First Lutheran Church 408 9th Street NW

Mandan, ND 58554

Fourth Sunday of Easter

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April 25, 2021 9:30 A.M.

WELCOME TO WORSHIP

ANNOUNCEMENTS

GATHERING HYMN “What a Fellowship, What a Joy Divine” 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…. O Lord Christ, good shepherd of the sheep, you seek the lost and guide us into your fold. Feed us, and we shall be satisfied; heal us, and we shall be whole. Make us one with you, for you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

CHILDREN’S MESSAGE

FIRST LESSON: Peter and John had been arrested the previous day because they were proclaiming the news of the resurrection to the people. In today’s reading, Peter is filled with the Holy Spirit so that he can proclaim salvation in Jesus’ name to the religious authorities.

Acts 4:5-12 5The next day [the] rulers, elders, and scribes assembled in Jerusalem, 6with Annas the high priest, Caiaphas, John, and Alexander, and all who were of the high-priestly family. 7When they had made the prisoners stand in their midst, they inquired, “By what power or by what name did you do this?” 8Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, “Rulers of the people and elders, 9if we are questioned today because of a good deed done to someone who was sick and are asked how this man has been healed, 10let it be known to all of you, and to all the people of Israel, that this man is standing before you in good health by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified, whom God raised from the dead. 11This Jesus is ‘the stone that was rejected by you, the builders; it has become the cornerstone.’ 12There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among mortals by which we must be saved.”

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

Building Faith and Transforming Lives in Christ

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PSALM: The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not be in want. (Ps. 23:1)

Psalm 23

1The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not be in want. 2The Lord makes me lie down in green pastures and leads me beside still waters. 3You restore my soul, O Lord, and guide me along right pathways for your name’s sake. 4Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I shall fear no evil; for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. 5You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil, and my cup is running over. 6Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.

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

GOSPEL: In language that recalls the twenty-third psalm, Jesus describes himself as the shepherd who cares for his sheep. He is willing to die for them, and he is able to overcome death for them.

John 10:11-18

[Jesus said:] 11“I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. 12The hired hand, who is not the shepherd and does not own the sheep, sees the wolf coming and leaves the sheep and runs away—and the wolf snatches them and scatters them. 13The hired hand runs away because a hired hand does not care for the sheep.

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14I am the good shepherd. I know my own and my own know me, 15just as the Father knows me and I know the Father. And I lay down my life for the sheep. 16I have other sheep that do not belong to this fold. I must bring them also, and they will listen to my voice. So there will be one flock, one shepherd. 17For this reason the Father loves me, because I lay down my life in order to take it up again. 18No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of my own accord. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it up again. I have received this command from my Father.”

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

SERMON Pastor Phil

HYMN OF THE DAY “Have No Fear, Little Flock” Page 8

PRAYERS OF THE CHURCH Pastor: “Hear us, O God” Congregation: “Your mercy is great”

ELW page 227

Bentlee Jacob Pertile

Son of

Jacob Pertile & Karlee Wynstra

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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. 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.

HOLY COMMUNION

WORDS OF INSTITUTION

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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 “This Is My Father’s World” Page 9 *Sunday School children and parents are welcome to dismiss during the sending hymn.

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 - 143

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, Deb Crouse, Hoovestol & Feland Family, Carol Nitschke 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: Tim & Kathy Faller Reader: Jeanne House Communion Server: Scott Piper

Musician: 9:30 Organ - Loretta White

16 April 18, 2021 $176,770.70 $147,296.00 $29,474.70

16 April 18, 2021 $19,513.95 $18,461.60 $1,052.35

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DOWNLOAD THE “GIVE PLUS” APP TODAY!

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 Bentlee Jacob Pertile, son of Jacob Pertile & Karlee Wynstra. His sponsors are Brock Wynstra & Katie Pertile. ______________________________________________________________________

There is a sing up sheet in the narthex for May worship help. Please take a moment and sign up for a

Sunday.

Mission of the Month - Weekend Meals For Mandan Kids Items needed are Chap Stick, Canned Tuna, Canned Chicken, Canned Ham, 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-no eggs required such as Krusteaz Brand, Syrup.

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

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ATTENTION YOUTH Any 8th (you must be in 8th grade starting this fall) -12th graders: if you are interested in going to the National Youth Gathering in Minneapolis on July 24th-28th, 2022 please come to the meeting on Wednesday, May 5th at 6:30 p.m. ____________________________________________________________ (ROOT) BEER AND HYMNS RETURNS! - (Root) Beer and Hymns will begin

resume on Monday, May 3rd and the first Monday of each month thereafter. It will be

held from 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. in Trinity’s outdoor Peace Chapel on their green space

on 4th Street. Please bring you own chair or blanket. Root beer and water will be

provided.

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Congratulations to our “2020” Confirmands, who will be affirming their baptisms this afternoon at 2:00 p.m.

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LOOK WHATS BACK….. The youth going to Minneapolis/the Wisconsin Dells in July have a special deal for you! They will be selling caramel

rolls TO GO on these Sundays: May 2, 9, 16 & 23.

It will be first come first serve and if we run out you still have the opportunity to purchase caramel rolls the following

Sundays above.

The cost will be 1 for $3.00, 2 for $5.00 or a Dozen for $30.00

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WEEK AT A GLANCE

Sunday 25 7:00 Community Access Channel 12 or 612

9:30 Worship/Live Stream Worship

10:30 Sunday School

2:00 Confirmation Service

(For the 2020 Confirmands)

Monday 26 9:00 Quilting

Tuesday 27 9:00 Staff

9:00 Quilting

Wednesday 28 7:00 Confirmation

Thursday 29 6:30 Boy Scouts

Friday 30 6:00 Hunter Safety

Saturday 1 9:30 Scrapbooking

Sunday 2 7:00 Community Access Channel 12 or 612

9:30 Worship/Live Stream Worship

2:00 Boy Scouts

ATTENTION HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS: We are going to be having 1 LAF on Thursday, May 13th

from 11:00 a.m.-1:15 p.m. LAF will be sponsored by Dakota Community Bank & Leingang Home Center.

Please tell your friends and come on over ~ WE MISS YOU!

FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH 408 9

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

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