Dallas Holm Praise Concert, Friday Sept 5 in Winona
Praise concert with Dallas Holm, Friday, September 5th at 7pm at Living Light Church, 850 Highway 14 in Winona, MN. Free admission (a love offering will be taken).
Worship Training for Ushers, Communion Servers, Readers, and Projectionists THIS Sunday
Everyone who has helped and everyone interested in helping in any if these areas are to attend the training. Pastor Karyn and Kathryn will provide the training and answer any questions. August 24 between services...
Glocal Mission Gathering in Excelsior MN, Sept 20–21
Glocal Mission Gathering, Excelsior, MN, Sept. 20-21
God’s work in mission always propels us to encounter the neighbor, particularly in the stranger. ELCA Glocal Mission Gatherings equip us for God’s work in today’s global and local realities as well as their “glocal” intersections. What is mission? Who is the neighbor?
Equip yourself for God’s work in today’s global and local realities. Click here to find more information and to register.
Coffee With Karyn Starting New Book: Great Time to Join!
The small group Coffee with Pastor Karyn is beginning a new book: The Lemon Tree by Sandy Tolan. Pastor Karyn is looking forward to reading this book with everyone, which explores the deep and painful roots of the current conflict in the Holy Land.
Early Bird Pricing Ends Today for Color Run!
Early bird pricing ends TODAY for the Color Run. Register at www.thecolorrun.com/la-crosse.
Message from Marla
With school fast approaching I have been extremely busy at the ACTS 20:35 - teen clothes closet. Many parents are struggling to fill back to school needs. If you can help with the follow items I will get them delivered....
PraiseHymn Needs YOUth!
PraiseHymn needs young singers and musicians of all types, ages 12–18! The group performs contemporary Christian music and Christian rock once per month as part of our contemporary worship service. Learn more at an organizational meeting here at First on Sunday, September 21 at 4pm. For more info contact Dick Daleki at 608.783.1576 or email: dick@firstlu.org.
School Supplies Needed for ACTS 20:35
During August and September the ACTS 20:35 Clothes Closet will to start collecting school supplies for high school kids visiting the clothes closet. Place donations in the ACTS 20:35 tote out in the narthex. Thanks!
Before the After
Before the After is a planning tool to be used by anyone, any age, to outline your wishes, prepare and organize pertinent documents and eliminate possible tough decisions for your loved ones. You are welcome to attend as many Planning Sessions as needed to plan your Before the After, ask questions of knowledgeable individuals, open communication with family or friends and coordinate all your information in One Place.
Join the Team for the Color Run!
Run with team “Light Up the World” on Saturday, September 13! Anyone who wants to join First’s team can go to the website and register! www.thecolorrun.com/la-crosse
OWLs Post for August
The OWL’s enjoyed a trip to the Circus in June. We visited Circus World in Baraboo, Wisconsin and were treated to a day of Big Top Performances, elephant rides (see picture), circus wagons and tours of the Ringling Bros. winter headquarters. A great deal of fun was had by all. The trip had the added adventure of the van breaking down just east of Tomah on the way home. You will have to talk with an OWL who made the trip for the whole story. At the June potluck we shared stories of our favorite circus adventures....