Prayer Requests
Please keep the following in your prayers:
- The Family of Gary Hagenow, who was called to eternal rest Tuesday morning.
- Judy Burleton, as she undergoes knee surgery on Wednesday
- The 4-year-old son of Stephanie Leitzke's cousin, who has been diagnosed with stage 4 cancer.
- Christians, citizens, pastors and missionaries in Russia and Ukraine
- Brian Werth, who continues to wait for a kidney transplant
Pastoral Care For This Weekend
Pastor and Elisabeth Wagner will be participating in a WELS Marriage Enrichment event this weekend. Pastor and Rhoda Belter will be out of town. If you need immediate pastoral care March 18-20, please call Pastor Tom Mielke at 920-750-4803.
Sunday & Monday Bible Studies
Mr. Alan Nolte will lead the "Let's Go!" bible study in the fellowship hall this Sunday at 9:15 am, as we continue to learn and discuss how to share our faith.
Pastor David Olson, our guest preacher from St. Matthew, will lead a bible study in the church library.
There will be no Monday bible study on March 21.
Riverview Lutheran School Open House
Riverview Lutheran School will be holding an Open House on Tuesday, March 22 from 6:00-8:00 pm. There will be tours of the school available along with a few activities for children to participate in while their parents are touring and asking questions. Please invite anyone (friends, family, neighbors, etc.) you know who may be looking for a school. Better yet, offer to come with them to help them feel more comfortable on their visit!
Easter For Kids
 Children in 2nd grade or younger are invited to Easter for Kids on Saturday, April 9, from 1:00-3:00 pm. Children will enjoy an Easter Egg Hunt, games, crafts, snacks, and more, as we celebrate Easter together! This free event will be held rain or shine. This is a great chance to invite unchurched friends and neighbors to learn about our Savior! No need to sign up, just show up and bring a friend! We are in need of candy donations for this event. If you are able to donate individually wrapped bags of candy please drop them off in the church office. Those who would like to volunteer can also contact the church office.
Door Offering
March’s door offering will support Wisconsin Lutheran Institutional Ministries. This ministry serves who are living in correctional facilities, drug and alcohol treatment centers, mental health centers and health facilities. Visit im.life for more information. Those who wish may give at the doors this Sunday or by using the “other” line on your envelope or electronic gift.
Midweek Lenten Worship
 Join us Wednesdays, March 2 - April 6, at 3:30 pm or 6:30 pm, for midweek devotional services.
On March 23, Pastor Jonathan Kuske (St. Matthew, Appleton) will share a message based on John 18:12, “They Bound Him.”
We also invite you to join us for a free Lenten supper, served from 4:15-6:15 pm. This week's meal is hosted by our Altar Guild Committee. Any free-will donations received will support new items for the altar. Please join us for barbeque sandwiches, potato chips, and dessert. There will be gluten-free options.
Summer Fun
CoEd Softball and Kickball teams. Riverview is sponsoring CoEd Softball and Kickball teams that will compete this Summer. Open to Members and Friends of Members 18 years old and up. Seasons start in May, Kickball games will be Wednesday nights at Appleton Memorial Park and Softball games will be Sundays at Menasha Jefferson Park. Fill out the Sign-up form or contact BJ Witte (bwitte@riverviewlutheran.org)
Easter Flowers
Donations for flowers to beautify our church for Easter are most welcome. You can do so on your church envelope by marking the “OTHER” line OR there are envelopes on the entry counter for your donation. This may be put in the offering plate or in the bookkeeping mailbox in the office.
LWMS NEWS
 LWMS MEETING—LWMS (Lutheran Womens Missionary Society) is mission-minded women of the WELS. All women in each congregation (like Riverview) who belong to LWMS, also belong to LWMS. Our next LWMS meeting is next Saturday, March 26 th at 9:00 a.m. We invite all ladies to join us on that day to see what we here at Riverview are doing in support of our missions here in the United States and all over the world. Hope to see many of you there.
LWMS rally is coming up on Saturday, April 2 at St. Peter’s Church in Freedom. Registration is from 8:00-9:00 and the rally beginning at 9:00. Our guest speaker that day is Susan Nitz, wife of one our missionaries formerly serving in Malawi. Additional information and sign up sheet are available in the Narthex and the bulletin board in the hallway.
