The Week of Apr. 23, 2017 At-A-Glance Sunday, Apr. 23 Affirmation of Baptism, Both Sites during 10:30 a.m. Worship 8:50 a.m. Cherub/Angelus Choir Rehearsal, DS 220/Choir Room 9:15 a.m. Adult Learning Time, DS 221 9:15/9:25 a.m. Children’s Learning Time, DS/NS Monday 9 a.m. Quilters, DS Fellowship Hall 8:15 p.m. Pick Up Basketball, NS Activity Center Tuesday 6:15 a.m. Bad Girls of the Bible, Apple City Restaurant 6:30 a.m. Men’s Ministry, NS Library 5:30 p.m. Outreach Ministry Team, DS 114 6:30 p.m. Congregation Council, DS 110 Wednesday 10:30 a.m. Bible Study with Pastor Mary, DS 114 Noon Noon Hour Philosophers, DS Fellowship Hall 4:30 p.m. Yoga Basic Flow with Meditation, DS 010 5:30 p.m. Handbell Choir Rehearsal, DS Choir Room 6:15 p.m. Wednesday Worship, DS Sanctuary 6:30 p.m. Parish Choir Rehearsal, DS Choir Room 7 p.m. reFUEL Grades 10-12, DS Youth Room Thursday 6 a.m. Early Risers Women’s Bible Study, DS Lounge 9 a.m. Adult Bible Study, DS Lounge 7:30 p.m. Ukulele Class, DS Choir Room Friday 6:30 a.m. Men’s Ministry, NS Library Sunday, Apr. 30 8:50 a.m. Cherub/Angelus Choir Rehearsal, DS 220/Choir Room 9:15 a.m. Adult Learning Time, DS 221 9:15/9:25 a.m. Children’s Learning Time, DS/NS 10:45 a.m. Join the Conversation Grades 9-12, Google Hangouts 1 p.m. MSYG Grades 6-8, Paradise Island

DS=Downtown Site NS=North Site

FELC Friendship Pads Please fill out the Friendship Pad when asked during wor-ship. If the church office does not currently have your con-tact information or it has changed, please indicate that in the appropriate column. Nursery Care The nurseries at both sites are open for family use during all services. The Downtown Site Nursery is located across from the Library in the Gathering Area. The North Site Nursery is off the main hallway, across from the restrooms. Please ask an usher for assistance. Hearing Assistance If you are in need of a person-al receiver, ask a Downtown Site usher, or a North Site soundboard technician. Large-print Resources If you are in need of a large print Bible or bulletin, ask an usher at the Downtown Site, or a greeter at the North Site. AED Units on Site Automated external defibrilla-tors are outside the Downtown Site Usher’s Room and next to the North Site sound booth. Video Recording The 8 a.m. Downtown Site wor-ship service is video-recorded to share with our homebound members upon request. In Need of Prayer? For additions to the prayer chain call Lorraine Moore, 749-0058, or email felc@felc.com or Pastor Mary at mbauer@felc.com . More Information For detailed information on these and more FELC events, opportunities and ministries, pick up a newsletter in the Gathering Area, visit our web-site at www.felc.com, or check the bulletin boards and kiosks in the Gathering Area.

The Case for Christ Based on the world-wide best-selling book The Case for Christ, this film is the true story of Lee Stroebel, an atheist and former editor for the Chicago Tribune, who relentlessly sought to DISPROVE the claims of Christianity. Instead, he found significant, irrefutable evi-dence supporting the death and resurrection, which led to his own coming to faith. We like to support films that deal with Christian themes in a positive way, and strong ticket sales in the first few weeks sends the message to Hollywood that movies like this are worth investing in!

Wisconsin Theaters and times: http://www.marcustheatres.com/movies/the-case-for-christ?Date=04-07-2017&State=WI&Sort=0 Trailer: http://caseforchristmovie.pureflix.com/

Love Jesus. Live your call.

First English Lutheran Church www.felc.com felc@felc.com

Announcements Week of Apr. 23, 2017

Downtown Site Sunday Worship: 8, 9:15, & 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Worship: 6:15 p.m. Office Hours: M-Th: 8:30 a.m.- 4 p.m. F: 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

North Site Sunday Worship: 8:15 & 10:30 a.m. Office Hours: M-Th: 3-6:30 p.m.

Sunday at FELC Altar Flowers The altar flowers at both sites are provided by First English in honor of those affirming their baptism today.

