“It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. You my brothers were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the sinful nature; rather,

serve one another in love." Galatians 5: 1 & 13

Many years ago a popular phrase was: "It's a free country. I'll do what I want." That may sound good, but it is not exactly true. In a practical example, I have the right to swing my fist, but that right ends where your jaw begins. Our freedom as Americans is limited. Again, you can't shout "Fire!" in a crowded theater and then claim freedom of speech. The apostle Paul was making a similar point in Galatians 5 above. We are free from the burden to keep God's commandments to gain eternal life, but we are not free to then break them anytime we want. As American citizens, we enjoy both national and spiritual

Outdoor Service This service will be held on the parking lot behind the gym on Sunday, July 28th at 9:45 AM in connection with the VBS closing service. Please bring your own chairs. The 8:00 AM and Monday night services will be held inside that weekend. There will be NO COMMUNION at the 9:45 service that weekend.

Summer Worship/ Office Hours Sunday worship is at 8:00 AM & 9:45 AM. Monday worship remains at 6:30 PM. This schedule continues through Labor Day weekend, Sept. 2. Office hours for the summer will be Tues – Thurs, 8am-1pm. Please call ahead to be sure the person you wish to see is in the office that day. Office closed July 4-5 for holiday and floor waxing.

Newsletter – July 2019

In this issue…

Message from Pastor P. 1 Church Update P. 2-3 & 6

Monthly Calendar P. 4-5 School Update P. 6-7

FVL Update P. 7 RLS CPTO News P. 8

Riverview Bible Study Info P. 8

Our Mission To promote and

support Christian Education while

stimulating fellowship among educational staff, parents, students,

and all other members of

Riverview Lutheran Church.

Riverview Report July 2019

Bites of Bread – 1st and 3rd Sundays-9:13-9:32am

o Lutheran Liturgical Worship – led by Pastor Wagner in the church

Mondays at 1:00pm –

o Justification and Galatians – led by Pastor Belter in the Church Library

Home Bible Study –

No Classes June-August

Continued

freedom. We have been given this freedom as a gift of God's grace. Christian citizens are encouraged to use their freedom in God pleasing ways. As Christians, we also want to follow God's laws out of love for Jesus and all that he did for us. We show love willingly and not because someone is forcing us to. In our various roles, we follow what God says. We love our spouse. We serve as a good example for our children and teach them right from wrong. We attend worship and support our church. All this and more we do not because we have to, but because we want to. All our life is to be a living thank you card to our God. Give thanks in this month of July for the freedoms we enjoy. Give praise to God for the even better freedoms we have as Christians. At the end of each day, may we say with Paul, “I have served the Lord and others in love.” May your July 4th celebrations be safe and memorable.

--Pastor Dennis Belter

Riverview Report www.riverviewlutheran.org

Upcoming CPTO Events…

Planning for next school year

Thank you to Sarah Behrens and Becky Krowas for their service on the CPTO committee and welcome to new committee member, Jo Theimer! She will be joining Sheryl Winsor on this group which determines the schedule of events and activities for the next school year (more members are definitely welcome). That information will then be available at registration in August.

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Box Tops for Education Changes Box Tops is going digital!!! Over the summer, you'll begin to see some participating brands change their packaging from the traditional Box Tops clip to the new Box Tops label. Going forward, instead of clipping from packages and checking expiration dates, all Box Tops will be earned digitally by scanning your receipt. The Box Tops for Education team is hard at work building a NEW-and-improved, user-friendly Box Tops mobile app that will be ready this summer.