Current Bible Studies
- Sundays 9:15 am: 1 Samuel (church library); Let's Go! (fellowship hall)
- Mondays 1:00 pm: 1 Samuel (church library)
- Mondays 6:30 pm: Women's Bible Study: It's About Time (church library)
Worship Times & Links
Sundays 8:00am (livestreamed), 10:30am; Wednesdays 3:30pm, 6:30 pm
Fox Valley Lutheran High School Notes
- New location for the FVL FoxFest Dinner Auction on Friday, April 8! Join us at the Appleton Paper Valley for an evening of fun, supporting FVL's Tuition Assistance Program. The RSVP deadline is March 25. Visit fvlhs.org/foxfest for more info and to register.
- Spring and Summer Youth Camps and Fall Youth Football Registration Open - Go to fvlhs.org/youth-sports for info on upcoming youth sports opportunities.
- FVL is hiring a Mission Advancement Assistant and one or two people to manage (or co-manage) the canteen. Visit fvlhs.org/about/employment for details and application. Applications accepted until positions are filled.
- All are invited to attend the FVL Choirs Sacred Concert on Sunday, March 27 at 2 PM in the Auditorium.
- 7th grade students are welcome to attend our Discover FVL event on Wednesday, March 30 from 9:45 AM-2:15 PM. Information and registration are available at fvlhs.org/discover-fvl, or contact the Admissions Office (admissions@fvlhs.org) with questions.
Area WELS News
- GriefShare: Grief from death gets awfully dark. You can’t think straight. Others don’t understand. There’s little to live for. But others are going through the same thing. And there’s One who’s getting you through. GriefShare: with others and with your Savior, will be offered Tuesday nights, February 22-May 17, from 6:00-8:00 PM, at St. Matthew Lutheran Church (129 S Mason St, Appleton). Registration suggested. Email DonPom1977@gmail.com or phone/text Pastor Kuske (920)750-0828
- Kingdom Workers Foster Support ministry is seeking to connect volunteers to support foster families in the Appleton area. We currently have a need for volunteers that are willing to share support through providing occasional meals. Are you available to help once a month? To learn more about this outreach opportunity and how you can help to provide life-changing support for vulnerable children in your community, contact Kara Witthuhn at kwitthuhn@kingdomworkers.com or 920-540-4995. For more information about the Foster Support ministry visit kingdomwrkrs.co/foster-support. Training and support for all volunteers is provided by Kingdom Workers.
- The WELS Apple Valley Food Pantry is still searching for a new location so we can continue this important mission. If you are aware of any suitable available space or know someone who has space or information about vacancies, please contact Brian Elmer - 920-277-7496 or elmer.brian@gmail.com. The ideal location should have 2,400 square feet at street level with parking and easy access for unloading and loading. Thanks to everyone for supporting the Pantry!\
- Depression / Anxiety Support Group: Our group exists to break down barriers and stereotypes that prevent people from discussing mental health challenges in a church setting. We feel comfortable asking for prayers for our physical wellbeing but not our mental wellbeing. If you have a brain, you have mental health. At present, we meet on Saturdays from 10:00 am until noon at St. Peter. We at 922 Ministries would like it known that we would be willing to help other churches or WELS members start their own mental health ministry. You may contact me, Andi Paap, at youmeanimnotalone@yahoo.com or Pastor Michael Ewart, lifegroup director, at pastormichael@922ministries.com.
- WELS/ELS Singles Facebook Group: If you're single (unmarried, divorced, widowed) and looking to socialize, make friends, or enjoy fellowship with other singles who share your faith, we encourage you to join our Facebook group! Our group consists of over 500 members from around the world with ages ranging from 18-65+. We are an active group sharing Biblical encouragement, prayers, Lutheran memes, personal victories, and food. Our page is full of discussion posts and we typically have a weekly video hangout on Sunday evenings. We'd love to have you join us.
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es. Have you been tempted to ask, How can the Lord be " working for the good of those who love him " (Romans 8:28) in all these things as we witness destruction and death? We need to look ahead to the end of this Lenten journey and hear the words of the angel on Easter morning: "Do not be afraid..." Matthew 28:5. As the weight of sin burdens us, and the threat of world events frightens us, look to our Savior. He took the burden and punishment for our sins upon Himself. He is in control of His world and will never abandon the people of His Church. Do not be afraid, the angel said. Wonderful advice for us all in these "crushing" times.
