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June 1, 2023

Service Times


Sunday

8am Traditional Service

In-Person, 95.3 WBEV or Online


10am Contemporary Service

In-Person or Online


Thursday

1pm Worship

In-Person

Welcoming, Growing, Serving

Our Mission

To experience and celebrate God's amazing grace together.


Our Vision

First Evangelical Lutheran Church will share God's amazing grace by welcoming, growing and serving in Christ's name, enriching the well-being of all.

Worship Updates

Worship Assistants


8am

Minister Assistant:

Bob Schwoch


Reader:

Sue Bentz


Communion Assistants:

Lois Bennett, Sue Bentz,

Gary Spielman, & Ellen Storzer


Ushers:

Nick Hemling, Lester Oestreich,

David & Jason Strom


Greeters:


10am

Minister Assistant:

Confirmation Students


Reader:

Confirmation Students


Communion Assistants:

Confirmation Students



Ushers:

Brian & Matt Drumm, Ryan Klavekoske, Charlie McDonald, & Tim White


Greeters:


Readings

First Reading: Genesis 1:1-2:4a

Second Reading: Psalm 8

Gospel: Matthew 28:16-20


Drive Thru Communion

June 11th


The Drive-Thru Communion is held every 2nd and 4th Sunday at the front circle

drive thru from 9am-9:45am.

Virtual Purple Card


If you watch online or attend in person, please fill out the virtual purple card so we know you're with us!

Click the link above or find it on our website worship page.

Virtual Purple Card

Radio & Flower Sponsors



The radio broadcast and flowers are sponsored

in honor of

Ann Colstad's birthday.




If you would like to be a sponsor, please contact the church office.

Remember In Prayer


As Jesus provided generously in a moment of need, provide generous gifts of healing for those in need this day especially Sheree, Wyatt, Tina, Rick Roger, Abigail, Emma, Teri, Auburne, Jim, Terry, Linda, Andy, Tammy, Sandra, Bill, Viola, Nicole and Gerald. Gather us into the joy of your glory.


If you would like to be included in the prayers of the church or the prayer chain or join the prayer chain, please click the button below or contact

Lois Bennett.

Prayer Requests

Thank you to all who donated Geraniums this year!


We would like to acknowledge two donations:

Bev & Jack Helsdon

Rose Reeson Dobie

In memory of her parents, Helen & Ralph, and her brothers: Russel, Robin, & Ralph

In honor of her siblings: Helen Randy Christine, Robert Rock Regina,

Ron Regina & Rex Reg

Geranium Donation List

Volunteers


As we work towards using our time & talents and looking at our membership roster, Heidi will be reaching out to current – and potential - volunteers for assisting in worship, helping in other ways within the church, and beyond!


You are always welcome to reach out to the church office if you have any questions or would like to volunteer in a certain way. We're glad you're here!

Small Group News

Loaves and Fishes


John Smedema – 920-382-1518

Sign up to serve here: https://bit.ly/loavesfishesbd

Rummage Update

We still need your donations even though we won’t be at church on Tuesday

mornings. Just place them on the rummage sale table in Friendship Hall

when you’re at church OR call Eileen (920-296-9431) and she will be happy to

meet you there.

Items Not Accepted

Crafters & Scrapbookers


We have decided to take the summer off.

Our next gathering will be Saturday, September 9th, from 9-4.


You will have all summer to gather what you want to work on.

Mark your calenders!

TexLink

Youth & Family News

Confirmation Sunday


We're excited to witness students affirming their faith this Sunday, June 4th at the 10am service. A big thank you to the Thrivent group who is providing coffee fellowship in honor of the confirmands. Let us join together in praying for these students as they continue on their lifelong faith journey! 


Emma Bradley

Child of Corey & Rachel Bradley

Mentor: Mary Irwin


Chloe Ferstl

Child of Holly & Craig Ferstl

Mentor: Judy Bergeson


Natalie Ferstl

Child of Holly & Craig Ferstl

Mentor: Judy Bergeson


Natalie Gibbs

Child of Jonathan & Karen Gibbs

Mentors: Chris & Lisa Ackley


Karter Hartzheim

Child of Alex & Kristi Hartzheim

Bonus parents: Brian Loos and Lana Hartzheim


Cole Hemling

Child of Melissa & Nick Hemling

Mentors: Bill & Kathi Wiedenhoeft


Harper Zillmer

Child of Emily & Aaron Schultz and Eric & Aimee Zillmer

Mentor: Karen Gibbs


Sawyer Zillmer 

Child of Emily & Aaron Schultz and Eric & Aimee Zillmer

Graduation Recognition - Today's the Day!!!