Serving in July…

USHERS

8:00am Worship:

Henry Boselie (Head) Don Eichsteadt Steve Lehmann Levi Wolfgramm Peter Wolfgramm 9:45am Worship:

Rob Walker (Head) Jerold Selle Logan Walker Lucas Walker Reagan Walker Steve Walsh Sam Walsh

COMMUNION ASSISTANTS

8:00am Worship:

7/14 Jim Vandenberg 7/28 Kevin Wundrow 9:45am Worship:

7/14 Warren Bartels 7/28 No Communion

POWER POINT ASSISTANTS 8:00am Worship

7/7 Noah Nolte 7/14 Derek Birling 7/21 Ally Basken 7/28 Erin Greshay 9:45am Worship:

7/7 Blake Larson 7/14 Reagan Walker 7/21 Krueger Family 7/28 Melso Family

Summer Office Hours The FVL SCRIP Office is open for summer hours every Mon., Weds., and Thurs., from 8 AM - 2 PM. For the week of July 4th, both the School Office and the SCRIP Offices will be open on Monday (7/1), but closed the remainder of the week. The School Office summer hours are 8 AM – 2 PM Monday – Thursday. All offices are closed Fridays until August.

3 on 3 Tournament FVL's Alumni Alive is hosting two days of 3-on-3 Basketball Tournaments the weekend of 8/2 & 8/3. Entry is open to any students from grades 5 and up. Women’s and men’s divisions are planned. To register your team, go to fvlhs.org for details.

FVL is Hiring! With a number of staffing changes taking place, FVL is hiring several positions this summer. Application deadlines will vary. Please go to fvlhs.org for job descriptions and application details.

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June Board Highlights Spiritual Growth Board

A survey about Bible study needs and interests to be published soon.

Vacation Bible School is coming July 22-26. Donations are needed.

An NPH book fair is planned for Sundays, September 15 and 22.

We are still seeking a volunteer to oversee the church library. See Pastor Wagner.

Lay Ministry Board

The Board of Lay Ministry did not meet in June.

Susie Jaeger has agreed to chair the Worship Enrichment Committee.

All members are encouraged to mark their calendars to be here for “Welcome Home” Sunday on Oct. 27. More information will follow.

Mr. Wolfgramm was recognized for his years of service to Riverview in the RLS 50 Anniversary celebration on June 9.

Stewardship Board

Discussion held on replacing Peter Wolfgramm's position

Board favored hiring a second administrative assistant for the office.

Informational slides will be developed to inform worshipers about Door Offering mission efforts.

Evangelism Board

The Board of Evangelism welcomed Pastor Wagner as their advisor.

The A New Member Orientation is scheduled for July 14 at 11:00 am.

Our National Night Out will be Aug. 6, from 5:30-8:30 pm. Volunteers are needed. We will also seek new ways to promote the event.

Church Properties Board

We are thankful for the many people who faithfully cleaned the classrooms. A janitorial service will be cleaning the school this fall as well as waxing the floors this summer.

Thank you to all who volunteer to clean the offices and sanctuary.

Thanks for the great job by the volunteers who care for the flower beds and to those who mow the church lawns.

Energy saving lights will be installed in the Activity Center.

School Board

Discussed plans of reorganizing the Marketing Committee.

Adopted the 5-year school improvement plan.

Approved 8th grade technology class building and programming drones.

Ways to Help our School Please continue to clip and save Box Tops for Education (see page 8 for info on major changes to this program), Tyson Project A+ labels over the summer. You can continue to bring in old cell phones and used printer ink cartridges for recycling. The small amounts that we get for each of these items add up to large amounts that we can use for special items for our school. Thank you!

Choice Program Update Every current RLS student who applied for the Choice program received a voucher for the 2019-20 school year (as well as a few families new to the school). Riverview will have at least 49 students participating in the program next year! Looking Ahead

1. Watch your mail for a soon-to-arrive packet including details about registration day, school supply list, financial statement, and more. 2. VBS – July 22-26 (9:00-11:30 AM) 3. National Night Out – August 6th (5:30-8:30 PM) 4. School Registration Days – MONDAY, August 5 & THURSDAY, August 8 (6-8 PM both days) 5. Bring Your Back Pack – August 18th (after either service) 6. 1st Grade Bible Handout – August 25-26 during worship 7. 1st Day of School – August 21st

Scrip Reminders

Please remember to continue buying Scrip over the summer. The grocery bill gets bigger when the kids are home for lunch. Why not feed them AND earn money for your school and towards tuition? Traveling over the summer? Gas and restaurant cards are also available.

