Little LEAPsLittle Leaps, the group for parents/guardians and their children ages birth to 3 years old, meets today, June 29, at 9:15 am in room 102. We sing, dance, play and pray together to learn ways to raise our little Christians in the home. We have time with the kids and time with just the adults. During the adult time, volunteers play with our children as we talk. We welcome newcomers all the time! If you are interested in becoming a volunteer who helps our children during adult time, contact Carla Stanton, carla@firstlu.org.

Flowers in the sanctuary are in honor of Judy & Ellis Stetzer’s

50th anniversary on June 27, from their daughter Stacey and her husband

Michael Lock, and from their son Keith and his wife Debbie Stetzer, and from their

6 grandchildren and 5 step-grandchildren

Baptismal blessings are extended to Paige Harding

Aria Deltora Jarrett,Daughter of Paige Harding & Evrod Jarrett

Emerson Presley Ferguson,Daughter of Michelle & Todd Ferguson

Teagan Ellen Needham,Daughter of Erin & Ross Needham

SERVING: Pastor Karyn Bodenschatz Organist: Gabe Hicks; Nursery Attendant: Crystal Miller; Bread Baker: Alex Franzini; Treat Providers: Jen & Pete Rasmussen, Sharon Kjos, Curt & Marian Jacobson; Coffee Servers: Kiana Kachel, Pam Key, Bob & Lorene WehrenbergSUNDAY, JUNE 29, 8:00amAcolyte: Emily Wittkop; Communion Server: Bridget Crave; Reader: Nancy Beguin; Usher: Florence Overgard, Projectionist: Brian WittkopSUNDAY, JUNE 29, 10:30amAcolytes: Katie Larkin, Olivia Leppert; Communion Server: Peggy Daleki, Reader: Sue Thinnes; Usher: Peggy Daleki Nursery: Pearl Lunney; Projectionist: Doug ShupeWEDNESDAY, JULY 2, 6:30pmNursery Attendant: Crystal Miller

FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH410 Main St, Onalaska WI 54601www.FirstLutheranOnalaska.org • office@firstlu.org608.783.2236 • Fax: 608.783.3741Office hours: Monday-Friday 8am-4pmSenior Pastor: Jason Stanton jason@firstlu.org • 608.386.6431Associate Pastor: Karyn Bodenschatz karyn@firstlu.org • 608.433.6002Visitation Pastor: Marlene Pankonin marlene@firstlu.org • 608.781.5026Director of Servant Ministries: Kathryn Pedretti kathryn@firstlu.orgOffice Manager: Jane Frick jane@firstlu.orgPassing on Faith Coord.: Carla Stanton carla@firstlu.orgSunday School Superintendents: Sheri Betz & Tawni O’Rourke sundayschool@firstlu.orgYoung Youth Coord.: Katie Everson katie@firstlu.orgH.S. & Young Adult Ministry Coord.: Marla Meyer marla@firstlu.org

READINGS FOR SUNDAY, JUNE 29Psalm 89:1-4, 15-18 Pew Bible: p. 475, Spark Bible: p. 641Gospel: Matthew 10:40-42 Pew Bible: p. 791, Spark Bible: p. 1070

FOR WEDNESDAY, JULY 2Amos 5:18-24 Pew Bible: p. 747, Spark Bible: p. 998

PRAYERS & CAREHospital: Vilas KomperudPlease contact the office if you have any prayers to be lifted up: office@firstlu.org or 608.783.2236

NURSERY AVAILABLEMembers and visitors: a nursery available for children newborn through age 4. The nursery is staffed Sunday mornings during and between services, and on Wednesday evenings during service and programming. Please bring your diaper bag. It will also be staffed during some church events and will be advertised as such when available. We hope you take advantage of our services while here at First.

HOSPITAL REMINDERSFor Gundersen: be sure to alert the hospital of your church affiliation when they ask and they will then release your room number to us when we call. For Mayo/Franciscan Healthcare: it is important that you or a family member to contact us directly at the church office: 783-2236. Mayo no longer gives out that information.

Sunday, June 29 & Wednesday, July 2ANNOUNCEMENTS

WELCOME VISITORS & GUESTS!We at First Lutheran are glad you have chosen to worship with us today! We understand that visiting a church can be overwhelming as everything is unfamiliar and unknown. Please know that all the baptized are welcome to fully participate in worship, including Holy Communion. If this is your first time at First, we’d love to have you stop at the Connecting Point table in the narthex entry where you may choose to ask questions, share your contact information and receive a gift from us. We hope worshiping with us today will bless you as much as your visit blesses us!

COMMUNION CARDSCommunion cards are not required to participate in Holy Communion, but

they help us know who is worshiping with us. Please fill one out and hand it to an usher just before Communion, or

place it in an offering plate. Thanks!

BURRACHOS FUNDRAISEROn Monday, June 30, students who are going on mission trips will host a fundraiser at Burrachos Fresh Mexican Grill. Come and eat between 4:00 and 9:00 p.m., and 20 percent of the proceeds will go to the mission trip. Simply mention the First Lutheran mission trip when you order.

