Adult Bible Class
We hold our Adult Bible classes, for all our confirmed members (and guests) on Sundays, 8:15 AM, in the Overflow Room. We'll continue a series of Bible studies under the theme I'm a Christian, even at Work. This Bible study is patterned after the book of the same title, by WLC Professor Jerry Poppe.
May 04 Business Ethics and Faith
May 11 Profits
May 18 Luther and Capitalism
We'll then take a summer break, and resume our adult Bible classes after Labor Day weekend. Suggestions for study topics can be directed to Pastor Schleis.
District Council
Pastor Schleis, as the Northern WI District Constitution Committee chairman, plans to attend the District Council meeting on Tues., May 06, at Trinity (WELS), Neenah. The District Council is made up of the District Presidium, and the chairmen of various district committees. We meet once – twice a year, to discuss District and Synod matters.
Confirmation May 18
On Sun., May 18, during the 9:30 AM close communion service, Vanessa VanLanen, daughter of Rodney VanLanen, will be received into communicant membership at First, by rite of Confirmation. Vanessa has received her catechism instruction through her attendance at St. Paul Lutheran Elementary School, and her fine progress has regularly been reported to Pastor Schleis. Vanessa, Lord willing, will attend Fox Valley Lutheran High School in fall.
Let's be here on May 18, to join her in fellowship and joy. We hope to have refreshments after the service, to welcome Vanessa, and some of the other recent adult confirmands.
NEW Seniors Group, May 20
Since there seems to be some interest, we plan to have an organizational meeting of a First Lutheran Seniors group on Tues., May 20, 9:00 AM, in the Overflow Room. We hope to have refreshments, a
brief Bible study, fellowship, and planning for the future. If you think you might be old enough for a Seniors group…you are! Come, join us.
FVL Graduation, May 24
Our Fox Valley Lutheran High School in Appleton will have its graduation service on Sat., May 24, 10:00 AM. Pastor Schleis, as outgoing Board of Regents chairman, will be distributing the diplomas. Our Greg Schleis has been chosen to be one of the class speakers. May the Lord bless and keep our young Christians connected to Christ.
Camp Phillip Day Camp, June 30-July 04
Plans are still being formulated for First Lutheran to host a Camp Phillip Day Camp, Mon. June 30 through Fri., July 04. The times are usually about 9:30 AM through 3:00 PM. Ages kindergarten up through 6th gr. (2007_08) will be welcome. We plan to invite the neighborhood, and also our neighboring WELS and ELS church children. Joel Hansen, a new staff member at Camp Phillip, should soon be providing more information.
Financial Report for March 2008
Receipts: $ 26,910.74
Disbursements: $ 18,957.00
Checkbook balance (Mar. 31) $ 13,463.57
Bornemann estate Funds $ 42,441.32
Educational Assistance Fund (EAF)
Cash $ 965.00
WELS CD $ 4,571.50
Short Term Asset (undesignated) $ 34,607.26
Allocated
WELS CD $ 100,000.00
Social Activity Fund $ 203.80
Pastor em. Krueger gift
(½ outreach, ½ internal) $ 9,912.59
Endowment (restricted)
Thrivent Money Market $29,929.32
WELS Balanced Fund $19,752.35
TO ALL MEMBERS
May 1 - Andre Fergus
Nancy Van
May 2 - Donna Maes
May 3 - Elaine Norem
May 4 - Dave Robinson
May 6 - Gladys Larsen
May 12 - Elton Bruhn (80)
May 16 - Denise Schleis
May 18 - Jim Keyzer
Caleb Quigley
May 20 - Dr. Woodrow DeSmidt
May 21 - Bonnie Teuteberg
May 23 - Dan Rose
May 24 - Miranda Obermiller
Leonard Osterloh
Ryan Sickler
May 26 - Doris Treptow
May 29 - Dorothy Zehms
May 1 - Duane & Elaine Norem (37)
May 7 - Calvin & Lorraine Petersen (48)
May 19 - Justin & Rachel Maes (2)
PAPERLAND CIRCUIT RALLY REPORT
"Baptism: God's Promise For All" was the theme for the LWMS Paperland circuit Spring Rally. It was held on Saturday. April 12, 2008 at St. Matthew Church in Appleton. This year is the 35th Anniversary of the Paperland circuit. Three ladies from First attended along with 182 other ladies and guests.
The opening devotion was led by Pastor Schuler, Pastor at St. Mathew church on Acts 2:38-39. Baptism saves the people who are far off from Jesus.
