Our Greatest Needs: Water for the Thirsty
 A person can survive between one and two months without food. But a person can survive only two to three days without water. Water is one of our greatest needs. Research shows that even slight dehydration will adversely affect your mood, memory, and motor coordination. Become seriously dehydrated, and life ends quickly. This helps us understand what Scripture means when it says things like, “My soul thirsts for God” (Psalm 42:2). If one is separated from God, he is adversely affected. If he remains separated from God, he will die an agonizing eternal death.
Not all admit it; yet it remains true for all. Everyone has a deep spiritual thirst. In our heart of hearts, we all long for everlasting life. Unbelievers try to satisfy that deep thirst with worldly things, a strategy doomed for failure. Believers look to the One who has promised, “Whoever drinks the water I give them will never thirst.” Jesus meets our greatest needs. He alone possesses the water that satisfies those who are spiritually parched. He alone grants eternal life. Join us for worship this weekend, as Jesus continues to meet our greatest needs. Our guest preacher will be Pastor Tom Pankow. We will also receive holy communion together.
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Prayer Requests
Please keep the following in your prayers:
- Levi Leitzke, newborn son of Stephanie and Brandon Leitzke.
- Brian Werth, who is high on the priority list for a kidney transplant.
- Tim Maass, who has entered hospice care.
- Linda Zwieg, who is recovering from surgery
- Jeff Reffke, who remains hospitalized after suffering a stroke.
- The Pastor our congregation will call to serve as associate pastor.
- Pastor Wagner, as he continues to serve each of us. May the Lord keep him healthy and strong.
- Mrs. Sheryl Winsor, as she deliberates the divine call to serve as 1st Grade Teacher at Riverview
Divine Call Meeting
Pastor Adam Lambrecht has returned the call to serve as Associate Pastor at Riverview. Read his call decision letter here. The next call meeting will be held at Thursday, March 16, at 6:30 pm. Please plan to attend.
Daylight Saving Time Begins
Daylight Saving Time begins Saturday night. Please remember to set your clocks ahead one hour and join us for worship and bible study this Sunday.
Riverview Closed Monday - Tuesday
The Church and School office will be closed Monday-Tuesday, March 13- 14, due to major HVAC upgrades and electrical work related to the building expansion. Please do not enter the building during this time. Those needing pastoral care are asked to contact Pastor Wagner directly by phone/text (920-757-4535), or email (twagner@riverviewlutheran.org).
Lenten services and meal are expected to be held as planned on March 15. Any necessary changes will be communicated by email and Facebook. The church office will be open Wednesday-Friday 9 am -1 pm. (The school office will be closed for spring break until March 20.)
Email Service Change
You are receiving this email on Thursday instead of Friday because of changes to the Mailchimp service that are happening tomorrow. We are investigating options for delivery of our emails, and changes may soon occur. If you do not receive emails in the coming weeks, please contact the church office to let us know.
Divine Call Extended
On February 28, Riverview extended a divine call to Mrs. Sheryl Winsor to teach first grade. Mrs. Winsor currently serves as a teacher's aide in our school. Click here to read her letter to the congregation. Please keep Mrs. Winsor in your prayers as she deliberates this call.
Sunday Bible Study
 In his second letter to Timothy, St. Paul wrote, “Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season” (4:2). Like Timothy, we have a message to share with sinners who desperately need to hear it. Using St. Paul’s experiences in the city of Philippi as a model, In Season and Out of Season will encourage and equip all of us to share that message in any and every situation. Join us for bible study Sundays, 9:20-10:10 am.
Pictorial Directory Update
Thank you for your patience with our new pictorial directory. The directory has been submitted to Universal Church Directories, and we are waiting on a final proof and then printing. We expect it to arrive near the beginning of May. All who had photos taken for the directory will receive a copy at that time.
Midweek Lent Worship & Meals
 Set aside extra time during the season of Lent to reflect on the price our Savior paid for our salvation. Join us for midweek devotional services Wednesdays through March 29, at 3:30 and 6:30 pm. This year's theme is His Final Steps, in which we ponder the significance of the people and places on Jesus’ resolute final steps to the cross and three days later, his first steps from the tomb.
A Lenten meal will be served each week from 4:15-6:15 pm in the Activity Center (gymnasium).
2023-24 Enrollment Now Open
Enrollment is open for the 2023-24 school year. Encourage friends and neighbors to check out our school by calling the school office or visiting rlsappleton.org/inquire. Enrollment in the Wisconsin Parental Choice Program is open through April 20. Those who are interested should fill out the application as soon as possible so the administration can plan for next year. The application is available at dpi.wi.gov/choice. Please contact Mr. Zimmermann or Mrs. Krueger with questions.