Make sure you send in your graduation pictures and information to Breanna

by the end of today.


We're excited to celebrate with you!

Father's Day Video


We are collecting pictures of fathers and father figures in your life.


If you would like them to be recognized, please email your picture to Breanna or bring them to the church office by June 13th.

Community News

St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store Needs You!

Help us help the Needy!


Do you have a few hours? Volunteers needed at the St. Vincent de Paul store to help with checking out electrical appliances and early morning volunteers to fill the dishwasher. All the money from the St. Vincent de Paul store stays in Dodge County

to help our neighbors.


Please call SVdP Thrift Store 920-885-6971 and ask for Sarah, volunteer coordinator,

or fill out an application at the store.

Highway Clean Up


We’re planning to get together for our Spring Highway Clean Up on

Saturday, June 10th at 9am.


We need 8 volunteers to help it go smoothly and it only takes between

1-1.5 hours! If you are interested in helping, please contact Heidi Muenchow.

Office Updates

Summer Office Hours


The office will be closed on Wednesdays for the summer.


Parish Nurse


Our Parish Nurse, Bob Gionet, will be at First Lutheran between services on Sunday, June 11th.

Focus & E-Announcements


Please send your E-Announcements and articles for the Focus to Breanna at breanna@firstluthbd.org


E-Announcement articles due Tuesdays by Noon.

July Focus Articles are due June 16th.

June Focus

Upcoming Events

The Week Ahead

Date and times are subject to change


Thursday, June 1

9am Yoga

1pm Worship


Sunday, June 4 - Confirmation Sunday

8am Worship - In-person, Online, & Radio

9am Scrip Sales

10am Worship - In-person & Online

11am Facility Rental (Commons Area)


Monday, June 5

9am Bible Study

10am L&F Meal Prep

6:30am Worship Committee


Tuesday, June 6

9am Yoga

4pm L&F Meal

6pm Youth Council

7pm Altar Guild Meeting


Wednesday, June 7

6-8pm Summer Kick-Off Party at Swan City Park


Thursday, June 8

9am Yoga

11:30am New Beginnings

1pm Worship


Saturday, June 10

9am Highway Clean Up


Sunday, June 11 - Graduation Recognition

8am Worship - In-person, Online, & Radio

9am Drive-Thru Communion

9am New Member Class

9am Parish Nurse

9am Scrip Sales

10am Worship - In-person & Online

June Calendar

Birthdays

We apologize if there are errors or we missed anyone.


June 1

Carol Ferrles

Madelynn Ganske

Ethan Seltz

Jerek Westover


June 2

Marion Anthes

Alyssa Helm

Nick Ludowese

Genesis Miller

Ken Roth

Daniel Swan


June 3

Gwyndolyn Miller

James Stange


June 4

Doreen Bahe

Marlin Spindler

Kenneth Strieff

Ellen Sushak


June 5

Adam Haas


June 6

Sandy Abel

Somaya Bradley

Harlee-Ann Bussewitz

Stella Hafenstein

Heidi Muenchow

Donna Priewe


June 7

Jean Pillsbury


June 9

Ryan Ganske

Anniversaries

We apologize if there are errors or we missed anyone.


June 1

Nancy & Charles Diels

Marj & Norm Nelson

Linda & John Smedema


June 4

Sandy & Bryan Klopotek

Debra & James Stange


June 6

Deb & Mark Schmidt

Lynn & Rick Seibel

Shirley VanderWoude & Thomas Walters


June 7

Rosemary & Fred Berger


June 8

Ellen & Rick Storzer

Sue Lindau & Thomas Szewczyk


June 9

Carol & Thomas Olsen

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First Lutheran Church

311 West Mackie Street

Beaver Dam, Wisconsin 53916-1637

Phone: (920) 885-4497

Fax: (920) 885-5886

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