First Lutheran Church 408 9th Street NW

Mandan, ND 58554

Second Sunday after Pentecost

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June 6, 2021 9:30 A.M.

WELCOME TO WORSHIP

ANNOUNCEMENTS

CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS All may make the sign of the cross, the sign marked at baptism, as the presiding minister begins.

Blessed be the holy Trinity,☩ one God, the God of manna, the God of miracles, the God of mercy. Amen.

Drawn to Christ and seeking God’s abundance, let us confess our sin.

Silence is kept for reflection.

God, our provider, help us. It is hard to believe there is enough to share. We question your ways when they differ from the ways of the world in which we live. We turn to our own understanding rather than trusting in you. We take offense at your teachings and your ways. Turn us again to you. Where else can we turn? Share with us the words of eternal life and feed us for life in the world. Amen.

Beloved people of God: in Jesus, the manna from heaven, you are fed and nourished. By Jesus, the

worker of miracles, there is always more than enough. Through Jesus, ☩ the bread of life, you are shown God’s mercy: you are forgiven and loved into abundant life. Amen.

GATHERING HYMN “Oh, for a Thousand Tongues to Sing” ELW #886 or Page 8 (v. 1-4)

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.

PRAYER OF THE DAY Pastor: Let us pray…. All-powerful God, in Jesus Christ you turned death into life and defeat into victory. Increase our faith and trust in him, that we may triumph over all evil in the strength of the same Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.

CHILDREN’S MESSAGE

Building Faith and Transforming Lives in Christ

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FIRST LESSON: Immediately after Adam and Eve eat the forbidden fruit, they hide from God. Neither takes responsibility for their sin, instead blaming each other, the snake, and even God. The curse on the snake was understood as a messianic prophecy by the early church, who associated Eve’s “offspring” with Christ.

Genesis 3:8-15 8[Adam and Eve] heard the sound of the Lord God walking in the garden at the time of the evening breeze, and the man and his wife hid themselves from the presence of the Lord God among the trees of the garden.9But the Lord God called to the man, and said to him, “Where are you?” 10He said, “I heard the sound of you in the garden, and I was afraid, because I was naked; and I hid myself.” 11He said, “Who told you that you were naked? Have you eaten from the tree of which I commanded you not to eat?” 12The man said, “The woman whom you gave to be with me, she gave me fruit from the tree, and I ate.” 13Then the Lord God said to the woman, “What is this that you have done?” The woman said, “The serpent tricked me, and I ate.” 14The Lord God said to the serpent, “Because you have done this, cursed are you among all animals and among all wild creatures; upon your belly you shall go, and dust you shall eat all the days of your life. 15I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and hers; he will strike your head, and you will strike his heel.”

The Word of the Lord. RESPONSE: Thanks be to God.

PSALM: Wait for the Lord, for with the Lord there is steadfast love. (Ps. 130:7)

Psalm 130

1Out of the depths I cry to you, O Lord; 2O Lord, hear my voice! Let your ears be attentive to the voice of my supplication. 3If you were to keep watch over sins, O Lord, who could stand? 4Yet with you is forgiveness, in order that you may be feared. 5I wait for you, O Lord; my soul waits; in your word is my hope. 6My soul waits for the Lord more than those who keep watch for the morning, more than those who keep watch for the morning.

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7O Israel, wait for the Lord, for with the Lord there is steadfast love; with the Lord there is plenteous redemption. 8For the Lord shall redeem Israel from all their sins.

SECOND LESSON: 2 Corinthians 4:13--5:1 Life in the present is transitory and cannot compare with the eternal home God has prepared for us. So we do not despair no matter what life might bring because we know that as God raised Jesus from the dead, God promises to bring us into eternal life. 13Just as we have the same spirit of faith that is in accordance with scripture—“I believed, and so I spoke”—we also believe, and so we speak, 14because we know that the one who raised the Lord Jesus will raise us also with Jesus, and will bring us with you into his presence. 15Yes, everything is for your sake, so that grace, as it extends to more and more people, may increase thanksgiving, to the glory of God. 16So we do not lose heart. Even though our outer nature is wasting away, our inner nature is being renewed day by day. 17For this slight momentary affliction is preparing us for an eternal weight of glory beyond all measure, 18because we look not at what can be seen but at what cannot be seen; for what can be seen is temporary, but what cannot be seen is eternal. 5:1For we know that if the earthly tent we live in is destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.

