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First Lutheran Church 408 9th Street NW
Mandan, ND 58554
Fifth Sunday of Easter
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May 10, 2020 9:30 A.M.
WELCOME TO WORSHIP
ANNOUNCEMENTS
THANKSGIVING FOR BAPTISM
Alleluia! Christ is risen. Christ is risen indeed. Alleluia! Joined to Christ in the waters of baptism, we are raised with him to new life. Let us give thanks for the gift of baptism.
We give you thanks, O God, for in the beginning you created us in your image and planted us in a well-watered garden. In the desert you promised pools of water for the parched, and you gave us water from the rock. When we did not know the way, you sent the Good Shepherd to lead us to still waters. At the cross, you watered us from Jesus’ wounded side, and on this day, you shower us again with the water of life. We praise you for your salvation through water, for the water in this font, and for all water everywhere. Bathe us in your forgiveness, grace, and love. Satisfy the thirsty, and give us the life only you can give. To you be given honor and praise through Jesus Christ our Lord in the unity of the Holy Spirit, now and forever. Amen.
GATHERING HYMN “O Come To The Altar” Page 7
GREETING The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. And also with you.
Building Faith and Transforming Lives in Christ
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PRAYER OF THE DAY Pastor: Let us pray…. Almighty God, your Son Jesus Christ is the way, the truth, and the life. Give us grace to love one another, to follow in the way of his commandments, and to share his risen life with all the world, for he lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
FIRST LESSON: Acts 7:55-60 Stephen was one of the seven men chosen by the apostles to serve tables so that the apostles could be free to serve the word (Acts 6:1-6). Stephen does more than distribute food, however. For his preaching of God’s word, he becomes the first martyr of the faith. 55Filled with the Holy Spirit, [Stephen] gazed into heaven and saw the glory of God and Jesus standing at the right hand of God. 56“Look,” he said, “I see the heavens opened and the Son of Man standing at the right hand of God!” 57But they covered their ears, and with a loud shout all rushed together against him. 58Then they dragged him out of the city and began to stone him; and the witnesses laid their coats at the feet of a young man named Saul. 59While they were stoning Stephen, he prayed, “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.” 60Then he knelt down and cried out in a loud voice, “Lord, do not hold this sin against them.” When he had said this, he died.
The Word of the Lord. RESPONSE: Thanks be to God.
PSALM: Psalm 31:1-5, 15-16 Into your hands, O Lord, I commend my spirit. (Ps. 31:5)
1In you, O Lord, have I taken refuge; let me never be put to shame; deliver me in your righteousness. 2Incline your ear to me; make haste to deliver me. 3Be my strong rock, a castle to keep me safe, for you are my crag and my stronghold; for the sake of your name, lead me and guide me. 4Take me out of the net that they have secretly set for me, for you are my tower of strength. 5Into your hands I commend my spirit, for you have redeemed me, O Lord, God of truth. 15My times are in your hand; rescue me from the hand of my enemies, and from those who persecute me. 16Let your face shine upon your servant; save me in your steadfast love.”
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THE VERSE “Beautiful”
Beautiful, beautiful, Jesus is beautiful. And Jesus makes beautiful things of my life. Carefully, touching me, causing my eyes to see. Jesus makes beautiful things of my life.
GOSPEL: John 14:1-14 On the night that he is to be arrested, Jesus shares final words with his disciples. As the one through whom God is known, he promises to go before them and act on their behalf.
[Jesus said to the disciples:] 1“Do not let your hearts be troubled. Believe in God, believe also in me. 2In my Father’s house there are many dwelling places. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? 3And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, so that where I am, there you may be also. 4And you know the way to the place where I am going.” 5Thomas said to him, “Lord, we do not know where you are going. How can we know the way?” 6Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. 7If you know me, you will know my Father also. From now on you do know him and have seen him.” 8Philip said to him, “Lord, show us the Father, and we will be satisfied.” 9Jesus said to him, “Have I been with you all this time, Philip, and you still do not know me? Whoever has seen me has seen the Father. How can you say, ‘Show us the Father’? 10Do you not believe that I am in the Father and the Father is in me? The words that I say to you I do not speak on my own; but the Father who dwells in me does his works. 11Believe me that I am in the Father and the Father is in me; but if you do not, then believe me because of the works themselves. 12Very truly, I tell you, the one who believes in me will also do the works that I do and, in fact, will do greater works than these, because I am going to the Father. 13I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. 14If in my name you ask me for anything, I will do it.”
The gospel of the Lord. “Praise to you, O Christ.”
CHILDREN’S MESSAGE
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SERMON Pastor Dan
SPECIAL MUSIC “How Great Thou Art” Don Engbrecht
APOSTLES’ CREED I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to the dead.* On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, he is seated at the right hand of the Father, and he will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
PRAYERS OF THE CHURCH
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WE GIVE OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS
We have to stay financially strong. The ongoing ministry of our church is dependent on the tithes and offerings of our people. Our giving has to be modified to accommodate the new reality of not gathering in person for a few weeks. Electronic giving is the best way to do this. Many of you are already on our giving platform. If you are not giving electronically, this would be a good time to do that. You can sign up here https://firstlutheranofmandan.com/. Simply click on the button on the right hand side that says “Give Online”. If you prefer to make your gifts by check, you can drop it off at the church or mail it to 408 9th St NW Mandan, ND 58554. Staying strong in worship, caring ministries, and finances is important as we work to love and serve hurting people during this tumultuous time.
