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Apple Valley Food Pantry

Items needed for the month of December:Â Healthier cereals (plain oat, honey oat, rice, etc.), boxed potato side dishes, boxed mashed potatoes, peanut butter, jam/jelly, adult toothbrushes, bath tissue, facial tissue, napkins, paper towel.Â Please note, the pantry is unable to distribute food that is dented, expired, or partially used.

If you or someone you know is currently having difficulty making ends meet, please contact your pastor for more information on obtaining assistance from the food pantry, even if it is for a short period of time. We are here to help ease your situation.

Monetary donations may be mailed to: WELS Apple Valley Food Pantry, c/o St. Matthew Ev Lutheran Church, 129 S Mason Street, Appleton, WI 54914-5246. Checks should be made payable to WELS Apple Valley Food Pantry. Thank you for continuing to support our ministry!

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Bargain Garden Thrift Store

Bargain Garden Thrift Shop, 2725 N. Meade Street, Appleton | 832-8822, appreciates your donations of clothing, housewares, home dÃ©cor, jewelry, furniture (no upholstered items), novelties, new greeting cards and toys. Clean and gently used items only. Your help provides funds for the teen ministry at Fox Valley Lutheran High School. We invite you to donate, shop and volunteer at the store. Find more information online at bargaingardenthrift.com.

Resource Center Opening at St. Matthew, Appleton

A day Resource Center for those experiencing homelessness is open at St. Matthew (129 Mason St. Appleton).Â The Resource Center will bring essential services to those experiencing homelessness (like a housing navigator and guidance for employment). Homeless Connections will be staffing the Center and in charge of operations. St. Matthew is hosting the Resource Center in renovated classrooms, and will be the "Christian family" next door ready to welcome those seeking our ministry. Volunteers and donations are gladly accepted. For more information, contact Pastor Jon Kuske at St. Matthew, (920)733-0916.

New Young Professionals Network for WELS

"The Inseparable" Facebook group is intended for young professionals in WI. If you're 20's to early 30's, join the Facebook group to connect and share community events, so that you can gather together and develop strong friendships.

The name is inspired by Romans 8:39, to remind you that nothing can separate you from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus.

For more information, join The Inseparable Facebook group or text Sonya at 666-2863.

SHEEP'S HEAD CLUB

A friendly game of SchafKopf, aka., SHEEP'S HEAD
(Part of our German heritage!!)

Thursdays at St. Matthew Ev. Luth. Church (129 S. Mason Street, Appleton) from 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm.Â If you have questions or comments please contact Allan Hess at (920) 749-0367Â or ahess1@new.rr.com

DivorceCare

Immanuel Lutheran Church
W7265 School Road, Greenville, WI 54942
Begins Monday, September 27, 2021
6:30 - 8:30PM
Emmaus Library

Divorce Care is a nationwide teaching tool to support anyone who has been hurt by the pain of divorce. It is intended for anyone still suffering from the effects of their divorce or anyone recently divorced or separated. To register, please contact Melody Graf at 920-757-5639. The cost of the class is $20 (includes workbook).

Advent by Candlelight

"For the first time, the women of the entire Fox Valley Area will be able to gather together to ponder the birth of our Savior.We will have our special service in the beautiful auditorium at Fox Valley Lutheran High School. This will provide enough room for hundreds to gather safely for a time of worship and celebration,"

Details of the service: Date 11/27/21

Time: Doors open at 12:30. Service starts at 1:00 pm

Refreshments and fellowship to follow after the service.

Any questions, please get in touch with Kerri Kleist at kerrikleist@gmail.com.

DARE to Lead Seminar

WHEN:Â February 7-8, 2022

WHERE: KI Convention Center and Hyatt Regency, Green Bay, WI

WHO: Ministry leaders and their entire teams (called, lay and volunteer)

D2L KEYNOTE SPEAKERS AND TOPICS:

JON HEIN- Authentic Christian Presence: The Best Path Forward in a Post- Christian Nation

Americans of all ages are walking away from church. Since America's religious culture has changed, congregational cultureâ€”the way we think about the who, where, and how of gospel ministryâ€”must change as well. This includes pivoting from the strategy of corporate outreach to one of authentic Christian presence.

KURT NITZ - Congregational Culture: Boost or Burden

Your congregation, like any organization, has a culture. It can either help or hurt you as you go about the work in your ministry. But what exactly is a congregation's culture? Is it really that big of an impact? And are you just stuck with it or can you change it?

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN StMarkMinistries.com/D2L

Discounted tickets available for ministry teams! Email tdmanager@stmarkministries.com for promo codes.

10% discount for groups of 3+
15% discount for groups of 5+
20% discount for groups of 10+
*All discounts must be applied at checkout. No refunds available.*

2022 Men of His Word Conference

February 19, 2022

Everyone wants to be a winner, but we often feel like losers. We work so hard to be the best and do our best. We want to be loving husbands, caring fathers, faithful church members, hardworking employees, good neighbors and so much more. We try, but it's easy to feel conquered. The devil is constantly attacking us. The world lures us away from God and responsibility. Our sinful natures condemn us. Should we just give up? No! God promises that we are MORE THAN CONQUERORS through him who loved us (Romans 8:37). Not only does God promise strength for our battles now; he promises MORE - that nothing will separate us from his love until we live with him in eternal joy as CONQUERORS. Join us on February 19, 2022 to find strength for the battles and guaranteed victory through Christ.

The 13th Annual MOHW Conference will be held at the Best Western Premier Waterfront Convention Center in Oshkosh on Saturday, February 19 2022. Additional details and online registration are available at www.menofhisword.org . The registration fee is $50 for adults and $25 for youth â€“ these rates increase to $60 and $30 respectively after January 30th. Please join us for a day of worship, praise and fellowship in God's Word!