A monthly publication to keep members and friends informed of the ministry of Faith. May 2017 Vol. 68 Issue 5

3100 E. Evergreen Dr. Appleton, WI 54913 | 601 E. Glendale Ave. Appleton, WI 54911 ● 920-739-9191 ● www.faithfoxvalley.org

NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. (Romans 12:12)

In observance of the National Day of Prayer, Faith Lutheran Church is planning an opportunity for prayer, healing, and worship on Thursday, May 4. The sanctuary will be open to everyone from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. for personal prayer, meditation and quiet time. A resource table and prayer partner will be available for those needing assistance or help getting started. The day will conclude with a Community Prayer and Healing Service at 6:30 p.m., incorporating music, biblical reflection, meditation and additional personal/group prayer time. At the end of the Thursday, May 4 service, those interested may come forward to the altar rail 6:30 p.m. for prayer with a member of the Faith’s Pastoral Office Faith Ministry Center Team and/or to receive the ancient custom of anointing with oil for healing and forgiveness. All are welcome – invite your family and friends! SUMMER WORSHIP SCHEDULE We are in for an adventure this summer! Many things will be different for us during the coming months, including some significant changes to weekend worship due to sanctuary renovations at both ministry centers. Here’s what the summer schedule is shaping up to look like:

May 22 - June 19 • Worship at ONLY the Celebration Ministry Center Saturdays, 5 p.m. (contemporary worship) Sundays, 8 a.m. (traditional worship), 9:20 a.m. (blended worship), 10:40 a.m. (blended worship) Mondays, 6 p.m. (traditional worship)

June 24 - August 14 • Worship at ONLY the Faith Ministry Center Saturdays, 5 p.m. (contemporary worship) Sundays, 8 a.m. (traditional worship), 9:20 a.m. (blended worship), 10:40 a.m. (blended worship) Mondays, 6 p.m. (traditional worship)

August 20 • Worship at ONLY the Timber Rattlers Stadium Sunday, 10 a.m. (Only one worship service this day. Watch for more information in the coming months.) Monday, August 21, 6 p.m. (traditional) at the Faith Ministry Center.