Easter for Kids Volunteers Needed
Our Evangelism Board will be hosting a Easter event on Saturday, April 1, from 1pm - 3pm. We are in need of several volunteers to make this outreach event a success. There will be an egg hunt, games, a craft, food and tours of the school. Please email jefftheimer72@gmail.com or call the church office to volunteer to help.
Easter Flowers
If you would like to contribute to the RLS Flower Fund to decorate the church for Easter, please use one of the marked envelopes by the hall bulletin board or mark "Flower Fund" on the "other" 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.
CPTO Rummage Sale
Spring is just around the corner, and that means that it’s time for Spring Cleaning happening in our homes. Are you looking to get rid of items that you no longer need or want, but have no idea what to do with them? Consider holding onto these items for the CPTO Rummage Sale that will be happening June 2nd and 3rd. Our Rummage Sale was such a success last year that the CPTO is hosting another one! More details regarding the logistics of the sale will be in future publications. Until then, go through your closets and set items aside to donate for this wonderful cause that helps raise funds for our school.
Serving March 5- March 11
- Worship Accompanist (Sunday) - Paula Krueger
- Worship Accompanist (Wednesday) - Paula Krueger
Sunday 8:00 Service
- Greeters - Doran Family
- Powerpoint Assistant - Talian Doran
- Ushers - Brian Shaw, Glenn Bruss, Scott Hesse, Susan Hesse, Hayden Hesse, Emily Hesse
- Livestream - BJ Witte
Sunday 10:30 Service
- Greeters - Behm and Melso Families
- Powerpoint Assistant - Melso Family
- Ushers - Jonathan Gentz, Gary Cox, Diann Cox, Merlin Gentz, Tom Miller, Haidyn Torbenson
Wednesday 3:30 Service
- Powerpoint Assistant - Anna Wagner
- Ushers - Rob Glasel, Dennis Prahl
- Livestream - BJ Witte
Wednesday 6:30 Service
- Powerpoint Assistant - Henry Jaeger
- Ushers - Grant Shea, Justin Shea
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Worship Times: Sundays 8:00 am (with livestream), 10:30 am
Fox Valley Lutheran High School Notes
- Click here to read the March 2023 FVL President's Report. See what new and exciting things are happening at FVL.
- The FVL School and SCRIP Offices will be closed for Spring Break from March 13-17.
- Now Hiring! - FVL is hiring a part-time Guidance Office Assistant and a temporary life science maternity-leave substitute teacher. Go to fvlhs.org/about/employment for details.
- The Wisconsin Parental Choice Program (WPCP) offers families the opportunity to have their FVL tuition fully funded. The application period for WPCP and for FVL's Tuition Assistance Program runs until 4/20. Visit fvlhs.org/tuition-help for details. Email Admissions Director Joe Blum (jblum@fvlhs.org) or Executive Assistant Heather Knoll (hknoll@fvlhs.org) with questions.
- Incoming freshmen and new students for the 2023-24 school year are eligible to apply for the Ladies Guild Memorial Scholarship. The application window closes 4/20. Details are on the website (fvlhs.org/lg-mem-scholarship).
- Youth Sports Registration Open - Go to fvlhs.org/youth-sports for info on upcoming youth sports opportunities, including spring and summer activities.
- 7th grade students are welcome to attend our Discover FVL event on Wednesday, March 29 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.
- Whether retirement is less than 5 years or more than 25 years from today, you have this special opportunity to hear from experts and get questions answered. Join us for the Retirement Planning seminar at FVL on Thursday, 3/23 at 6 PM. Go to fvlhs.org/seminar to register and get information.
- Host families needed for 2023-24. Info meeting for all who are curious about and interested in hosting international students is on Monday, 3/27 at 6:30 PM. Go to fvlhs.org/hosting for hosting information and for an event registration link. Contact Monica Uhlenbrauck (muhlenbrauck@fvlhs.org) with questions.
- Register for FVL's annual FoxFest Dinner Auction! Join us at the Hilton Appleton Paper Valley on Friday, 4/14, for an evening of friends and fun supporting FVL's Tuition Assistance Program. The RSVP deadline is March 31. Visit fvlhs.org/foxfest for more info and to register.
Area WELS News
- The Otter Lake OWLS (Organization of WELS Lutheran Seniors) of Bethlehem, invites you to join us for our March 16th speaker at 2:00 in the fellowship hall of our Church at 752 E. Grandview. Nathan Dahm from the Outagamie sheriff's department will talk with us about keeping safe and local fraud scams. Questions to Peg Boettcher pgboet1@gmail.com.
- OWLS Event You are invited to a Alzheimer's Presentation hosted by the OWLS at Bethlehem in Hortonville, on April 20 from 2-3:30pm. Hear from presenter Pastor Curt Seefeldt, author of "It's Alzheimer's-It's Time for Extraordinary Love" RSVP/info 920-538-1394 or pegboet1@gmail.com. There is no charge for this event but a free-will offering will be collected.
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