First Lutheran Church 408 9th Street NW

Mandan, ND 58554

The Holy Trinity

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May 30, 2021 9:30 A.M.

WELCOME TO WORSHIP

ANNOUNCEMENTS

MEMORIAL DAY TRIBUTE – Lualice Stockert

GATHERING HYMN “Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty!” ELW #413 or 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.

PRAYER OF THE DAY Pastor: Let us pray…. Almighty Creator and ever-living God: we worship your glory, eternal Three-in-One, and we praise your power, majestic One-in-Three. Keep us steadfast in this faith, defend us in all adversity, and bring us at last into your presence, where you live in endless joy and love, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

SPECIAL MUSIC Allison Bard

Building Faith and Transforming Lives in Christ

ELW page 227

Ledger James Collins

Son of

Travis & Kaylee Collins

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FIRST LESSON: This reading narrates Isaiah’s vision of the Lord surrounded by angels. They sing “Holy, holy, holy,” a song the church sings at the beginning of the great thanksgiving. This liturgical text invites the church and all creation to sing in praise of God’s glory. That glory is God’s mercy toward sinners.

Isaiah 6:1-8 1In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord sitting on a throne, high and lofty; and the hem of his robe filled the temple. 2Seraphs were in attendance above him; each had six wings: with two they covered their faces, and with two they covered their feet, and with two they flew. 3And one called to another and said: “Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts; the whole earth is full of his glory.” 4The pivots on the thresholds shook at the voices of those who called, and the house filled with smoke. 5And I said: “Woe is me! I am lost, for I am a man of unclean lips, and I live among a people of unclean lips; yet my eyes have seen the King, the Lord of hosts!” 6Then one of the seraphs flew to me, holding a live coal that had been taken from the altar with a pair of tongs. 7The seraph touched my mouth with it and said: “Now that this has touched your lips, your guilt has departed and your sin is blotted out.” 8Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?” And I said, “Here am I; send me!”

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

PSALM: Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness. (Ps. 29:2)

Psalm 29

1Ascribe to the Lord, you gods, ascribe to the Lord glory and strength. 2Ascribe to the Lord the glory due God’s name; worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness. 3The voice of the Lord is upon the waters; the God of glory thunders; the Lord is upon the mighty waters. 4The voice of the Lord is a powerful voice; the voice of the Lord is a voice of splendor. 5The voice of the Lord breaks the cedar trees; the Lord breaks the cedars of Lebanon; 6the Lord makes Lebanon skip like a calf, and Mount Hermon like a young wild ox. 7The voice of the Lord bursts forth in lightning flashes.

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8The voice of the Lord shakes the wilderness; the Lord shakes the wilderness of Kadesh. 9The voice of the Lord makes the oak trees writhe and strips the forests bare. And in the temple of the Lord all are crying, “Glory!” 10The Lord sits enthroned above the flood; the Lord sits enthroned as king forevermore. 11O Lord, give strength to your people; give them, O Lord, the blessings of peace.

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

GOSPEL: Jesus’ miracles prompt Nicodemus to visit him in secrecy. Jesus tells him about being born of the Spirit and about the Son who has been sent by God to save.

John 3:1-17 1Now there was a Pharisee named Nicodemus, a leader of the Jews. 2He came to Jesus by night and said to him, “Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher who has come from God; for no one can do these signs that you do apart from the presence of God.” 3Jesus answered him, “Very truly, I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God without being born from above.” 4Nicodemus said to him, “How can anyone be born after having grown old? Can one enter a second time into the mother’s womb and be born?” 5Jesus answered, “Very truly, I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God without being born of water and Spirit. 6What is born of the flesh is flesh, and what is born of the Spirit is spirit. 7Do not be astonished that I said to you, ‘You must be born from above.’ 8The wind blows where it chooses, and you hear the sound of it, but you do not know where it comes from or where it goes. So it is with everyone who is born of the Spirit.” 9Nicodemus said to him, “How can these things be?” 10Jesus answered him, “Are you a teacher of Israel, and yet you do not understand these things?

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11“Very truly, I tell you, we speak of what we know and testify to what we have seen; yet you do not receive our testimony. 12If I have told you about earthly things and you do not believe, how can you believe if I tell you about heavenly things? 13No one has ascended into heaven except the one who descended from heaven, the Son of Man. 14And just as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of Man be lifted up, 15that whoever believes in him may have eternal life. 16“For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal life. 17“Indeed, God did not send the Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.”

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

SERMON Pastor Phil

HYMN OF THE DAY “Let All Things Now Living” ELW #881 or Page 8

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.

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 “On Our Way Rejoicing” ELW #537 or Page 9

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

*Dismissal will be back-to-front*

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Attendance last Week: Sunday 9:30 - 231

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, Jan Pratt, Holly Stastny 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: Corby Rachel Communion Server: Janet Reineke

Musician: 9:30 Organ - Loretta White

21 May 23, 2021 $211,186.76 $193,326.00 $17,860.76

21 May 23, 2021 $24,042.95 $24,230.85 $(187.90)

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There is a sign up sheet in the narthex for June worship help. Please take a moment and sign up for a Sunday. Your help is greatly appreciated!

__________________________________________ 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, caring ministries, and finances are important as we work to love and serve hurting people during this tumultuous time. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________

The youth would like to thank everyone that purchased caramel rolls the last 4

Sundays!

____________________________________________________________ We are looking for 1 person to go to the Synod Assembly in Minot on June 4-5. If you are interested please call the church office at 663-3594. Thank you!

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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.

Receiving the Sacrament of Holy Baptism this morning is Ledger James Collins, son of Travis & Kaylee Collins. His sponsors are Matt Collins & Tarshae Haas.

__________________________________________ 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!

______________________________________________________________________ Heart River Lutheran Church/Bridges of Hope will begin housing 16-32 minimum security adult women in addition to the youth currently living on campus. They are asking for quilts, hygiene pantry supplies along with other supplies (the list can be found on our bulletin board). There will be a box in the narthex to place your items in.

Mission of the Month - Camp of the Cross Ministries Items needed are Food, Crafts, Paper Goods, Office Supplies, & Miscellaneous Items. You may put your items in the boxes in the Narthex. Please check the bulletin board for a detailed list, thank you.

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WEEK AT A GLANCE

Sunday 30 7:00 Community Access Channel 12 or 612

9:30 Worship/Live Stream Worship

Monday 31 Office Closed

Tuesday 1 9:00 Staff

Wednesday 2 8:00 Life Line Screening

1:30 Heart River Circle

Thursday 3 8:00 Babysitter Training

Friday 4 Synod Assembly In Minot

8:00 Babysitter Training

Saturday 5 Synod Assembly In Minot

Sunday 6 7:00 Community Access Channel 12 or 612

9:30 Worship/Live Stream Worship

FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH 408 9

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

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