Beginning the weekend of August 26-28, we will return to our regular worship schedule at two locations. A MESSAGE FROM THE PASTOR Greetings in Christ! As many of you may universal institution, comprised of all the are a sinner, Christ died for you! (Romans know by now, Melissa and I have baptized everywhere who “call on the 5:8) For our sake God made him who purchased our first house! We are very name of our Lord Jesus Christ” (1 Cor. knew no sin to become sin, so that in him excited to be putting down roots here in 1:2). And Apostolic – the Church “is built we might become the righteousness of the Fox Valley. It is quite a treat to be on the foundation of the apostles and God! (2 Cor. 5:21) The debt that you have moving across town rather than across prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the incurred before God, the sins that you the country. As my mind has been taxed chief cornerstone” (Ephesians 2:20). We have stacked up which condemn you, God with to-do lists and paint palates and will even get to see this truth in its has taken it away and nailed it to the carpet squares and packing, it got me fullness on the last day when we see the cross! (Colossians 2:14) thinking about how much we move. We Holy City, the New Jerusalem coming are a culture that doesn’t stop. We move, down from heaven, the wall of which has As you move through your day-to-day whether it’s house to house, job to job, twelve foundations, “and on them were vocations, the busyness of schedules and place to place, activity to activity. Our the names of the twelve apostles and the schools and service, feel not unsettled or minds are taxed with to-do lists and piano Lamb” (Rev. 21:14). unanchored. Delight in the sure practice and calendars and programs. It is foundation of Christ’s Church and the tough to keep track of our daily The Church is an institution given to us by mercy of him who has brought you in. schedules, much less find time to sit God. He has given us many institutions, Rejoice in the teaching of the Apostles. down and have a family meal. There is such as the institution of marriage or the Rest in the community of saints here in always something new to do, see, institution of Baptism and the Lord’s this place. Believe the Word that has been experience, or entertain ourselves with. Supper. Because these things have been revealed. The Word will never change, the With the world constantly making instituted by God, this gives us assurance promise remains the same, generation to demands of us, with the constant shifting that they are not going anywhere. They are generation, week in and week out: of daily life, with the expectations of not wishy-washy or moveable, but have Christ crucified for you! Amen! soccer teams and work appointments and been founded on the stone laid in Zion, “a the daily changes in our communities and tested stone, a precious cornerstone for a Pastor Kyle Jones country, is there anywhere that doesn’t sure foundation; the one who relies on it change? will never be stricken with panic” (Isaiah 28:16). In Matthew 16, Peter confesses There is! As we are putting down roots that Jesus is “the Christ, the Son of the here in Appleton, I am reminded that we Living God.” With a play on words using were first rooted in Christ. In his wisdom Peter’s own name (Petros in Greek means and mercy, Christ instituted his Church. “rock”), Jesus says to him, “I tell you that As we shuffle and shift in our day-to-day you are Petros, and on this petra (“rock,” vocations, we have been brought in by though here Jesus doesn’t use the word as baptism into this Church. The beauty of a name) I will build my church” (Matthew the Church is that she doesn’t change. 16:13-18). The rock that Church is built on She remains the same, steadfast and built is the revelation given to Peter that this on the foundation of Christ. We confess man Jesus truly is the Christ, God in the in the Nicene Creed that we believe in flesh! This confession forms the heart of “one holy, catholic, and apostolic the teaching of the Apostles. This Truth is Church.” One – that we are joined the anchor of the Church! And so the together as one body in Christ, that we Church has taught, generation after have unity in Christ because of his Word generation, century after century, the and work (1 Cor. 10:16-17, 12:12-13). unchanging Word of God. Christians ever Holy – that, as the priesthood of all since have “devoted themselves to the believers and the people of God’s own Apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the choosing, we are set apart as his people breaking of bread and to prayer” (Acts and serving the world by carrying the 2:42). And so, generation after generation, Gospel to those in darkness (1 Peter 2:9). week in and week out, we preach the same Catholic – the word “catholic” simply Word that has been preached since Christ means universal. The Church is a founded his church: that even though you

2 page / May 2017 / Faith Lutheran Church TOGETHER IN MINISTRY CAMP LUTHER Camp Luther offers great faith-building and fun experiences for kids of all ages. There are brochures in the lobbies at both ministry centers and you can get information at campluther.com. Faith has many students going to Camp Luther each year. To facilitate ride-sharing and finding camp “buddies” families are encouraged to use the CAMP LUTHER RIDE-SHARING posters on the bulletin boards or contact Kathleen Lane at the PUERTA ABAJO FAQs church office. It will help families May I send a gift to my sponsored child? connect before going to camp. We request that you do not send gifts due to space limitations and to minimize the po- tential for jealousy between children when one receives a gift and others do not. You are welcome to include small flat items in a letter such as stickers, photos, postcards, or bookmarks.

Where can I learn more about what is going on in Puerta Abajo? Visit faithfoxvalley.org/PuertaAbajo for information and a link to our sponsorship page through Community HopeChest. You can also join the closed Facebook group: Faith in Puerta Abajo.

THE CHILDREN OF PUERTA ABAJO Meet Joselin Marroquin Ordonez. Joselin is 17 years old and is in the eighth grade. She is cared for by both of her parents. She is smiley, collaborative and friendly. She likes listening to music and singing. Joselin would like to be a tourist guide when she grows up. She is Joselin Marroquin Ordonez sponsored by the Hahnemann family—Todd, Julie and Taya. The Hahnemann Family

Gas and Groceries are POWERFUL! We have several options to choose from for your monthly gas purchases. Grand Central Station Shell offers a generous 10% rebate! In addition we have Kwik Trip (5%), MotoMart (5%) and Fleet Farm (5%). Scrip gift cards for local grocery stores such as Copps (4%), Festival Foods (3%), Piggly Wiggly (3%), Walmart & Sams Club (2%) and Woodmans (5%) are always in stock. Gas and groceries are the easiest and most powerful way to earn free money for Faith and its ministry partners.

