MARCH

2016

He is Risen!

H E I S R I S E N I N D E E D ! A L L E L U I A !

WELCOME TO EASTER SUNDAY AT FIRST LUTHERAN!

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 Welcome Center 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!!

All of this and more on the web at www.FirstLutheranOnalaska.org. See also:

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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!

First Lutheran welcomes all people to participate in Christ’s mission through our ministries, worship, and programs—whether you are a member or not. Membership does, however, benefit both those new to us and our congregation.By choosing to become a member, individuals and families commit to being part of a shared mission—and in one way, answer Jesus’ call to “come follow me.” We get to know you, and can more easily provide you with ministry opportunities and invitations to offer your gifts to the rest of this family of faith.Our next new-member session will be on Sunday, May 1, 11:45am–2:30pm. Lunch is provided. Please call the church office at 608.783.2236 to register. New member Sunday is May 8.

MembershipB a p t i s m C l a s s e s

Parents who wish to bring their children for baptism or for adults who wish to be baptized are asked to attend a baptism class. The next baptism class is Saturday, April 2 at 10am. Please contact the church to register: 608.783.2236 / office@firstlu.org

L i t t l e L e a p s Little Leaps is our birth to 3 year old class that meets the last Sunday of each month at 9:15am in the Fellowship Hall. Come with your child to learn how your family can start to grow in faith right from the beginning!

F i r s t L u t h e r a n P re s c h o o lNow enrolling for the 2016–2017 school year! First Lutheran Preschool offers hands-on learning experiences that encourage problem solving, stimulate creativity, and meet the needs of each child. Daily activities include: art, music and movement, dramatic play, story time, learning centers, math and more.

Classes meet:• Tuesday/Thursday class, held from 8:30am–11am for $105 per month• Monday/Wednesday/Friday class,

held from 8:30am–11am for $145 per month• Monday through Friday class,

held from 8:30am-11am for $250 per month• Onalaska 4K: Monday through Friday class,

held from 8:25am-11:05am (Includes busing)• Lunch Bunch: Monday through Friday, held 11am-12pm for $5 a day

Please call or email First Lutheran Preschool Director Melissa Rolbiecki to schedule a visit or to ask more questions: 608.779.4504, preschool@firstlu.org

S u n d ay S c h o o lClasses meet for ages 3 years old to 5th grade, with confirmation classes for 6th & 7th grade. Classes meet Sunday mornings from 9:15–10:15am. If you would like more information contact our Sunday School Superintendents Sheri Betz and Tawni O’Rourke at sundayschool@firstlu.org

C o n f i r m a t i o nConfirmation for 8th & 9th graders begins each September; small groups meet on Wednesday evenings at 7:15pm and classes are throughout the week. Confirmation camp for all incoming 8th graders is June 12–17, at Sugar Creek Bible Camp. Please contact Tina Nelson, our Director of Discipleship for Youth, with any confirmation questions: tina@firstlu.org.

CONNECTION CARDS help the staff keep in touch with the needs of members and visitors alike. Please fill out a card, complete with prayer concerns and anything else you’d like the pastors to know. Hand it to an usher on your way forward for communion, or place it in the offering plate. Thanks!MEMBERS: please use this card to update any contact info that may have changed in the past 12 months.

Noah’s Ark in WI Dells!Friday, June 17 For: Families & young youth! RSVP to Katie: katie@firstlu.org

Sign Up Today!

You can now sign up for all events, small groups, and service opportunies on our website and on that computer in your pocket called a smart phone. Point it to 1stlu.org/signup. Or use our tablet kiosk available at the Welcome Center. Not comfortable with technology? No worries. Ask these fine people to help you sign up!

Young Youth Explorer Days

@ Sugar CreekTues., July 12. An exciting 1-day adventure with

games, nature, crafts, swimming, a pony ride, Bible study, singing & more! Cost: $20; includes lunch & snack. RSVP to Katie: katie@firstlu.org.

Young Youth events are for grades 2–5.

