Baptismal blessings are extended to Kailand Mitchell Tanke,

son of Kristofer & Amber Tanke Natalie Elaine Wolfe,

daughter of Justin Wolfe & Andrea Rude

Flowers in the sanctuary are in honor of Natalie Lerberg’s

5th birthday, from Kristen and Eric Dall-Winther

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.Adults and youths also are invited to assist with worship as: • Communion servers and bread bakers• Treat providers and coffee servers• Reader• Ushers• Puppet volunteers

Sign up today at the Connecting Point.

SERVING: Pastor Jason Stanton, Pastor Karyn Bodenschatz Organist: Gabe Hicks; Nursery Attendant: Crystal Miller; Bread Baker: Peggy Daleki; Treat Providers: Maureen Smith, Linda Green; Coffee Servers: Marty & Shari Hegland, Ardis VanRiperSUNDAY, JUNE 22, 8:00amAcolytes: Alex Duren, Nathan Lowrey; Communion Servers: Peggy Daleki, Glen Vilim; Reader: Mark Koenig; Ushers: Carol Pestel & Lloyd Hoff, Alea and McKenzie Runde; Nursery: Grace Johnson; Puppet Volunteers: Becky Runde; Projectionist: Rob KranigSUNDAY, JUNE 22, 10:30amAcolytes: Chanlyr Kissel, Tristen Sponsler; Communion Servers: Ronn Thies, Paula Skoy, Travis Evenson; Reader: Judy Johnson; Ushers: Chris & Zoey Sander, Peggy Daleki; Nursery: Jalyn Dobbins, Alyson Johnson; Puppet Volunteers: Mary Narveson; Projectionist: John PetersonWEDNESDAY, JUNE 25, 6:30pmAcolyte: Jalyn Dobbins; Communion Server: Bev DiNicola; Reader: Bev DiNicola; Ushers: Steve & Gert Yonkovich; Nursery Attendant: Crystal Miller; Projectionist: Brian Wittkop

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.orgYoung Youth Coord.: Katie Everson katie@firstlu.orgH.S. & Young Adult Ministry Coord.: Marla Meyer marla@firstlu.org

READINGS FOR SUNDAY, JUNE 22Romans 6:1b-11 Pew Bible: p. 917, Spark Bible: p. 1249

FOR WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25Joel 2:21-27 Pew Bible: p. 741, Spark Bible: p. 990

PRAYERS & CARESympathy to the family & friends of Barbara Bristow, wife of JohnPlease 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 22 & Wednesday, June 25ANNOUNCEMENTS

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!

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!

MEET IN THE MIDDLE DESSERTCome for worship at 6:30 pm Wednesday, June 25, and then stick around for dessert on us — strawberry shortcake and ice cream. It’s part of our Meet in the Middle summer worship program.

NEWSLETTER ASSEMBLYIt’s a relaxing way to volunteer! Join us on Friday, June 27, at 10 am, to assemble the July newsletter. See you there!

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

YOUNG YOUTH TO SUGAR CREEK!Thursday, July 10th. Explore camp with games, nature time, crafts, swimming, a pony ride, Bible study and more. The day runs from 9 am to 3 pm; leaving church at 7:30 am. $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 Fellowship Hall. Your donation could be the most valuable gift you ever give. To schedule your appointment, call Sara Larkin at 608.781.0745 or online at www.bcw.edu/firstluthona. Bring a photo ID.

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 & 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.

vacation bible school!This summer, VBS is Sunday, August 3, through Thursday, August 7, from 5-8 pm each day. Come join in the fun! VBS is for kids aged 3 (and potty trained) through those entering 6th grade in the fall. Register online at: 2.firstlu.org/vbs.

9th Grade Girls RetreatWednesday, August 13th, 7:30pm. Location: The House. Enjoy a movie, have late-night pizza, and have your questions answered by girls already in high school. Devotions and breakfast in the morning. Pick up time 9:30 am. RSVP to marla@firstlu.org.

JOIN THE TEAM FOR THE COLOR RUN!Run with team “Light Up the World” on Saturday, September 13! Anyone who wants to join First’s team can go to the website and register! This run is being promoted by First’s Drawing from the Well group, and this event will be part of the group’s September 13 gathering. But you do not need to be a member of the Drawing from the Well group to be a part of the team! www.thecolorrun.com/la-crosse

‘FIRST’ FLYERSThe “First Flyers” bicycling group, led by Pastor Ted Dewald, 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. Pump up those tires, put on your helmet, bring a water bottle and hit the road during the summer. Have fun, meet new people, stay in shape and pass the word. If you have questions, call Pastor Ted at 780-3643.

THIS WEEK: June 22–29June 22–29SUN 22: 8:00 am Worship

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

MON 23: 7:00 pm AA/Al-Anon-FSTUES 24: 9:30 am Staff Meeting

6:30 pm Property Management TeamWED 25: 6:00 am Men’s Bible Study - House

6:30 am Coffee with Pastor Karyn - Ona Perkins6:30 pm Worship7:15 pm Meet in the Middle dessert

THU 26: 6:15-8:15 pm NarAnon - FSFRI 27: 7:00 pm AA - FSSUN 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

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 http://2.firstlu.org/volunteer

C O U R AG E O U S MEN’S GROUPThe Courageous Men’s Group, for men of all ages, meets at 6:00 am on Wednesdays in the house adjacent to First Lutheran on 4th Ave for fellowship and study. Contact Chad Schultz, Jim Sysimaki, or the church office for more information—mbiblestudy@firstlu.org