Regular Scrip Hours:

Faith Ministry Center: Celebration Ministry Center: Sunday: 9:00 -10:45 a.m. Saturday: 6:00-6:30 p.m. Tuesday: 9:30 -11:30 a.m. Sunday: 10:00-10:30 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday: 8:30-11:00 a.m.

www.faithfoxvalley.org / May 2017 / 3 page CHILDRENʹS MINISTRY FUN and FAITH BUILDING FOR KIDS THIS SUMMER! Faith, fun, and friends are part of our summer Children’s Ministry!

3K-Grade 2 children can be part of Vacation Bible School on July 31-August 3, 9-11:30 a.m. at the Faith Ministry Center. Under the Reformation theme “A Mighty Fortress", kids will learn God promises to be their rock and their salvation—their fortress and sure defense.

Grade 3-6 students will enjoy Super Summer Specials on June 14, July 26 and Aug 9, 9 am.-3 p.m. There will be music, Bible learning, crafts, games, service activities and lunch. Kids can come to one, two or three of these Specials. Bring friends! There is a$5 suggested donation for each Special.

Registration forms are available in the church lobbies. Families can also register on the Pulse Portal or at faithfoxvalley.org/VBS and faithfoxvalley.org/SuperSummerSpecials. Those willing to help with VBS or the Specials can contact Kathleen Lane ([email protected], 739-9191).

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY NOTES  The final session of Sunday School is May 21. Sunday School will meet again on September 10.  The final session of Midweek School is May 10. Students will close out their year of Christian growth with a pizza snack, games, DVDs and a closing service at 5:10 p.m. Students will be dismissed at the usual 5:30 p.m. time. Midweek School will begin again September 13, 2017.  We are now registering children for next fall’s Midweek and Sunday School. Enrollment forms are available in the lobbies and on our website at faithfoxvalley.org/sunday-school-etc-enrollment. Parents are asked to return enrollment information to the church office by June 15.  On May 14, Sunday School teachers at both ministry centers will be treated to coffee, muffins and a short “break” from class. We are looking for parents to help supervise the students while the teachers are being honored. Parents can contact Kathleen to volunteer ([email protected], 739-9191 x 1116).

THANK YOU, TEACHERS! We have great teams of people who give of their time, energy and talents to teach God’s Word and share their faith with our children and youth. We thank them for commitment to our Christian education ministry!

Celebration Lutheran School Deb Laird Debra Dalessandro Debbie Kline, Principal Judy McDonald Karen Dreyer Donna Zimmermann 5K Laura Meehan Amanda Ehlke Linda Nicolaison 1st Julia Nelson Carol Foy Sarah Seiske 2nd, 3rd Angela NeSmith Hannah Sicard Tanya Johnson 4th, 5th Julie Netzel Rachel Herman Barb Reinders 6th-8th April Neuman Mary Hull Sarina Ufi 4K Heather Pavlowich Karly Thoe Carrie Wenger 4K aide Zoe Phillips Kathy Miller Chelisa Behm 3K Kathy Seagers Debby Kichefski Stacy Dobberstein Spanish Emily Swetlik Joan Lathrop Brittany Treml Leah Dreyer Celebration Children’s Center Shelly Van Dehy Lynn Miller Jessie Streichert, Administrator Director Laura Vondrachek Heather Nystrom Sara Burns-Hall, Program Director Ruth Peterson Angela Nackers- Quality Improvement Di- Faith Child Care Sarah Schnell rector Sandy Amundson, Director Patricia Schwartz Stephanie Blixt Lori Jenks, Program Director Lana Sicard Justin Brockman Cindy Krueger Susan Sigler Britney Clark Dawn Dain Tammy Tyree