Mommy & Me This group for moms and young kids plans to continue meeting weekly this summer at locations throughout the Fox Valley. Further details will be posted on their Facebook group page. Contact Sheryl Winsor (sbwinsor@gmail.com or text 920-268-3605) to be added to the group and receive updates. (i.e. scheduled dates, weather cancellation, change of location, etc.)

Serving in July… GREETERS 8:00am Church Doors: 7/7 Luke Pelky 7/14 Kevin & Cindy

Wundrow 7/21 Roger & Linda

Kusserow 7/28 Dan & Diane

Vanden Heuvel 8:00am School Doors:

7/7 Dick Malueg 7/14 Lou & Heather

Vadala 7/21 Ed & Heidi

VanDenHeuvel 7/28 Terry & Julie Wing 9:45am Church Doors:

7/7 Dave & Jill Miller 7/14 Arlene Ehlers 7/21 Alan & Melissa

Nolte 7/28 Rob Wartick 9:45am School Doors:

7/7 Ben & Susie Jaeger 7/14 Jeff & Vicky Reffke 7/21 Parsons Family 7/28 Steve & Deb Slagle ALTAR GUILD

7/1-15 Barb Arndt/ Sandy Arndt 7/16-31 Kim Rhoades/

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Ministry Financial Support Update Offerings Needed and Offerings Made to Support Ministry Program Approved by Voters for 2018-2019 Fiscal Year

July-May Plan July-May Actual Difference

General Fund $ 587,660.59 $ 587,101.64 $ (558.95)

Building Fund $ 124,721.74 $ 115,330.53 $ (9,391.21)

WELS $ 28,144.05 $ 28,192.65 $ 48.60

FVL $ 20,980.30 $ 22,406.46 $ 1,426.16

RLS Fees $ 136,220.37 $ 157,535.37 $ 21,315.00

Other $ 11,068.09 $ 3,077.85 $ (7,990.24)

Total Revenue $ 908,795.14 $ 913,644.50 $ 4,849.36 Electronic gifting is a great way to remember to support our ministry when away from home. The approved Plan had a +$50,000 deficit. Hopefully June has reduced that deficit. Our ministry plan reaches over 300 people per week with the Gospel message. In addition we assist with Gospel outreach throughout the world and at FVL. (Church updates cont. on pg. 6)

National Night Out Save the date for this event. Invite your family and friends to join us for National Night Out on Tuesday, August 6th, from 5:30-8:30 pm. Free food will be available while supplies last. There will be a bounce house, cornhole beanbag tournament, visits from the Appleton police and fire departments, and more fun. Bring your own lawn games and chairs. Volunteers are also needed to serve. Watch for a posting soon.

Pastoral Member Visits Pastor Wagner would like to visit all of the families that make up the Riverview family. These visits will help him to know the blessings and challenges you and your family are facing and to better understand how we can serve our Savior together now and in the future. Visits will take about 45 minutes and can be scheduled at church, at your home, or at another convenient location. Sign up at pastor-wagner-visits.appointlet.com/s/emv.

Food Pantry The July collection for the WELS Apple Valley Food Pantry will be Sunday, July 14, 2019. Watch the News & Notes for a list of items currently needed by the pantry.

VBS Our 2019 Vacation Bible School is coming July 22-26 from 9-11:30 AM. Children age 3 (and potty-trained) through entering grade 6 are welcome. Please register using the link on our website (riverviewlutheran.org), call the church office at 733-3728, or use one of the orange sheets on the board in the narthex. Please feel free to take a registration sheet to give to a neighbor, friend, or family member with children in this age group. See below for a list of needed items: 2,000 napkins 4 boxes of 5 oz. cups 1,400-8 oz. cups Cookies: Chocolate Chip, Oreo type sandwich cookies (chocolate and vanilla), wafer cookies and animal crackers (chocolate and vanilla) Kool Aid mix (19 oz. jar): Cherry–2 jars, Grape–6 jars, Fruit Punch–6 jars, Orange–6 jars, Country Time Lemonade–8 jars Cash donations are also gladly accepted. Contributions may be marked for “VBS” on your offering envelope.

