Baptismal blessings are extended to Crystal Dawn Miller

Baptismal blessings are extended to Tristen Terrie True-Miller,

son of Benjamin & Crystal Miller

Baptismal blessings are extended to Sophia Rose Pedretti,

daughter of Eric & Betsey Pedretti

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.

SERVING: Pastor Karyn Bodenschatz Organist: Gabe Hicks; Nursery Attendant: Crystal Miller; Bread Baker: Lori Lunney; Treat Providers: Angie Breiling, Shari Hegland, Todd Lofald; Coffee Servers: Sharon Kjos, Josh & Heidi RoeSUNDAY, JULY 20, 8:00amCommunion Servers: Terry Lee, Kelly Utesch, Randy Nedrelo; Reader: Terry Lee; Ushers: Dave & Barb Skogen, Randy and Roxann Nedrelo; Projectionist: Steven KlingemannSUNDAY, JULY 20, 10:30amAcolytes: Taylor Snyder, Olivia Konrardy-Buchal; Communion Servers: Mark Wrolstad, Aaron McDonald; Reader: Jill Hanson; Ushers: Mary McGrath, Nancy, Jessica, Emily & Sarah Beguin, Nursery: Jaxon Dobbins, Alyson Johnson; Puppet Volunteers: Gary & Linda Green; Projectionist: Doug ShupeWEDNESDAY, JULY 23, 6:30pmNursery 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 20First Reading: Romans 8:12-25 Pew Bible: p. 919, Spark Bible: p. 1251Gospel: Matthew 12:24-30 Pew Bible: p. 793, Spark Bible: p. 1072

FOR WEDNESDAY, JULY 23Micah 6:1-8 Pew Bible: p. 757, Spark Bible: p. 1017

PRAYERS & CAREPlease 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 20 & Wednesday, July 23ANNOUNCEMENTS

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. 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!

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!

VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION PICNIC TODAYWe show how grateful we are to our many volunteers today.

The Volunteer Appreciation Picnic is from noon to 2 p.m. at Onalaska’s Community Park. If you have questions, contact Kathryn.

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! For more informaton, 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!

CHRISTMAS IN JULYSt. Paul’s Lutheran Church on West Avenue in La Crosse will celebrate Christmas in July at 6:30 pm Wednesday, July 30. The church will be decorated for the season, and there will be a candlelight service, followed by Christmas cookies.Donations will be accepted for Z Care Charity, which helps people in need in the La Crosse area.

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, Aug. 3, through Thursday, Aug. 7, from 5-8 pm each day. Come join in the fun! VBS is for kids ages 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 at The House. Girls who will be entering high school in the fall are invited to 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.

VOLUNTEER TO ACOLYTEThe church is looking for volunteer acolytes for July and August. If you’re interested in assisting with worship as an acolyte for a Sunday or Wednesday service, send email to Pastor Karyn, karyn@firstlu.org, or call the church office, 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!

FSC SPIRITUAL DIRECTION The Franciscan Spirituality Center in La Crosse offers resources and programs for individual and group spiritual direction. New groups will form in the fall. For more information, call Steve Spilde at 608-791-5297.

THIS WEEK: July 20–27July 20–27SUN 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

MON 21: 1:00 pm Elizabeth’s Circle at Dee Ohlrogge’s 7:00 pm AA/Al-Anon-FSTUES 22: 9:30 am Staff Meeting

Come for Supper - Our Savior’s, La CrosseWED 23: 6:00 am Men’s Bible Study - House

6:30 am Coffee with Pastor Karyn - Ona Perkins10:00 am First Flyers Bicycling Group6:30 pm Worship7:15 pm Meet in the Middle dessert

THU 24: 6:15-8:15 pm NarAnon - FSFRI 25: 5:00 Seidel/Lamprecht Rehearsal 7:00 pm AA - FSSAT 26: 2:00 pm Seidel/Lamprecht WeddingSUN 27: 8:00 am Worship

9:15-10:15 am Little LEAPs (birth-3) - Rowe Park9:15-10:15 am Parent Share - Upper Room9:30-10:15 am Bible Bits10:30 am WorshipHigh School Mission Trip to Pine Ridge Departs

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