Guest speakers – Aaron & Cora Wakeman spoke on their experiences in China when they volunteered for the "Friends of China", which is a non profit, Non religious program based out of the Twin Cities. They were there for 2 years right after they graduated from MLC. They were not allowed to teach religion, so they taught English by using Bible stories, to about 400 people while they were there.
There are over one billion people in China. It is slightly smaller than the U.S., and has on time zone. There are 55 ethnic groups there. Fifty million are "Christian", 100 million Buddhists, 5 million Catholics and 20 million Muslims.
Aaron & Cora said their real job was fishing for men. They did this through sports, eating with their student s among other activities. Cora taught the ladies how to bake. They had to establish friendships so they would trust them. Aaron & Cora are now working at Camp Philipp.
Pastor Brian Krueger Entitled "Making Missions Matter" led a bible Study. He said that Friendship witnessing is a way to share your faith with strangers through caring and actions. Be a good listener and set a good example of what a Christian should be.
The business meeting was presided over by Sheryl Hagen, president. The total spring mission Offerings was $7,094.42. Our church donated $194.00 from our mission boxes. $2,076.00was collected during the devotion. Twenty five percent of that offering will go to the WELS Visually Handicapped program and the remainder will go to Friends of china.
The Fall Rally will be Saturday November 1 at St. Paul school in Algoma. Judy Kickland, of Trinity, Kaukauna was elected Vice President, Pat Grasley, St. Paul, Algoma, Secretary, Karen Brassow, Mr. Calvary, Menasha Spiritual Growth Woman and pastor Samuel Degner, Bethel, Menasha Pastoral Advisor.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ALL MEMBERS
During the month of May
May 1 - Andre Fergus
Nancy Van
May 2 - Donna Maes
May 3 - Elaine Norem
May 4 - Dave Robinson
May 6 - Gladys Larsen
May 12 - Elton Bruhn (80)
May 16 - Denise Schleis
May 18 - Jim Keyzer
Caleb Quigley
May 20 - Dr. Woodrow DeSmidt
May 21 - Bonnie Teuteberg
May 23 - Dan Rose
May 24 - Miranda Obermiller
Leonard Osterloh
Ryan Sickler
May 26 - Doris Treptow
May 29 - Dorothy Zehms
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY
May 1 - Duane & Elaine Norem (37)
May 7 - Calvin & Lorraine Petersen (48)
May 19 - Justin & Rachel Maes (2)
PAPERLAND CIRCUIT RALLY REPORT
"Baptism: God's Promise For All" was the theme for the LWMS Paperland circuit Spring Rally. It was held on Saturday. April 12, 2008 at St. Matthew Church in Appleton. This year is the 35th Anniversary of the Paperland circuit. Three ladies from First attended along with 182 other ladies and guests.
The opening devotion was led by Pastor Schuler, Pastor at St. Mathew church on Acts 2:38-39. Baptism saves the people who are far off from Jesus.
Guest speakers – Aaron & Cora Wakeman spoke on their experiences in China when they volunteered for the "Friends of China", which is a non profit, Non religious program based out of the Twin Cities. They were there for 2 years right after they graduated from MLC. They were not allowed to teach religion, so they taught English by using Bible stories, to about 400 people while they were there.
There are over one billion people in China. It is slightly smaller than the U.S., and has on time zone. There are 55 ethnic groups there. Fifty million are "Christian", 100 million Buddhists, 5 million Catholics and 20 million Muslims.
Aaron & Cora said their real job was fishing for men. They did this through sports, eating with their student s among other activities. Cora taught the ladies how to bake. They had to establish friendships so they would trust them. Aaron & Cora are now working at Camp Philipp.
Pastor Brian Krueger Entitled "Making Missions Matter" led a bible Study. He said that Friendship witnessing is a way to share your faith with strangers through caring and actions. Be a good listener and set a good example of what a Christian should be.
The business meeting was presided over by Sheryl Hagen, president. The total spring mission Offerings was $7,094.42. Our church donated $194.00 from our mission boxes. $2,076.00was collected during the devotion. Twenty five percent of that offering will go to the WELS Visually Handicapped program and the remainder will go to Friends of china.
The Fall Rally will be Saturday November 1 at St. Paul school in Algoma. Judy Kickland, of Trinity, Kaukauna was elected Vice President, Pat Grasley, St. Paul, Algoma, Secretary, Karen Brassow, Mr. Calvary, Menasha Spiritual Growth Woman and pastor Samuel Degner, Bethel, Menasha Pastoral Advisor.