Looking Ahead

Sunday Morning Study at the Downtown Site Join us during the Adult Learning Time today at 9:15 a.m. in Room 221 at the Downtown Site. We are watching a DVD entitled Rick Ste-ves' Luther and the Reformation, a one-hour public television special commemorating the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Refor-mation. In this fascinating and information-packed hour, you'll learn how one person can change the world. All are welcome to attend.

Altar Candles With great appreciation for the financial gifts given in memory of Jack Herr, North Site wor-shipers are dedicating the new altar candle-holders and Advent wreath/Paschal Candle holder at the 8:15 a.m. service today.

Thank you Lenten Volunteers Lent is a humbling time of year meant for re-flecting on our faith, but it is also a busy time of year for the Church. Thank you to the countless volunteers for giving their time to help First English worship services and Len-ten meals run smoothly and taste awesome. We could not do it without them!

Worship Volunteer Schedule is now LIVE The new worship volunteer schedule for May 3 - July 30 is now live. To view the sched-ule please log in to Ministry Scheduler Pro. If you do not have internet access, your sched-ule will be mailed to you. If you are not a wor-ship volunteer, but would like to become one please contact Hannah Sprenger at hsprenger@felc.com or Kathy Larson at klarson@felc.com and they’d be happy to get you started.

Love Jesus. Live your call. The ministry of First English Lutheran Church is carried out by our laity. Please join us at our Ministry Team Fairs during coffee hour as we hear about ways to live out our call - Apr. 30 North Site and May 7 Down-town Site. Let’s challenge each other to be-come active in at least one ministry team or task force activity that is being done for the sake of our Lord! To God be the Glory!

Noon Hour Philosophers The Noon Hour Philosophers meet for an hour at noon in the Downtown Site Fellow-ship Hall each Wednesday. If you have ques-tions please contact Mary Poulson at mmaryjep@att.net or (920)734-8137.

Apr. 26: Springtime for Poets Rusty McKenzie, Poet, et al.

2017 Sole Burner Saturday, May 13 City Park, Appleton

Did you miss the deadline to sign up for Team FELC for this year’s Sole Burner? Do not fret; you can still participate in this great cause by registering online at www.soleburner.org or by picking up a regis-tration form in the Gathering Area. Kids’ Run at 8:15 a.m. 5K Walk/Run 9 a.m. Adults: $25 Kids: $12 Still have questions? Contact Team Leader Heidi Schreiner (hschreiner@felc.com).

Yoga Basic Flow with Meditation Yoga classes will be held weekly through May 24 from 4:30-5:30 p.m. in Room 010 at the Downtown Site (lower level), The class is offered

by Wendy Hauser (209-0149 or wen-dybhauser@gmail.com). Your $5 donation per class will be contributed to Homeless Connec-tions. Mark your calendars - all are welcome! No experience or flexibility required. Wear light-weight, layered, comfortable clothing that does not restrict movement. Bring a yoga mat*, water, an old tie to be used as a strap, a towel and a small soft blanket. Yoga is prac-ticed in bare feet.

Please call or email Wendy if you are interest-ed in attending or if you have questions.

*A few mats will be available to use.

Church Women United 2017 May Friendship Day

Kindling New Fires of Love Friday, May 5 at Immanuel UCC, 510 Sullivan Ave., Kaukauna, with registration at 9 a.m., program at 10 a.m. and lunch at 11 a.m. The cost for lunch is $8 and reservations are requested by May 1. Contact Marilyn at mkvofkau@new.rr.com, or Jayne at 788-5850.

This year’s guest speaker is Jill Hannemann of Casa - Court appointed advocates for chil-dren.

50+ Ministry Wednesday, May 17, 1 p.m.: Syria: A Survey of her Biblical, Ancient, and Medieval History is the title of a very timely topic presented by Rob-erta Albrecht. Roberta is a new member of FELC, having moved to the area from New York City with her husband. Roberta is a retired English pro-fessor, and taught at Concordia College New York. One cannot go a day without reading in the newspaper (or online) or hearing on TV about this very troubled country. Please join us for what promises to be a most interesting presentation.

