Little LEAPS in Rowe Park this Sunday!
Little LEAPs — 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.
Toni Groshek CD Release Concert This Sunday
Worship song leader Toni Groshek of La Crosse will perform songs from her debut album, “Red Light — Green Light,” at a CD release concert at 7pm Sunday, July 27, at Olivet Lutheran Church on French Island. The concert is free; CDs will be available for purchase for $10.
Volunteer to Acolyte in August!
The 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.
Heavenly Harp Concert
The 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.
Only A Few Spots Left in Our Preschool!
Only a few spots left for the 2014-2015 School year! We offer Mon/Wed/Fri Class, Tues/Thur Class, Mon thru Fri and a 4K class. Call or email Melissa for more information!
‘FIRST’ Flyers Starts Tomorrow at 10am!
A new bicycling group called the “First” Flyers starts Wednesday, June 4. The group is for both men and women and will be led by Pastor Ted Dewald. The group will gather at 10 am every Wednesday at First Lutheran for a 10- to 15-mile bike ride, traveling at 10 to 15 mph. If you have questions, call Pastor Ted at 780-3643.
Message From Pastor Stanton
“What are we waiting for? And what are we going to do about it in the meantime?
Those two questions shape this book. First, it is about the ultimate future hope held out in the Christian gospel: the hope, that is, for salvation, resurrection, eternal life, and the cluster of other things that go with them. Second, it is about the discovery of hope within the present world: about the practical ways in which hope can come alive for communities and individuals who for whatever reason may lack it. And it is about the ways which embracing the first can and should generate and sustain the second.
Many people, in my experience—including many Christians—don’t know what the ultimate Christian hope really is…”
Young Youth Update for June
It’s green!! It may have been a tough spring with lots of rain and colder temperatures but it’s green!! God is great, life springs where it otherwise appeared to be dead. So, let’s celebrate with some fun events this summer.
The first event will be going to Noah’s Ark in June!...
Garden Spring Prep This Saturday!
Plan on joining in on our spring prep work day on Saturday May 31st at 11:00am. See you there!
OWLs Post for June
The OWL’s had a great time on the year’s first Road Trip in May with a visit to Taliesin and Wilson Creek Pottery near Spring Green, Wisconsin. Twenty intrepid travelers enjoyed a day of great weather, good food and fellowship on our day long trip. See included photos. If you have not been on one of our trips we would love to have you join the group in June....
ALTERNATIVE PILGRIMAGE: Trip to the Holy Land for Young Adults
ALTERNATIVE PILGRIMAGE
Trip to the Holy Land for Young Adults
WHEN: Jan. 9-19, 2015
WHO: Young Adults 18-30 years old
WHAT: Visit sites around Jerusalem and seek to build relationships with local Lutherans and Christians who work for peace in the Holy Land with trip leaders who have a connection to our synod.
Car Wash and Bake Sale This Sunday!
Youth raising funds for mission trips will be hosting a car wash & bake sale THIS SUNDAY from 9-Noon. Please help support our mission trip travelers as they prepare for their summer trips!