am Scrip @ FMC 10:00am Scrip @ CMC
5th 9:00am Bluegrass Worship @ CMC
12th Newsletter Items due
19th 3rd Weekend Offering to
Children’s HopeChest
26th 10:30am Church Picnic @
CMC
6:30am Men’s Breakfast Bible Study @ FMC(Scherbarth group)
1:30pm Summit/Hope Bible Study @ App. Ret. Ctr.
6:00pm Communion Worship @ FMC
10th Church Office closed for
carpet cleaning
17th Senior Carpool to Hilbert 6:00pm 7th Gr Un-Lock-in
@ CMC
31st 5:30pm Fall P A Team Mtg
@ FMC
5:00pm Communion Worship @ CMC
6:00-6:30pm Scrip @ CMC
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
AUGUST 2018 EVENTS (CALENDAR)
Weekly Events:
6th 1:00pm Grief Support Grp
@ FMC 5:30pm Grief Support Grp
@ FMC 6:30pm Trail Life Meeting
@ CMC
20th 1:00pm Grief Support Grp
@ FMC 5:30pm Grief Support Grp
@ FMC
27th 6:30pm SS Staff @ FMC
14th Polling Place @ Both Min-
istry Centers 9:00am Senior Comm.
Meeting @ FMC
21st 6:00pm Prayer Chain @ F 6:30pm SS Staff @ FMC 7:30pm Bd Directors @F
1st 6:30pm Praise on the
Patio @ CMC
8th
6:30pm SWYN @ CMC 6:00pm Super Summer
Special @ FMC
15th 10:00am Estrangement
Coping Support Group @FMC
22nd 6:30pm MW Staff@ FMC 6:30pm SWYN End of
Summer Party @ CMC
29th 5:00pm Freshman Apolo-
getics Potluck@ FMC 6:30pm Freshman Apolo-
getics @ FMC
2nd 6:00am Women’s B’fast
Bible @ Tasty Treats
9th Church Office closed for
carpet cleaning 6:00pm Super Summer
Special @ FMC
23rd 2:30pm CLS and CCC Back
to School Picnic
Additional Events:
S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
Scrip Available Daily 8:30-2:00 @ Celebration Lutheran School Office
Please call the school office for availability at 734-8218
Faith Lutheran Church Office Hours Mon-Thurs: 8-5,
Fridays in summer: Closed
August 9 & 10 Church Office Closed (carpet cleaning)
CLS Back to School Back to School Night, August 23, 2:00pm
First Day of Classes, August 27
8th Grade Confirmation Camp, August 12-14
Transfers out Daniel Stark Releases Steve and Jody Reader New Members Received Sam and Debbie Bennett Michael and Staci Chevremont; Elliott Ben Ginnow Paula Gunderson Timothy (Bear) Kaelin
New Members Received cont. Erin Kramer Kevin and Julie Loomans Andy Loomans Nicki Sehmer Anthony Stone Marisa Thome Mel Wallenhorst Kaylee Wiltse Beth Nicole-Jaeger Jones; Langston, Lennon
Weddings Rachel Pritzl and Erik Michelson Kristin Spangenberg and Adam Havel Baptisms Livian Rose Ermers Brynlee Ann Shadick Deaths Bonnie Hove Janet Wilken (April)
JUNE 2018 RITES AND RECORDS
Worship Attendance: June 2018 Celebration Ministry Center Faith Ministry Center 5:00 pm 9:00 am 8:00 am 9:30 am 6:00 pm TOTAL
Treasurer’s Report for June 2018
Actual YTD Actual YTD Budget
OFFERINGS: $121,595 $764,556 $835,863 OTHER INCOME: 11,063 66,267 64,765
TOTAL INCOME: 132,658 830,823 900,628 TOTAL EXPENSE: 159,773 906,924 924,487
VARIANCE: (27,115) (76,101) (23,859) CHECKING & SAVINGS WHAT WE HAVE—OUR ASSESTS $856,427 DESIGNATED FUNDS—OUR LIABILITIES $897,064
VARIANCE (WHAT WE OWE) (40,637)
GIVING GOAL FOR 2018 $1,872,000 GIVING TO ENDOWMENT GOAL FOR 2018 $74,880 YEAR-TO-DATE OFFERINGS COMPARED TO BUDGET ($82,295)
June Third Week Offering
$1,391.21 has been donated to Orphan
Grain Train.