Wednesday, June 14, at 10 a.m.: Join us for a road trip to LaClare Farms, located near Malone on the east side of Lake Winnebago. We will carpool to the farm and have lunch at 11 a.m. in their restaurant. After enjoying a delicious lunch, we will tour the farm, visit the goat barn, and see their cheese making area. Of course there is a gift shop. Watch for the sign up sheet in the Gathering Area. Please join us if you can. This comes highly recommended.

Prayers of Comfort Family of: Adrian Betley Brian Kindschi

Mylan Sinclair

Prayer Connection Prayer connects us to each other in this com-munity of faith and to Christ. To be included in the list of prayers, submit names to the church office or the First English staff. Names are removed after one month, but can always be extended by request. Please remember these First English members, friends and families in prayer in the coming week:

Prayers of Healing, Wholeness & Peace Nathan Meissner Angel Manos Todd Hollenberger Mary Lou Garnsworthy Brooklyn Ann Converse Jacob Schwab Justin Schwab Laurie Niles Lynn Boenker Debra Boushley George Krempin David Heindel Doug Hansen

Amy Ponomarev Moore Peregrine Harold Rohlfing Jacob Frerking Tom Roy Melissa Heins Je’Ann Johnson Paul Henrikson Kathy Skaar Bob Gauerke Chris Kauti Beverly Eckardt Debra Nuthals

Prayers for Those Called to Serve in Other Countries The Leiseth Family (Pastor Tessa Moon, Jon,

Isaac and Sophia)

Prayers for Those in the Military BM3 Kyle Kramer, USCG SP4 Dylan Kratz LCPL Robert Kopesky II PVT Samuel Sinclair

AA Corner If you are or someone you know could use some confidential help with stopping drink-ing, please call Dale R. at (920)419-2794.

Habitat Interfaith Build 2017 The Appleton Conference ELCA Churches are teaming up this spring to help with the Habi-tat for Humanity Interfaith Build to build a house on Meade Street. Your help is needed. No building skills are necessary to help with the construction. Completion of the home is scheduled for early June. The Appleton Con-ference ELCA Churches have been assigned 8 days for helping with the Interfaith Build. To sign up, visit the FELC homepage at www.felc.com and click on the Habitat Inter-faith Build 2017 link, or contact Ron Jones at 731-9250 or rjones5@new.rr.com.

Warming Shelter Service It's time to sign up to provide dinner, break-fast, and hospitality to the guests of the Fox Valley Warming Shelter! There are 50 to 60 homeless people who rely on the shelter eve-ry night for a safe, warm place to sleep, a good meal, clean clothes, and a simple break-fast the next morning. Sign up to help in the Gathering Area, or online at www.felc.com. Our dates are Apr. 29 & 30 and May 7 & 13. Please note: 14 to 17 year olds serving at the shelter must be accompanied by a responsi-ble adult. Children under 14 are not allowed in the shelter. Questions? Please contact Mary Lokensgard at marytl73@gmail.com or 205-6061.

New Keyless Entry Code Are you a worship volunteer who opens the church on Sunday? Do you set-up commun-ion on Saturday? Are you a media builder? Are you a member of the Altar Guild? As of May 1 the keyless entry code for both sites has changed. If you haven’t received the new code with your worship volunteer assignment, yet believe you need building access during times the office is closed, please contact the church office at (920)733-2303.

We Celebrate With Joy and Thanksgiv-

ing the Confirmation of These Students.

Wishing You Many Blessings On Your

Continued Walk With Christ!

Lindsay Jayne Bauer

Andrew Amed Durango

Mack J. Fritz

Lauren Grace Halverson

Cole Ethan Harris

Sonja Anne Hartz

Grace Erika Heins

Charles John Herrmann

Carlton Robert Johnson

Grace Katherine Jones

Christian Dale Kaser

Ryan Joseph Kelly

Jillian Davis Kohl

Carly Anne Lichosik

Heaven Charlotte Lindenstruth

Nicole Sara Little

Sigrid Elizabeth Lokensgard

Spencer James March

Helena Elizabeth Marks

Kathryn Evelyn McElrath

Olivia Ruth Meissner

Chase A. Miller

Robert James Murray

Aiden Kendall Olson

Abbie Ann Schaefer

Luke Roger Schmid

Alyssa Christine Schultz

Sophia LaVon Schwartzbauer

Frank Herbert Snyder

Claudia Jai Stuyvenberg

Chani Marie Thorp

Mason Jeffrey Wageman

Joshua Daniel Weber

Owen Daniel Weber

Ryan Joseph Zewicki

We Celebrate With Joy and Thanksgiv-

ing the Confirmation of These Students.

