Flowers in the sanctuary are in honor of Jack & Mary Ann Redfearn’s

50th anniversaryAdrian and Doris Hagen’s50th anniversary, from their

children & grandchildren, Amy Hagen, Alan & Sara Hagen, Alex & Jake Hagen

Baptismal blessings are extended to Madelyn Ann Buchheit,

Daughter of Kristine & Ryan BuchheitNora Todd Fiegen,

Daughter of Kristen & Joseph Fiegen

FEEDING THE HUNGRYMembers of First Lutheran have contributed $973 so far to ELCA World Hunger. Donations fund health clinics, microloans, water wells, animal husbandry and community meals to help reduce hunger worldwide.

VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION PICNICThe Volunteer Apprectiation Picnic is one week away! We’ll celebrate our many volunteers on Sunday, July 20, from noon to 2 pm at Onalaska’s Community Park. People can sign up at the Connecting Point table or by emailing kathryn@firstlu.org. If you have questions, contact Kathryn.

SERVING: Pastor Karyn Bodenschatz Organist: Gabe Hicks; Nursery Attendant: Crystal Miller; Bread Baker: Michelle Bauer; Treat Providers: Donna Feidt, Jessica Rohde, Joel & Beth Miller; Coffee Servers: Mary Ann & Jack Redfearn, Doris & Adrian HagenSUNDAY, JULY 13, 8:00amCommunion Servers: Bridget Crave, Glen Vilim; Kurt Breiling, Paula Skoy, Reader: Carol Peterson; Ushers: Carol Peterson; Doug & Kathy Burch, Marilyn Schreiner, Nursery: Hannah Smith; Projectionist: Larry SchreinerSUNDAY, JULY 13, 10:30amAcolytes: Alex Gibbs, Kasey Gibbs; Communion Servers: Todd Lofald, Aaron McDonald; Reader: Judy Johnson; Ushers: Zoey & Chris Sander, Doug & Diane Jorstad; Nursery: Katie Chafoulias, Jalyn Dobbins; Projectionist: John PetersonWEDNESDAY, JULY 16, 6:30pmUsher: Randy Nedrelo; 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, JULY 13First Reading: Isaiah 55:10-13 Pew Bible: p. 598, Spark Bible: p. 797Second Reading: Romans 8:1-11 Pew Bible: p. 918, Spark Bible: p. 1250Gospel: Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 Pew Bible: p. 794, Spark Bible: p. 1073

FOR WEDNESDAY, JULY 16Jonah 3:10-4:11 Pew Bible: p. 753, Spark Bible: p. 1009

PRAYERS & CARECelebrations: The family of Kevin & Jen Loos on the birth of Elliot on June 28Please 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, July 13 & Wednesday, July 16ANNOUNCEMENTS

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. All are welcome to participate in 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 can 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

or place it in an offering plate. Thanks!

COME FOR SUPPERFirst Lutheran will help with Come for Supper on Tuesday, July 22, at Our Savior’s in La Crosse. First Lutheran will help with donations and with serving and clean-up. Sign-up sheets are on the Connecting Point table. Call Gloria Kubiak if you have questions, 498-2762.

Little LEAPsLittle LEAPs will meet only once in July and once in August. The group — for children from birth to 3 years old and their parents/guardians — will meet this month at 9:15 a.m. on Sunday, July 27, at Rowe Park in Onalaska for a “clean up and play” service project. And mark your calendar for August — Little LEAPs will meet at 9:15 a.m. Aug. 31 in room 102 for an end-of-year celebration. We welcome newcomers all the time — join us! If you are interested in becoming a volunteer who helps with the children during adult time, contact Carla Stanton, carla@firstlu.org.

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 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.

HEAVENLY HARP CONCERTThe mother/daughter duo known as Heavenly Harp will perform at 7 pm Tuesday, July 29, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church on Mormon Coulee Road in La Crosse. Also, Karin Gunderson, author of “Encounters With Heaven,” will share stories of God’s presence. Free; donations accepted; CDs and DVDs available.

NEWSLETTER ASSEMBLYIt’s a relaxing way to volunteer! Gather on Wednesday, July 30, at 10 am, to assemble the August newsletter. See you there!

BAPTISMAL PREPARATIONA baptism preparation session will be Saturday, Aug. 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. VBS is for kids age 3 (and potty-trained) through those entering 6th grade in the fall. Register online at: 2.firstlu.org/vbs.

9th Grade Girls RetreatWednesday, Aug. 13, 7:30 pm. Location: The House. Girls who will be entering high school in the fall are invited to a night of pampering. We will enjoy a movie, have late-night pizza, and have our questions answered by girls already in high school. There will be devotion and breakfast in the morning. Pick up time is 9:30 am. RSVP to marla@firstlu.org.

JOIN THE TEAM FOR THE COLOR RUN!Run with team “Light Up the World” on Saturday, Sept. 13! To join First’s team, go to the website and register! This run is being promoted by First’s Drawing from the Well group and is part of the group’s Sept. 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! www.thecolorrun.com/la-crosse

VOLUNTEER TO ACOLYTEThe church will use volunteer acolytes this summer. If you’re interested in assisting with worship as an acolyte for a Sunday or Wednesday in July or August, send email to Pastor Karyn, karyn@firstlu.org, or call the church office at 783-2236.

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 Avenue for fellowship and study. Contact Chad Schultz, Jim Sysimaki, or the church office for more information—mbiblestudy@firstlu.org

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!

THIS WEEK: July 13–20July 13–20SUN 13: 8:00 am Worship

9:15-10:15 am Parent Share - Upper Room9:30-10:15 am Bible Bits10:30 am WorshipMiddle School Mission Trip to Ohio departs

MON 14: 1:00 pm Dorcas Circle 7:00 pm AA/Al-Anon-FSTUES 15: 9:30 am Staff Meeting

6:30 pm Stephen Ministry Team - TRWED 16: 6:00 am Men’s Bible Study - House

6:30 am Coffee with Pastor Karyn - Ona Perkins10:00 First Flyers bicycle group

5:45 pm Meet in the Middle cookout6:30 pm Worship

THU 17: 9:00 am Deborah’s Circle - Maggie’s on Main 10:00 am Deborah’s Circle - NX 6:15-8:15 pm NarAnon - FSFRI 18: 7:00 pm AA - FSSUN 20: 8:00 am Worship

9:15-10:15 am Parent Share - Upper Room9:30-10:15 am Bible Bits10:30 am Worship12:00-2:00 pm Volunteer Appreciation Picnic

- Onalaska Community Park

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