READINGS
For Sunday, May 31
The Two Ways, Psalm 1 Pew Bible: p. 424 Spark Bible: p. 583
For Wednesday, June 3
SUNDAY, MAY 31, 8:00am Communion Servers: Larry Schreiner, Jenn Wiesjahn; Reader: Dick Daleki; Nursery: Madalyn Olson; Projectionist: Larry Schreiner
PRAYERS & CARE
SUNDAY, MAY 31, 10:30am Acolytes: Jonah Lerberg, Isabel Lerberg; Communion Servers: Aaron McDonald, Kristen Dall-Winther; Reader: Jill Hanson; Ushers: DeLyle & Carol Hanson; Nursery: Madalyn Olson; Projectionist: Doug Shupe
Nicodemus Visits Jesus, John 3:1–17 Pew Bible: p. 863, Spark Bible: p. 1173 Home: Mary Meier, Vilas Komperud Please contact the office if you have any prayers to be lifted up: office@firstlu.org or 608.783.2236
NURSERY AVAILABLE
Members and visitors: our nursery is 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 REMINDERS
For Gundersen: be sure to alert the hospital of your church affiliation when they ask and they will then release your name to us when we call. For Mayo/Franciscan Healthcare: it is important that you or a family member contact us directly at the church office: 608.783.2236. Mayo no longer gives out information regarding who is hospitalized. Please make every effort to keep food and beverages in the narthex. Thanks!
Little LEAPs
SERVING: Pastor Jason Stanton, Pastor Karyn Bodenschatz Organist: Gabe Hicks; Nursery Attendant: Crystal Miller; Bread Baker: Peggy Daleki; Treat Providers: Kelly Utesch, Merrill Wachter, Dick & Peggy Daleki, Steve and Sue Thinnes; Coffee Server: Carol Hanson
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3, 6:30pm Communion Server: Julie Moseng, Randy Moseng; Reader: Carol Skoy; Usher: Greta Moseng, Annika Moseng; Nursery Attendant: Crystal Miller FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH 410 Main St, Onalaska WI 54650 www.FirstLutheranOnalaska.org • office@firstlu.org 608.783.2236 • Fax: 608.783.3741 Office hours: Monday–Friday 8am–4pm Senior Pastor: Jason Stanton jason@firstlu.org • 608.386.6431 Associate Pastor: Karyn Bodenschatz karyn@firstlu.org • 608.433.6002 Director of Servant Ministries: Kathryn Pedretti kathryn@firstlu.org Sunday School Superintendents: Sheri Betz & Tawni O’Rourke sundayschool@firstlu.org Young Youth Coord.: Katie Everson katie@firstlu.org Director of Small Group Ministry: Bridget Crave bridget@firstlu.org Communications & Marketing Coord.: Andrew Stutesman, andy@firstlu.org Head Custodian: Mike Peper mike@firstlu.org
ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR SUNDAY, MAY 31 & WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3
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. Please know that ALL are welcome to worship, commune and participate in all 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 may ask questions, share your contact information and receive a gift from us. We’re glad you’re here!! Communion cards are not required to participate in Holy Communion, but they help us know who is worshiping with us. Please fill out a communion card and hand it to an usher just before communion, or place it in an offering plate. Thanks!
This group is for parents/guardians and their children ages birth to 3 years old, and meets the last Sunday, at 9:15am in room 102. We sing, dance, play, and pray together to learn ways to raise our little Christians in the home. We have time with the kids and time with just the adults. During the adult time, we have volunteers come in and play with our children as we talk. We welcome newcomers all the time—join us! If you are interested in becoming a volunteer that helps our children during adult time, please contact Carla Stanton, carla@firstlu.org. Baptismal blessings are extended to Hallie Jo Weiss, daughter of Andy & Calison Weiss
SUNDAY SCHOOL UPDATE • May 31: inter-generational Sunday School gathering in Fellowship Hall • Sunday School picks up again on September 13 for Rally Sunday and First Fest!
SAME-GENDER Q&A ADULT FORUM
The Visioning & Leadership Team invite all members to continue the conversation regarding the recent decision. The team understands many will have questions and everyone deserves clarification for any concerns they have. Please attend any or all of the remaining two Q&A Adult Forums led by our Vision & Leadership Team: May 31 and June 7 at 9:15 in the Mary Room, or contact any Vision & Leadership Team members with questions/concerns.
COMPANION MINISTRY INFORMATIONAL MEETING Companion ministers serve nearly 30 people who cannot make it to church. These companion ministers, in tandem with the pastors, visit members monthly to give communion. There will be a Companion Ministry informational meeting in the Fireside Room on June 3, at 7:15pm for all who are interested in being a Companion Minister.
SUNSHINE BOYS
The Sunshine Boys serve at First on the first Thursday of each month; the next meeting will be Thur., June 4 at 9am. The Sunshine Boys are an informal group that perform a variety of necessary tasks around the church; such as grounds clean-up, minor repairs, and other small jobs. Rolls and coffee are supplied to replenish your reserves! Dues are free! Contact Mike, our custodian, with any questions: mike@firstlu.org.
