Wedding blessings are extended to Elizabeth Kramer & Benjamin Smaby

‘FIRST’ FLYERSA new bicycling group called the “First” Flyers starts Wednesday, June 4. The group is for both men and women and will be led by Pastor Ted Dewald. The group will gather at 10 am every Wednesday at First Lutheran for a 10- to 15-mile bike ride, traveling at 10 to 15 mph. The first outing will be on the Great River Trail. 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.

Flowers in the sanctuary are in honor of Pastor Merill Otto Herder

to mark the 60th anniversary of his ordination on June 6, 1954,

from his family

SERVING: Pastor Jason Stanton, Pastor Karyn Bodenschatz Organist: Gabe Hicks; Nursery Attendant: Crystal Miller; Bread Baker: Michelle Bauer; Treat Providers: Merrill & Judy Wachter, Gloria Kubiak, Ardith VanRiper, Coffee Servers: Bridget Crave, Rev. Marlene Pankonin.SUNDAY, JUNE 1, 8:00amAcolytes: Jaicee Hagen, Hannah Smith; Communion Servers: Mark Wrolstad, Mary Ann Redfearn; Reader: Bridget Crave; Ushers: Larry & Marilyn Schreiner, Stephen Ministers; Nursery: Allie Lee; Puppet Volunteers: Julie & Randy Moseng; Projectionist: Rob KranigSUNDAY, JUNE 1, 10:30amAcolytes: Katie Chafoulias, Parker Clark; Communion Servers: Todd Lofald, Aaron McDonald; Reader: Ginny Pollert; Ushers: Stephen Ministers; Nursery: Olivia Leppert, Greta Moseng; Puppet Volunteers: Julie & Randy Moseng; Projectionist: Ronn ThiesWEDNESDAY, JUNE 4, 6:30pmAcolyte: Collin Roes; Communion Server: Bev DiNicola; Reader: Bev DiNicola; 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.org

READINGS FOR SUNDAY, JUNE 1Philippians 2:1-13, Mind of Christ Pew Bible: p. 954, Spark Bible: p. 1304

FOR WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4John 17:1-11 Pew Bible: p. 879, Spark Bible: p. 1194

PRAYERS & CAREHome: Don Hickok, Judy Eddy, Gary SkogenPlease 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 1 & Wednesday, June 4ANNOUNCEMENTS

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!

SUNSHINE BOYSThe Sunshine boys meet the first Thursday and Friday of each month; the next meeting times are June 5 and 6 at 9am. Sunshine Boys help with outdoor or indoor projects. Rolls and coffee are supplied to replenish your reserves! Pick the day that works for you, and come both days if you feel so inclined!

STOP THE COMMERCIAL SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF CHILDREN Interdisciplinary training for practitioners and students in nursing, medicine, social work, law, business, law enforcement, and those who serve youth. Friday, June 6, 2014 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM Lunda Center, Western Technical College, 319 Seventh St. North, La Crosse.

BAPTISMAL PREPARATIONA baptism preparation session will be Saturday, June 7, at 10:00 a.m. in the narthex for anyone who is considering or has scheduled a baptism. Questions, please contact the church office.

BEFORE THE AFTERAnyone, any age, can use this planning tool to outline your wishes, prepare and organize pertinent documents and eliminate possible tough decisions for your loved ones. The process will be discussed at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in La Crosse (420 West Ave. South), 10am to noon on Saturday, June 7. For more info, visit the Causeway website http://2.firstlu.org/beforeafter

SENIOR RECITALS FEATURING EMILEE BERGMAN & DREW SAIZEmilee & Drew will have their senior recitals at First on Saturday, June 7 at 3pm. Everyone is invited!

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.

VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION PICNICJuly 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 FUNDRAISERMon., 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.

SUGAR CREEK NURSE NEEDEDSugar Creek Bible Camp needs a nurse for the week of July 20th; even just part of the week would be appreciated. The nurse can bring younger children with her or him, and they get a week of free camp for one child. We certainly can divide up time if necessary. Contact the camp at 608-734-3113 / camp@sgrcreek.org.

CARE NOTESCare Notes are available at no charge to take home. They’re at the prayer area in the back of the narthex.

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

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

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

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THIS WEEK: June 1–8June 1–8SUN 1: 8:00 am Worship

9:15-10:15 am Parent Share - Upper Room9:15-10:15 am Sunday School9:15-10:15 am Philadelphia Group - TR9:30-10:15 am Bible Bits10:30 am Worship

MON 2: 7:00 pm AA/Al-Anon-FSTUES 3: 9:30 am Staff Meeting

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

WED 4: 6:00 am Men’s Bible Study - House6:30 am Coffee with Pastor Karyn - Ona Perkins6:30 pm Worship

THU 5: 9:00 am Sunshine Boys6:00 pm Prayer Shawl

6:15-8:15 pm NarAnon - FSFRI 6: 9:00 am Sunshine Boys 7:00 pm AA - FSSAT 7: 10:00 am Baptismal Prep

3:00 pm Emilee Bergman’s & Drew Saiz’s Senior Recital

SUN 8: 8:00 am Worship9:15-10:15 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 WorshipMission Trip Cookout & Meeting

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