1st Weekend 123 124 225 124 38 820
2nd Weekend 70 124 190 308 44 736
3rd Weekend 93 123 185 245 49 695
4th Weekend 132 113 178 238 46 707
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“Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” - 2 Corinthians 9:7
ENDOWMENT AS OF MAY 31, 2018 Ongoing $173,851 Music $75,153 Building $50
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FOX VALLEY LUTHERAN HOMES There 1 & 2 bedroom apartments for rent. Call Becky at 734-7225 for more information.
Volunteers always appreciated. If you like to visit with people, work in the yard, help with property projects, help in the kitchen, bake once in a while, drive people to appointments, play games, we would love to have you. Call 734-7225, ask for Becky, Katie or Cheryl, and we’ll find the perfect spot for you to help make a difference at Fox Valley Lutheran Homes.
CELEBRATING GRANDPARENTS DAY! PSALM 71:18 Even when I am old and gray, do not forsake me, O God, till I declare your power to the next generation, your might to all who are to come.
Grandparents are incredibly important to their grandkids. Grandparents are uniquely positioned to spiritually influence their grandkids. Grandparents have a Biblical mandate to do so.
Most Christians agree with these statements about grandparents, but so little is being done to challenge and equip this huge group — 30 million strong — of potential influencers. Yes, the grandparenting relationship has incredible potential for discipleship. Christian grandparents themselves get caught up in a “retirement culture” that pushes them to pursue their own pleasure rather than invest in their grandchildren.
Grandparents, you have a significant chance to impact your grandchild's life for eternity! Don't miss it. Your grandchildren need you to be the best grandparent you can be. It is far more than rocking chairs. It is a second chance to do all of the "ought tos" and "should haves" that the busyness and demands of daily parenthood kept you from doing. It is living part of the idealistic dream of...
Passing on a great sense of blessing to each one of your grandchildren.
Being a light to guide the way for the generations that follow you.
Setting a clear and reliable standard for your grandchildren to emulate.
Helping your grandchildren, if and when, their parents go through a divorce.
Responding graciously if your grandchildren move in with you.
Being an effective grandparent to your step-grandchildren.
"Spoiling" your grandchildren in a positive way.
Avoiding crossing the fine line between intervening and interfering.
Processing the inevitable conflicts that go with grandparenting.
Growing even closer to your grandchildren as they grow older.
Leaving a legacy that will go on forever.
Join us September 10 for the start of an 8-week Bible Study “GRAND Parenthood”. Find more information on this study on page 5.
*Portions copied from Legacy Coalition and RightNow Media websites
MOPS Do you love kids? Want to serve moms of young children and earn $20? Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) is seeking responsible individuals to provide childcare for kids ages 0-5 during Appleton MOPS Meetings at Faith Lutheran Church. Meetings are 8:30-11:30 a.m. the first Wednesday of each month, September 2018 to May 2019. Children’s activities, a craft and snack are provided. Pay is $20/meeting. Background check is required. If interest-ed, please contact Sandra at [email protected] or (920) 944-8765.
Classical Conversations Classical Conversations - Appleton Central Campus Homeschool Group has two part-time positions open for the 2018-2019 school year at Faith Lutheran Church on Tuesdays.
Childcare Lead “Teacher” - needs to be at least 16 years of age; female; have access to a cell phone for communication with parents; and dependable.
Childcare Helper - needs to be at least 12 years of age; female or male; and dependable.
If interested or have questions, please contact for full job description Lindsey Juedes at [email protected].
CAREGIVERS NEEDED
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