Little LEAPsThis group is for parents/guardians and their children ages birth to 3 years old, and meets the last Sunday, at 9:15am 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, we have volunteers come in and play with our children as we talk. We welcome newcomers all the time—join us! If you are interested in becoming a volunteer who helps our children during adult time, please contact Carla Stanton, carla@firstlu.org.

Baptismal blessings are extended to Finley Marie Garbers,

daughter of Ben & Nicole Garbers

Wedding blessings are extended to Kayla Anderson & John Scheevel

SERVING: Pastor Karyn Bodenschatz Organist: Gabe Hicks; Nursery Attendant: Crystal Miller; Bread Baker: Donna Feidt; Treat Providers: Marilyn Schreiner, Aaron & Beth McDonald, Shari Hegland; Coffee Servers: Martin & Shari Hegland, Gloria KubiakSUNDAY, JUNE 28, 8:00amAcolytes: Jacob Breiling; Communion Servers: Tami Tooke, Kurt Breiling, Terry Lee; Reader: Shari Hegland; Ushers: Angie & Karli Breiling, Bob Dean; Projectionist: Rob Kranig SUNDAY, JUNE 28, 10:30amCommunion Servers: Todd Lofald, Katy Wood; Reader: Mark & Deb Koenig; Ushers: Mark & Deb Koenig, Jennifer & Hunter Wehrenberg; Projectionist: Doug Shupe WEDNESDAY, JULY 1, 6:30pmCommunion Server: Mary Ann Redfearn; Reader: Beverly DiNicola; Nursery Attendant: Madalyn Olson

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 28Thanksgiving for Deliverance and Prayer for Help Psalm 40:1-10 Pew Bible: p. 446, Spark Bible: p. 609

For Wednesday, July 1A Girl Restored to Life and a Woman Healed Mark 5:21-43 Pew Bible: p. 816, Spark Bible: p. 1106

PRAYERS & CAREHospital: Jo Ann BriggsHome: Vilas Komperud, Don HickockSympathy to the family & friends of: Nora Olafson, mother of Ginny PollertPlease 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.

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 28

& WEDNESDAY, JULY 1

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

NEWSLETTER ASSEMBLYIt’s a relaxing way to volunteer! Monday, June 29, at 10am, to assemble the July newsletter. See you there!

SUNSHINE BOYSThe Sunshine Boys serve at First on the first Thursday of each month; the next meeting will be Thur., July 2 at 9am. The Sunshine Boys are an informal group that perform a variety of necessary tasks around the church; such as grounds clean-up, minor repairs, and other small jobs. Rolls and coffee are supplied to replenish your reserves! Dues are free! Contact Mike, our custodian, with any questions: mike@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.

CHURCH WOMEN UNITED2015 Human Rights Celebration. Tues., July 7 4:30–6pm, Southside Neighborhood Center, 1300 6th St. South, La Crosse. Bring donations for New Horizons; no food, but new personal items/clothing.

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 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.

NURSE/DOCTOR NEEDEDSugar Creek Bible Camp is looking for a volunteer nurse or doctor the week of August 2–7 (Sunday at noon through Friday at approximately 2pm). They are short that week and need someone then. The nurse or doctor can bring their family along free for the week; and if there is room in cabin groups, they can even place their children (or grandchild) in our programs. To help, contact the camp directly at 608.734.3113 or camp@sgrcreek.org.

THIS WEEK: June 28–July 5June 28–July 5SUN 28 8:00am Worship

9:15am Little Leaps - Rm 1029:15am Parent Share - Upper Rm9:15am VeggieTales - FH10:30am Worship

MON 29 7:40am Young Youth Explorer Days at Sugar Creek

10:00am Newsletter Assembly - NX7:00pm AA - FS

TUES 30 9:30am Staff MtgWED 1 6:00am Courageous Men’s Bible Study - House

6:30am Coffee with Pastor Karyn - Ona Perkins6:30pm Worship

THUR 2 9:00am Sunshine Boys6:00pm Stephen Ministry Cls - FH6:15pm NarAnon - FS

FRI 3 OFFICE CLOSED7:00pm AA - FH

SUN 5 HOLY LAND TRIP DEPOSIT DEADLINE8:00am Worship9:15am Bible Bits - Mary Rm9:15am 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, Treat Servers, & Ushers. For the above opportunities & many others sign up at the Connecting Point table or on your phone or computer at firstlu.org/assist