4 page / May 2017 / Faith Lutheran Church TOGETHER IN MINISTRY Midweek and Confirmation Staff Samantha Baer Angie Borchardt Samantha Baer Peggy Brokl Lisa Fischer Dennis Bowman Barbara Caveny Rod Gardinier Sara Brinkman Jamie Cruse Mike Hambel Amber Cittadino Renee Derks Ellen Hambel Melissa Ernst Nancy Drewa Scott Handschke Denise Fickel Libby Kapocius Ashley Handschke Mark Genke Amanda Marcisek Tara Hansen Tanya Genke Katie Miller Michelle Johnson Sandie Herwig Rich Redman Katy Kapocius Lois Hilger Tracey Saari Angie Knutson Leslee Ihssen Maria Santos Melissa Kurey Joan Klaas Pat Severin Sandra Lenz Darlene Peterson Lisa Streck Chris Nimmer Mary Powell Becky Strong Steve Rolf Susanne Rieder Jenny Vissers Cloie Rose Kristi Schrampfer Kindergarten-Grade 2 Marj Schmitz Heidi Sigler Heather Durham Kurt Schrampfer Lois Simon Michelle Fenske MaryBeth Tomsyck Lynelle Weber Ellen Heinz Jen Tschantz Ruth Weber Theresa Kischnick Scott VanEss Donna Zimmermann Denise Lornson Michelle VanLoo Don McLernon Ruth Weber CMC Sunday School Staff Stacey Oatman Jim West Zach Bodenbach Katie Olp Grade 7-12 Sarah Hintz Marilyn Rolf Steve Anderson Bonnie Monson Becky Salzman Kevin Fenske Katherine Newman Melissa Schaefer Erik Hansen Julie Rohloff Maddie Schmidt Stacy Martin Christine Schmidt Sarah Schmidt Candi Schmidt Bonnie Seiler Samantha Schnuell Mark Schmitz Stacey Skarda Maddie Tesch Lori VanEss Dave Werner Karly Thoe Sunday School Office Stacey West Regis Blank FMC Sunday School Staff Grade 3-6 Jennifer Dordel Preschool Jessica Angell Mark Genke Kate Artz Travis Baer ADULTS GROWING IN THE WORD STEPHEN MINISTRY Ready? Set? Minister! Riding a bike. Using a new computer program. Ironing a shirt. Training is important whenever anyone learns a new skill. Training is important in Stephen Ministry too. Before Stephen Leaders and Stephen Ministers begin their work, they go through a lot of training. When they start their official ministry, they’re ready.

A new training class for Stephen Ministers is beginning in September. To find out more about what this ministry has to offer, contact one of our Stephen Leaders (Joan Klaas, Dick Lane, Mary Nimmer, Kris Smith, Bob Zuehlsdorf, Amy Cox ([email protected]), Pastor Kyle Jones ([email protected]), or Pastor Jim Wiebel ([email protected]) today.

Everyone Can Play an Important Role in Our Stephen Ministry ...... Because you may know of a friend, neighbor, co-worker, or relative who is going through a difficult time and who could benefit from the focused care, encouragement, and support of a Stephen Minister. If you know of someone who is hurting, talk with one of our Stephen Leaders: Joan Klaas, Dick Lane, Mary Nimmer, Kris Smith, Bob Zuehlsdorf, Amy Cox ([email protected]), Pastor Kyle Jones ([email protected]), or Pastor Jim Wiebel ([email protected]). They can talk with you about how we can connect the person you know with one of our Stephen Ministers. It’s a great way for you to show how much you care!

www.faithfoxvalley.org / May 2017 / 5 page SENIOR MINISTRY Senior Ministry Tours On Thursday, May 18, Faith Seniors will carpool to New London for a tour of the Historic Village and the Thern Farm with its Victorian-style 3700-sq.-ft. historic home built in 1891. Lunch will be Dutch treat at the “Damn Yankees Watering Hole” along the Wolf River, followed by a visit to the Special Memories Zoo in Greenville with a train ride through the forested trails. Cost is $10.50 and checks can be made payable to Faith Lutheran Church no later than May 9. Please pay Laurie Schmeling or leave payment in the Senior mailbox. Check out the bulletin board poster for details.

Faith Senior Ministry has scheduled a 4-hour Paddle Wheel Cruise on the Mississippi River on June 22. We’ll be leaving Wednesday, June 21 and returning Friday, June 23. We will be staying two nights at the Radisson Hotel in Moline, Illinois. Tours of the John Deere Pavilion and Harvester Factory are also planned. On our return trip we’ll spend some time in historic Galena, Illinois and tour the home of President Ulysses S. Grant. Cost is $275, checks payable to Faith Lutheran Church no later than May 23. Please check the bulletin poster for details or call Laurie Schmeling at 882-5070.