THE LORD’S PRAYER Sung by Don Engbrecht Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen.
BENEDICTION
CLOSING HYMN “Old Church Choir” Page #8
Pastor: Go in peace, serve the Lord! Cong: Thanks be to God!
Special thanks to Don Engbrecht for providing special music this morning for us!
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Happy Mother’s Day to all the women of our congregation!
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O Come To The Altar (Chris Brown, Mack Brock, Steven Furtick, Wade Joye)
Verse 1 Are you hurting and broken within Overwhelmed by the weight of your sin Jesus is calling Have you come to the end of yourself Do you thirst for a drink from the well Jesus is calling
Chorus O come to the altar The Father's arms are open wide Forgiveness was bought with The precious blood of Jesus Christ
Verse 2 Leave behind your regrets and mistakes Come today there's no reason to wait Jesus is calling Bring your sorrows and trade them for joy From the ashes a new life is born Jesus is calling
Bridge Oh what a Savior Isn't he wonderful Sing alleluia Christ is risen Bow down before him For he is Lord of all Sing alleluia Christ is risen
Verse 3 Bear your cross as you wait for the crown Tell the world of the treasure you've found
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Attendance last Week: Sunday 8:30 - 10:45 - Wednesday 6:00 -
ON-GOING PRAYER CONCERNS: Noel Albrecht, Shirley Albrecht, Ernie Seeman, Amy McNalley, Darlene Hill, Crystal Halvorson, Brad Schmidt, Jared Barnhart, Joan Hanson, Arlene Dittus, Ron Otto, Elsie Rader, Rodney Olson, Wayne Walker, Edna Klein, Debbie Martineson, Kirby Johnson, Hal Lang, Patrick Lang, Walter Keidel, Jason Bjorgen, Ken Charvat, Karen Rothmann, Dave Thomas, Irene Thomas, Val Olheiser, Milo Miller, Pauline Lentz, Joann Meyer, Preston Joyce, Susan Voigt, Toby Kienzle, Ryan Hilfer, Tom Frank, Pam Weng, Claudette Thompson, Brianna Barth, Kerry Stastny, Sharon Miller, Lois Smith, Barb Carl, Darbie Young, Chris Faller, Jeff MacIver, Wally Joersz First Lutheran Church will be updating the prayer list periodically. If a name is not listed and you would like it re-listed please call the church office at 663-3594. We will re-list names for prayers.
PLEASE KEEP THE PEOPLE WHO HAVE BEEN CALLED TO SERVICE FOR OUR
COUNTRY IN YOUR PRAYERS: Todd Bauer, Alex Dove, Jacob Selzler
If you know of anyone who has ties to our congregation and is called to active duty, please contact the church office.
2020 General Fund -YTD Received Budget Difference
2020 Building Fund-YTD Received Budget Difference
____________________________________________________________ Pastor Dan Paulson’s phone number: 701-240-2681
Pastor Christina Martin’s phone number: 219-512-5517 (If you need to reach them please give them a call)
Musician: Piano - Kathy Brandvold V Vocals - Allison Bard Kyra Schulz
18 May 3, 2020 $ 178,247.83 $ 185,742.00 $ (7,494.17)
18 May 3, 2020 $ 16,112.00 $ 20,769.30 $ (4,657.30)
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Stewardship Campaign
How are members of your congregation asked to serve? Do you primarily define service as volunteering within the church on boards or committees or other internal opportunities? Or do you provide more service opportunities that connect your members to the local community in ways that help those around you in need? It is easy to over-simplify Christianity into a weekly worship service. We worship God and make sacrifices not out of adoration, but to make God happy so that things will go well for us. This is neither worship nor stewardship. It is selfishness. As Christians, we have been made stewards of God’s name and reputation. How we care for the oppressed, the voiceless, and the weak amongst us impacts how those around us will think about our God. Proper stewardship will always take this into account and will always lead us beyond a tithe of our money, beyond religious practices, and into the humble service of others.
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Electronic Giving is Good for You and the Church Electronic gifts are fast and secure, and they reduce administrative costs, allowing more of every dollar to fund the important work we are called to do.• Give anytime, anywhere to your favorite funds• Schedule and manage recurring donations • Make one-time donations to special appeals • Pay for events, programs and other activities. If you would like to give electronically, visit our website or contact the church office.
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WEEK AT A GLANCE
Sunday 26 7:00 Midco Channel 12
9:30 Live Stream Worship
Monday 27
Tuesday 28
Wednesday 29 You can watch Sunday service on Face
book or our website
Thursday 30
Friday 1
Saturday 2
Sunday 3 7:00 Midco Channel 12
9:30 Live Stream Worship
______________________________________________________________________ We extend our sympathy to the family of Earl Setterlund, Richard Setterlund’s father. Please keep his family in your prayers.
FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH 408 9
TH Street NW, Mandan, ND Phone: 663-3594 Fax: 663-6217
email: [email protected] www.firstlutheranofmandan.org