Wishing You Many Blessings On Your

Continued Walk With Christ!

Lindsay Jayne Bauer

Andrew Amed Durango

Mack J. Fritz

Lauren Grace Halverson

Cole Ethan Harris

Sonja Anne Hartz

Grace Erika Heins

Charles John Herrmann

Carlton Robert Johnson

Grace Katherine Jones

Christian Dale Kaser

Ryan Joseph Kelly

Jillian Davis Kohl

Carly Anne Lichosik

Heaven Charlotte Lindenstruth

Nicole Sara Little

Sigrid Elizabeth Lokensgard

Spencer James March

Helena Elizabeth Marks

Kathryn Evelyn McElrath

Olivia Ruth Meissner

Chase A. Miller

Robert James Murray

Aiden Kendall Olson

Abbie Ann Schaefer

Luke Roger Schmid

Alyssa Christine Schultz

Sophia LaVon Schwartzbauer

Frank Herbert Snyder

Claudia Jai Stuyvenberg

Chani Marie Thorp

Mason Jeffrey Wageman

Joshua Daniel Weber

Owen Daniel Weber

Ryan Joseph Zewicki

Summer Chamber Music Musicians, mark your calendars and make plans now to join the Summer Chamber Music Program. This summer's 8-week session will begin during the week of June 13 with weekly practice sessions (no classes the week of July 4) concluding with a per-formance on Aug. 5. Laura Kenney Henckel, principal cellist of the Fox Valley Sym-phony and Xavier Middle and High School Orchestra Director will be leading the weekly rehearsals.

Whether you've been playing for a year or a lifetime, all are welcome; private instruc-tion is not necessary. This is a perfect way to continue playing during the summer while learning great music together - with groups that are tailored to individuals' instruments and experience.

Fill out the form below and return it to: The Arthur Krempin School of Music & Art, c/o First English Lutheran Church, 326 E. North Street, Appleton 54911 - or contact Laura Kenney Henckel at kenneycello@qmail.com or (920)739-8604. Cost of the pro-gram is $100 per person; limited grants are also available so don't hesitate to partic-ipate. Enroll now and encourage your friends and family, too. DUE DATE IS JUNE 1.

Name: _________________________________________________________ Address: ________________________________________________________ Phone: Daytime________________ Evening_______________ Age: _______ E-mail: _________________________________________________________ Instrument(s) : Primary _______________________ Number of years __________ Other _______________________ Number of years __________

Previous musical experience: Private lessons: Yes ______ Number of years ______ No ______

Most recent music groups/organizations:______________________ Number of years ______

Please indicate times to avoid rehearsing if possible:

Tuesday ______ Wednesday _____ Thursday _____ Our family will be on vacation _____________________________________

presents

Summer Chamber Music Musicians, mark your calendars and make plans now to join the Summer Chamber Music Program. This summer's 8-week session will begin during the week of June 13 with weekly practice sessions (no classes the week of July 4) concluding with a per-formance on Aug. 5. Laura Kenney Henckel, principal cellist of the Fox Valley Sym-phony and Xavier Middle and High School Orchestra Director will be leading the weekly rehearsals.

Whether you've been playing for a year or a lifetime, all are welcome; private instruc-tion is not necessary. This is a perfect way to continue playing during the summer while learning great music together - with groups that are tailored to individuals' instruments and experience.

Fill out the form below and return it to: The Arthur Krempin School of Music & Art, c/o First English Lutheran Church, 326 E. North Street, Appleton 54911 - or contact Laura Kenney Henckel at kenneycello@qmail.com or (920)739-8604. Cost of the pro-gram is $100 per person; limited grants are also available so don't hesitate to partic-ipate. Enroll now and encourage your friends and family, too. DUE DATE IS JUNE 1.

Name: _________________________________________________________ Address: ________________________________________________________ Phone: Daytime________________ Evening_______________ Age: _______ E-mail: _________________________________________________________ Instrument(s) : Primary _______________________ Number of years __________ Other _______________________ Number of years __________

Previous musical experience: Private lessons: Yes ______ Number of years ______ No ______

Most recent music groups/organizations:______________________ Number of years ______

Please indicate times to avoid rehearsing if possible:

Tuesday ______ Wednesday _____ Thursday _____ Our family will be on vacation _____________________________________

presents