Kathryn Pedretti, Director of Hospitality

Andrew Stutesman, Communications & Marketing

Mission Trip MeetingsMiddle School Quad Cities Trip Meeting, for students only, April 10, 11:30am–12:30pm (lunch provided)High School Puerto Rico Trip Meeting, for parents & students (will make decision on Zika Virus), April 17, 11:30amHigh School Colorado Trip Meeting, for students only, April 24, 11:30am–12:30pm (lunch provided)

HS YOUTH GROUP!Every Sunday from 6:30-8:30, usually followed with a trip to Yogurt Lab! If you haven’t tried it out yet, it’s not too late! Come for a time of awesome games, spiritual conversations, and a loving environment!

Contact Tina with any questions: tina@firstlu.org / 605.431.3421

Peer Ministry We start back up on Wed., Apr. 6!

HS Youth SundayApril 3 (both services)

Come join in a worship service that our high schoolers will help lead! We will help usher,

read, lead music, serve communion and lead the congregation

in a special message

Graduation Milestone & Recognition Dinner for Seniors

April 16 5:00-8:00This is an awesome opportunity for us to

celebrate our youth and their families who helped them get to where they are! Please RSVP to Tina by April 10 to get a spot for your soon-to-be graduate and their family.

Please also drop off a wallet-sized senior picture of your student to the church office.

Chicken-Q: APR 28This is an awesome fundraiser with delicious food! Tickets will be made available to sell by April 1 (students receive $3 towards their trip for each ticket sold). We will be looking for adult and youth volunteers to help make this event possible! Contact tina@firstlu.org if interested in helping out.

MABEL ANDERSON SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE

Applications for the Mabel Anderson Scholarship are now available. Completed applications are

due no later than noon on April 8. Students may apply if they will graduate from high school in the spring and have plans to pursue post-secondary

education. The application includes writing an essay and completing a worksheet that reflects

the student’s involvement in church activities.The First Lutheran Foundation reviews applications

and selects the recipients. Application forms are available at 1stlu.org/scholarship, at the Welcome

Center in the narthex, and at the church office.

LUTHERAN DISASTER RESPONSE

U.S. SPRING STORMS

Torrential rainfall, reaching more than 2 feet in some areas, is setting records in the South, especially Louisiana and Texas. River fl ooding has reached historic levels, affecting streets and highways, damaging or destroying homes, causing thousands to evacuate, and leaving at least fi ve dead. More storms are predicted across the Midwest and throughout the South in the days and weeks ahead.

Through congregations, synods and disaster affi liate organizations, Lutheran Disaster Response is working to assist those who have been affected by the fl ooding. Lutheran Disaster Response’s coordinators are present, working with local community leaders and

offi cials to begin planning the proper responses, particularly the long-term recovery efforts.

We know that the road to recovery is long, and we will be there to assist those who have been affected through every phase of this disaster recovery process. Your gifts are needed to begin relief efforts.

Gifts designated for “U.S. Spring Storms” will be used in full (100 percent) until the response is complete to assist those impacted. Because of your generous offerings of prayer and fi nancial support, the ELCA walks alongside disaster survivors. Thank you!

MARCH 2016 www.ELCA.org/disaster

Yes, I want to help! Lutheran Disaster Response: U.S. Spring Storms $_______DDG0074

Lutheran Disaster Response, U.S.: Where Needed Most $_______DDG0010

Name

Address

City State ZIP code

Email Address

Give through your congregation or make your check out toLutheran Disaster Response and send to:

Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, ELCA Gift Processing CenterP.O. Box 1809, Merrifi eld, VA 22116-8009

write “U.S. Spring Storms” or “Lutheran Disaster Response, U.S.”on your check’s memo line.

LUTHERAN DISASTER RESPONSE

U.S. SPRING STORMS

Torrential rainfall, reaching more than 2 feet in some areas, is setting records in the South, especially Louisiana and Texas. River fl ooding has reached historic levels, affecting streets and highways, damaging or destroying homes, causing thousands to evacuate, and leaving at least fi ve dead. More storms are predicted across the Midwest and throughout the South in the days and weeks ahead.

