Congratulations are extended to Annika Moseng

who is taking communion for the first time today at the 10:30 am service

Little LEAPsParents have a choice! Parents can now meet on the second Sunday of the month or the last Sunday, at 9:15am in room 102. This group is for parents/guardians and their children ages birth to 3 years old. 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, contact Carla Stanton, carla@firstlu.org.

Flowers in the sanctuary are in honor of Fritz & Louise Zoerb

to mark their 57th anniversary

SERVING: Pastor Jason Stanton, Pastor Karyn Bodenschatz Organist: Gabe Hicks; Nursery Attendant: Crystal Miller; Bread Baker: Calison Weiss; Treat Providers: Mission trip kids, Coffee Servers: Mission trip kids.SUNDAY, JUNE 8, 8:00amAcolytes: Jaxon Dobbins, Jalyn Dobbins; Communion Servers: MaryAnn Redfearn, Bridget Crave; Reader: Carol Peterson; Ushers: Carol Peterson, Nancy Beguin, Sarah & Ben Young; Nursery: Jaclyn Thomas; Projectionist: Randy Nedrelo.SUNDAY, JUNE 8, 10:30amAcolytes: Katie Dabrowski; Communion Servers: Paula Skoy, Travis Evenson; Reader: Steph Dabrowski; Ushers: Mark & Deb Koenig; Nursery: Pearl Lunney, Cali Shepard; Projectionist: Doug Shupe.WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11, 6:30pmAcolyte: Elisa Dabrowski; 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.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 8Acts 2: 1-21 Pew Bible: p. 885`, Spark Bible: p. 1204

FOR WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11Jeremiah 1: 4-10 Pew Bible: p. 609, Spark Bible: p. 813

PRAYERS & CAREHome: Donna BossmanPlease 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.

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

Sunday, June 8 & Wednesday, June 11ANNOUNCEMENTS

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!

‘FIRST’ FLYERSA new bicycling group called the “First” Flyers has started! The group is for both men and women and is led by Pastor Ted Dewald. The group gathers at 10 am every Wednesday at First Lutheran for a 10- to 15-mile bike ride, traveling at 10 to 15 mph. The next outing is along the trail to West Salem. 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.

YOUNG YOUTH TO WI DELLS!The young youth will go to Noah’s Ark in Wisconsin Dells on Friday, June 13. The park is open from 10am-6pm. Noah’s Ark provides “Youth Days” for groups at a really reasonable price. The cost is $18.50 plus tax for admission and a hot dog lunch. Everyone, regardless of age, is the same cost. Even though this is a youth event, it will be more like a family outing. If there’s a child who absolutely can’t have an adult come with them, let Katie Everson know (katie@firstlu.org), and we will work it out. We want everyone who would like to come to be able to participate.

YOUNG YOUTH TO SUGAR CREEK!Thursday, July 10th. Come for an exciting one-day adventure at Sugar Creek. Explore camp with games, nature time, crafts, swimming, a pony ride, Bible study, singing and more. The day runs from 9-3pm; leaving church at 7:30am. $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.

VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION PICNICSunday, July 20th, noon to 2pm 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.

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 10am 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 5-8pm 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. Girls who will be entering high school in the fall are invited to enjoy a movie, have late-night pizza and ask questions of girls already in high school. In the morning we will have devotions while we prepare/eat breakfast. Pick up time 9:30am. RSVP to marla@firstlu.org.

WE’RE SEEKING A SUMMER MUSIC COORDINATORFirst Lutheran is seeking a part-time summer music coordinator. Hours will include Wednesday evenings and Sunday mornings. Areas of primary responsibility include organizing special music for Wednesday evening worship services and creating a kids’ choir. Inquire in the church office with any interest.

THANK YOU SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERSFirst Lutheran thanks all those who taught and volunteered for Sunday School in the 2013-2014 term as well as Sunday School superintendents Sheri Betz and Tawni O’Rourke.

Scan to download this announcement page to your phone/tablet or go to 2.firstlu.org/announce

THIS WEEK: June 8–15June 8–15SUN 8: 8:00 am Worship

9:15-10:15 am Little LEAPs (birth-3) Rm 1029:15-10:15 am Parent Share - Upper Room9:15-10:15 am Sunday School9:30-10:15 am Bible Bits10:30 am Worship6:30 pm Mission Trip Cookout & Meeting

MON 9: 1:00 pm Dorcas Circle 7:00 pm AA/Al-Anon-FSTUES 10: 9:30 am Staff Meeting

5:30 pm Community Dinner - Onalaska Methodist Church

WED 11: 6:00 am Men’s Bible Study - House6:30 am Coffee with Pastor Karyn - Ona Perkins12:00 pm Finance Team1:00 pm Worship & Music6:30 pm Worship7:15 pm Meet in the Middle dessert

THU 12: 6:15-8:15 pm NarAnon - FSFRI 13: Synod Assembly at First Lutheran 7:00 pm AA - FSSAT 14: Synod Assembly at La Crosse CenterSUN 15: 8:00 am Worship

9:15-10:15 am Parent Share - Upper Room9:30-10:15 am Bible Bits10:30 am WorshipHappy Father’s Day

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, 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