Wedding blessings are extended to Haley Seidel & Andrew Lamprecht

Flowers in the sanctuary are from the wedding of Emily Shuda & Kurt Pfaff

ASSIST WITH WORSHIP!It takes the church community to help with all the different aspects of worship—making certain worship is welcoming and runs smoothly. TODAY is the best day to sign up for August, so that we have time to prepare our worship calendar and create reminders. Adults and youth are welcome, and can serve in many ways:• Bread bakers• Coffee Servers• Communion Servers• Reader• Ushers• Puppet Volunteers• Treat Providers

Sign up today at the Connecting Point and see Kathryn Pedretti, our Director of Servant Ministries, with any questions.

SERVING: Pastor Jason Stanton, Organist: Gabe Hicks; Nursery Attendant: Crystal Miller; Bread Baker: Louise Zoerb; Treat Providers: Marilyn Schreiner, Carley Schaffner; Coffee Servers: Sharon KjosSUNDAY, JULY 27, 8:00amGreeters: Lloyd Hoff & Carol Pestel; Communion Servers: Gary & Jeri Metzig; Reader: Karen Meier; Ushers: Dave & Barb Skogen, Mike & Jody Olson; Nursery: Grace Johnson; Projectionist: Randy NedreloSUNDAY, JULY 27, 10:30amGreeters: Todd & Mary Lofald; Acolytes: Alivia Carlin; Communion Servers: Paula Skoy, Travis Evenson, Todd Lofald; Reader: Lori Lunney; Nursery: Olivia Leppert, Pearl Lunney; Puppet Volunteers: Roxann Nedrelo; Projectionist: Ronn ThiesWEDNESDAY, JULY 30, 6:30pmNursery Attendant: Crystal Miller

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 27Romans 8:26-39 Pew Bible: p. 919, Spark Bible: p. 1251

FOR WEDNESDAY, JULY 30Nahum 1:12-15 Pew Bible: p. 759, Spark Bible: p. 1021

PRAYERS & CARECelebrations: for the 70th wedding anniversary on July 29 of members Alice & Elmer Kramer.Sympathy to the Family & Friends of… Pastor Ordean L. Grant, former associate pastor of First Lutheran church.Please 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, July 27 & Wednesday, July 30ANNOUNCEMENTS

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!

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.

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

SUNSHINE BOYSThe Sunshine Boys meet at First Lutheran on the first Thursday and Friday of each

month to help with outdoor or indoor projects; in August they will meet on Fri., Aug. 1 and Thur., Aug. 7 at 9am. Rolls and coffee will be supplied each day. You pick the day that works for you. Helpers can come both days if they wish.

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.

The OWLs will kick August off with a potluck on Wednesday, August 6th at noon, in the fellowship hall. For the program Brian will talk about his photography hobby, with hints on how to take better photographs.

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.

JONATHAN RUNDMAN IN CONCERT!Minneapolis-based folk/pop songwriter Jonathan Rundman will be performing a free, outdoor concert at First Lutheran on 410 Main Street in Onalaska, WI on Saturday, September 6th. First Lutheran’s Praise Band opens at 5:30pm and Jonathan Rundman and Band take the stage at 6pm. Free and open to the public, all ages welcome! Save the date and invite EVERYONE!

REMEMBERING PASTOR GRANTThis past week First Lutheran received word from the synod office about the death of our brother in Christ, Ordean L. Grant. Pastor Grant died Tuesday, July 22, at 81 years of age. Pastor Grant served two congregations in this synod, first as an associate pastor at First Lutheran in Onalaska from 1982–1988 and then as pastor of St. John Lutheran in Alma. He retired from the ministry there in January 1997 and has spent most of his retirement years in St. Charles, MN. The funeral service for Pastor Grant was Saturday, July 26, at Red Oak Grove Lutheran Church in Austin, MN. Keep his family in your prayers. Cards can be sent to 681 E 4th St, Saint Charles, MN 55972.

THIS WEEK: July 27–August 3July 27–August 3SUN 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

MON 28: 7:00 pm AA/Al-Anon-FSTUES 29: 9:30 am Staff Meeting

7:00 pm Strategic Advisory Team Meeting - FHWED 30: 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 31: 6:15-8:15 pm NarAnon - FSFRI 1: 5:00 pm Zimmerhakl/Kuechenmeister

Rehearsal 7:00 pm AA/AI-anon - FHSAT 2: 3:00 pm Zimmerhakl/Kuechenmeister

WeddingSUN 3: 8:00 am Worship

9:15-10:15 am Parent Share - Upper Room9:15 am Children’s Choir9:30-10:15 am Bible Bits10:30 am Worship5:00-8:00 pm Vacation Bible School

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.orgROOM 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 more! 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