CHILD CARE CENTERS Celebration Children’s Center • 3100 E. Evergreen Dr., Appleton • (920) 734-1414 • www.appletondaycare.com Celebration Children’s Center is in need of a full-time teacher. If interested, please contact Jessie Streichert, (920) 734-1414.

Faith Child Care • 601 E. Glendale Ave., Appleton • (920) 739-7772 • www.faithchildcare.com This month the children of Faith Child Care will be talking about the blessing of mothers and about God’s beautiful world as spring returns. We wish all of the moms and grandmothers of Faith a very happy Mothers’ Day!

FCC has an immediate opening for a part-time cook. Hours of work are approximately 7:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Job responsibilities include planning, shopping, preparation and clean-up of meals, organization and cleaning of the kitchen. Knowledge of the Wisconsin food program requirements preferred. If you are interested, please contact Sandy Amundson, director, by phone at (920) 739-7772 or by email at: [email protected].

CELEBRATION LUTHERAN SCHOOL (920) 734-8218 • www.celebrationlutheran.net Registration is Now Open! Registration for the 2017-2018 school year at Celebration Lutheran School is now open. Please encourage your family, neighbors, and friends to come and check us out. For information or a tour please call 920-734-8218. Academic Excellence in an atmosphere of Christian Love!

Celebration Lutheran School’s Graduation Service will be held on Thursday, May 25 at 6:30 p.m. (Celebration Ministry Center). Congratulations to Anna Denis (FVL), Micah Herbrich (Appleton North), Aidan O’Brien (Appleton North), and Ashley Haen (Kaukauna) as they prepare to move on to High School. May God bless them as they further their education and witness to their faith at a new level. N.E.W. LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL (920) 469-6810 • www.NEWLHS.com

NOW ENROLLING AT NEW LUTHERAN HIGH! Think a Christian school experience is out of reach for your son or daughter? By checking out the WPCP Voucher program, you may find that a free tuition voucher can be attained. The online enrollment period runs now through April 20. Tuition assistance is also available along with programs like SCRIP and Packer/Resch center events to help earn tuition credits. Come and experience the difference an excellent Christ-centered education can make for your student! Contact the school office for more information about vouchers and tuition assistance at 469-6810 or visit the website - www.newlhs.com. Blaze On!

6 page / May 2017 / Faith Lutheran Church TOGETHER IN MINISTRY Treasurer’s Report for March 2017

Actual Budget YTD Actual YTD Budget YEAR-TO-DATE OFFERINGS

OFFERINGS: $125,469 $150,967 $366,674 $404,439 COMPARED TO BUDGET (S37,765) OTHER INCOME: 14,145 10,720 32,177 32,160

TOTAL INCOME: 139,614 161,687 398,851 436,599 TOTAL EXPENSE: 136,300 143,681 430,007 438,506 VARIANCE: 3,313 18,006 (31,155) (1,907)

CHECKING & SAVINGS WHAT WE HAVE—OUR ASSESTS $663,113 DESIGNATED FUNDS—OUR LIABILITIES $670,273 VARIANCE (WHAT WE OWE) (7,160)

MARCH 2017 RITES AND RECORDS

New Members Received Baptisms Bill and Judie Ryman Liam James Dufek Wayne Paul Moder Deaths Joseph Maxwell Kurzynske Sandra Radtke Graham Christopher Heling Alvin E. Mueller Braylee Ash Enders Arlis Barker

Worship Attendance:

March 2017 Celebration Ministry Center Faith Ministry Center 5:00 pm 9:00 am 8:00 am 9:20 am 10:40 am 6:00 pm TOTAL

1st Weekend 96 102 222 428 139 -- 987 2nd Weekend 120 105 164 284 168 -- 841 3rd Weekend 107 150 228 287 171 -- 943 4th Weekend 113 108 242 272 154 -- 889