The Word of the Lord. RESPONSE: Thanks be to God.

The Holy Gospel according to Mark “Glory to you, O Lord”

GOSPEL: In response to charges that he is possessed, Jesus wonders aloud how anyone who is demon-possessed can cast out demons. Those who do the will of God are possessed by the Holy Spirit, siblings of Christ.

Mark 3:20-35

[Jesus went home;] 20and the crowd came together again, so that [Jesus and the disciples] could not even eat.

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21When his family heard it, they went out to restrain him, for people were saying, “He has gone out of his mind.” 22And the scribes who came down from Jerusalem said, “He has Beelzebul, and by the ruler of the demons he casts out demons.” 23And he called them to him, and spoke to them in parables, “How can Satan cast out Satan? 24If a kingdom is divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand. 25And if a house is divided against itself, that house will not be able to stand. 26And if Satan has risen up against himself and is divided, he cannot stand, but his end has come. 27But no one can enter a strong man’s house and plunder his property without first tying up the strong man; then indeed the house can be plundered. 28“Truly I tell you, people will be forgiven for their sins and whatever blasphemies they utter; 29but whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit can never have forgiveness, but is guilty of an eternal sin”—30for they had said, “He has an unclean spirit.” 31Then his mother and his brothers came; and standing outside, they sent to him and called him. 32A crowd was sitting around him; and they said to him, “Your mother and your brothers and sisters are outside, asking for you.” 33And he replied, “Who are my mother and my brothers?” 34And looking at those who sat around him, he said, “Here are my mother and my brothers! 35Whoever does the will of God is my brother and sister and mother.”

The gospel of the Lord. “Praise to you, O Christ.”

SERMON Pastor Phil

HYMN OF THE DAY “You Servants of God” ELW #825 or Page 9

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 Pastor: “Lord, in your mercy,” Congregation: “hear our prayer.”

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PEACE After a long absence, we are re-introducing the Christian tradition of the Sharing of the Peace back into our liturgy. Since we are still encouraging safe practices because of COVID-19, we would invite you to share the peace in a “physically-distanced” way, unless you are members of the same family. Please be aware that some people will still not be comfortable with this practice quite yet.

The Peace of the Lord be with you always. And also with you.

Please greet one another with a sign of Christ’s peace.

OFFERING

Thank you for remembering First Lutheran with your generous financial gifts. If you have brought your offering today, we invite you to drop it off in the large “offering bowl” in the narthex before or after worship, since we won’t be collecting an offering during the service. Also, giving electronically here at First Lutheran is a convenient option; please see the announcement later in this bulletin.

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HOLY COMMUNION

WORDS OF INSTITUTION

THE LORD’S PRAYER 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.

MEAL

POST-COMMUNION BLESSING

PRAYER

BENEDICTION

SENDING HYMN “I’m So Glad Jesus Lifted Me” ELW #860 or Page 10

Pastor: Go in peace, serve the Lord! Cong: Thanks be to God!

*Dismissal will be back-to-front* ______________________________________________________________________

We extend our sympathy to the family of Jan Pratt. Her funeral will be held here on Monday, June 7th. Please keep her family in your prayers. ______________________________________________________________________

You are invited to join Messiah Lutheran Church 1020 Boundary St. Mandan for VBS!