Through congregations, synods and disaster affi liate organizations, Lutheran Disaster Response is working to assist those who have been affected by the fl ooding. Lutheran Disaster Response’s coordinators are present, working with local community leaders and

offi cials to begin planning the proper responses, particularly the long-term recovery efforts.

We know that the road to recovery is long, and we will be there to assist those who have been affected through every phase of this disaster recovery process. Your gifts are needed to begin relief efforts.

Gifts designated for “U.S. Spring Storms” will be used in full (100 percent) until the response is complete to assist those impacted. Because of your generous offerings of prayer and fi nancial support, the ELCA walks alongside disaster survivors. Thank you!

MARCH 2016 www.ELCA.org/disaster

Yes, I want to help! Lutheran Disaster Response: U.S. Spring Storms $_______DDG0074

Lutheran Disaster Response, U.S.: Where Needed Most $_______DDG0010

Name

Address

City State ZIP code

Email Address

Give through your congregation or make your check out toLutheran Disaster Response and send to:

Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, ELCA Gift Processing CenterP.O. Box 1809, Merrifi eld, VA 22116-8009

write “U.S. Spring Storms” or “Lutheran Disaster Response, U.S.”on your check’s memo line.

If you know of someone who needs a caregiver, speak with Pastor Karyn or call the church office.

With spring approaching, the First Teen Clothes Closet is accepting prom dresses, but if you have one to donate, please do so very soon, as proms are nearly

here. Other special needs currently are boys’ jeans,

particularly 32x34 or 32.36 sizes, girls’ leggings,

jewelry and purses. We will also be

looking for summer clothes soon.

If you have questions about

the Clothes Closet or are interested in

volunteering, please contact the church

office or speak with Bridget Crave

or Lori Lunney. firstlu.org/clothescloset

closet@firstlu.org

Why are my kids so different from me? Join with other parents in a 5-week small group to discover your

parenting personality type using the Enneagram, and explore how your personality aff ects your parenting style. Knowing Me Knowing Them by Tracy Tresidder, Margaret Loftus, and Jacqui Pollock will

help you learn how to connect and stay connected with your children, whether they are newborns or adult children.

Grandparents will fi nd it helpful too.

Led by Carla Stanton, this group will meet Sunday nights, April 3–May 1, 6:30–8pm.

Sign up at 1stlu.org/knowing or scan the code:

ELCA WORLD HUNGER

WALK-FOR-WATER

WWW.ELCA.ORG/WALK4WATER

ELCA WORLD HUNGER

WALK-FOR-WATER

WWW.ELCA.ORG/WALK4WATER

At the ELCA Youth Gathering in Detroit, July 15-19, 2015, youth and leaders will have the chance to gather their offerings and participate in an unforgettable walk designed to simulate the experience of collecting water miles away from home.

Not attending the Gathering? No problem. You can still be a part of this historic challenge by creating your own fundraising event in your congregation.

Checks may be mailed to: ELCA, Gift Processing Center, P.O. Box 1809, Merrifield, VA 22116-8009.

Please make your check payable to “ELCA World Hunger” and include “Walk for Water” in the memo line.

Visit www.ELCA.org/walk4water for more information.

This year, ELCA youth will join together to do something big, called ELCA World Hunger’s Walk for Water. The goal is to raise $500,000 for ELCA

World Hunger-supported water projects around the world.

Through these gifts, local communities will be equipped to provide water for drinking and cooking, growing crops, and improving sanitation and

hygiene, as well as ongoing health education, training and maintenance to support long-term access to water in the community. And, thanks to a

generous family in the ELCA, all gifts toward this goal will be matched – dollar for dollar – until we reach a grand total of $1 million!

Together, we make a difference – creating healthier families, stronger economies and a future filled with hope.

ELCA World Hunger’s Walk for Water

Get started now.