Church Anniversary Plans In May of 2020, our church will be 75 years old. The Lord has abundantly blessed our church all these years. Our Anniversary Committee wants you to celebrate this milestone event with a series of special emphases over the next school year. Here is a quick list: Sunday, Sept 15 Former Pastor Lon Kuether kicks off our Celebration. Pastor served here from 1996 - 2000 Sunday, Nov. 3 Pastor Christian Winkel preaching – son of our

congregation – Theme: Recruitment for Ministry Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary Choir at Worship Sunday, Nov. 17 Choir Concert by Martin Luther College Choir, 7:00 PM. Sunday, Jan. 5 Pastor Jeremy Belter preaching – son of the

congregation – Theme: Home Missions in Epiphany Sunday, Mar. 8 Anniversary of Riverview’s first worship service. Pastor

Dennis Belter preaching. Theme: Thankful for Visionary Faith and Sacrifices Made

Sunday, June 7 Pastor Charlie Vannieuwenhoven preaching – son of our congregation preaching

Culmination of Anniversary Year Dinner and Program at Liberty Hall

Bites of Bread Bible Study (Church updates cont. from pg. 3) During the summer months, we take a break from our regular Sunday Bible Study and Sunday School schedule, but we don't take a break from studying God's Word. This summer, we are offering a new bite-size portion of God's Word with 19-minute Bible Studies (9:13-9:32 am) on the first and third Sundays of each month. All ages are invited to this study that will be held in the church sanctuary. For 2019, Pastor Wagner will lead a study of Lutheran Liturgical Worship. Why do we worship the way we do? What makes our worship distinctively Lutheran? How can our worship help us to reach out? Whether you are a veteran or a rookie in Bible study, whether you can come one week or all summer long, bring your questions, your Bible, your family, and a friend, and join us for some Bites of Bread.

New Member Orientation If you have joined the Riverview family in 2018 or 2019 and have not attended a New Member Orientation, please plan to attend our next orientation on Sunday, July 14, at 11:00 am. There you will meet congregation leaders and other new members and learn a bit more about our congregation and our ministry. RSVP to Pastor Wagner by July 7.

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1:00 PM Bible Study 6:30 PM Worship (Communion)

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6:00-9:00 PM Volleyball in gym

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6:00-9:00 PM Volleyball in gym

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OFFICE CLOSED

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OFFICE CLOSED

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8:00 AM Worship 9:13-9:32 AM Bites of Bread Bible Study 9:45 AM Worship

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1:00 PM Bible Study 6:30 PM Worship

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6:00-9:00 PM Volleyball in gym 6:30 PM Planning Council

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6:00-9:00 PM Volleyball in gym Men’s Softball at Memorial Park 9:00 PM on Diamond #1

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7:10 PM WELS Night at the Brewers

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(Cleaning Crew #5) Kitchen and Fellowship Hall reserved

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(Food Pantry) 8:00 AM Worship (Communion) 9:45 AM Worship (Communion) 11:00 AM New Member Orientation

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1:00 PM Bible Study 6:30 PM Worship (Communion)

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9:00 AM JULIET’s Breakfast at Maple Tree Restaurant & Pancake House

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(gym set up for VBS through July 26) Men’s Softball at Memorial Park 6:00 PM on Diamond #4

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6:30 PM VBS Setup Meeting

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8:00 AM Worship 9:13-9:32 AM Bites of Bread Bible Study 9:45 AM Worship

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9:00-11:30 AM VBS 1:00 PM Bible Study 6:30 PM Worship

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9:00-11:30 AM VBS Men’s Softball at Memorial Park 9:00 PM on Diamond #3

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9:00-11:30 AM VBS

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8:00 AM ROMEO’s Breakfast at Angels Restaurant 9:00-11:30 AM VBS

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8:00 AM Worship (Communion) 9:45 AM Worship (VBS Closing) (Outdoor Service)

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1:00 PM Bible Study 6:30 PM Worship (Communion)

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6:00-9:00 PM Volleyball in gym Men’s Softball at Memorial Park 6:00 PM on Diamond #1

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