Holy Land Tour
Oct. 8-20, 2015. Application deadline: June 5 First Lutheran is sponsoring a trip to the Holy Land this fall! Join us as we take this alternative tour of Israel and the West Bank, discovering the powerful connection between faith and practice while exploring the land of the Bible. Contact Pastor Karyn at karyn@firstlu.org with any questions.You can find all the info and sign up on First Lutheran’s Holy Land tour page at 2.firstlu.org/holyland.
BAPTISMAL PREPARATION A baptism preparation session will be held Saturday, June 6, at 10am in the narthex for anyone who is considering
or has scheduled a baptism. To register or ask any questions, contact the church office: 608.783.2236 / office@firstlu.org.
PRESCHOOL OPENING FOR
ASSISTANT TEACHER First Lutheran Preschool is accepting applications for a morning assistant teacher. 21 hours a week for the 20152016 school year. Deadline June 10th.
Send resumes to: First Lutheran Preschool, 410 Main Street, Onalaska, WI 54650
On Wed., June 10 the OWLs, a group for those 55+, will have their June Potluck at noon in the fellowship hall. For the program Gerald (Jerry) Bonsack will present exciting new photographic techniques he used while traveling in Alaska. Contact Brian Narveson at owls@firslu.org with any questions.
LOST & FOUND CONCERT!
Friday, June 12, 7pm at Riverside Park in La Crosse. However you choose to characterize the sound, if you see these guys play, you’ll find that all are welcome, that strangers become friends at the concerts, and that the music of faith is fun! This concert is part of the La Crosse Area Synod assembly.
UPCOMING YOUNG YOUTH EVENTS On Fri., June 19, Young Youth we will go to Noah’s Ark as a family event. $18.50/person, includes a hot dog lunch. On Mon., June 29, we will go to Explorer Camp at Sugar Creek. Cost is $20/camper; includes a lunch and a snack. Meet at church at 7:40am, return between 4:30–5pm. RSVP for all events at
facebook.com/firstlu/events or at katie@firstlu.org. Young Youth is a group for youth in grades 2–5. For more info contact Katie Everson: katie@firstlu.org
SUGAR CREEK GOLF FUNDRAISER Mon., June 22, Viroqua Hills Golf Course. First Lutheran will be forming a team for this fundraiser. Contact Pastor Stanton with questions and to RSVP: jason@firstlu.org.
THANK YOU CHOIR MEMBERS
Music is truly a gift worthy to praise God, and as the choir blesses us one more time before summer begins, we want to thank them for sharing this gift with us this past year.
May 24–31
THIS WEEK: May 31–June 7 SUN 31
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THANK YOU SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS We give thanks to all those who taught and volunteered for Sunday School in the 2014-2015 term, sharing God’s message with our children. We also thank Sunday School superintendents Sheri Betz and Tawni O’Rourke, for their work and dedication.
To learn more about these and other announcements, head to our website at www.FirstLutheranOnalaska.org
8:00am Worship 9:15am Sunday School Teachers Mtg - FS 9:15am Little Leaps - Rm 102 9:15am Parent Share - Upper Rm 9:15am Same-Gender Weddings Q&A Forum - Mary Rm 9:15am Sunday School Intergenerational Event - FH 10:30am Worship 7:00pm AA - FS 9:30am Staff Mtg 5:30pm Executive Mtg 6:30pm Stephen Ministry Mtg - Mary Rm 6:00am Courageous Men’s Bible Study - House 6:30am Coffee with Pastor Karyn - Ona Perkins 6:30pm Worship 7:15pm Companion Ministry Informational Mtg - FS 8:30pm NYG Bible Study - FH 9:00am Sunshine Boys 6:00pm Stephen Ministry Cls - Mary Rm 6:15pm NarAnon - FS 6:30pm Middle School Mission Trip Mtg - NX HOLY LAND TRIP DEPOSIT DEADLINE 7:00pm AA - FH 10:00am Baptismal Preparation - NX 8:00am Worship 9:15am Parent Share - Upper Rm 9:15am Same-Gender Weddings Q&A Forum - Mary Rm 9:15am VeggieTales - FH 10:30am Worship 5:00pm Nick Handahl & Bobby Levinger Recital - SN
ROOM KEY:
ROOM KEY: CR = Choir Room FH = Fellowship Hall FS = Fireside Room NX = SN RoomHall CR = Narthex Choir Room FS==Sanctuary Fireside Room TR FH==Thomas Fellowship For more information, visit our website at www.FirstLutheranOnalaska.org NX = Narthex SN = Sanctuary TR = Thomas Room For more info, visit our website at www.FirstLutheranOnalaska.org
ASSIST WITH WORSHIP!
STILL NEEDED FOR JUNE: Acolytes, Communion Servers, Coffee Servers, Nursery Attendants, Readers, Treat Providers, and Ushers. Sign up at the Connecting Point table or on your phone or computer at firstlu.org/assist