SUNSHINE BOYSThe Sunshine boys will meet only once in July — on Thursday, July 3, at 9 am. Sunshine Boys help with outdoor and indoor projects. Rolls and coffee are supplied to replenish your reserves!

YOUNG YOUTH TO SUGAR CREEK!Thursday, July 10th. Explore Sugar Creek camp during this one-day adventure. There will be games, nature time, crafts, swimming, a pony ride, Bible study, singing and more. The group will leave the church at 7:30 am and be at the camp from 9 am to 3 pm. $20/camper includes snacks and lunch. RSVP on the church’s Facebook Events page (2.firstlu.org/explorer) or email Katie: katie@firstlu.org.

BLOOD DRIVEThursday, July 10th 12:30-5:30 pm, in the Fellowship Hall. Every day, ordinary people are saved by some pretty extraordinary people: People who give blood. Your donation could be the most valuable gift you ever give. Just ask anyone who’s ever received. To schedule your appointment, call Sara Larkin at 608.781.0745 or online at www.bcw.edu/firstluthona. Bring a photo ID.

HUMAN RIGHTS CELEBRATIONChurch Women United will have a Human Rights Celebration on Thursday, July 10, 5-7 pm, at the Black River Beach House in La Crosse. Bring something for the potluck supper and any donations for New Horizons, which provides shelter and services to people affected by domestic violence.

ANNIVERSARY RECEPTION Adrian and Doris Hagen will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a reception in Fellowship Hall on Saturday, July 12, from 1-4 pm. Come and visit with them, but they request no gifts.

VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION PICNICSunday, July 20, noon to 2 pm at Onalaska’s Community Park, Lion’s Shelter. People can sign up at the Connecting Point table or by emailing kathryn@firstlu.org. If you have questions, contact Kathryn.

TONI GROSHEK IN CONCERTWorship song leader Toni Groshek of La Crosse will perform songs from her debut album, “Red Light — Green Light,” at a CD release concert at 7 pm Sunday, July 27, at Olivet Lutheran Church on French Island. The concert is free; CDs will be available for purchase for $10. The digital album is already available online at Amazon, iTunes, Spotify and CD Baby.

SUGAR CREEK GOLF TOURNAMENT FUNDRAISERMonday, July 28, Drugan’s Castle Mound. First Lutheran will form a team for this fundraiser. Contact Pastor Stanton with questions and to RSVP: jason@firstlu.org.

BAPTISMAL PREPARATIONA baptism preparation session will be Saturday, August 2, at 10 am in the narthex for anyone who is considering or has scheduled a baptism. RSVP to the church office and contact the office with any questions: office@firstlu.org / 608.738.8354.

ACOLYTE VOLUNTEERSThe church will use volunteer acolytes this summer. If you’re in grades 6 through 12 and are interested in assisting with worship as an acolyte for a Sunday or Wednesday in July or August, call the church office at 783-2236, or send email to Pastor Karyn, karyn@firstlu.org.

‘FIRST’ FLYERSThe “First Flyers” bicycling group, for both men and women, gathers at 10 am every Wednesday at First Lutheran for a 10- to 15-mile bike ride, traveling at 10 to 15 mph. There will be a new route each week If you have questions, call Pastor Ted Dewald at 780-3643.

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THIS WEEK: June 29–July 6June 29–July 6SUN 29: 8:00 am Worship

9:15-10:15 am Little LEAPs (birth-3) - Rm 1029:15-10:15 am Parent Share - Upper Room9:30-10:15 am Bible Bits10:30 am Worship

MON 30: 7:00 pm AA/Al-Anon-FSTUES 1: 9:30 am Staff Meeting

5:30 pm Executive Team Meeting6:30 pm Stephen Ministry Team - TR

WED 2: 6:00 am Men’s Bible Study - House6:30 am Coffee with Pastor Karyn - Ona Perkins10:00 am First Flyers Bicycling Group6:30 pm Worship7:15 pm Meet in the Middle dessert

THU 3: 9:00 am Sunshine Boys6:00 pm Prayer Shawl

6:15-8:15 pm NarAnon - FSFRI 4: Church offi ce closed 3:00 pm Waldera/Nelson Rehearsal 7:00 pm AA/AI-anon - FHSAT 5: 3:00 pm Waldera/Nelson WeddingSUN 6: 8:00 am Worship

9:15-10:15 am Parent Share - Upper Room9:30-10:15 am Bible Bits10:30 am Worship

ROOM KEY:CR = Choir Room FH = Fellowship Hall FS = Fireside Room NX = Narthex SN = Sanctuary TR = Thomas RoomFor more information, visit our website at www.FirstLutheranOnalaska.org

ROOM KEY:CR = Choir Room FS = Fireside Room FH = Fellowship HallNX = Narthex SN = Sanctuary TR = Thomas Room

For more information, visit our website atwww.FirstLutheranOnalaska.org

ASSIST WITH WORSHIP! Serve in many ways!... Communion Servers, Reader, Ushers, and Projectionist. For the above opportunities & many others sign up at the Connecting Point table or on your phone or computer at