Lenten Worship 2017

11:00 am Tues 5:00 pm 6:30 pm Total Week 1 78 Cancelled-Snow 173 251 Week 2 78 202 232 512 Week 3 76 178 221 475 Week 4 65 175 198 438 Week 5 62 99 210 371

www.faithfoxvalley.org / May 2017 / 7 page S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 MAY 2017 EVENTS (CALENDAR) 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Weekly Events: Communion is 6:30am Morning Men’s 10:00am Senior Bible 3:45pm Midweek Classes 7:00pm Faith Chorale @ 5:00pm Communion celebrated on the first, third Bible Study (Scherbarth Class @ FMC @ FMC last class on 10th FMC Worship @ CMC and fifth Sundays of the group) 6:30pm Rooted in Faith 5:30pm Covenant Choir @ month 6:00pm Communion Wor- Membership Class @ FMC last choir on 10th Worship During Worship Space Renovations May 21-Worship Times @ FMC at 8:00/9:20/10:40am Worship Times through ship @ F (@ CMC Begin- FMC last class on 9th 6:30pm Foundations @ May 21: ning May 22) FMC last class on 10th, -Worship Time @ CMC at 9:00am 8:00am Worship @ FMC 7:00pm Glory Ringers @ test re-take on 17th (Pews will be removed at FMC May 21, afternoon) 9:00am Worship @ CMC FMC May 22-Monday Worship @ CMC at 6:00pm 9:20am Worship @ FMC

9:20am Education Hour @ May 27-Saturday Worship @ CMC at 5:00pm (Contemporary)

FMC last SS on 21st May 28-Sunday Worship @ CMC ONLY 8:00am (Traditional)

10:15am Education Hour 9:20am (Blended)

@ CMC last SS on 21st 10:40am (Blended)

10:40am Worship @ FMC Worship continues at CMC into June. See NL page 1.

8:30-11am Scrip @ CMC 9:30-11:30am Scrip @FMC 8:30-11am Scrip @ CMC 8:30-11am Scrip @ CMC 6:00-6:30pm Scrip @ CMC 9-10:45am Scrip @ FMC 10:00am Scrip @ CMC Additional Events: 1st 11th 3rd 4th 6th

Worship Times beginning 1:00pm Grief Support Grp 9:00am Senior Committee 8:30am MOPS @ FMC 6:00am Women’s B’fast 10:00am Baptism May 22: @ FMC Meeting @ FMC 6:30pm WYN Elevate @ Bible @ Apple City Rest. Treasures Class @ F 8:00am Worship @ C 5:30pm Grief Support Grp 16th FMC 8:00am Day of Prayer @ F 13th 9:20am Worship @ C @ FMC 6:30pm Bd Directors @ F 10th 8:30am Women’s Guild 9:30am Celebration Book 10:40am Worship @ C 6:00pm Deaf Ministry @ F 6:30pm Prayer Chain @ F 6:30pm WYN BASIC @ Mission Grp @ FMC Club @ Apple City Rest 8th FMC 6:30pm National Day of 30th Prayer Worship @ F 7th 1:00pm Grief Support Grp Lower Level Carpet Clean- 17th 11:00am/1:30pm Bowl-O- @ FMC ing @ F 7:00pm Concordia Alleluia 18th Rama @ Super Bowl 5:30pm Grief Support Grp Ringers Concert @ F 8:30am Senior Ministry 21st @ FMC 24th Tour, Off Site 7:00pm Baptism 12:00noon Pew Move @ F 8:30am MOPS Bible Study 25th Treasures Class @ F @ FMC 10:00am School-End of 22nd 6:30pm WYN BASIC @ Year Chapel/Picnic @ C 6:00pm Monday Worship FMC @ C 29th Memorial Day Church Office Closed No Monday Worship GLOBAL LEADERSHIP SUMMIT Join Faith staff and fellow members and friends as we attend a local simulcast of The Global Leadership Summit, broadcast live from Willow Creek Community Church on August 10-11. The Summit features outstanding, nationally known speakers delivering messages designed to help leaders from churches, business, 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 SPC17 to get Faith’s special rate of $99 until June 27, 2017 ($129 after June 27). For more information about the Summit contact Amy Cox ([email protected] or 739-9191).

