ASSIST WITH WORSHIP!It takes the church community to help with all the different aspects of worship—making certain worship is welcoming and runs smoothly. TODAY is the best day to sign up for July, so that we have time to prepare our worship calendar and create reminders. Adults and youth are welcome and can serve in many ways:• Acolytes• Coffee servers• Communion servers• Nursery attendants• Puppet volunteers• Ushers• Treat providers

Sign up today at the Connecting Point and see Kathryn Pedretti, our Director of Servant Ministries, with any questions.

SUGAR CREEK GOLF FUNDRAISERMon., June 22, Viroqua Hills Golf Course. First Lutheran will form a team for this fundraiser. Contact Pastor Stanton with questions and to RSVP: jason@firstlu.org.

SERVING: Pastor Jason Stanton, Pastor Karyn Bodenschatz Organist: Gabe Hicks; Nursery Attendant: Crystal Miller; Bread Baker: Peggy Daleki; Treat Providers: Merrill Wachter, Chris & Ktie Walters, Kristen & Eric Dall-WintherSUNDAY, JUNE 21, 8:00amCommunion Servers: Richard & Peggy Daleki; Reader: Tami Tooke; Ushers: Randy Nedrelo, Jerry & Sandy Drexler; Projectionist: Randy Nedrelo SUNDAY, JUNE 21, 10:30amAcolytes: Taylor Hanson; Reader: Dick Daleki; Projectionist: John Peterson WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24, 6:30pmCommunion Server: Beverly DiNicola; Reader: Carol Skoy; Nursery Attendant: Madalyn Olson; Projectionist: Brian Wittkop

FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH410 Main St, Onalaska WI 54650www.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 • 608.433.6002Director of Servant Ministries: Kathryn Pedretti kathryn@firstlu.orgSunday School Superintendents: Sheri Betz & Tawni O’Rourke sundayschool@firstlu.orgYoung Youth Coord.: Katie Everson katie@firstlu.orgDirector of Small Group Ministry: Bridget Crave bridget@firstlu.orgCommunications & Marketing Coord.: Andrew Stutesman, andy@firstlu.orgHead Custodian: Mike Peper mike@firstlu.org

READINGS For Sunday, June 21Triumphant Song of Confidence, Psalm 27:1-6 Pew Bible: p. 437, Spark Bible: p. 599

For Wednesday, June 24Jesus Stills a Storm, Mark 4:35-41 Pew Bible: p. 816, Spark Bible: p. 1105

PRAYERS & CAREHome: Vilas Komperud, Don HickockPlease contact the office if you have any prayers to be lifted up: office@firstlu.org or 608.783.2236

NURSERY AVAILABLEMembers and visitors: our nursery is 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 name to us when we call. For Mayo/Franciscan Healthcare: it is important that you or a family member contact us directly at the church office: 608.783.2236. Mayo no longer gives out information regarding who is hospitalized.

Please make every effort to keep food and beverages in the narthex. Thanks!

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLEPlease take time before worship & go to the narthex to write down any prayers

you want to lift up, so we can be certain to include them in worship today!

ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR SUNDAY, JUNE 21

& WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24

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.

Please know that ALL are welcome to worship, commune and

participate in all church activities, programs and events.

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 ask questions, share your

contact information and receive a gift from us. We’re glad you’re here!!

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

they help us know who is worshiping with us. Please fill out a communion

card and hand it to an usher just before communion, or place it

in an offering plate. Thanks!

YOUNG YOUTH EXPLORER CAMPOn Mon., June 29, we will go to Explorer Camp at Sugar Creek. Cost is $20/camper; includes a lunch and a snack. Meet at church at 7:40am, return between 4:30–5pm. RSVP at facebook.com/firstlu/events or at katie@firstlu.org. Young Youth is a group for youth in grades 2–5. For more info, contact Katie Everson: katie@firstlu.org

Holy Land TourOct. 8-20, 2015 DEADLINE EXTENDED to July 5!First Lutheran is sponsoring a trip to the Holy Land this fall! Join us as we take this alternative tour of Israel and the West Bank, discovering the powerful connection between faith and practice while exploring the land of the Bible. Contact Pastor Karyn at karyn@firstlu.org with any questions.You can find all the info and sign up on First Lutheran’s Holy Land tour page at 2.firstlu.org/holyland.

BLOOD DRIVE Thursday, July 9, 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.

M.Y. LIFE FESTSaturday, July 11, starting at noon. Featuring top, local Christian bands at the Schultz’s Country Barn, 20 minutes south of Eau Claire, with good music, healthy vendors and fun things to do for the entire family. More info: mylifefest.com.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL DATE CHANGE!We can’t wait to see you at VBS this summer! Join us Sunday, July 12, through Thursday, July 16, from 5–8pm each night. For 3 years old and potty trained through 5th grade in the fall. Register online at firstlu.org/vbs or at the Connecting Point.

THRIVENT NIGHT AT THE LA CROSSE LOGGERSSunday, July 19. The first 400 Thrivent members and guests to RSVP will receive up to 6 free game tickets. You can RSVP by emailing Vicki.Tjelta@Thrivent.com or calling Jennie Childs at 715.514.9237 with your name, address and number of tickets needed.

BAPTISMAL PREPARATIONA baptism preparation session will be held Saturday, August 1, at 10am in the narthex for anyone who is considering or has scheduled a baptism. To register or ask questions, contact the church office: 608.783.2236 / office@firstlu.org.

VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION PICNICSun., August 16, noon–2pm, shelter #1 in Rowe Park. People can sign up at the Connecting Point table or by emailing kathryn@firstlu.org. If anyone has any questions, contact Kathryn.

CARE NOTESCare Notes are available at no charge to take home, and can be picked up in the back of the narthex, at the prayer area.

STEPHEN MINISTRYIf you know of someone who needs a caregiver, please speak with Pastor Karyn, or call the church office.

COFFEE WITH PASTOR KARYNCoffee with Pastor Karyn is open to all and meets at 6:30am each Wednesday at the Onalaska Perkins. See you there!

C O U R AG E O U S M E N’S G R O U PThe Courageous Men’s Group are men of all ages who meet weekly on Wed mornings at 6am in the house (adjacent to First Lutheran on 4th Ave) for a time of fellowship and study. Contact Chad Schultz, Jim Sysimaki, or the church office for more info: courageous@firstlu.org.

THIS WEEK: June 21–28June 21–28SUN 21 8:00am Worship

9:15am Bible Bits - Mary Rm9:15am Parent Share - Upper Rm9:15am VeggieTales - FH10:30am Worship

MON 22 Sugar Creek Golf Tournament Fundraiser7:00pm AA - FS

TUES 23 9:30am Staff MtgWED 24 6:00am Courageous Men’s Bible Study - House

6:30am Coffee with Pastor Karyn - Ona Perkins6:30pm Worship7:30pm Middle School Mission Trip Mtg

THUR 25 6:00pm Stephen Ministry Cls - FH6:00pm Prayer Shawl Group6:15pm NarAnon - FS

FRI 26 7:00pm AA - FSSUN 28 8:00am Worship

9:15am Bible Bits - Mary Rm9:15am Little Leaps - Rm 1029:15am Parent Share - Upper Rm9:15am VeggieTales - FH10:30am 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 info, visit our website at www.FirstLutheranOnalaska.org

ASSIST WITH WORSHIP! NEEDED FOR NEXT WEEK: Acolytes, Communion Servers, Coffee Servers, Nursery Attendants & Ushers. For the above opportunities & many others sign up at the Connecting Point table or on your phone or computer at firstlu.org/assist