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| Worship Notes & News |
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| November 17, 2023 |
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Worship Preview
Your Best Life Is So Close...For Now, Keep Investing for the Future!
Have you run out of things to look forward to? Maybe when you used to have a vacation on the horizon, you spent a lot of time looking forward to it. Now, perhaps, you get stressed by it--there's so much to prepare and things have to go just right. Maybe you used to look forward to the next concert, but now that you've been to a bunch of shows, the idea of it all loses a bit of its shine. Are there things you look forward to? Or have those things become less and less?
God speaks right into that gut feeling--"And if what was transitory came with glory, how much greater is the glory of that which lasts!" (2 Corinthians 3:11)
If the temporary things like vacations and concerts come with glory and awe that fades over time, think about an eternal life with God himself? Eternal peace and joy, never a tear or one bit of sadness. Just God and goodness and restored relationships with all his people. Ah, the glory! Now that is something to look forward to!
This Sunday, we get another glimpse into that future, but the focus is a bit different. In view of that future glory, live your lives as a "living sacrifice" (Romans 12:1). Between services, we will also continue our "Forgiveness" Study. Even if you haven't been able to attend yet, please jump right in! Each class stands alone, so you will fit right in. I'm looking forward to seeing you this Sunday!
- Pastor Kolander
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Prayer Requests
Please keep the following in your prayers:
- The family of Evelyn Wegner, who was recently called home to heaven
- Gertie Wink, who is recovering from surgery.
- Brian Werth, as he prepares to get back on the kidney donor list.
- Our Riverview Boards, meeting this week
- Palabra de Vida Lutheran Church, Detroit, as they continue to call for a pastor to replace Pastor Kolander.
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Forgiveness Bible Study
How do you forgive and forget? Should I forgive someone who doesn't say they're sorry? Even if I can forgive, how can I deal with the hurt caused? What about broken trust? These questions and more will guide our discussion on forgiveness for the last two weeks of this study. Even if you haven't come to the last three weeks, you will fit right in! Sunday school is offered at the Bible Study hour for our children. I look forward to discussing what God has to say about forgiveness--both his and ours--these next two Sundays! I look forward to seeing you there for some powerful study and discussion! - Pastor Kolander
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Divine Call Received
Pastor Wagner has received a divine call to serve as associate pastor at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in North Mankato, Minnesota. Read the announcement of his call here. Please keep him in your prayers, as he deliberates where he can best serve the Lord. If you have thoughts or encouragement to share, please reach out to him.
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Advent By Candlelight
Please join us December 2, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. After a service in the church, desserts and drinks will be served in the fellowship hall. All women and young ladies are welcome! Please RSVP in church or online at eventbrite.com
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Lutheran Boy & Girl Pioneers
Our next Pioneers meeting will be this Sunday, Nov. 19 at 5:30 pm. Please text Jennie Shea at 920 540-3362 if interested in learning more.
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Christmas for Kids
A Christmas for Kids will be held Saturday, December 9, from 9am - noon. Parents will be able to drop off their kids for Christ-centered Christmas activities, while they take the morning for their own Christmas preparations or just to relax. If you are interested in helping out, contact Mr. Witte. Watch for more details and the chance to sign up very soon.
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Monday Bible Study
Based on input from regular attenders of our Monday Bible Study, we postpone resuming the class until after the holidays. Our study of the Gospel of Luke will resume on Monday, January 22, at 1:00 pm.
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Visits with Pastor Kolander
I have been able to make about 25 "get to know you" visits at church, restaurants, and in homes over the last month and a half. Thank you so much for taking the time to let me get to know you! If you think I'm too busy to meet with you--rest assured, I am not! Please shoot me a text, call, email, or contact the church office to set something up. I look forward to meeting with you!
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Volunteers Needed
Please consider joining a cleaning crew or signing a crew up to clean. We are in need of members to clean the church, narthex, library, and offices. Supplies are provided or you can bring your own. Call the church office for details (920)733-3728
We are in need of ushers. If you or your high school age child are interested in ushering, contact Kevin Wundrow (920)419-1945.
Are you available to help with snow removal this winter? Please contact Andy Zidek (920)203-6059.
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Donations for Christmas Flowers and Decorations
We are looking ahead to decorating the church for the Christmas season with poinsettias and outdoor wreaths. If you would like to contribute to the RLC Flower Fund for this purpose, please use one of the marked envelopes by the hall bulletin board or mark "Flower Fund" on the blank line of your offering envelope. (Please make checks payable to Riverview Lutheran.) Donations may be placed in the offering plate or taken to the church office. Thank you for your help in beautifying God's house.