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 May 20-22 will support the work of Mother & Unborn Baby Care (MUBC), an organization helping women make good choices.

Offering help and hope to a hurting generation, MUBC is a Christ-centered, life-affirming ministry devoted to helping mothers and babies in need through material assistance, education and emotional support.

MUBC consists of two ministries, “Earn While You Learn” and WomanKind Medical Clinic, which work hand in hand to make a difference in the lives of the women they see and save the lives of the babies they carry. Visit fvmubc.org for more information.

WOMEN’S GUILD/LWML The Women's Guild/LWML Mission group will meet on Thursday, May 4 from 8:30 - 11:00 a.m. at the FMC - Room N4. Join us for part of the morning as we assemble and tie quilts to be donated to Harbor House. There is also the opportunity to be creative - we make birthday and Christmas cards (using recycled cards) for the residents at Brewster Village. All are welcome to join in the fellowship and making a difference in someone's life. No experience is required.

There will be no Women's Guild/LWML meeting in May. The next event will be on Monday, June 12 starting with a picnic supper at 6:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall at the FMC. Watch for program details in future bulletins and the June newsletter. All Faith women are always welcome - and bring a friend!

The 2015-2017 National Lutheran Women's Missionary League (LWML) mission grant goal of $2 million has been met!! PRAISE THE LORD! 19 mission grants have been funded. The 2017 National convention (celebrating the 75th anniversary of the LWML) will be held June 22-25 in Albuquerque, NM, A new mission grant goal will be established and the 2017-2019 mission grants will be selected by the delegates. This information will be shared in the August newsletter.

8 page / May 2017 / Faith Lutheran Church TOGETHER IN MINISTRY THE FAMILY SPRING FUNDRAISER God is Greater! 91.9/91.5 The Family, asks for your prayers and financial support during their Spring Fundraiser May 2-4. A local, non-denominational, listener-supported Christian radio station, they feature contemporary Christian music, encouraging messages, and community outreach projects like the “Help for the Homeless” hygiene drive. Your support helps them tell the world that God is great- er than… everything! (1 John 4:4) Pledges or donations can be made at SupportTheFamily.net. Thank you for making a difference!

“As I’m working on my taxes and contemplating what this new year is going to bring, panic creeps in and I just want to hide and not face the day. Then you play the song, ‘In the Eye of the Storm’, and all my worries fade and I can find my peace in Jesus, because he has it all under control, and I know that everything is going to work out for us.

Without The Family radio, I would be a mess and everyday life would be a struggle. Thank you for your dedication to bringing hope and God’s promises to us when we feel so far away.” -Mary Ann

2017 FEED MY STARVING CHILDREN MOBILEPACK Volunteers from Faith Lutheran and from around the community will be packing meals for Feed My Starving Children (FMSC) this summer. The MobilePack will be Friday and Saturday, June 9-10 at New Hope Lutheran in Neenah. FMSC provides life-saving meals for desperate children around the world. Faith has been a part of packing over 1.1 million meals since March 2012!

Ways you can help:  Become a volunteer at: https://give.fmsc.org/events/-/e118693.  Pray for the success of our MobilePack event and for the MobilePack steering committee, as well as the children who will benefit from the meals we pack.  Make a donation by writing a check to Faith Lutheran Church or Feed My Starving Children (memo: ‘FMSC MobilePack 1706- 105AU’). Or make a donation online at https://give.fmsc.org/faithlutheran. You can also start a fundraiser group and follow instructions to invite friends and family to join your fundraising efforts. διακονία The Greek translation is diakonia from which the word deacon is derived. In the modern church the diakonia refers to ministry and service, which can refer to help and service of various kinds. This can range in meaning from spiritual biblical teaching (Acts 6:4) to the practical giving of provisions, supplies, support, and finances to those in need (2Colossians 9:12).

