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Apple Valley Food Pantry
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Thank you for supporting the WELS Apple Valley Food Pantry. Inventories are very low - everything is needed, especially:
Adult cereals
rice side dishes
boxed mashed potatoes and side dishes
all canned fruits
canned meats (tuna and chicken)
1 lb. bagged rice
canned pasta
canned tomato products
pork n beans and baked beans
pasta sauces
spaghetti noodles and misc. pasta noodles
canned chunky soups
women's shampoos and conditioners
women's and men's body washes
(Please note: The Pantry is unable to distribute food that is dented, expired, partially used or in glass containers.)
 Questions? applevalleyfoodpantry@gmail.com.
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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 décor, 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). 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.Â
WELS Singles Facebook Group
If you're single (unmarried, divorced, widowed) and looking to socialize, make friends, or enjoy fellowship with other singles who share your faith, we encourage you to join our Facebook group! Our group consists of over 500 members from around the world with ages ranging from 18-65+. We are an active group sharing Biblical encouragement, prayers, Lutheran memes, personal victories, and food. Our page is full of discussion posts and we typically have a weekly video hangout on Sunday evenings. We'd love to have you join us. https://www.facebook.com/groups/wels.els.singles
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. If you have questions or comments please contact Allan Hess at (920) 749-0367 or ahess1@new.rr.com
Christian Family Solutions
Are you seeking mental health care that is integrated with the healing power of the Gospel? Christian Family Solutions offers Christian counseling and excellent treatment options in their clinics as well as through telehealth. Visit the CFS website: ChristianFamilySolutions.org or call 800-438-1772.
Hope Center Donations Needed
The Hope Center provides physical and spiritual support in Christian love to those in need in the Fox Valley. Once per month, they provide cleaning supplies and hygiene items and are the distribution site for the Fox Cities Diaper Bank.
The Hope Center is a compassion ministry of WELS United located on the campus of St Matthew Lutheran Church in downtown Appleton, WI. The center is a non-profit, volunteer agency financially supported by members of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS).
So far in 2024, The Hope Center has served over 1000 local families and they are asking for your prayerful consideration of sharing a monetary gift to help them restock their shelves. Your $20 monthly recurring gift gives one family supplies for health & hygiene needs and a one-time gift of $300 provides basic needs for a family moving from homelessness.Â
Find an electronic giving link and a list of most-needed items at https://www.thehopecenterappleton.org/. Questions? Call 920-739-0039 or email information@hope-center.org. We are grateful for your partnership with us in our mission to share help and hope to those in need.
WORSHIP AT THE CROSS
All are invited to a special service, in conjunction with the Jesus Cares Ministry, at Mount Calvary Lutheran Church (N8728 S. Coop Road, Harrison) on Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 11:00 am. This will be a simplified worship service for people of all ages with special needs. Refreshments and fellowship following the service.
Cradled in Christ Ministry - A Night of Remembrance
Our mission is to walk alongside parents and families who have experienced pregnancy loss, miscarriage, or infant loss. We provide a compassionate, faith-centered space to grieve and honor the lives of little ones gone too soon. Through music, prayer, Scripture readings, and a brief message of encouragement, we acknowledge these precious lives, offer reassurance in Christ, and create a safe space for connection and healing. Join us for a Night of Remembrance: October 17th | 6:00–8:00 PM | The CORE (Appleton)
TRUNK OR TREAT
Are you looking for something fun to do with your family this Fall? Join us at Eternal Love Lutheran Church at 1011 E. Midway Rd. Appleton, WI on Saturday, October 24th from 10:00AM-1:00PM for TREATS, TRUNKS, and Thankfulness! We will be having a variety of activities on our campus that day including:
Trunk-or-Treating, a Kid's Craft Station, a Bounce House, Fall Games, a Scavenger Hunt, Face Painting, Food, and a chance to visit the Eternal Love Pumpkin Patch and take home a free pumpkin. All are welcome to join us for this fun fall event. Hope to see you there!
MOUNT OLIVE’S FALL FESTIVAL & TRUNK OR TREAT (930 E. Florida Avenue, Appleton) - Our Fall Festival and Trunk or Treat is coming up on Saturday, October 24 from 2-3:30 PM. This day is filled with fun including Trunk or Treat, carnival games, as well as delicious food like donuts and caramel apples, and hot drinks like cocoa and apple cider!
St. Luke Lutheran Church (705 E Greenfield Dr, Little Chute) is hosting a Family friendly event for children of our community (and their parents). We'll be set up in our west parking lot (corner of Taylor and Greenfield) on Sunday, October 25th from 1-3pm.
Bethel Lutheran Church's (829 Appleton Road, Menasha) Fall Festival is on Sunday, October 25th from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. / Iglesia Luterana Bethel el Festival de Otoño el domingo 25 de octubre de 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Come for free fall family fun! / Ven a disfrutar de diversión familiar gratuita este otoño.
- Games / Juegos
- Trunk or Treat! / Trunco o Treat
- Face Painting / pintura de la cara
- Bounce House / Casa de rebote
- Crafts / ArtesanÃa
Get ready for some spooky fun! Plan to join Neenah Lutheran for our annual Trunk or Treat on October 17th from 10am-12pm.Â
Emanuel Lutheran ChurchÂ
200 E Quincy St, New London
Join us for a fun-filled Trunk or Treat event! Enjoy candy, hot dogs, and more in our east parking lot. Bring the whole family for a safe and enjoyable evening—Thursday, October 31, 4-7 PM. We're excited to see you there! Don't forget to come back for worship on Sunday at 8 a.m. or 10:30 a.m.