ELCAMA1264

At the ELCA Youth Gathering in Detroit, July 15-19, 2015, youth and leaders will have the chance to gather their offerings and participate in an unforgettable walk designed to simulate the experience of collecting water miles away from home.

Not attending the Gathering? No problem. You can still be a part of this historic challenge by creating your own fundraising event in your congregation.

Checks may be mailed to: ELCA, Gift Processing Center, P.O. Box 1809, Merrifield, VA 22116-8009.

Please make your check payable to “ELCA World Hunger” and include “Walk for Water” in the memo line.

Visit www.ELCA.org/walk4water for more information.

This year, ELCA youth will join together to do something big, called ELCA World Hunger’s Walk for Water. The goal is to raise $500,000 for ELCA

World Hunger-supported water projects around the world.

Through these gifts, local communities will be equipped to provide water for drinking and cooking, growing crops, and improving sanitation and

hygiene, as well as ongoing health education, training and maintenance to support long-term access to water in the community. And, thanks to a

generous family in the ELCA, all gifts toward this goal will be matched – dollar for dollar – until we reach a grand total of $1 million!

Together, we make a difference – creating healthier families, stronger economies and a future filled with hope.

ELCA World Hunger’s Walk for Water

Get started now.

ELCAMA1264

At the ELCA Youth Gathering in Detroit, July 15-19, 2015, youth and leaders will have the chance to gather their offerings and participate in an unforgettable walk designed to simulate the experience of collecting water miles away from home.

Not attending the Gathering? No problem. You can still be a part of this historic challenge by creating your own fundraising event in your congregation.

Checks may be mailed to: ELCA, Gift Processing Center, P.O. Box 1809, Merrifield, VA 22116-8009.

Please make your check payable to “ELCA World Hunger” and include “Walk for Water” in the memo line.

Visit www.ELCA.org/walk4water for more information.

This year, ELCA youth will join together to do something big, called ELCA World Hunger’s Walk for Water. The goal is to raise $500,000 for ELCA

World Hunger-supported water projects around the world.

Through these gifts, local communities will be equipped to provide water for drinking and cooking, growing crops, and improving sanitation and

hygiene, as well as ongoing health education, training and maintenance to support long-term access to water in the community. And, thanks to a

generous family in the ELCA, all gifts toward this goal will be matched – dollar for dollar – until we reach a grand total of $1 million!

Together, we make a difference – creating healthier families, stronger economies and a future filled with hope.

ELCA World Hunger’s Walk for Water

Get started now.

ELCAMA1264

VolunteerHelp create a simulated water collection experience at Valley View Mall, like the Walk for Water experience at the 2015 National Youth Gathering!

First Lutheran will be helping from 9:45-11:00am, Sat. April 9. Contact Tina to help out: tina@firstlu.org

ExperienceSat., Apr. 9, 10am–3pm at Valley View Mall

ELCA World Hunger’s Walk for Water is an opportunity for youth and adults to experience firsthand what it is like to carry a 5-gallon

jug of water (41.5 pounds) through a simulated water collection experience. Throughout the simulation each person follows one of four “stories” to guide them along the track. Along the way,

participants are confronted with different obstacles that help them realize some of the struggles those walking for water may encounter.

THIS WEEK: March 27–April 3March 27–April 6SUN 27 EASTER SUNDAY

7:30am Worship9:00am Worship10:45am Worship

MON 28 OFFICE CLOSED 7:00pm AA - FSTUES 29 9:00am Quilters - FS

9:00am Newsletter Assembly - NX9:30am Staff Mtg5:30pm Bell Choir Rehearsal6:30pm Property Mngmt Team

WED 30 6:00am Courageous Men’s Bible Study - House6:30am Coffee with Pastor Karyn - Panera5:00pm Keep Calm & Trust Jesus - FS5:00pm Servant Leadership - RM 2075:15pm Knitters - UR6:15pm Worship7:00pm 8th & 9th Gr Small Groups7:00pm Senior Choir Rehearsal - SN