The idea that service to God should have only to do with a church altar, singing, reading, sacrifice, and the like is without doubt but the worst trick of the devil. How could the devil have led us more effectively astray than by the narrow conception that the service of God takes place only in the church and by works done therein. … The whole world could abound with services to the Lord … not only in churches but also in the home, kitchen, workshop, and field. ––Martin Luther

Our great reformer Martin Luther understood that ministry is more than just work done by pastors. Our definition of ministry is “the faithful service of God’s people rendered unto God and others on His behalf to bring Him glory, build up His church, and reach out to His world.” Our leaders are given to the church for the purpose of equipping every member to do the ministry––to render service to the Lord, to the church, and to the world.

We often think of our jobs in terms of the financial benefits they provide for us and our families. This isn’t necessarily wrong, but we also ought to consider how our work can benefit others—either customers who benefit from our goods or services, or perhaps our coworkers, whose lives we can affect by serving them in times of need. If we are to imitate Jesus and thereby do the work of ministry to which we have all been called, we must learn to look at life with an others-orientation in our workplaces, our homes, our church- es, and every other arena.

God has uniquely designed some to take the message of Christ to people in the far reaches of the world, but all of us have our own “mission fields” in our homes, neighborhoods, places of employment, and the like. It is our responsibility to spread the gospel with our words and live out the gospel with our lives. As we enter into the mission field after Church service we are called to “build up His church, and reach out to His world”.

Portions copied from Bible.org

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YOUR SOURCE FOR FAITH YOUTH MINISTRY INFORMATION MAY 2017

FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH

601 E Glendale Ave Appleton, WI 54911 (920) 739-9191 [email protected] A Party with a Purpose!

Scheduled to perform: Skillet / Michael W. Smith INSIDE THIS ISSUE Newsboys / Matthew West Tenth Avenue North

Matt Maher / Hawk Nelson Lifest ...... 1 Building 429 / JJ Heller Confirmation ……………………………………1 Side Walk Prophets & MORE! Summer Youth………………………………….1 July 6-9, 2017 His Word ...... 1 Sunnyview Expo Center May Calendar ...... 2 Oshkosh, WI Christian Growth Opportunities ...... 2 Upcoming Dates ...... 2 Special Group Ticket Pricing: Full-Event Tickets Adults: $56 Students: $30

See Lifest.com for event information

Contact Mike in the church office to purchase these special discounted tickets.

Confirmation: FOUNDATIONS Summer Youth Ministry End-of-Year Tests School might be over for the summer, Students in grades 7 and 8 will take their but Youth Ministry continues! Students end-of-year Confirmation: FOUNDA- who are completing grades 7 thru 12 TIONS tests on the last day of class, are invited to SWYN (Summer Wednes- Wednesday, May 10. day Youth Nights). Starting June 14, 8th grade students not receiving a grade SWYN meets twice per month and is full of 75% or higher will come back on May of youth activities, service projects, and 17 to re-take the test. fun! MAY 2017 SUN MON TUES WED THU FRI SAT

1 2 3 4 5 6 -WYN: ELEVATE -FOUNDATIONS

7 8 9 10 11 12 13 -WYN: BASIC -FOUNDATIONS Last Day of Class

14 15 16 17 18 19 20 -No WYN -Test re-take for 8th graders.

21 22 23 24 25 26 27 Last Day of Sunday WYN: BASIC School

*WYN ELEVATE & *FOUNDATIONS: 28 29 30 31 BASIC: 6:30-8:00pm No WYN 6:30-8:30pm

MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH CHRISTIAN GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES DATES TO REMEMBER June 7- No SWYN Middle School Sunday School High School Sunday School 14 - SWYN - 6:30-8:30PM 21- No SWYN Celebration Ministry Center: Celebration Ministry Center: 28 - SWYN - 6:30-8:30PM A combined 7th & 8th grade class High School students in grades 9 will meet from 10:20-11:20am. through 12 will meet from 10:20- July 11:20am. 5 - No SWYN Faith Ministry Center: 6-9 - Lifest 12 - SWYN—6:30-8:30PM Classes for 7th & 8th grade Faith Ministry Center: 19 - No SWYN students will meet from 9:20- High School students in grades 9 26 - SWYN - 6:30-8:30PM 10:20am. through 12 will meet from 9:20- August 10:20am. 13-15 - 8th Grd Confirmation Retreat @ Camp Luther