Skype Worship with Bulgarian Partners is July 3rd          

Be sure to be here on Sunday, July 3rd at 9:00 a.m. to share worship with our partner church in Bulgaria via Skype over the internet.  We will sing, pray and share communion in both languages.  Invite a friend to share in this very meaningful worship experience that spans the width of the earth and melts the distance between us.   

"Feed My Starving Children" event is July 18 - 20         

Feed My Starving Children is a non-profit Christian organization committed to feeding God's children hungry in body and spirit. The approach is simple: children and adults hand-pack meals specifically formulated for malnourished children, and then FMSC ships them to nearly 70 countries around the world.

Many people in third world countries are vegetarians or have strict dietary restrictions.  They also cannot physically tolerate rich diets as the wealthier countries eat.   The type of meal that could feed people in third world countries was very carefully thought out and designed by some of our largest food manufacturing companies to be a rice type meal with proteins, beans, dehydrated vegetables, vitamins.  One meal costs $0.22 and feeds a family of 4. 

• Before you start the shift they will show you a video that shows what the third world countries go through.  They feed their children clay at night so they can sleep at night.  Some say that we should take care of our own in America.  While I agree that we should take care of anyone in need, the children in these countries would think it was a luxury to be able to dig into a dumpster to eat food.   While Americans may go hungry, they are not starving.
• They make the event fun-Everyone gets stationed at different production tables.  Each table group competes to see which group can produce the most meals.
• When the shift ends, everyone gathers around the completed pallets of food.  We pray for safe delivery and pray for the recipients of the food.

The event will be held at First English Lutheran Church located at 6331 N. Ballard Road in  

Appleton (Corner of Ballard Road and Broadway Drive).  Those interested in participating can carpool together to Appleton.

There are several time slots available and this a great event for anyone...great for families.  The minimum age to volunteer at FMSC is 5 years old. However, they recommend that groups of youth be 3rd grade and older.  

Mon. July 18

4:30-6:30 p.m.

7-9 p.m.

Tues. July 19

10 am - 12 p.m.

12:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m.

4:30-6:30 p.m.

7-9 p.m.

Wed. July 20

10 am - 12 p.m.

12:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m.

G/GV Intersection to Close 

 Youth Trip to Mount Oympus Waterpark  

For those going into grade 6 through 12

 Children's Mini Bible Camp Days

"H2O Jesus"
July 20^th at Ashwaubomay Park at 12:30 - 3:30  

Cost is $10 

"Rocket with Jesus"
August 17^th at Ledgeview Park at 12:30 - 3:30

Cost is $5 

For all children 4 - 10 years old. 

Sign up early!

All Church Summer Picnic         

Sunday, July 24th from 6 - 8 pm

Bike Adventure to Washington Island 

All day Saturday, August 20th   

We are going to have a blast on Saturday, August 20th!  We'll meet at New Hope at 8:15 a.m. load up and head to Door County where we'll take the ferry to Washington Island for the day.  We can ride, eat a picnic lunch, check out the shops, relax on the beach.  On the way home we'll stop and get a bite to eat.  Sounds like a great day!  

Costs:     The ferry - $16 for adults (rider and bike) and $10 for children under 11

Pitch in for gas to car pool 

Bring a sack lunch or purchase on the island

Dinner on the way home

Treats (ice cream!)?

Bikes are available for rent on the island for $4/hour if desired (If you rent on the island, decrease your ferry cost by $4)  

Sign up soon so transport for bikes can be arranged.

Summer Sunday School Leaders Needed        

We will be offering Summer Sunday School for preschoolers to 8 year olds.  We are looking for some folks who are willing to take a Sunday (or 2 or 3) to provide leadership.  We'll take care of the preparation, just show up a few minutes early so you can be familiar with the plans for the day.  The lesson will consist of a video or story followed by a few discussion questions and a game.  Click here to sign up today!  

We need leaders for the following Sundays:

July 3rd 

July 24th

July 31st

Aug 14th

Aug 21st

Aug 28th

Sept 4th