THUR 31 6:00pm Gifts of Imperfection Small Grp - FHFRI 1 7:00pm AA - FHSAT 2 10:00am Baptismal Preparation - NXSUN 3 8:00am Worship

9:15am What is Meaningful To You Confi rmation Cls - TR

9:15am Parent Share - UR9:15am The Story Small Group - MR9:15am Kindergarten Faith Building Block: Lord’s

Prayer (1st Mtg, parents/guardians only)9:15am Sun School & 6/7th Gr Confi rmation10:30am Worship6:30pm First HS Youth Group - MR6:30pm Knowing Me, Knowing Them

Small Grp - FHMON 4 7:00pm AA - FSTUES 5 9:00am Quilters - FS

1:30pm Staff Mtg5:30pm Bell Choir Rehearsal6:30pm Stephen Ministry Mtg - MR

WED 6 6:00am Courageous Men’s Bible Study - House6:30am Coffee with Pastor Karyn - Panera8:30am First Teen Clothes Closet Mtg5:00pm Lord’s Prayer B - FS5:15pm Knitters - UR6:15pm Worship6:30pm Peer Ministry - Mary Rm & House7:00pm 8th & 9th Gr Small Groups7:00pm Senior Choir Rehearsal - SN8:00pm Praise Band Rehearsal

CR = Choir Room FH = Fellowship Hall FS = Fireside RoomMR = Mary Room NX = Narthex SN = Sanctuary TR = Thomas Room UR = Upper RoomFor more information, visit our website at www.FirstLutheranOnalaska.org

Subscribe to our calendar at 2.fi rstlu.org/subscribe2cal

New-Member Session

Sun, May 111:45am–2pm

Chicken-QThur, April 2811am–6pm

Graduation Milestone Dinner

Sat, April 165–8pm

Walk for WaterSat, April 9

9:45am–2pm

Drawing from the Well

Sat, April 98:30am–1:30pm

Scholarship DeadlineFri, April 8

Noon

Baptismal PreparationSat, April 2

10am–Noon

Knowing Me, Knowing Them

Sun, April 36:30–8pm

Upcoming Events at First

Use these QR Codes to quickly add our upcoming events to the calendar of your smart phone or tablet.

TIPS: focus the code, hold the device still, try various distances.

Need a scanning app? Try Scan.Me or QR Code Reader.

ROOM KEY:CR = Choir Room FH = Fellowship Hall FS = Fireside RoomMR = Mary Room NX = Narthex SN = Sanctuary TR = Thomas Room UR = Upper Room

For more info, visit our website at www.FirstLutheranOnalaska.org

THE SYMBOLS OF HOLY WEEKThroughout Holy Week we used all of our senses as we walked with Jesus during the week before His crucifixion. A detailed description of the symbols used in the chancel area (the area where the altar is) is available on a printed handout, for you to pick up at the back of the sanctuary and take home for your Easter studies.

SERMON NOTES & AUDIOSermon notes are available from ushers during worship; they are also available online, along with the sermon audio, at 1stlu.org/sermons. Sermon notes are meant to be used… • During worship to write down things you hear that

surprise, shock, or otherwise strike a chord with you. • At home, to think about what you heard during the

sermon and what it means to you, in your life, right now. • In small groups, to share your thoughts and

to listen to others talk about how they heard the sermon and were moved by it.

SUNDAY SCHOOL UPDATEMarch 27, Easter Sunday• No Sunday School

Sunday, April 3• 9:15am Sunday School resumes• 9:15am Kindergarten Faith Building Block: Lord’s

Prayer (1st meeting, parents/guardians only)New registrations welcome any time of the year. Contact Sunday school superintendents Sheri Betz and Tawni O’Rourke at sundayschool@firstlu.org or stop in the Sunday School office in room 206.

NEWSLETTER ASSEMBLYIt’s a relaxing way to volunteer! Tuesday, March 29, at 9am, to assemble the April newsletter. See you there!

COFFEE WITH PASTOR KARYNCoffee with Pastor Karyn is open to all and meets at 6:30am each Wednesday at Panera. See you there!

SPECIAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETINGA special congregational meeting has been called for April 3 and 6 following each worship service to formally approve the cost of improvements to the Fellowship Hall. All members are asked to be present for this short but important meeting.

SERVE@WORSHIP! NEEDED FOR APRIL: Acolytes, Bread Bakers, Coffee Servers, Nursery Helpers, Puppet Volunteers, Treat Providers For the above opportunities & many others sign up at the Welcome Center or on your phone or computer at 1stlu.org/serve

SERVING: Pastor Jason Stanton, Pastor Karyn Bodenschatz Organist: Gabe Hicks; Praise Band: Dick Daleki, Gabe Hicks, Todd Saner, Jeremy Schaefer, Nursery Attendant: Crystal MillerSUNDAY, MAR. 27, 7:30amCommunion Servers: Bridget Crave, Glen Vilim ; Reader: Bridget Crave; Ushers: Alyssa Anderson, Kaylee Streeton, Marilyn & Sig Rudser; Projection Leader: Steve Klingemann SUNDAY, MAR. 27, 9:00amAcolytes: Olivia Konrardy-Buchal, Kasey Gibbs; Communion Servers: Larry Schreiner, Joel Miller, Marilyn Schreiner, Tina Buchal, Paula Skoy, Travis Evenson; Reader: Sharon Kjos; Ushers: Joel Miller, Mark & Deb Koenig, Bob Dean, the Melby familySUNDAY, MAR. 27, 10:45amCommunion Servers: Todd Lofald, Carla Stanton, Gloria Kubiak, Laura Munson, Libby Howe, Aaron McDonald; Reader: Judy Johnson; Ushers: the Christnovich family, the Nicolai family; Projection Leader: Doug Shupe WEDNESDAY, MAR. 30, 6:30pmReader: Sharon Kjos; Ushers: Austin Larson, Nick Pica; Projection Leader: Brian Wittkop

FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH410 Main St, Onalaska WI 54650www.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 • 608.433.6002Director of Servant Ministries: Kathryn Pedretti, kathryn@firstlu.orgSunday School Superintendents: Sheri Betz & Tawni O’Rourke sundayschool@firstlu.orgYoung Youth Coord.: Katie Everson, katie@firstlu.orgDirector of Small Group Ministry: Bridget Crave, bridget@firstlu.orgCommunications & Marketing Coord.: Andrew Stutesman, andy@firstlu.orgHead Custodian: Mike Peper, mike@firstlu.org

READINGS For Easter Sunday, March 27Resurrection, Mark 16:1-8 Pew Bible: 829, Spark Bible: 1124

For Wednesday, March 30Resurrection, Luke 24:1-12 Pew Bible: p. 860, Spark Bible: p. 1167

PRAYERS & CAREHospital: Gary Green Home: LeRoy HougomSympathy to the family & friends of Leona GilbertsonGlobal Missionary: Aliyah Richling, serving in HungaryMilitary: Jack Vilim, serving in TurkeyPlease contact the office if you have any prayers to be lifted up: office@firstlu.org or 608.783.2236

NURSERY AVAILABLEMembers 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 REMINDERSFor 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.

Easter Giving During the Easter season, it is encouraging to see both new and

familiar faces at our worship services. Throughout the year, many of you already support the congregation with your time, talent and financial contributions but greater participation is always welcome. We encourage

you to look into our electronic giving program. It takes just a few minutes to set up a recurring giving plan.

Visit 1stlu.org/giving and click on the Give Now button to get started. Now you can text your offerings: We realize most people don’t carry

a checkbook anymore, but you probably carry a smartphone. So for your convenience we now offer Give by Text. Text the amount you would like to contribute to (608) 422-4771 (make sure to include the dollar sign before the amount… example: $25). Within a few minutes, you’ll be sent a text with a link to register. For future giving, simply send a text with the

amount you wish to give and it will process automatically. More details at 1stlu.org/giving. Thank you for supporting our ministries.