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Monday Evening Worship
Riverview is partnering with Eternal Love Lutheran Church to offer Monday evening worship services. Services are held Mondays at 6:30 pm at Eternal Love (1011 Midway Rd, Appleton).
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Happening this Week at Riverview
- Nov 19 - Worship (8:00 & 10:30 am); Bible Study & Sunday School (9:20 am)
- Nov 19 - Worship at Eternal Love (6:30 pm) - Pastor Kolander preaching
- Nov 20 - Women's Bible Study (6:30 pm)
- Nov 21 - All Boards Night (6:30 pm)
- Nov 22- Thanksgiving Worship (6:30 pm)
- Nov 23- Thanksgiving Worship (9:30 am)
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Serving this Week
- Worship Accompanist - Mrs. Paula Krueger
- Cleaners (Nov 16-18 Theimer family)
- (Nov 22-25) Wundrow, Kaminske, Miller)
Sunday - 8:00 Service
- Greeters -
- Powerpoint Assistant -
- Ushers - Terry Wing, Dan & Diane Vanden Heuvel, Tim Perry, Ed VanDenHeuvel, Jeff Theimer, Allen Kloehn
- Livestream - BJ Witte
Sunday - 10:30 Service
- Greeters - Loroff Family
- Powerpoint Assistant - Miranda Voights
- Ushers - Dave & Barb Meyer, Jerry Glaze, Amy Voights, Spencer Brooks
Wednesday 6:30 Service
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- Powerpoint Assistant - Silas Wagner
- Ushers - Kevin Wndrow, Allen Kloehn
Thursday- 9:30 Service
- Greeters -
- Powerpoint Assistant -
- Ushers - Terry Wing, Diane VandenHuevel, Justin and Grant Shea
Online Volunteer Calendar
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Worship Links
Worship Times: Sundays 8:00 am (with livestream), 10:30 am; Mondays at Eternal Love 6:30 pm
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Fox Valley Lutheran High School News
- Youth Summer Baseball, Softball Pitching Nights, and Wrestling information is available, and registration is open. Go to fvlhs.org/youth-sports for details and to register.
- FVL and FVL Schools are again sponsoring the broadcast of the Appleton Christmas Parade! Watch for the FVL Schools and FVL commercial, and tune in for FVL Admissions Director Joe Blum's live interview from downtown Appleton. The date is Tues., 11/21 at 7 PM. Check it out on WFRV-TV5.
- School and SCRIP Office hours during Thanksgiving week: 11/22-11/24 No School - SCRIP and School Offices will be closed.
- FVL and FVL Schools Bands will hold their concert in the FVL auditorium on Saturday, 12/9 at 11:30 AM. It will also be livestreamed on the FVLHS YouTube Channel.
- The FVL Choirs invite you to attend their annual Christmas Concert on Sunday, 12/17 at 4 PM. The concert is free, and all are invited to join with the choirs as we celebrate the birth of our Savior Jesus. It will also be livestreamed on the FVLHS YouTube Channel.
- FVL grads who were a part of the band program, please consider joining us for a special alumni band performance at Musicfest on Sunday, 2/4. Go online (fvlhs.org/news) to view details and registration link. Registration deadline is 1/9.
- Information for the 2024 season for Lutheran Vanguard of Wisconsin (LVW), a WELS high school marching band, has been posted to its website. The season will begin with a preview and rehearsal camp on January 6-7 to be held at FVL. LVW is open to all WELS members in grades 8-12. The summer schedule, eligibility, cost, registration procedures, and more can be found on the JOIN page. Go to lutheranvanguard.org for the information. If you have questions, contact the LVW Executive Director, James Neujahr ([email protected])
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Area WELS News
- Christmas Concert You are invited to join us for a Christmas Concert - performed at Bethlehem Lutheran Church Hortonville (752 East Grandview) on Dec 15 from 5:30-8:30 pm with Christmas Caroling at 7 pm in the sanctuary.
- Employment Opportunity Immanuel Lutheran Ministries-Greenville is hiring an Office Manager. See the links to the job description and the application. Send your resume and application to Pastor Dolan at [email protected] no later than November 28, 2023. For questions regarding this position, also contact Pastor Dolan. Job Description Application
- DivorceCare - Surviving the Holidays Immanuel Lutheran Ministries-Greenville, Monday, November 20 6:00-8:00 p.m. - Chapel. After separation or divorce, your Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays won’t look the same as they used to. Traditions change. Some family members won’t be there. Social gatherings can feel stressful. But DivorceCare Surviving the Holidays can help! This 2-hour session includes a video, sharing time, and a “Survival Guide” filled with tips and encouragement for managing the holidays. No pre-registration is needed.
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