We want to update you on Pastor Mark's condition after undergoing aortic valve replacement surgery this past Tuesday morning. The valve replacement itself went smoothly, and his heart has been responding well. However, he had some complications after the surgery that will require more physical and occupational therapy than we anticipated. Our family requests your continued prayers and thanks you for respecting our need to focus on healing and rehabilitation at this time. More updates will be shared as they are available.

With Love in Christ,

Ann Kvale & Family

If you'd like to leave a card or note of well-wishes, there is a basket in the narthex. Please leave a card there, or mail it to the church, and we'll be sure to deliver them!

"i wonder..." What makes my story unique? What gifts God has given me? What I can learn from others? How I can spend my time with God? Register for Vacation Bible School and find out! The week will include Bible study, games, music, crafts, and a meal each evening. Join us June 19-21 from 5:00-7:30! Pick up a registration form at the Welcome Center and return it to Ann Kvale.

English Lutheran Church is hosting a sunset hike welcome to beginner hikers, seasoned veterans and everyone in between! Jared Kronback, our Director of Faith Formation, is heading this event and will be there to greet everyone and lead the group. Join us on Sunday, June 11! For any questions or more information, please contact Jared at (608) 784-9335. You can sign up online or at the Welcome Center!

The 2023 Synod Assembly will be held June 9-11. This year the Tangible Offering for the Assembly will be socks, underwear, and bras to restock local clothing closets. ELC will be collecting these items until June 8th so that our delegates can take them to the June 11th Assembly Worship Service at Riverside Park to join the donations of other synod churches. Bins are available in the narthex for your donations. Items donated can be for adults or children and should be new and in the original packaging.

With the help of the church office staff, a Reconciling in Christ banner has been included on ELC's website. The RIC banner rotates regularly so “click” on the banner to learn more about RIC. As noted, ELC is still discerning whether to become an RIC congregation. The information on the banner describes RIC, provides a timeline of events leading up to our decision, identifies team members, and offers resources for your review.

Please contact any of the team members with your comments, questions, and concerns.

Our Kitchen Coordinator, Alisha, will be off on Sunday, June 4. If you can help with Coffee Fellowship that day, please contact Carol at the church office!

We are in need volunteers to help in the kitchen on Sundays and Wednesdays. If you're interested and would like to learn more, talk with Carol or Alisha!

In the church year, the day of Pentecost is the culmination of the 50 days of the Easter celebration. After showing himself to the disciples and after having ascended, Jesus’ followers received the promised gift of the Holy Spirit.

On the fiftieth day of Easter, our Lutheran worship is filled with festivity, color and movement as we both conclude the Easter celebration and welcome anew the gift of the Holy Spirit.