Doris BaumIn honor of: Gunter Fitzner

Nancy BeguinIn memory of: Parents John & Helen Doerring, brothers Keith & Raymond Doerring

Shelley Benusa & familyIn honor of: Shelley’s mom, Darlene Yolitz In memory of: Shelley’s dad, Dave Yolitz

Wayne & Pat BlanchardIn honor of: Our 8 grandchildren & 5 great-grandchildrenIn memory of: Our parents

Ed & Barb BurrellIn honor of: Our children & grandchildren In memory of: My parents Leonard & Beverly Olson and daughter-in-law Lisa Dutton

Judy & Terry ButzmanIn honor of: Our children, Alisha, Ryan, Adam & Hannah, and our granddaughter, Madelyn

The Dalgleish & Stanton familiesIn memory of: Edna & Bill Pemberton

The Dall-Winther family: Eric, Kristen, Hunter, Michael, Ryan, Jonah, Isabel & Natalie

In honor of: Our dad & grandpa Gary Green, lung cancer survivors, our grandma & great grandma Midge Anderson

Mark & Jill DavidsonIn honor of: Our children, Clara, Madeline, Caleb & Ben In memory of: David & Barbara Davidson

Jason, Amanda, Logan, Gavin & Mason DeNaultIn memory of: Niece and cousin Finley Rae Olson

Dennis & Mary EveryIn honor of: Our grandchildren, Riley Every, Jackson Every, Miss Baby A In memory of: Our dads, Maynard (Jake) Jacobson, Clayton Every

Dorothy Every & familyIn memory of: Clayton Every

Kris FranziniIn honor of: My children, Allison & Alex, my mom, Judy In memory of: My dad, Roger Johnson

Margaret, Curt & Mary HickokIn memory of: Donald Hickok

Tom & Meredith HougenIn honor of: Our children, Sarah (Hougen) Payne & Erica Hougen; our grandchildren, Anna Hougen, Mason Rossman & Madelyn Payne

fl owersThank you to all who donated the fl owers

decorating our sanctuary for the celebration of Easter.

Larry & Lori HougomIn honor of: Cody & Colton Hougom, LeRoy Hougom Sr., Gary & Nancy Olds In memory of: Charlotte Hougom, Peyton Lee Erling Hougom, George Allen Hougom, Myron & Izro Hougom, Lawrence & Alice Hanson, Lawrence & Jennie Olds, Donald & Cleo Card

LeRoy Hougom, & children, grandchildren & great-grandchildren

In memory of: Charlotte HougomAnn Hudson & Brady Blackbourn

In memory of: Tanya Lynn BlackbournCurt Jacobson

In honor of: Marion Jacobson In memory of: Jake Jacobson, Grandma & Grandpa Olson & Grandma & Grandpa Jacobson

Judy JohnsonIn honor of: My children & grandchildren, Kris, Allison, Alex, Brent, Kim, Jocelyn In memory of: My husband Rog

Doug & Diane Jorstad & familyIn honor of: Jerome & Lenora Jorstad In memory of: Dorothy Jorstad, Harold & Lois Moe

Lyn, Sara, Mickaela & Katie LarkinIn honor of: Gayle Larkin, Fred & Mary Sundby In memory of: Clara Sundby, Charles Larkin

Carroll LombardIn memory of: My husband Doyle Lombard and his parents Bill & Amelia Lombard; my parents Sever & Esther Fortney

Bruce & Cindy MathewIn memory of: Mary Zielke, Izzy Mathew

Randy & Roxann NedreloIn honor of: Mother Carol Schulner In memory of: Father Jack Schulner, brother Larry Schulner, parents Ron & Joan Nedrelo

Gary & Nancy OldsIn honor of: Cody & Colton Hougom, Tanner Olds, Tucker Peterson, Lori & Larry Hougom, Jennifer Olds & Steve Harrison, Pam & Paul Petersen In memory of: Peyton Lee Erling Hougom, Don & Cleo Card, Lawrence & Jennie Olds, Sue Tarner, Erma Olds, Robert Williams