Sunday, June 6 –Thursday, June 10 from 6:00-8:30 PM For more information please contact Linda at Scheitellc@yahoo.com

Ages: 3 yrs. to 5th grade. ____________________________________________________________ “Root” Beer and Hymns @ Trinity: next event will be outside at the Peace Chapel on June 21st at 7 p.m. We will move indoors to the Community Center if there is inclement

weather. Please bring a chair and/or blanket. There will be water and root beer available for purchase.

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Attendance last Week: Sunday 9:30 - 136

ON-GOING PRAYER CONCERNS: Noel Albrecht, Amy McNalley, Darlene Hill, Brad Schmidt, Joan Hanson, Ron Otto, Elsie Rader, Rodney Olson, Wayne Walker, Edna Klein, Debbie Martineson, Hal Lang, Patrick Lang, Jason Bjorgen, Ken Charvat, Karen Rothmann, Dave Thomas, Val Olheiser, Milo Miller, Joann Meyer, Preston Joyce, Susan Voigt, Toby Kienzle, Tom Frank, Pam Weng, Claudette Thompson, Kerry Stastny, Lois Smith, Barb Carl, Jeff MacIver, Sharon Meissel, Keith Pfaff, Saxon Russell, Arley Schwindt, Brady Mattson, Darin Hinsz, Elda Charvat, Gary Kincaid, Val Entzel, Patty Bennett, Carol Nitschke, Holly Stastny, Jerome Bauer 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.

2021 General Fund -YTD Received Budget Difference

2021 Building Fund-YTD Received Budget Difference

_______________________________________________________ Pastor Phil Leer’s phone number: 701-341-7784 (If you need to reach him please give him a call)

Ushers: Janet Reineke Corby Rachel Reader: Eunice Wolf Communion Server: Janet Reineke

Musician: 9:30 Organ - Loretta White

22 May 30, 2021 $216,020.89 $202,532.00 $13,488.89

22 May 30, 2021 $24,640.45 $25,384.70 $(744.25)

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OR TEXT 8449340609 TO DONATE

If you would like to give electronically, visit our website or contact the church office. ______________________________________________________________________

If you would like communion in your pew please notify an usher so they can let Pastor Phil know.

We are looking for people to help decorate a float & also walkers for the Fourth of July parade. If you are interested please call the church office at 663-3594. This will be a GOOD time to get to know one another and have some FUN along with it!

Mission of the Month - First Lutheran Food Boxes Items needed are Chap Stick, Shampoo, Toothpaste, Toothbrush, Deodorant, Canned Meats, Peanut Butter, Jelly, Fruit Cups, Canned Fruit, Granola Bars, Cereal, Pudding Cups, Applesauce, Chef Boyardee', Mac & Cheese, Soups, Hamburger Helper, Spaghetti Noodles, Spaghetti Sauce, Pop Tarts, Instant Mashed Potatoes, Rice A Roni, Pasta Roni, Pork and Beans, Baked Beans, Pancake Mix, Syrup.

NO GLASS JARS PLEASE! You may put your items in the boxes in the Narthex. Thank you!

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WEEK AT A GLANCE

Sunday 6 7:00 Community Access Channel 12 or 612

9:30 Worship/Live Stream Worship

Monday 7 1:30 Ruth-Miriam Circle

Tuesday 8 9:00 Staff

8:00 Alanon

Wednesday 9 7:00 Task Force Meeting

Thursday 10 10:30 Consumer Decision Making

Friday 11 5:00 Rehearsal ~

Weston Meckle & Breanna Olson

Saturday 12 9:30 Scrapbooking

4:00 Wedding ~

Weston Meckle & Breanna Olson

Sunday 13 7:00 Community Access Channel 12 or 612

9:30 Worship/Live Stream Worship

6:30 Boy Scouts

__________________________________________ We have to stay financially strong. The ongoing ministry of our church is dependent on the tithes and offerings of our people. 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, car-ing ministries, and finances are important as we work to love and serve hurting people during this tumultuous time.

FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH 408 9

TH Street NW, Mandan, ND Phone: 663-3594

email: jackie@firstlutheranofmandan.org www.firstlutheranofmandan.com