Flowers in the sanctuary are in honor of Howard & Mary Anderson’s 60th wedding

anniversary, from Diane Schuda and in honor of Elliot Patrick Loos’ baptism

WELCOME TO JONATHAN RUNDMAN!This Sunday we extend a warm welcome to Jonathan Rundman and his band! Jonathan and his band kicked off First Fest last night with a free concert, and bless us today by leading music during worship. Jonathan will also be performing again after worship, during First Fest, so be certain to stick around! ALSO: check out more of Jonathan’s music at his website: jonathanrundman.com

SERVING: Pastor Jason Stanton, Pastor Karyn Bodenschatz Organist: Gabe Hicks; Nursery Attendant: Crystal Miller; Bread Baker: Ann Nelson; Treat Providers: John Every, Fritz Zoerb, Gary Vance, Paula Skoy & Travis Evenson; Coffee Servers: Dave & Kayah-Bah Malecek familySUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 8:00amCommunion Servers: Steve Yonkovich, Kelly Utesch; Reader: Kelly Utesch; Ushers: Benjamin & Sarah Young; Nursery: Hannah Smith; Puppet Volunteers: Nicole Garbers; Projectionist: Larry SchreinerSUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 10:30amCommunion Servers: Mark Wrolstad, Joel Miller; Reader: Vern Olson; Ushers: Gloria Kubiak, Mark & Debra Koenig; Nursery: Katie Chafoulias, Jalyn Dobbins; Puppet Volunteers: Gary Green, Linda and Carolyn; Projectionist: Renee Thies WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 6:30pmCommunion Server: XXX; Reader: Mary Every; Usher: Sharon Kjos; 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, SEPTEMBER 7Matthew 8:24–27 Pew Bible: p. 789, Spark Bible: p. 1067Flood & Promise: Genesis 6:16-22; 9:8-15 Pew Bible: p. 5, Spark Bible: p. 8

FOR WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10Matthew 18:15-20 Pew Bible: p. 779, Spark Bible: p. 1080

PRAYERS & CAREHospital: Lloyd BreitsprecherHome: Margo SchuppelCelebrations: Baptism of Elliot Patrick LoosMilitary: Craig YonkovichPlease 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, Sept. 7 & Wednesday, Sept. 10ANNOUNCEMENTS

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. All the baptized are welcome to fully participate in worship, including Holy Communion, and all are welcome to participate in church programs, activities 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 hope worshiping with us today will bless you as much as your visit blesses us!

Make certain to stick around after Sunday’s second service and JOIN US FOR FIRST FEST! It’s a time for fun, food, inflatables, fellowship, games, a silent auction, service by helping assemble LWR school kits, and great music—including another performance by Jonathan Rundman! For parents of three year olds through 5th grade, today is also the day to register for Sunday School, which starts next week! Head to the registration tables in the narthex.

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!

SCHOOL SUPPLIES NEEDED FOR ACTS 20:35During September the ACTS 20:35 Clothes Closet will to start collecting school supplies for high school kids visiting the clothes closet. Place donations in the ACTS 20:35 tote out in the narthex. Thanks!

On Wed., Sept. 10 the OWLs, a group for those 55+, will take a trip to Madison to tour the state capital building and grounds, have lunch, and then head to Olbrich Botanical Gardens. They will leave the church at 8am and will be back at the church by 6pm. To reserve your spot or to ask question, contact Brian Narveson at owls@firslu.org.

COLOR RUN!Run with First’s team named “Light Up the World” on Saturday, September 13! Anyone who wants to join this 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 13th gathering. But you do not need to be a member of the Drawing from the Well group to be a part of the team! Save $5 with promo code LACROSSE14.

PRAISEHYMN NEEDS YOUTH!PraiseHymn needs young singers and musicians of all types, ages 12–18! The group performs contemporary Christian music and Christian rock once per month as part of our contemporary worship service. Learn more at an organizational meeting here at First on Sunday, September 21 at 4pm. For more info contact Dick Daleki at 608.783.1576 or email: dick@firstlu.org.

COME FOR SUPPERFirst Lutheran is assisting with Come for Supper on Tuesday, September 23, at Our Savior’s in La Crosse. First Lutheran will help with food donations and volunteering to serve and clean up. The sign up sheets are located on the Connecting Point table. Call Gloria Kubiak if you have questions, 608.498.2762.

NATIONAL YOUTH GATHERING 2015!On Wed. September 24th at 7:15pm in the Fellowship Hall there will be a meeting for all high school youth who are interested in attending the National Youth Gathering in Detroit, July 15–19, 2015.

NEW MEMBER SESSIONSWe offer several New Member sessions each year in order to acquaint new members with First and a small group of other newcomers. The next new member session will be Sunday, Sept. 28 from 11:45am–2:30pm, with New Member Sunday on Oct. 5. The nursery is available for use, but children are also welcome to be present. To register your family or ask questions please call our church office at 608.783.2236 or email office@firstlu.org.

BAPTISMAL PREPARATIONA baptism preparation session will be held Saturday, October 4th at 10am in the narthex for anyone who is considering or has scheduled a baptism. To register or ask any questions please contact the church office: 608.783.2236 / office@firstlu.org.

CHURCH WOMEN UNITED:

FINDING A VOICEMonday, September 15, 4:30–6pm, at St Paul’s Lutheran Church, 420 West Ave. S., La Crosse. Feature presenter: artist Ann Riggott. $7 at the door. For more info call Mary: 608.782.7013.

SUGAR CREEK RETREATSWomen’s Retreat: October 10–12. Ladies, this retreat is just what you need: time away from the stresses of work and home in intentional fellowship with other women. Our women’s retreats offer meaningful session with topics pertinent to today’s Christian women. Come away to Sugar Creek’s relaxed environment—meet other women, go for a hike, curl up by the fire with a good book, and more!Go to www.sugarcreekbiblecamp.org for brochure and registration form.To learn more about these and other announcements, head to our website at www.FirstLutheranOnalaska.org

THIS WEEK: September 7–14September 7–14SUN 7: 8:00 am Worship

9:15-10:15 am Sunday School Registration - NX9:15-10:15 am Parent Share - Upper Room9:30-10:15 am Bible Bits10:30 am Worship11:30 am-1:30 pm First Fest

MON 8: 1:00 pm Dorcas Circle 7:00 pm AA/Al-Anon - FSTUES 9: 9:30 am Staff Meeting

5:30 pm Bell Ringers Rehearsal5:30 pm Community Dinner

at Onalaska Methodist ChurchWED 10: 6:00 am Men’s Bible Study - House

6:30am Coffee with Pastor Karyn - Ona Perkins8:00 am OWLs Trip to Madison12:00 pm Finance Team Meeting1:00 pm Worship & Music Team Meeting6:30 pm Confi rmation Kick-Off & Blessing6:30 pm Worship7:15 pm Choir - SN

THU 11: 6:15 pm NarAnon - FSFRI 12: 7:00 pm AA - FSSUN 14: 8:00 am Worship

9:15-10:15 am Sunday School9:15-10:15 am 6th Grade Milestone - FH9:15-10:15 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! STILL NEEDED FOR SEPTEMBER: Communion Servers, Ushers, and Puppet Volunteers. 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

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!