Bonne Fidika OlsonIn memory of: Parents Hazel & Paul Fidika; son-in-law Tim Hotlestad; niece Jill Lamb; friends Margy, Nancy, Dee & Edie

Jen Peterson & Geri JohnsonIn memory of: Father Gary Pratt & grandmother Regina Pratt

Greg & Linda PrairieIn honor of: Our grandchildren In memory of: Our parents

Jack & Mary Ann RedfearnIn memory of: Bobby Redfearn

Leland & Kathleen SageIn memory of: Ruth & Melvin Bergum & Ardis Warren

Mary & Jim SchleiferIn memory of: Robert & Virginia Rude

Gary & Carol SkoyIn memory of: Vivian & Gordon Skoy, Verna & Walter von Ruden, Jay & Alee Skoy-Evenson

Ronald & JoAnn SprehnIn honor of: Our living and loving familyIn memory of: Our loved ones gone but remembered

Ken Steube & Kathy Hendrickson-HarshIn memory of: Loretta Steube, Larry Hendrickson, John Harsh

Jim, Jeanette, Laura, Nicole & Brandon TomlinIn honor of: Grandma Ferguson & Pawaw Tomlin In memory of: Grandpa Ferguson & Mamaw Tomlin

Tim & Karla WeihrouchIn honor of: Phyllis WeihrouchIn memory of: Our parents Walter Weihrouch, Edwin & Leona Zietlow

Katy & Bob WoodIn memory of: Our parents, Allison & Marjorie Cecil, Keith & Loretta Wood

Jerry Yushta & Cathy, Olivia, Liz & Katy TruebloodIn memory of: Our mother/grandmother DeLoris Sandquist

Kyle, Melanie, Kennedy & Merrick ZitznerIn honor of: Darlene Sisbach In memory of: Orland Sisbach

Fritz & Louise ZoerbIn honor of: Karl Frederic Zoerb

Sun., May 1 through Sat., May 7 will be our Prayer Walk Week in which families,

friends, small groups, confirmation small groups & Sunday School classes will pray for neighborhoods, schools, playgrounds, businesses & our whole community. Each

group will be equipped with a prayer booklet to guide your walk. In the end, Onalaska’s

neighborhoods, institutions and people will have been showered with prayer!

Save the date!SUNDAY SEPT. 11

Food, fellowship, fun, games, and music!

DRAWING FROM THE WELLFirst Lutheran invites all women to participate in this discipline, exploring an aspect of the ELCA’s wellness wheel at each meeting. They meet on the second Saturday of the month, from 8:30am–1:30pm. Next retreat: Sat., April 9; the focus will be on core values. Contact Pastor Karyn for more info: karyn@firstlu.org.

Chicken-Q!Thursday, April 28 11am–6pm This is an awesome fundraiser with delicious food! Tickets will be made available to sell by April 1 (students receive $3 towards their trip for each ticket sold). We will be looking for adult and youth volunteers to help make this event possible! Contact tina@firstlu.org if interested in helping out.

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR SUMMER CAMP AT SUGAR CREEK!Your child or grandchild can have an amazing new experience this summer with the caring staff and beautiful creation of Sugar Creek! Now is the time to register, before your desired week fills up. Register today to reserve your spot! www.sgrcreek.org

C O U R A G E O U S MEN’S GROUPThe Courageous Men’s Group are men of all ages who meet weekly on Wed mornings at 6am in the house (adjacent to First Lutheran on 4th Ave) for a time of fellowship and study. Contact Chad Schultz, Jim Sysimaki, or the church office for more info: courageous@firstlu.org.

Vacation Bible School!Join us this summer August 7-11 from 5-8pm each night for a great Vacation Bible School

Adventure! All kids ages 3 (and potty trained)–5th grade are welcome to join us for the fun. We will

need adult helpers to guide and lead games, crafts and stories. Be a part of this fun! Email

Becky Runde at vbs@firstlu.org if you have any questions or interest in helping out. Thanks!